Arts + Rec Free Events
Cabaret (Pay What You Can)
Presented by Center REP
- Date: 05/26/2024 (all day)
- Location: Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Drive
Walnut Creek, California 94596 - Introduction: Willkommen to the Kit Kat Klub.
Book by Joe Masteroff
Based on the play by John Van Druten and
Stories by Christopher Isherwood
Music by John Kander, Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Directed by Markus Potter
Choreography by Jessica Chen
Musical Direction by Eryn Allen
Running May 26 - June 23, 2024, matinee and evening performances available
Willkommen to the Kit Kat Klub.
In this provocative, multiple Tony Award-winning musical, the euphoria of free expression, new relationships, and the seedy nightclub scene slowly fades away against the rise of Hitler and the Nazi Party. An ominous and violent situation emerges; some remain oblivious or apathetic, while others sound the alarm or flee. With grit, dance, and a highly celebrated musical score, Cabaret ultimately proclaims, “it can happen here.”
approx. 2 hours 45 minutes, with one intermission
For the Deaf community, we are providing an ASL-interpreted performance of this event on June 15, 2024, at 2:30pm.
If you are planning to utilize interpretation at this event please inform the box office upon arrival to ensure you're seated with optimal views of the interpreters.
Center REP “Pay What You Can” preview performance (May 26)
Everyone deserves the opportunity to experience live theatre at a price they can afford. Any audience member can join us for “Pay What You Can” preview performances (the first performances of each production). Tickets are available for reservation/purchase online at any time – no discount code needed! We're counting on you to let us know what price level is right for you. If you can afford to, please consider paying a little extra to support those who can't.
Production Team
Markus Potter Director
Jessica Chen Choreographer
Eryn Allen Musical Director
David Goldstein Scenic Designer
Brandon DiPaola Fight Director
Jonah Greene Dramaturg
Wen-Ling Liao Lighting Designer
Charlie Mejia Assistant Lighting Designer
Becky Bodurtha Costume Designer
Alyssa Tryon Props Designer
Lyle Barrere Sound Designer
Penny Pendleton* Stage Manager
Joe Coe Assistant Stage Manager
Scenic Construction by California Shakespeare Theater
Cast
Rotimi Agbabiaka* The Emcee
Monique Hafen Adams* Sally Bowles
Jacob Henrie-Naffaa* Cliff Bradshaw
Michelle Drexler Fraulein Kost
Kelly Ground* Fraulein Schneider
Richard Farrell* Herr Schultz
Charlie Levy* Ernst Ludwig
Landan Berlof Bobby / Bodyguard
Faustino Cadiz III US Cliff / US Max / US Kit Kat
Sydney Chow* Texas / Dance Captain
Jesse Cortez Hans / Sailor
Elizabeth Cowperthwaite Frenchie
Elizabeth Curtis Lulu / US Kost
Andrio Jordan Fong Herman / Sailor
Paul C. Plain Max / Customs Officer / Loudspeaker Voice
Antonia Reed Rosie
Jillian A. Smith Helga
Adria Swan US Sally / US Kit Kat
Ann Warque Fritzie / Sailor
Dedrick Weathersby* Viktor / Bodyguard
*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States
Orchestra
Eryn Allen Key 1 / Conductor
Kenji Higashihama Key 2
Larry De La Cruz Reed 1
Audrey Jackson Reed 2
Marvin McFadden / John Trombetta Trumpet
Jeanne Geiger / Matt Hall Trombone
Schuyler McFadden Guitar / Banjo
Danny Min Bass
John Doing Drums
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