The laughs get more uncomfortable as the evening goes on. I kept thinking about the way the room changes around the characters. Glad I made time for this one.
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An American writer arrives in Berlin and meets singer Sally Bowles in the orbit of the Kit Kat Klub. Their relationships unfold against an increasingly threatening political backdrop. Inside the club, the Emcee offers songs, jokes, and a disturbing reflection of the world beyond its doors.
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The laughs get more uncomfortable as the evening goes on. I kept thinking about the way the room changes around the characters. Glad I made time for this one.
The small gestures were more unsettling than the spectacle. A compelling evening, although I wanted more space around some of the quieter scenes. I would be curious to see a different production.
Canadian Stage
Bluma Appel Theatre · Toronto
27 Front Street East, Toronto
Feb 13–28, 2027
Times shown in Toronto local time.