Book by Joe Masteroff; Music by John Kander; Lyrics by Fred Ebb. Step inside the Kit Kat Club in 1929 Berlin, where the drinks flow, the music pulses, and the world outside is beginning to change. Guided by the mischievous Emcee, this iconic musical follows an American writer drawn into the seductive, chaotic world of nightclub performer Sally Bowles. Featuring unforgettable songs like "Willkommen," "Don't Tell Mama," "Maybe This Time," and "Cabaret," the show dazzles with bold performances and electrifying energy. But beneath the glamour lies a powerful story of a society on the brink. Emerging during a time of political upheaval in America, Cabaret remains as urgent as ever—both a celebration of artistic freedom and a stark warning against complacency in the face of rising extremism. Provocative, daring, and hauntingly relevant, it captures a world dancing at the edge of change.
Show Dates and Times
Wednesday, Oct. 7 | 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 8 | 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 9 | 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 10 | 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 11 | 2 p.m.
Admission: $10 with Winthrop ID, $15 general public
This event is coordinated by the Winthrop University Department of Theatre and Dance. Contact boxoffice@winthrop.edu for more information.
