Cabaret: Kander and Ebb's Classic Musical from Musical Theatre of Los Angeles
The MET Theatre (Los Angeles, CA)
Rated 3.4 by 150 members who went.
Musical Theatre of Los Angeles and Canary Productions present Cabaret. Kander and Ebb's classic musical is set in 1930s Berlin, as the romantic intrigues of several performers at a seedy nightclub play out amid the backdrop of the Nazis' rise to power. The Met Theater will be transformed into the "Kit Kat Klub", and actors will serve as waiters throughout the production.
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117 Member Reviews
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patricia cross
Member since 2003
10 Reviews
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The show was excellent and the actors quite accomplished and in character.
However, someone needs to tell them that the homosexual scenes, constant fawnings, mauling and simulated sex acts were TOO MUCH.
Someone next to me brought an 8/9 year old boy and when the above happened he was almost scared and he put his head under the table.
Gay is quite ok with me but they really overdid it.
I prefer the subtle gay references found in the movie.
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Vincent
Member since 2008
7 Reviews
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This was one of the best theatre I've been to. Small theatre. Sat at a cocktail table, which I recomend if you wat to enjoy a fantastic evening. the performers interact with you. I plan on taking friends and family a few times before it closes. This is a must see.
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Carlton M.
Member since 2008
17 Reviews
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Not one to proselytize, I find myself amazed at how many people I have encouraged to catch this performance while it's still on. It is truly an excellent evening of theater, one I'll not soon forget . . . and I see a lot of theater in both large and small houses. The actors are all well cast. They sing and dance just well enough to be at the Kit Kat Club, unlike Liza whose prodigious talent made her continued employment in this seedy dive a bit questionable, although granted, fabulous to watch. Annalisa Erickson and Jayson Kraid as Fraulein Schneider and Herr Schultz are simply wonderful, Kraid so certain that all will be well and Erickson fully capturing the fear that if she strays from the straight and narrow, chaos could result. Erickson makes the most of a great part and measures up fully to its demands. Among several strong actors, she dominates the evening, in my opinion. Kalinda Gray brings the vapid quality Sally requires with just the right voice to make her Kit Kat tenure believable and Sally's situation touching. At first I was a bit jarred by Michael Bernardi as Clifford Bradshaw. His physical appearance strongly hinted at Jewishness, and I have always though of the character as a typical WASP. Still, as preconceived notions were cast aside, it worked. Youthful Danielle Soibelman and Craig Bachmann as Ernst Ludwig and his daughter give strong performances. "Tomorrow Belongs to Me" is chilling. Josie Yount's Fraulein Kost is a bit manic, but she has her moments. However, the evening belongs to the Kit Kat dancers and singers and Eduardo Enrikez's unique turn as the emcee (What's with that odd chest hair?) Whether on stage performing as well as any Broadway ensemble or mingling with the audience, titillating, flirting, and sometimes being downright naughty (always in character), they serve to take the play off the stage and into the theater itself before the play begins, during intermission, and after Clifford's departure from Berlin. Zaftig gals and emaciated boys (with the exception of Bobby of the beautiful body), none are Hollywood beauties waiting for their big chance. They ARE the boys and girls of the Kit Kat Club leading desperate lives and trying to tease a few more marks out of the drinking members of the audience. An inspired move, well carried out. The orchestra/band was excellent and all technical aspects such as lighting, sound, make-up, costuming are carried out superbly. One note: at first I was bothered by the set, but when I noted in the program that the set was influenced by the work of Paul Klee I recognized what an inspired choice this had been. What a terrific job. Don't miss it.
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Anthony Ortega
Member since 2008
3 Reviews
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Have wanted to see Cabaret for quite some time. I had no idea what to expect, but given my experience with small theaters, I was not disappointed. Small productions almost always seem to be better than the large productions.
Cabaret was exquisite. The actor playing the Emcee was by far the best part of the show. Not to take away from the other actors, but he made the show.
The actors interaction with the audience made it so much better. You felt apart of the show and did not know what to expect. Whether you sat at the cocktail tables or in the general seating area you were in for a treat.
If you have never seen this Broadway classic, I strongly recommend getting to the MET theatre, and if you have, it's a good time to relive the experience. I am sure you will not be disappointed.
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Bobby
Member since 2007
7 Reviews
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This was mone of the most funfilled show we saw in 2009 - Cabaret at the Met Theatre is fantastic. We had cocktail table seating adjacent to the stage and the Kit Kat dancers were practically dancing on our laps. The Emcee, Sally Bowle, the novelist boyfriend and the landlady were all outstanding. Acting was believable and the ensemble dancers were enthusiastic and fun. Michael Bernardi as the novelist boyfriend of Sally Bowle and the Emcee both conveyed heartfelt emotions. The landlady was heartbreaking and what a voice! Audience gave a well deserved standing "O". Highly recommend.
Bobby K. - Los Angeles
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Carolyn Napp
Member since 2007
3 Reviews
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I loved this! It was a wonderful production with a great cast. I will definitely go back again.
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Kristina
Member since 2007
16 Reviews
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The experience started off fun; they had the performers make you feel like you were a part of the KitKat club. They would show you to your seats, flirt with you, chat with you, and ask you if you wanted a drink. That was fun…. It was all down hill from there. It got hot in the theater; the actors did not sing well, they had the worst German accents I’ve ever heard. And I just felt bored, so much so that I actually left at intermission. And I can tell you I have NEVER left a show at intermission! It was pretty bad. I wouldn’t recommend wasting your money. I was tricked by the good reviews on gold star, I saw the one or two bad reviews and didn’t pay them enough attention. I would not recommend this company.
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Kirk Visscher
Member since 2003
7 Reviews
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cocktail seating lent realism.
The performances were good. The play was more sexualized than its original version. I did not think it improved it, but was not unexpected.
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C Burns
Member since 2007
2 Reviews
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Performance was most enjoyable. This is a venue to which I will return.
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Giggling Girls
Member since 2007
10 Reviews
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the cabaret tables were a disappointment, wedged up against what would have been the more comfortable theatre seats
the best part were the dancers
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Kevin Norte
Member since 2008
15 Reviews
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It is not often when I (we) connect immediately with a show but Cabaret at the Met is a different experience. We had front cabaret seats. The waiters and waitresses were the cast of CABARET and welcomed us to the Kit Kat Club in Berlin. It was New Years Eve--I think it was 1932. As you talked to them to order your drinks, they stayed in character and kept on reminding you that you were visiting from Los Angeles. But don't worry if you are not in the first row, they go to the back to take drink orders. I liked the idea that their names were the characters they played in the show.
When it came to the show, well the company, "Musical Theatre of Los Angeles" did not let my husband nor myself down.
What was envisioned by Sam Mendies and Rob Marshal in the Broadway revival of Cabaret was a transortation back in time but it was not complete beause the audience was not fully integrated into the show. Here they were. It is hard to describe but fascinating to experience. Being a gay couple in Berlin back then was unexpected. During "Money, Money" we were handed some money and told to get a room. I felt like I was there and Cabaret achieved its goals. If you do not want to participate, sit in the back but do not miss it.
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tranceworks
Member since 2009
9 Reviews
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A really fun performance with a lot to offer, yet still it had it its flaws.
For those of you expecting the Joel Grey Cabaret of the 60s, be aware that this production closely follows the Sam Mendes version from 10 years ago, which mixes songs from the original musical and the movie, and changes plot elements a bit such as making the protagonist a confused bisexual. Thus the addition of the new Kit Kat Boys is entirely appropriate. My 12 year old daughter enjoyed dancing with them during the Entr'acte.
The Emcee was the featured performer, and he had just the right mixture of naughtiness and humor, nicely interacting with the front rows. However, if I were his acting coach, I would tell him to stop yelling so much, and play the part with a bit more finesse. The other cast standouts were the actors playing Cliff Bradshaw, who brought a fragile sincerity to the role, and Herr Schulz, who was so believable yet unpretentious it made me wish that the role's signature number. "Meeskite", was dropped in this version. However the actress playing Sally Bowles did not really hold up to the rigors of the part - she seemed more of a supporting cast member than star material, with neither the full-on singing or acting chops required.
Finally, as to the storied Cabaret Table seating, it really depends on which table you get. About half of the tables are front row and wonderful. The other half are off to the side, and not the best view. And as to the tables in front of the band, I don't see how anyone would want to be that close to the instruments! The tables are assigned seating, whereas the rest of the auditorium is General admission, so your best bet on getting a good seat is NOT to pay the extra for the tables.
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Carlton M.
Member since 2008
17 Reviews
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Brilliant production. Best musical production in small theater in a long, long time. Before, during intermission, and after the production, crew remained completely in character. Very well cast. A most pleasant surprise. A+++ A must see.
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2005
2 Reviews
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Not a good experience at all. Bad acting, bad casting, bad direction, boring, flat, bad German accents. Felt like a mediocre high school production. What has the theatre come to in LA? The cocktail seating, which was more expensive, was actually worse than regular seating. We were pushed off to the side, behind another table, the actors almost never played to us. Some action we couldn't even see. Dreadful...
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bozlightyear
Member since 2008
2 Reviews
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True to the 1966 Broadway version and not the 1972 film, this production provides an excellent take on the diversity and discrimination of early 1930s Berlin. The actors playing the emcee and Sally Bowles project star quality, and those in the other principal roles humanize diversity in and discrimination outside the Kit Kat Klub. Though beautifully sung, the twice-performed, Nazi anthem "Tomorrow Belongs to Me" is chilling and horrific in its all-too-clear, predictive implications. Audience "cocktail seating," just inches from the stage, preshow banter between the audience and the Kit Kat girls and boys, and entr'acte audience dancing with the Kit Kat boys are fun. The ending shocks, but is altogether plausible and realistic. I recommend this production, and I will return myself. The minimal set, obviously required by theater space considerations, is the only reason that this is a 4-star and not quite 5-star production.
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Armineh
Member since 2009
2 Reviews
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the worst, the worst theatre I ever seen. Poor peformance, vulgar. Do not waist your gas and money
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2008
1 Reviews
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This production was extremely well done! The performances are fantastic...Kalinda Gray's Sally Bowles is truly remarkable. Get there early when the house opens to purchase drinks at the "Kit Kat Club" and flirt with the Kit Kat girls and boys (or both! this is 1930's Berlin after all!)
Highly recommended!!!
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Renee
Member since 2006
3 Reviews
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I went with two other people, and we all felt very diappointed in this production. Unlike Ragtime which we loved, this felt like a very unprofessional show and very miscast. Too bad. . . .
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Fabrizio
Member since 2009
1 Reviews
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2005
6 Reviews
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THIS IS A NOT-TO-BE MISSED PRODUCTION! I attended opening night (Friday, June 19th). I loved the infectious energy that infused the theater from the beginning of the show as we, the audience, began to realize that we were seeing something special. I have heard others mention the minimalist set…. I for one appreciate the minimalism as it forces me to focus on the actors and the characters they are portraying – and this production truly brings out the characters.
In my mind, three actors stood out in this production: the emcee, whose portrayal was lights out. The emcee was engaging, charming, physical, and even went so far as to "berate" the audience at times as we joined him at the Kit Kat Club. His performance was truly “lights out” but, unfortunately, there were times when he raised his voice that I couldn’t understand his lines. The actress playing Frau Schneider was excellent – managing to steal almost every scene she was in. Her interpretation of the song “So What” is not to be missed.
All and all, I give high marks to all of the cast, especially the actor who played Cliff and the actor who played Ernst. And the Kit Kat girls dancing was terrific. However, my greatest praise is reserved for the actress who played Sally Bowles. The true Cabaret is not the best vehicle for a singer in this role as it requires the actress to sing down to the part. After hearing this actress sing “Maybe Next Time” it was obvious to me that she had a lovely voice, but was willing to “pull it down” to meet the demands of what the role requires of a down and out singer in a seedy joint like the Kit Kat Club. Also, with less than a moment’s notice, this actress could change from coy to erotic to childlike to commanding to soft to sassy. In my opinion, she was able to mine the nuances of the true Sally Bowles, who isn't an over-the-top, Vegas-style show stopper.
This is a top-notch production that I challenge anyone to find lacking. I’m going again and bringing my friends!
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2008
1 Reviews
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It was a good attempt at this wonderful play and deserves kudos for that. Some were very good, others were not. Overall, it was OK
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Stan Smith
Member since 2003
6 Reviews
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I saw the original Broadway production of Caberet, this was completly different. There were some new songs, and the deletion of some old songs, i.e. "Miskite". The play was much darker and raunchier than the original. The chorous members acting as waiters and waiteresses before the play and during intermission was an added bonus. When yo go to see it it is worth the extra money to sit at a table, you really feel as if you are at the Kitt Kat Club. They do get audience members involved in what is going on.
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Suzan Allbritton
Member since 2007
6 Reviews
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loved the venue. The show got better as it went on. I did LIKE and ENJOY it. I just didn't love it.
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2006
1 Reviews
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My date and I go to see a play every weekend and this experience was, by far, the most enjoyable. The musical is, of course, top notch but the cast and the production values were simply first rate, especially having the performers mingling with the audience before each of the two acts. The evening was outstanding and I am telling all my friends about it and encouraging them to go.
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Mike Sandler
Member since 2005
9 Reviews
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This was a great production of one of my favorite musicals. It is done as the original play but included several of the songs added for the movie. The action moves back and forth between pre-war Berlin and inside the Kit Kat Klub. The club is decadent and sufficiently raunchy (in a fun way). The cast is uniformly excellent with the woman playing Fraulein Schneider as a standout. The boys and girls from the club serve as waiters and offer their services for after the show which made the production fun and authentic. Definitely recomend
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2008
1 Reviews
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Awesome.. not to be missed :)
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2006
1 Reviews
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Excellent. Some audience participation (dancing) in show. We could feel the decadent atmosphere of 1930s Berlin cafe-life.
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Chas90210
Member since 2009
1 Reviews
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I have seen several productions of Cabaret including the original with Joel Grey in New York. As much fun as it was to see that when I was a kid, this production was a hoot because of the intimacy of the theatre which plays well into the hands of the cast inter-acting with the audience. As many other members here stated already, you really do feel as though you are in pre-war Berlin because of the interaction with the cast as well as some very serious dialouge and moments. I too agree that Annalisa Erikson as Fraulein Schneider was wonderful in her role. Everyone in the cast gave their 100% to make it a fun evening and I will go see it again. The nite I went, the cast was treated to a standing ovation. The band was another enjoyable part of the show for sure.
Since the original production, Cabaret has gone from a kind of PG rated show to a more PG18 feel (If such a rating exists) and so this was no surprise that this show followed the latter direction.
Finally, if you go see the show, remember that every nite you'll have to battle to keep the Kit Kat Klub bois and gals from flirting with you and every nite (thankfully) you will lose the battle! Go and have a lot of fun. :)
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yogalover
Member since 2009
3 Reviews
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We had a fabulous time. The actors were in character from the moment we entered the theater and made us feel like we were in a German cabaret with them. Wonderful production.
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2006
1 Reviews
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This show was excellent---the cast was terrific, and to hear a live band of such exceptional quality was a rare treat. The Emcee is definitly a talent to be watched. Fraulein Kost, Fraulein Schneider, and Herr Shultz are all wonderful actors, as well as singers. The Kit Kat Girls were great, and the Kit Kat Boys were delightfully raunchy. The only negative I would say is that we were sitting at a cocktail table on the stage right corner and the director obviously did not stage the show to be seen from those seats---we missed a lot of the scenes---particularly the scenes between Fraulein Schneider and Herr Schultz.
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2007
4 Reviews
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Great venue, great show, amazing cast. Pay the extra for the cocktail table seating, it is well worth the small amount.
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kenmarton
Member since 2009
1 Reviews
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Great musical, interesting and comfortable venue, and quality performance.
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2005
1 Reviews
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It was great to see this otherwise flashy Broadway show done so intimately in meagre digs. Performances were outstanding throughout, as was the band. Really a top notch company and a beautifully conceived and executed piece of work. L.A. should be proud!
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E.R.C
Member since 2006
7 Reviews
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Any time I see a production of Cabaret I always worry how the emcee will perform the role. Usually I am disappointed, but not this time. The actor that played the emcee put his own talented twist to it. Actually I enjoyed everyone's performances and plan on seeing it again.
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bleumoon1001
Member since 2009
7 Reviews
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Amazing production! The live band and performers were fantastic. Costumes were ok, and the set was a creative use of minimalism.
It's fun, dark, homoerotic and sexual, just the way I like it.
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2006
4 Reviews
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A very good cast and a lively band make this a highly enjoyable production of "Cabaret." Fine performances especially by Annalisa Erickson as Fraulein Schneider and Jayson Craig as Herr Shultz, and by Josie Young as Fraulein Kost; young Danielle Soibelman does a great job on "Tomorrow Belongs to Me."
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2007
3 Reviews
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Must see. I plan on making all my friends come out for a fantastic time.
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william daugherty
Member since 2003
8 Reviews
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Don't pay up for the "cocktail" seating. The place is so small that the view is much better in regular seating and as the band is at the side of the stage, if your cocktail seating is next to the band you will hear no lyrics. Very enjoyable production. The play is much darker than the movie; the book is even darker than the play. Amazing production for the size of the theatre: large cast, live music. (Oddly, the program did not list any band information.) Recommended.
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2005
3 Reviews
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This performance of "Cabaret" is superb. The interaction of the players with the audience, in character from the moment we entered the theater, made me remember why a small venue can be the best way to experience certain material. An earlier reviewer complained that some of the content was not suitable for a young (9 years old) person. Parents are responsible for what they allow their children to see, and hear, and not the theater or cast. This is a somewhat racy show, and the Nazi content is frightening - "Tomorrow Belongs to Me" had me on the edge of tears - and I would not have brought a child to this play. I will recommend it to young adults and older, without reservation.
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2009
1 Reviews
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My expectations were quite low as I remember the original Broadway play that was so terrific. I was delighted by your rendition with the exception of too much graphic gayness.
the performers were top class. They made the most of the little stage. The scenery filled the bill, even utilizing the mirrored panels. I suggest you take this production to a larger venue, the Pantages, perhaps .
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John DeBusscher
Member since 2007
2 Reviews
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Very well done. Really like the use of actors and actresses among the audience before the show and at intermission to create the feel of a "real" cabarett club. Acting and singing was very good throughout.
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2007
3 Reviews
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The event was very entertaining and enjoyable in spite of the late start. I should expect this as it is Los Angeles. Was concerned about the area and its safety but we encountered no problems.
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geegc
Member since 2009
1 Reviews
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loved it, cast was excellent, band was terrific, had a wonderful time, and the play was surprisingly moving.
Gary C
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Marc Wheeler
Member since 2007
6 Reviews
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This is a fantastic production of one of my most favorite musicals. The cast is ultra-sexy and talented and the direction (which added some nice twists for those familiar with the show) is amazing! My only wish was that the performers had individual mics. Other than that, I highly recommend this production! And I must say, it has one of the most intense endings of any production I have seen. Bravo!
"What good is sitting alone in your room? .... GO to this Cabaret!"
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STF
Member since 2007
5 Reviews
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I loved the way the Kit Kat Club dancers mingled with the audience prior to the show, or rather, flirted with us. It was very endearing, they're a very attractive group of individuals. The play was terrific. Everyone did a great job. Kalinda was, of course, phenominal. Bravo Kali. Love you. All in all this was a great production. My daughter and I got to participate, as did my friend Stephen, who was there with us. We all really enjoyed it. Awesome job Korken, Jesse, Danny, Annalisa, Jayson, Brooke, Craig, Josie, Leah, Danielle, Annette, Michael, Tania, Bonnie and Eduardo. You guys all made this a very pleasurable experience. Thank you! And a huge thanks to the Kit Kat Club Band. You all did a fantastic job. Wonderful!
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2007
3 Reviews
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I saw this play opening week, and I just had to come back and see it again! All the performers are giving 110%, and make the show really engaging and fun to watch. The way they integrate the theatre and the kit kat club is really fun; almost a magical experience. Kalinda Gray's Sally Bowles is the most convincing I've ever seen (and I've been to BOTH broadway versions) If you're looking for a fun time out, or just want to see some hot kit kat boys dancing around, this is an event not to be missed!
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Denise L.
Member since 2005
4 Reviews
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thoroughly enjoyable...very engaging cast and the MC was terrific. all seats are good, but in this case, the coctail seating is a special experience.
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2006
2 Reviews
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The production was absolutely wonderful. Kalinda Gray WAS Sally Bowles!! Wonderful theater and staging.
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moebruin
Member since 2008
3 Reviews
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The cocktail set up was great. The actors and their routines with the guests at the tables before the show and at the intermission made this an extra special event.
Highly recommend doing the coctail tables.
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2006
2 Reviews
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Really fun show - loved the songs, the signing and acting were great! Cocktail seating is a MUST!
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2005
6 Reviews
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amazing show - definitely a do not miss.
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Cameron
Member since 2009
1 Reviews
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We enjoyed the show very much. The Emcee and Kit Kat dancers were great, and Kost had surprising depth that really made the show something special.
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hfleffner
Member since 2009
1 Reviews
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Amazing show with and incredible cast. You will love it!
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Juan-Carlos
Member since 2009
2 Reviews
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We thoroughly enjoyed the production! The actors did their best to make us feel part of the "decadent" Weimar Berlin in which the action takes place. Every one was very friendly and sexy... EVEN the orchestra was beautiful!
We sat at one of the tables and had a wonderful time. We all agreed that Fräulein Schneider stole the evening with her beautiful renditions of "Married" and "What Would You Do?" and the Emcee was also amazing. Great voice and stage presence. Everyone did an incredible job! Thank you for a great evening!
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greta gilford
Member since 2006
11 Reviews
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When you walk in to the actual theatre, you feel you are back in time in the 30s.
The atmosphere was so original, we enjoyed ourselves before the show began.
The kids were wonderful before, during and after.
LOVED IT.
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Grant
Member since 2007
16 Reviews
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A lively, excitingly choreographed musical, with strong live music by a good-sized band. Great idea to use cabaret table seating (which is worth the extra cost to be fully involved in the cabaret idea, e.g., drinks are served at your table, although there aren't any telephones at each table as at the original cabaret represented.
The actors are alternately enticing and frightening, and the Kander-Ebb concept leaves you shaking at the end, but getting there is really impressive -- almost every song is one that is very well known.
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2005
3 Reviews
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The seating was excellent. The performers got a lot of the audience involved during breaks and it was fun for everyone.
Drink service included the racy costumes that were part of the show and which the men (my husband included) had fun with.
Definitely enjoyed.
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John Smythe
Member since 2005
4 Reviews
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That's the third production of Cabaret I've seen; the other two were large Broadway productions. This one was very intimate; very risque; and altogether wonderful. Some of the other reviewers complained that it was too sexualized, which it is; but if the sight of two young men grinding against each other doesn't bother you, you'll enjoy it.
The kit-kat boys and girls flirt with the public, dance with the audience members, serve drinks, etc. Makes it very cinema verite...
I would not suggest getting a coctail table, unless it's in the middle of the set; ours was way in the corner and we actually moved to the regular seats for a better view.
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elaine mays
Member since 2009
2 Reviews
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we enjoyed the entire show! I too think the gayness was a bit over emphasized. the actors were excellent and in their roles from beginning to end!!
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2006
2 Reviews
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I particularly enjoyed Fraulein Schneider, as she was the only person who seemed at all animated and interesting. The rest of the cast was trying, but I think the production suffered from a lack of a coherent vision. I probably would have enjoyed it more had I taken adavantage of the cocktail service!!
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Roz Salzman
Member since 2006
9 Reviews
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Unfortunately, there is no way not to compare this to the iconic productions of the past. Although the venue is small and intimate, which is good, I didn't feel that some of the leads had the voices to really pop the songs. We sat at the cocktail tables in the front and were literally part of the show. Unless you want to be involved, don't sit here. The other seats provide just as good a view. It was also very long, and without the excitement of really strong voices and unexceptional choreography, it seemed tedious in parts. I was particularly fond of the older couple, and the actor who played the American writer. Considering the talent pool in Los angeles, I was disappointed. My companion felt the performances were better than I did, however.
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Robert C.
Member since 2003
14 Reviews
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Nice, competent production, though the leads were in a bit over their heads.
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Rita H.
Member since 2006
11 Reviews
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I thought the setting and the look was less hollywood than the movie and had elements of realism probably more historically accurate to a seedy cabaret. That being said the rest of the performance left me a bit flat. I think that the performances of Joel Grey, Liza Minelli and Bob Fossie's choreography are a very difficult act to follow. I felt that rather than make the performance theirs they were trying to imitate the prior acts and did a poor job of it. The MC overdid it as did some of the rest of the cast it felt so "in your face" and rather than the inuendo of the dynamic sexual tension of the movie, it was just boring! Like a bunch of old hookers in a seedy cabaret!
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Mark H.
Member since 2006
20 Reviews
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Take a trip in time ... Germany in the 30's. You will be transported to the Kit Kat Club with all its decadence. The energetic cast will make you feel like you are right there. If you're not shy and lucky you will be part of the show. It's an experience you will remember for a long time. The cast could not have been more "into" their parts. A MUST SEE!!!!
Mark H.
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harshbuthonestcritic
Member since 2009
1 Reviews
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Going into the show, I had extreme high expectations. Every review on this site is a rave, and every review in every newspaper or magazine sings this show's praises. When entering the theatre, I was extremely underwhelmed with what was presented for me. The set looked very out of place for Cabaret, and proved to be poorly designed as the play continued. I LOVED that the actors were serving drinks, and flirting to the audience at the top of the show, so I still had high expectations, but when the show finally began, I waited the entire first act to be wowed, and it never came. The Set was dull, the lighting was TERRIBLE, and the costumes were mediocre. As far as the talent was concerned, each actor shined in their own way, but as a company, were mediocre. The EMCEE was a talented performer, but some of his choices seemed off for the direction of the entire piece. CLIFF was an amazing actor, but was never confident enough in his choices. SALLY was ok, but not animated enough during her big production numbers. She also also bounced from accent to accent, sometimes english cockney, sometimes London, but never consistent. It wasn't until her ballads that I really saw her acting. SCHNEIDER seemed far to erratic, but in ACT II, finally settled down, and showed how brilliant of an actor she was. SCHULTZ was terrible. He had a fantastic singing voice, but couldn't act his way out of a paper bag, and his german accent was excruciating.
The standout performers were definately the Kit-Kat Boys and girls. Their energy, and stage prescence was always felt when they were ontstage. The choreography was also well suited for the theatre, and a good blend of original work, and the work of Fosse and Marshall/Mendes.
The show was definately entertaining, but NOT worthy of the brilliant reviews it has been getting.
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2007
4 Reviews
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Perhaps it is to be expected that this type of a performance will be amaturish... but I did not expect a lack of microphones or the misjudged placement of expensive table seats. We left at intermission.
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Michael G.
Member since 2005
12 Reviews
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This was an excellent production of Cabaret. The dancers interact with the audience alot, which made the experience really fun. The cast is very talanted and this played well in a small venue. The show runs 2 1/2 hours with intermission. It started at 8:25 which makes a long evening of sitting. The cocktail tables are worth the extra admission.
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Janice M.
Member since 2003
9 Reviews
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Very nice production with many accomplished actors. We really enjoyed it.
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2003
3 Reviews
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We thoroughly enjoyed it! I highly recommend this play.
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Lou
Member since 2005
11 Reviews
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The cast is excellent and are in character from the moment they greet the audience right up until the curtain calls. The performers are excellent. be forewarned though....this isn't the Cabaret you might remember from the 1960's. It's more based on the revival (Alan Cumming) and is authentic, bawdy and a bit seedy....like pre-war Berlin, itself. Some family members might be uncomfortable.
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Alan Trevor
Member since 2005
26 Reviews
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Excellant production & cast. Reg. seats are better than table seating.
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Claudia Nunez
Member since 2008
4 Reviews
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My friends and I had a wonderful time. Cocktail seating is the best way to go :). Good actors, good signing and an overall great enviroment. My only advice would be to get there early to get good seating.
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John Base
Member since 2009
1 Reviews
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The MET Theatre's production of Cabaret is well worth the price of admission. Led by a talented cast, the show has a number of strong performances; the actors portraying the emcee, Herr Schultz and Fraulein Schneider were exceptional. Underneath the performances, a facile, albeit small band pounds out big band numbers, lending the Met the authenticity of a cabaret. But the production's greatest asset is its elaborate, sometimes erotic dance numbers. Tania Possick's master choreography perfectly punctuates the story, and carefully follows the rising tensions of pre-WWII Berlin without missing a beat. And if you find yourself in the cocktail seats, you will have the pleasure of flirting with the scantily clad Kit Kat boys and girls while you get your drink on. My only regret is that I have but four stars to give.
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amaryllis
Member since 2007
32 Reviews
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Excellent Production. Totally committed, dynamite performances!!!
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bleumoon1001
Member since 2009
7 Reviews
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Even better the second time.
Please don't bring your nine year old. It's not a kid's play.
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2005
5 Reviews
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2008
3 Reviews
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This was a thoroughly enjoyable production and our second with this theatre group, the first being West Side Story.
We appreciate the intimate setting of this venue and consider it to be much closer to what one would find on Broadway or the West End than what is so often found in the giant theatres of Los Angeles. Although the tickets are general admission, every seat is a good seat. We were able to select our seats with no problem despite being in a group of 9 people. The prices made our evening affordable.
Musicianship of the orchestra was top-notch and many performances were Broadway quality. We felt that the female lead, although quite talented as an actress, lacked the vocal ability necessary to completely "WoW" us.
Dancing did "WoW" us, and this steamy interpretation of Cabaret gave one the impression of a genuine Cabaret theatre, complete with audience interaction/participation.
We recommend this production 100%.
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Christina B
Member since 2007
5 Reviews
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This show was fantastic and easily on par with big budget productions I have seen as far as entertainment value is concerned. The actors really committed to their characters and were just so fun to watch. They interacted with the audience before the beginning of the show and during the intermission. The show in itself is a bit risque for those with "delicate" constitutions, but those with an open mind and a modicum of adventurousness will truely enjoy this musical!
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Mark C.
Member since 2005
3 Reviews
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Excellent production. Very true to the original intentions of the script. Great cast. Choreagraphy was fantastic and perfectly executed. Very impressive production.
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John T.
Member since 2004
7 Reviews
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I thought this was great.
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Al Grenier
Member since 2004
22 Reviews
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2006
1 Reviews
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Great show for the value! I would recommend it to anyone =D.
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Frank Osmon
Member since 2009
1 Reviews
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Loud, crude, accents sometimes difficult to understand.
Herr Shultz part was well played. Small child presented her song well (although I don't know what it had to do with the play).
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kay gundersen
Member since 2006
11 Reviews
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I enjoyed the performance very much and the actors were wonderful!
The lead woman could have been a bit more up while signing Cabaret, but all in all I enjoyed. They even got me up on stage since we were in the cocktail seating area. That was a first.
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johnnyd23
Member since 2009
3 Reviews
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What can I say? Just amazing. I sat with a number of friends at the cocktail style seating tables. From the entrance into the stage area, you had that club feel with the Kit Kat club guys and girls constantly interacting with you.
Once it started, the small theater really made you feel part of the action. Parts of Cabaret that jumped out at me? The Emcee was amazing. Sally was phenomenal, showing us that even the constant strain of a "club life" could have such an effect on a person and her voice. And for Fraulein Kost, such a beautiful voice with a German language song. The choreography was very well done as well in such tight quarters. And the band really did a fantastic job.
I am not normally partial to musicals, but this was such a solid and enjoyable presentation, you tend to lose yourself that you are even at a musical in a theater. Bravo to everyone involved! They really have a lot to be proud of with this show.
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2009
1 Reviews
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The show was so much fun! Everyone was great, but Korken Alexander has a presence that can't be denied. We want to see him in more!
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al Barish
Member since 2009
2 Reviews
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We were in coctail table seating which if you like being involved in the action is the best place to be seated. The performers set the mood even before the show starts by mingling intimately with the audience. The production and performers were outstanding. If you are open minded and worldly you can get into it since it deals with the decadence of the 30s era in Germany. We recommended it to our friends.
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2009
1 Reviews
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The cast was great and hilarious, the theater was the perfect space to set the mood, and the kit kat dancers stole the show!
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Elizabeth Babor
Member since 2009
1 Reviews
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I LOVED this performance. The actors were superb, as were the musicians. The make-up and set design were stunning. The audience really enjoyed being a part of the show. It makes me want to go to more theater.
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Grant
Member since 2007
16 Reviews
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"Caberet" is one of the great achievements of American musical theater -- it's full of great songs, a strong plot, rich and memorable characters, and a historical arc that leaves you questioning how any society could get to a place that would make you question whether great art that is seductive necessarily leads to progress.
Kalinda Gray's "Sally Bowles" is beautifully and poignantly rendered, and you see Sally come alive in her performance. Korken Alexander is a knockout as Bobby.
The use of cafe tables for the front audience is inspired, since it brings the feeling of a real cabaret to the experience.
I've been twice and have fully enjoyed each time. Go!
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2008
1 Reviews
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interactive and fun! get the cocktail seating
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Sev
Member since 2008
12 Reviews
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Sat in the cocktail seating section, and I enjoyed the show immensely. I recommend the cocktail seating for anyone considering the show. It gets a strong recommendation at Goldstar pricing, but not for full-price admission.
The cabaret dancers are very intimate with the crowd, making eye contact constantly, flirting playfully, serving as the bar staff for cocktails, and bringing front row audience on stage to dance following intermission.
The cast is very good, but not great. They did, however, exceed my expectations for a smaller theater production.
The neighborhood around the theater is not the greatest. The MET theater offers a parking lot for a fee, but street parking is available if you don't mind the area.
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2007
2 Reviews
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Great show. Great cast. Really enjoyed very much.
Would see it again
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Donna
Member since 2007
16 Reviews
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This was a great show, much better then I had expected. Dancing, acting and singing were superb. This is not a show for children, I would think parents would realize that.
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cyrell schwartzbaum
Member since 2008
3 Reviews
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Shana Leon
Member since 2008
6 Reviews
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There are some really wonderful performances in this fun, sexy, disturbing show that takes place on the eve of the Nazis' rise in pre-war Berlin. Main leads are earnest, but supporting parts (Fraulein Kost, Fraulein Schneider and Herr Schmidt especially) are really done great. If you're in the club section, be prepared to be heavily flirted with by some very cute guy and girl dancerss!! Way fun, but not for prudes!!
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Denise A.
Member since 2007
12 Reviews
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OMG, what could I say that many haven't already posted here. It was wonderful! The interaction with the audience, especially those at the cocktail tables, was so much fun. The production was terrific. We had seen another small Cabaret production last year in Westminster that we enjoyed, but this was over the top.
We love the Met theatre, saw Hair several times here and had the same experience of interaction. There is nothing like the connection you get with the performers in this intimately sized theater.
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deane
Member since 2008
2 Reviews
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A wonderful show. The cast & crew succeeded in transforming the Met Theatre into the pre-war era Kit Kat Klub, with dancers adding to the intimate feel of the scene by conversing with audience members before the show and during intermission. Highly recommended.
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2005
7 Reviews
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The play was great. BUT we sat in the cocktail seating and the chairs were too uncomfortable to sit in for so long a time. Word of advice....get the general admission - comes with padded seats!
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Michelle
Member since 2009
1 Reviews
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I had a great time. The actors were really into their character. The audience were engaged through out the show.
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Top Useful Tips
Tips are provided by Goldstar members and Musical Theatre of Los Angeles. Goldstar is not responsible for their content or accuracy.
Dress
- Any type of dress is okay, but I think it's better to be "nice casual"
- Dress as though you are going out for an evening of drink and entertainment.
- Anything goes, but it's more fun to go period 1930s for the cocktail seating.
Parking And Transportation
- Easily parked in the lot for $5.
- Come early in order to find street parking.
- Lot parking is available a short walk from the theater.
Food And Drinks
- Cocktail service is available no matter where you sit
- $4 for wine & $2 for soda isn't expensive. Drinks avail. thru cast members, or avail. in lobby.
- It was nice that they put pretzels on each table.
Other
- Yes - Cocktail seating is the way to fully enjoy the experience
- Coctail seating is the only way to go. You are part of the action.
- Definitely go with the cocktail seating.
More Details About Cabaret
More Information
<p>Musical Theatre of Los Angeles in association with Canary Productions is proud to present Cabaret: the Musical. The producers who brought you Chicago, The Last Five Years, Ragtime, West Side Story, and Blood Brothers invite you, the audience, to be in the middle of the action. The Met Theater is transformed into the Kit Kat Klub, a seedy night club in Berlin Germany where performers and patrons play out their decadent and desperate hands.</p>
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Musical Theatre of Los Angeles is an ensemble of artists dedicated to preserving the integrity of the original or revival musical production. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere through education, performance, and passion, our company provides an outlet for west coast musical theatre talent and a place to share their knowledge with a youth outreach performing arts program. MTLA is committed to administering quality education and creating professional entertainment for the Los Angeles community.
