‘Cabaret’ – 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; Directed by Tom Frey; Choreographed by Ilyse Robbins; Music Directed by Jenny Kim-Godfrey. Presented by the Peterborough Players, 55 Hadley Road, Peterborough, NH through July 3rd.
by Mike Hoban
The Peterborough Players return to the stage after a two-plus year layoff from indoor performances at their 250 seat theater, bring it back in grand style, mounting a winning production of Kander & Ebb’s Cabaret. The choice of this musical could not be more timely given recent events, resonating in a way we could not have dreamed of when it debuted on Broadway in 1966. It’s a chilling reminder that what happened in 1930s Germany could very well happen here in the 21st century. Luckily for audiences looking to escape from what seems to be a daily onslaught of bad news, it’s also one of American Theater’s great musicals, with an equally strong book. The Peterborough Players production – buoyed by a strong cast, sure direction, and inventive choreography – delivers a compelling and enjoyable night of theater.
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