🎭 Willkommen to the World of Cabaret! 🎶
Rochester Trolley & Tour Co.
April 28, 2025
🎭 Willkommen to the World of Cabaret! 🎶
If you love fun facts and jaw-dropping musical theater, then Cabaret is your kind of show. First hitting the stage in 1966, this Broadway classic is more than catchy tunes and dazzling choreography—it's a haunting, electric story set in 1930s Berlin, right before the rise of the Nazis. And it all goes down in the seedy, seductive Kit Kat Club. Intrigued? Let’s dive in!
🌟 What’s Cabaret About?
At the heart of the story is Sally Bowles, a bold and brash British singer who performs nightly at the Kit Kat Club. She crosses paths with Cliff Bradshaw, an American writer trying to find inspiration in Berlin. Their romance is set against a city spiraling into political chaos. The show balances personal stories with larger themes of identity, freedom, and the terrifying creep of fascism.
But don’t let that scare you off—Cabaret is also wildly entertaining, thanks to its unforgettable Emcee, a character who hosts the club’s performances and pulls the audience into the spectacle with charm, wit, and a whole lot of glitter.
🎶 Iconic Songs You’ll Recognize
“Wilkommen” – Your eerie, upbeat introduction to the club.
“Maybe This Time” – A power ballad of hope.
“Money” – Because money does make the world go round.
“Cabaret” – Sally’s show-stopping declaration of living in the moment.
🎭 Did You Know?
Cabaret is based on the semi-autobiographical book Goodbye to Berlin by Christopher Isherwood.
The 1972 film version starring Liza Minnelli won 8 Academy Awards.
The Emcee’s role has been played by everyone from Alan Cumming to Eddie Redmayne—and every version brings something new.
🎟️ Come See It Live!
Why just read about Cabaret when you can experience it?
Join us for a trip to The Guthrie Theater on June 29th to see Cabaret live on stage! It's a theatrical experience full of razzle dazzle, powerful storytelling, and thought-provoking themes.
👉 Book your trip now and let the cabaret begin!