Cabaret Reviews
Washington Post- Somewhat Recommended
"...Maybe tomorrow belongs to a different kind of "Cabaret." The defiantly strident production that Sam Mendes first concocted around Alan Cumming's nasty Emcee at London's Donmar Warehouse in 1993 is winding down after a long, frigid reign. The Roundabout Theatre Company's version, co-directed by Mendes and choreographer Rob Marshall, is finishing its tour at the Kennedy Center's Eisenhower Theatre, where it continues to be imposing, dour, and not much fun."
Talkin Broadway- Recommended
"...Leigh Ann Larkin plays Sally Bowles as a woman whose bluster never quite hides her insecurities. She puts across her songs and scenes with power and an edge of desperation, whether she's onstage or trying to build a real relationship with naïve American writer Cliff Bradshaw (Benjamin Eakeley). Mary Gordon Murray and Scott Robertson provide the necessary heart and sensitivity as Cliff's crusty landlady and her suitor, a Jewish fruit seller, and Patrick Vaill as Ernst demonstrates how hatred can hide behind a bland exterior."
MD Theatre Guide- Highly Recommended
"...Director BT Mc Nicholl has crafted a lean, mean 'cheeky' scene that admittedly doesn't leave much to the imagination. Yet even in our hard-to-shock culture, this touring production of "Cabaret" stands out."
BroadwayWorld- Highly Recommended
"...The current national tour, based on the recent Broadway revival at Roundabout Theatre Company's Studio 54 and taking up residence at the Kennedy Center through August 6, does just that - explore and provide a unique take. While there's never been anything particularly cheery about the musical, this version wonderfully embraces its darkness and cold undertones more so than a few others I have seen."