The acclaimed West End revival of Cabaret is set to introduce two prominent performers to its cast at the Kit Kat Club starting next month.
Beginning on May 25, Olivier nominee Jamie Muscato, known for his roles in The Great Gatsby, Les Misérables, and One Day: The Musical, will take on the iconic role of the Emcee. Joining him will be Tony and Grammy nominee Joy Woods, recognized for her performances in The Notebook, Gypsy, and Little Shop of Horrors, who will portray Sally Bowles. They will replace Katie Hall and Matt Willis, who are scheduled to perform their final shows on May 23.
Upcoming Performances and Cast Details
Muscato and Woods will join a talented ensemble that features Baker Mukasa as Clifford Bradshaw, Ruthie Henshall as Fraulein Schneider, Robert Hands as Herr Schultz, and Lucas Koch as Ernst Ludwig, among others. The complete cast also includes Jessica Kirton as Fraulein Kost/Fritzie, Joe Atkinson, Xavion Campbell-Brown, Olivia-Rose Deer, Anya Ferdinand, Danny Fogarty, Adrian Grove, Ela Lisondra, Hícaro Nicolai, Andy Rees, Alexandra Regan, Manu Sarswat, Tom Scanlon, Eva-Rose Tanaka, Marina Tavolieri, and Lucy Young.
Woods is expected to conclude her run on September 5, while Muscato’s final performance is scheduled for September 19. During the period from September 7 to September 19, Marina Tavolieri will temporarily assume the role of Sally Bowles.
Prologue Company and Performance Adjustments
The Prologue Company will include Isobel Bates, Rachel Benson, Ami Benton, Jonathan Charles, Shanelle Clemenson, Andrew Linnie, Zara Liu, Dak Mashava, Brian James O’Sullivan, Jack William Parry, and Shiho Yokoyama. Due to planned absences, Joe Atkinson will occasionally perform as the Emcee, while Tavolieri will take on the role of Sally during specific performances.
On July 7, 2025, this successful production celebrated its 1,500th performance with a special gala event.
Production Background
This rendition of Cabaret premiered in December 2021 and has since garnered a remarkable seven Olivier Awards, setting a record for the most awards won by a single production. Following its success in London, the revival transferred to Broadway’s August Wilson Theatre, where it concluded its run on September 21, 2025.
Cabaret is based on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood, featuring music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and a book by Joe Masteroff. The production is directed by Rebecca Frecknall, with set and costume design by Tom Scutt, choreography by Julia Cheng, musical supervision by Jennifer Whyte, musical direction by Ben Ferguson, lighting design by Isabella Byrd, and sound design by Nick Lidster. The casting director for the show is Stuart Burt, and the associate director is Jordan Fein.
This production is brought to life by Ambassador Theatre Group Productions and Underbelly.
For more information, visit the official Kit Kat Club website.
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