Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace to star in 'Cabaret' in the West End
Billy Porter, who originated the role of Lola in Kinky Boots on Broadway, will play The Emcee, while Marisha Wallace, who received an Olivier nomination for Guys & Dolls, will play Sally Bowles.
Willkommen Billy and Marisha! New casting has been announced for the roles of The Emcee and Sally Bowles in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club in London.
From 28 January 2025, Emmy, Tony and Grammy Award winner Billy Porter will play The Emcee and double Olivier Award nominee Marisha Wallace will play Sally Bowles.
Porter recently played Pray Tell in series Pose, which earned him an Emmy Award as well as Golden Globe and Critics Choice Award nominations. He also created the role of Lola in the musical Kinky Boots on Broadway, winning a Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Tony Award, and Grammy Award. Wallace recently starred as Miss Adelaide in the Bridge production of Guys & Dolls, for which she was nominated for an Olivier Award. She played Ado Annie in Oklahoma! at the Young Vic, receiving an Olivier nomination, and made her West End debut as Effie White in Dreamgirls at the Savoy Theatre.
Also joining the cast on 27 January 2025 will be Vivien Parry, who returns to the role of Fraulein Schneider having played the part in 2022.
They join Daniel Bowerbank as Clifford Bradshaw, Fenton Gray as Herr Schultz, Fred Haig as Ernst Ludwig and Jessica Kirton as Fraulein Kost/Fritzie. The cast is completed by Xenoa Campbell-Ledgister, Sam Darius, Damon Gould Adrian Grove, El Haq Latief, Justin-Lee Jones, Ela Lisondra, Hícaro Nicolai, Andy Rees Alexandra Regan, Marina Tavolieri, Ben Simon Wilson, Anne-Marie Wojna, Patrick Wilden, and Lucy Young.
Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace’s final performance will be Saturday 24 May 2025.
Rebecca Frecknall's production of Cabaret opened in December 2021, winning seven Olivier Awards. The Tony Award-winning Broadway production opened in April this year at the Kit Kat Club at the August Wilson Theatre, where it continues to play and currently stars Adam Lambert and Auli'i Cravalho, as The Emcee and Sally Bowles respectively.
The creative team includes set and costume design by Tom Scutt, choreography by Julia Cheng, musical supervision by Jennifer Whyte, musical direction by Ben van Tienen, lighting design by Isabella Byrd, and sound design by Nick Lidster.
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Photo credit: Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace. (Photos courtesy of production)
Frequently asked questions
What is Cabaret about?
What good is sitting alone in your room– get immersed in the Kit Kat Club. This award-winning production transforms the Playhouse Theatre, with strictly limited capacity for a unique, intimate experience. It’s the perfect way to experience this classic story of a cabaret singer at the dawn of Nazi Germany. Book your place with Cabaret tickets today.
Where is Cabaret playing?
Cabaret is playing at Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse Theatre. The theatre is located at Playhouse Theater, Northumberland Ave, London, WC2N 5DE.
How long is Cabaret?
The running time of Cabaret is 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
What's the age requirement for Cabaret?
The recommended age for Cabaret is Ages 12+. At parent/guardian's discretion..
How do you book tickets for Cabaret?
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What are the songs in Cabaret?
Cabaret features some well-known Kander and Ebb classics, including “Maybe This Time,” “Willkommen,” and “Mein Herr.” Read our complete guide to the songs in Cabaret.
Who wrote Cabaret?
The book for Cabaret was written by Joe Masteroff. John Kander composed the music, and Fred Ebb provided the lyrics.
Who directed Cabaret?
The London revival of Cabaret was directed by Rebecca Frecknall (Streetcar Named Desire, Summer and Smoke), for which she won the Olivier Award for Best Director.
Is Cabaret appropriate for kids?
Cabaret is not suitable for those under the age of 13. This is due to content of a suggestive sexual nature, anti-Semitism, an incidence of domestic violence, and references to abortion.
Is Cabaret good?
This revival reimagines and brings to life the captivating world of the Kit Kat Klub on the London stage. Read our four-star review of Cabaret here.
Is Cabaret immersive?
Cabaret is a highly immersive revival of a Kander and Ebb classic. The Playhouse Theatre’s transformation into the Kit Kat Club is incredible.
When should you arrive at the theatre for Cabaret?
We suggest arriving an hour before your performance time. This is due to pre-show entertainment at the Kit Kat Club before Cabaret begins on the main stage.
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