Cabaret has revealed its new leading stars for the Kit Kat Club ahead of its summer 2026 debut. Jamie Muscato and Joy Woods will take on the iconic roles of the Emcee and Sally Bowles, respectively. Their performances will commence on 25 May 2026. This beloved musical, crafted by composer John Kander and lyricist Fred Ebb, draws inspiration from John Van Druten’s play *I Am a Camera* and Christopher Isherwood’s *Berlin Stories*.
Cast and Performance Details
Muscato and Woods will join a talented cast, which includes:
- Baker Mukasa as Clifford Bradshaw
- Ruthie Henshall as Fraulein Schneider
- Robert Hands as Herr Schultz
- Lucas Koch as Ernst Ludwig
- Jessica Kirton as Fraulein Kost/Fritzie
- Marina Tavolieri as Sally Bowles from 7 to 19 September
- Joe Atkinson as the Emcee during specific performances
Jamie Muscato will conclude his run on 19 September 2026, while Joy Woods’s final performance is scheduled for 4 September 2026. During their absence from 7 to 19 September, Tavolieri will step into the role of Sally Bowles, with Atkinson temporarily taking over for the Emcee.
Show Direction and Design
The production is helmed by director Rebecca Frecknall. The creative team includes:
- Set and Costume Design: Tom Scutt
- Choreography: Julia Cheng
- Musical Supervision: Jennifer Whyte
- Musical Direction: Ben van Tienen
- Lighting Design: Isabella Byrd
- Sound Design: Nick Lidster
- Wigs and Hair Design: Sam Cox
- Make-Up Design: Guy Common
Prologue and Ticket Information
The Prologue Company features numerous performers, directed by original associate director Jordan Fein and prologue composer Angus MacRae. Currently, Cabaret is booking performances through to 30 January 2027, and tickets are available for purchase now.
Important performance dates to note include:
- Muscato is unavailable on:
- Friday, 12 June at 7:30 PM
- Saturday, 13 June at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM
- Woods is unavailable on:
- Friday, 12 June at 7:30 PM
- Saturday, 13 June at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM
- Monday, 24 August at 7:30 PM
- Tuesday, 25 August at 7:30 PM
- Wednesday, 26 August at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM
Throughout these dates, Joe Atkinson and Marina Tavolieri will take on the roles of Emcee and Sally Bowles, respectively.
