Book by Joe Masteroff
Based on the play by John Van Druten and Stories by Christopher Isherwood
Music by John Kander Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Co-production with Virginia Arts Festival
The student matinees for Cabaret will be Thursday, April 22, 2026 and Thursday, April 29, 2026
Synopsis: Welcome to Berlin. Inside the Kit Kat Club, the Emcee promises a night of music, laughter, and decadence. But outside the club’s doors, a darker reality is taking hold as the world begins to change. Featuring unforgettable songs like “Willkommen,” “Maybe This Time,” and the title number “Cabaret,” this Tony Award–winning musical is by turns dazzling, provocative, and deeply moving. As love stories unfold and tensions rise, the party keeps going… even as the future grows uncertain.
Run Time: 2 hours and 45 minutes (Including a 15 minute intermission)
Audience Recommendation: 14 & up
Content Advisory: Effects: TBA Language: TBA Alcohol/Drug Use: Much of this show takes place in a nightclub, so alcohol is mentioned and drinking is portrayed. Content: This musical explores sensitive themes including anti-Semitism, Nazi-ism, racism, homophobia, transphobia, sexism, abortion, and sexual content. This production includes depictions of domestic violence, physical violence, as well as Nazi and Holocaust imagery. This play is recommended for high school students and older. If you have further questions about the content of the show, please contact us at education@vastage.org
Tickets: $13 student tickets | $15 adult tickets (Schools will receive one FREE adult ticket for every 15 student tickets.)
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