Hayman and Damilno’s first wise choice is to stick with Hayman’s natural blonde curls. "The cast includes Jennie Brick*, John Paul Gonzales, Carlos Guerrero, Abby Haug*, Cate Hayman*, Zachary Isen, Mary Kalita, Louis Parnell*, Atticus Shaindlin*, Will Springhorn Jr.*, Zoe Swenson-Graham, and Melissa WolfKlain*.San Francisco Playhouse's production of Cabaret is made possible by executive producer Robert Hulteng; producers Samuel and Sharon Muir & Morgan and Michael Callahan; and associate producers Anne and Martin Roher, Wayne Bryan and Dick Bufania, Elizabeth Werter and Henry Trevor, Vicki and David Fleishacker, Carol and Duff Nusinow Kurland; and artistic underwriters Richard Andersen and Ursula Schorn, Fred Karren, Jackie and Richard Mayer, Larry Russo, Samuel Test, and Joan C. Zinner.Joe Masteroff (Book): Born in 1919 in Philadelphia, he had only One Dream from infancy: to write for the theatre. The classic opening number, “Wilkommen” is performed by John Paul Gonzalez, our Master of Ceremonies, along with the Kit Kat dancers; it’s an erotically stimulating romp full of verve and pomp, starting everyone’s juices flowing for the evening. Writer - Magazine Articles and upcoming Bio-Novel about artist Julian Ritter. Seemingly unaware of the economic collapse of the world around them, artists and aristocrats flocked to seedy nightlife’s scene at `The Resi,’ aka The Kit Kat Klub. Behind the flashing eyes, there is an ordinary guy. – Carol Benet, For All Events Stunning and powerfully emotional … an intense eye-opening production. The first noticeable differences are Scott’s addition of spiral metal staircases on either side, with the live band secured behind a screen on the upper level. That’s the sort of thing that the earlier article was warning us about. “Cabaret” at SF Playhouse is one of those shows you want to tell your friends, family, strangers and everyone that you meet that they have to see this production. I’m thinking of numbers like “So What?”. In addition to performing regularly in regional musical theatre productions, she has taught dance and theatre classes for Young REP, Kid Stock, Inc., Dance Mission Theatre, Marilyn Izdebski Productions, YMCA and Spindrift School of Performing Arts. Review – Words from the Heart, Chicago Philharmonic’s 31st Season – Virtually Together, “Deep Flavors” – Eclectic Mix of Kosher Comfort Foods and Other Family Favorites. Sally is no pixie, and as played by Cate Hayman, she also isn’t bound by Liza Minnelli’s iconic performance. The Kit Kat Klub dancers. Currently you have JavaScript disabled. Of course, a successful Cabaret depends on a larger-than-life Sally Bowles, and Lauren English indubitably delivers the goods. And I’d be remiss not to mention the rest of the excellent cast. – Steve Murray, Broadway World It is noticeable, because everything else does play, and play fabulously. One of the best stand-outs for me was Abby Haug as Fräulein Kost. At the Playhouse, Susi has performed leading roles in Yoga Play, Barbecue, The Roommate, Red Velvet, Tree, Bauer, Abigail's Party, Harper Regan, Coraline, Slasher, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Landscape of the Body, First Person Shoot, Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train, The Crucible, Kimberly Akimbo, Our Town, and The Smell of the Kill.Dave Dobrusky (Music Director) is proud to have been associated with San Francisco Playhouse for twelve years: La Cage aux Folles, City of Angels; Company; Into the Woods; Camelot; My Fair Lady; Man of LaMancha**; Putting It Together. It is a sublimely intimate venue committed to providing a creative home and inspiring environment where actors, directors, writers, designers, and theater lovers converge to create and enjoy work that celebrates the human spirit. Another great touch is the On-Stage seating which is part of the VIP Experience and definitely worth checking out. 21 Shows Streaming on BroadwayWorld Events This Week! Clifford Bradshaw (an amiable Atticus Shaindlin) voices objections, but his sensibilities were as far removed from Nazism already. Went to The San Francisco Playhouse last week to see a rather talented cast perform the legendary musical CABARET. But they've done it. Directing credits include Playhouse productions of Mary Poppins, Born Yesterday, A Christmas Story: The Musical, Noises Off, She Loves Me, Stage Kiss, Company, Stupid F-ing Bird, Into the Woods, A Behanding in Spokane, Den of Thieves and Wirehead (San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle nomination), the West Coast premieres of Honey Brown Eyes (SFBATCC nomination), Dead Man's Cell Phone, Coronado, The Mystery Plays and Roulette, and the world premieres of On Clover Road by Steven Dietz, From Red to Black by Rhett Rossi, and Seven Days by Daniel Heath in the Sandbox Series. Speaking of Jacquelyn Scott’s great set, it reminded me of Hamilton’s similar wood stage at first glance. I’ve seen the film and I’ve even taken a part in a reading of I am a Camera, its chief inspiration, but I’ve never seen the musical proper on stage. Yes, really. Voting Now Open for the Finale of Next on Stage: Dance Edition! For those who have only seen the film version, seeing it in its original form is a revelation. Both her wonderful smirk in "Don't Tell Mama" and the genuine hysteria she injects into the tragic title tune speak volumes of her capability, and she's an excellent counterpoint to Krueger's skillful take on the anxious Cliff. At any rate, it’s good to have Sally back where she belongs. We come to see the Kit Kat Klub as a character as well as a place: Modeled after the infamous `Resident-Casino,’ “The Resi,” in the Weimar Republic (Germany’s Government 1918-1933). Before becoming a writer, Van Druten studied law at the University of London. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. I was impressed with the quality of the lighting and the sound, kudos to Michael Oesch, Lighting, and Teddy Hulsker, Sound, Designers. And she brings out all the beauty of the work in ways that makes it essential to be seen where it belongs: in a theater. Their collaboration also transferred itself to movies and television as they wrote original material for the Academy Awards, "Liza with a Z" (Emmy Award for Music and Lyrics), Funny Lady (Oscar nominated for Best Song), Lucky Lady, New York, New York, Stepping Out and Chicago (Oscar nominated for Best Song). Wilmette, IL 60091 Her “So What?” is done in such an off-hand manner that she emanates defeat and resilience simultaneously, and practically sets the tone of the evening in perfect counterpoint to Gonzales’s thrilling “Willkomen.”. And there were moments when the upstage action behind the screen unnecessarily drew focus away from the main action. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! ( Log Out /  Reviews and commentary on theatre by Patrick Thomas, Once Is Definitely Not Enough for These Broadway Fans, The Pros, The Cons, and The Promise of Alien the Play - Stage Directions. Thankfully, the mercilessly short prep time didn't prevent the Playhouse cast and crew from producing a deft, passionate interpretation that brought the sold-out house to its feet. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Fräulein Schneider (Jennie Brick) wasn’t expecting a pineapple from Herr Schultz (Louis Parnell), and that’s why she loves it.