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Date of Death: December 19, 1957 (56)

Birth Place: London, ENGLAND

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World Premiere of Betty Smith's Unpublished BECOMES A WOMAN to Open Off-Broadway in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 11, 2023


Mint Theater Company will return to New York City Center Stage II with the World Premiere of one of its most exciting discoveries ever: Becomes a Woman, an unpublished and unproduced play by Betty Smith (A Tree Grows in Brooklyn).

Aimee Lou Wood, John McCrea, and Nathan Ives-Moiba Will Join CABARET
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2023


CABARET at the KIT KAT CLUB in London's West End has announced that BAFTA Award winner Aimee Lou Wood will play 'Sally Bowles', Olivier Award nominee John McCrea will play 'The Emcee' and Nathan Ives-Moiba will play 'Cliff Bradshaw' from 13 February 2022 until 27 May 2023.

Cast and Creative Team Announced for for 'Porchlight Revisits' I AM A CAMERA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 29, 2022


Porchlight Music Theatre is continuing its 2022 - 2023 season with Porchlight Revisits I am a Camera, book by John Van Druten, directed by Nate Cohen+. Porchlight Revisits I am a Camera is presented for two performances only Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. and Thursday, Feb. 9 at 1:30 p.m.

CABARET's 'Willkommen' Featuring Eddie Redmayne & 'Mein Herr' Featuring Jessie Buckley to be Released Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2022


Cabaret's Willkommen’ featuring Eddie Redmayne and ‘Mein Herr’ featuring Jessie Buckley will be released on streaming platforms ahead of the album's full release.

Barrington Stage Company to Open 2023 Season With CABARET, Directed by Alan Paul
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2022


A new production of Cabaret, the Tony Award-winning musical masterwork, will open Barrington Stage Company's 2023 season on the Boyd-Quinson Stage.

Review: CABARET at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Carolan Trbovich - Nov 21, 2022


What did our critic think of CABARET at Asolo Repertory Theatre?

American Premiere of Noël Coward's THE RAT TRAP to Open Next Week NY City Center Stage II
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2022


Mint Theater Company returns to New York City Ce nter Stage II with the American premiere of Noël Coward’s The Rat Trap, directed by Alexander Lass, opening Monday November 21st (7pm) at New York City Center Stage II for a limited Off-Broadway engagement through December 10th only. 

Mint Theater's THE NEW MORALITY With Christian Campbell, Clemmie Evans, Brenda Meaney & More Now Streaming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2022


Beginning Monday November 7th, from 7pm, Mint Theater will be streaming the three-camera archival recording (filmed in HD!) of The New Morality by Harold Chapin, directed by Mr. Bank.

SPRING AWAKENING, CABARET and More Announced For Vanguard Theater Second Season In Montclair
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 2, 2022


Artistic Director, Janeece Freeman Clark, have announced Vanguard Theater's 2022-2023 season, which includes four dynamic productions that highlight the importance and the beauty of living an authentic life. Rather than journeying outside of one's community, one should embrace self to find happiness.

Photos: Inside the Gala Night For CABARET at the Kit Kat Club
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2022


All new photos have been released from the gala night of CABARET at the Kit Kat Club on Thursday 27 October. Check them out here!

Mint Theater to Stream THE NEW MORALITY Starring Christian Campbell & More in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2022


Mint Theater Company will continue its hybrid season of live performances at NY City Center along with the on-demand streaming of acclaimed previous productions. Beginning Monday November 7th (from 7pm) will be streaming of the three-camera archival recording (filmed in HD!) of The New Morality by Harold Chapin, directed by Mr. Bank.

​​​​​​​Asolo Repertory Theatre Announces Full Cast For CABARET
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2022


Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the opening show in its 64th season, CABARET. Broadway and Asolo Rep favorite Josh Rhodes returns to direct this classic musical with a book by Joe Masteroff, based on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood, with music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb.

OpenStage Theatre Brings CABARET to Fort Collins
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2022


OpenStage Theatre & Company will present the first show of its fabulous 50th Essential Season, Cabaret, 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, and Directed by Kenny Moten.

Photos: First Look at Callum Scott Howells, Madeline Brewer, and More in CABARET; New Cast Announced
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2022


Check out all new photos of the new cast of Cabaret, including Callum Scott Howells as Emcee, Madeline Brewer as Sally Bowles, and more!

Mint Theater to Present American Premiere of Noël Coward's THE RAT TRAP & World Premiere of BECOMES A WOMAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2022


The Mint Theater company will be presenting the American Premiere of Noel Coward's The Rap Trap, and the world premiere of Becomes a Woman by Betty Smith (A Tree Grows in Brooklyn).

Cast and Creative Team Announced for CABARET at Porchlight Music Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2022


Porchlight Music Theatre will present the Tony Award-winning landmark musical Cabaret, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts January 14 - February 12, 2023. Porchlight’s production is directed by Artistic Director Michael Weber, associate directed and choreographed by Brenda Didier and music directed by Linda Madonia.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal With Callum Scott Howells, Madeline Brewer and the New Cast of CABARET at the Kit Kat Club
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2022


All new photos have been released of Callum Scott Howells, Madeline Brewer and the new cast of CABARET at the Kit Kat Club in rehearsals.

Conundrum Theatre Company Presents CABARET At The El Portal Monroe Forum Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2022


Burbank-based Conundrum Theatre Company is opening its inaugural season with an immersive performance of Cabaret (1998).

CM Performing Arts Center Announces Cast of CABARET
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 17, 2022


Opening one month from tonight, The CM Performing Arts Center presents CABARET on the Main Stage in The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre!

Callum Scott Howells and Madeline Brewer Join CABARET in October
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2022


CABARET at the KIT KAT CLUB has announced that BAFTA Award nominee Callum Scott Howells will play 'The Emcee' and Emmy Award nominee Madeline Brewer will play 'Sally Bowles' from 3 October 2022 until 28 January 2023.

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