CABARET

Start Date: January 1, 1970

End Date: January 1, 1970

Theater: Margeson Theater
Playwright: Book by: Joe Masteroff | Based on the play by: John Van Druten & stories by Christopher Isherwood | Music by: John Kander | Lyrics by: Fred Ebb

Synopsis: Let Orlando Shakes take you back to Berlin in the late 1920 where, inside the Kit Kat Club, a spotlight shines on the colorful, gritty, and hedonistic lives found inside. Don’t miss this landmark musical that is filled with iconic songs and electrifying dance, including Wilkommen, Don’t Tell Mama, Maybe This Time, Money and the title number Cabaret. It’s an astonishing and eye-popping tale that has renewed resonance in today’s political climate. “Your table’s waiting” for this winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical!

 

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Book by: Joe Masteroff
Based on the play by: John Van Druten & stories by Christopher Isherwood
Music by: John Kander | Lyrics by: Fred Ebb

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Content Advisory: Rated PG-MA.

Sexual Themes Language & Situations, Gender Fluidity, Alcohol and Smoking References, Scantily Clad Characters, Domestic Violence, Antisemitism, Nazi imagery and gestures.

These elements are presented as part of the historical and thematic context of the show. We recognize that this material may be difficult for some audience members. If at any time you need to step out, please feel free to do so. But remember to follow the exits safely as there will be performers using the aisles and pathways.

PRESENTED BY:

Jim and Valeria Shapiro

Bruce Gould

 

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Table Seating

Select seats in row A are arranged as cabaret tables for 2. Please see the Cabaret seating map for more details. If you have tickets purchased in these seats and you do not want to sit at a cabaret table, please contact the box office to relocate your tickets.

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THANK YOU to those who have made Cabaret possible!

Emcee

Played by Shane Bland*
Sponsored by Laurence & Susan Costin

Sally Bowles

Played by Anastasia Remoundos*
Sponsored by Alan Ginsburg

Clifford Bradshaw

Played by Easton Curtis
Sponsored by Frank Santos & Corbett Compel

Fraulein Schneider

Played by Anne Hering*
Sponsored by Rita Lowndes

Herr Schultz

Played by Mark Gray Miller
Sponsored by Charles & Margery Pabst Steinmetz

Fraulein Kost/Kit Kat Dancer ‘Fritzi’

Played by Kyli Rae*
Sponsored by Jim & Barbara Caldwell

Ensemble- Kit Kat Dancer ‘Frenchie’

Played by Bethany Hemmans
Sponsored by The Honorable Toni Jennings

Ensemble- Kit Kat Dancer ‘Herman’

Played by Nathan Olmeda
Sponsored by UCF College of Arts and Humanities

Kit Kat Swings

Played by Eileen Lee & Jared-Austin Roys
Sponsored by UCF Office of the President

Choreographer

Tara Jeanne Vallee***
Sponsored by Gordon & Susan Arkin

Costume Designer

Jos. N. Banks
Sponsored by Simon & Ellen Snyder

Lighting Designer

George Jackson
Sponsored by Mack & Penny McLaughlin

Stage Management Team

Sponsored by Suzanne Gilbert

Bass and Drums

Played by Chris Mewhinney & David Bynes
Sponsored by Bob & Janet Ziomek

Trombone

Played by Kyle Tennyson
Sponsored by Ken and Trisha Margeson

Violin/Viola

Played by Daniel Cortes
Sponsored by Jim & Diana Barnes

Trumpet

Played by Kristen Duncan
Sponsored by Jim & Alexis Pugh

Specialty Drink

Maybe This Time I’ll (Gin)
Sponsored by Sascha Rizzo & Shari Bartz

Partnership with UCF Themed Entertainment

Sponsored by Dr. Rick Schell & Mr. Scott Joseph

Gorilla Suit

Co-Sponsored by Hal Kantor and Michael Elsberry

Kit Kat Club Members

David & Judy Albertson
Dr. & Mr. Deborah & Ed Beidel
Grant E. Gribble
Noni Holmes-Kidd & Embry Kidd
Dr. & Mr. Jennifer Keehbauch & Bill Sheahan
Jonathan Kessler & Danielle Jackson

Dr. Kristi Alexander & Dr. Elizabeth Klonoff
Mark & Ellen Lang
Daniel & Elizabeth McIntosh
Jeffrey A.  Miller
Jeffrey and Mindy Moore
Richard & Louise Weiner
Alan Wilson & Matt Kim
Ellen & Wayne Wolfson

 

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Dialogue, Disagreement & Drama – Come to the Cabaret!

Join the Central Florida Pledge as we chat with Jim Helsinger from Orlando Shakes about the importance of dialogue — especially with those we disagree with. Get a sneak peek of Cabaret, a powerful show that brings our community together through art and conversation.