Nola Somerville ’27
EE Staff Writer
Cabaret, written in 1966, is a musical that explores themes of friendship, fear, love, selfishness, and deceit. It is set in Berlin, Germany, pre World War II and follows an American author traveling to the city to find inspiration for his next novel. When he meets Sally Bowles, a singer in a nightclub, he thinks he has found the love of his life – until their love is tested by the trials of fear, passion, and the rising state of the city they are in.
In this revival, Adam Lambert, singer-songwriter, and runner up on season eight of American Idol, stars as the Emcee, a powerful character, guiding the cast and audience throughout the show, while Auliʻi Cravalho, the voice of Moana, plays the coveted role of Sally Bowles.
Their outstanding performances left me and many others starstruck, and since I’ve had the opportunity to see the show live, I can confidently say that it is one of the most cleverly crafted stage productions I have ever seen.
Storytelling is how any actor gets their point across, and these actors put their all into making sure they knew exactly what they were doing, and covering the very deep topics of this show marvelously through their acting.
The show left us wanting nothing, as the vocals and choreography of the show were extremely well rehearsed, and unlike any show I have ever seen. It was truly incredible to see how phenomenal the cast and orchestra worked together. Nothing truly compares to live theater, especially on Broadway.
So, if you find yourself in NYC, stop by the Kit-Kat-Club, and let yourself be immersed in the beautiful, tragic, wonderful world of Cabaret.