The Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA) Musical Theatre and Drama Conservatory is set to dazzle with its production of the Tony-Award winning musical, “Cabaret.”
The thought-provoking production takes the stage at the Coronado Performing Arts Center on two weekends: April 25 – April 27 and May 2 – May 3. Tickets are available for purchase online on Eventbrite.
Audience members will be whisked away to a Berlin night club during the rise of the Nazi party. But the Master of Ceremonies (played by Bruno Dominguez) assures them that, whatever their troubles, they will forget them at the Kit Kat Klub.
“Cabaret” explores the relationship between an American writer, Cliff Bradshaw (played by Luca Hansen) and Sally Bowles (played by Katie Moreno) and features classic songs by songwriters Kander and Ebb.
The musical is packed with clever dance numbers, which are perfectly suited to CoSA’s “triple threat” performers who can sing, dance, and act, according to CoSA’s theatre performing arts and drama chair, Barbara Wolf.
“The actors are having a great time with the amazing choreography,” said Wolf. “We’re all very excited for the numbers ‘Mein Herr’ and ‘Money.’ They are great dances!”
The original Broadway production opened in November of 1966 and quickly became a box office hit, winning eight Tony Awards. While the subject matter is challenging and the musical touches on mature themes, Wolf said that the overriding message is one of love and kindness.
“’Cabaret’ has a profound message of acceptance,” said Wolf.
CoSA provided a parent and audience advisory that this musical is suggested for ages 13 and up. “Cabaret” is set in Berlin, Germany prior to World War II during the rise of the Nazi regime. CoSA said the script includes references to antisemitism via a Nazi image and alludes to a character having an abortion.
