Cabaret (musical) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cabaret |
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| Music | John Kander |
| Lyrics | Fred Ebb |
| Book | Joe Masteroff |
| Basis | 1939 novel, Goodbye to Berlin by Christopher Isherwood 1951 play, I Am a Camera by John Van Druten |
| Productions | Broadway (1966) West End (1968) Movie (1972) |
| Awards | Tony Award for Best Musical |
Cabaret is a famous musical. A musical is a play that tells a story through songs, acting, and dancing. The story for Cabaret was written by Joe Masteroff. The songs have music by John Kander and words (lyrics) by Fred Ebb.
The musical is based on a 1939 novel called Goodbye to Berlin by Christopher Isherwood. It also uses ideas from a 1951 play, I Am a Camera, by John Van Druten. Cabaret won a big award, the Tony Award for Best Musical, in 1967.
The story of Cabaret takes place in Berlin, Germany. This was during a time when a political group called the Nazis were gaining power. The musical shows what life was like for people during this important historical period. It mainly follows the story of a cabaret singer named Sally Bowles.
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The Story of Cabaret
The musical is set in 1930s Berlin. This was a time of big changes in Germany. The story takes place mostly in a lively nightclub called the Kit Kat Klub. Here, a performer named Sally Bowles sings and entertains.
The musical explores how people lived and dealt with the changing world around them. It shows different characters and their experiences. The story helps us understand a difficult time in history.
Productions and Adaptations
Cabaret first opened on Broadway in New York City. This happened on November 20, 1966, at the Broadhurst Theatre. It was very popular and played for 1,165 shows.
Later, the musical moved to London's West End. It opened there on February 28, 1968, at the Palace Theatre. It ran for 336 performances.
In 1972, Cabaret was made into a movie. This film starred famous actors like Liza Minnelli, Michael York, and Joel Grey. The movie helped the musical become even more well-known around the world.
Awards and Recognition
Cabaret has received many awards and honors. Its most important award was the Tony Award for Best Musical. This award is given to the best new musical on Broadway each year. Winning this award showed how much people loved the show. It is still considered a classic musical today.
Images for kids
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Kelly Hunter as Sally Bowles.
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Anne Beate Odland as Sally Bowles in a 1975 production of Cabaret.
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Original Broadway cast recording (1967) cover
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See also
In Spanish: Cabaret (musical) para niños
