Ambassador Theatre Group Productions, Underbelly, Gavin Kalin Productions, Hunter Arnold, Smith & Brant Theatricals, and Wessex Grove, announced that Natascia Diaz will play ‘Fraulein Kost/Fritzie’ and Henry Gottfried will play ‘Ernst Ludwig’ opposite Academy Award®, Tony Award®, and Olivier Award® winner Eddie Redmayne as ‘The Emcee’ and Gayle Rankin as the toast of Mayfair ‘Sally Bowles,’ in the visionary new production of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street), directed by Olivier Award winner Rebecca Frecknall and designed by Tony Award nominee and Evening Standard Award® winner Tom Scutt.
Diaz most recently won her third Helen Hayes Award for her 2019 portrayal of ‘Fosca’ in Passion at Washington, DC’s Signature Theatre. Her many New York credits include The Man of La Mancha; tick, tick… BOOM!; and The Capeman. Gottfried was an original Broadway cast member in Waitress where he went on to play the role of ‘Dr. Pomatter’ and has appeared in the North American tours of Bright Star and Pippin.
As previously announced, Cabaret will also star two-time Tony and Emmy Award® winner Bebe Neuwirth as ‘Fraulein Schneider,’ Tony Award nominee Ato Blankson-Wood as ‘Clifford Bradshaw,’ and Obie Award® winner and Drama Desk Award® nominee Steven Skybell as ‘Herr Schultz.’ Additional casting and other news about Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club on Broadway will be announced in the coming weeks.
The production will begin previews at the Wilson Theatre on Monday, April 1, 2024 ahead of decadent twin opening night gala celebrations starting Saturday, April 20 continuing into the following night, with the official press opening on Sunday, April 21. Tickets are on sale now at www.kitkat.club or via Seat Geek HERE.
For this thrilling production of Cabaret, the creative team will transform the August Wilson Theatre into the Kit Kat Club with an in-the-round auditorium and sinfully dreamlike spaces which guests will be invited to explore, featuring pre-show entertainment. After purchasing tickets, guests will receive a “club entry time” to allow them to take in the world of the club before the show starts.
Patrons can upgrade their experience at the Kit Kat Club with exclusive dining or drinks packages that allow them to soak up the pre-show atmosphere. These various upgrades offer unparalleled service and unique experiences in the heart of the Kit Kat Club. Drinks can be enjoyed before and during the show, while food will be cleared shortly before the performance begins, ensuring uninterrupted and unmissable views of Cabaret. For a complete menu and more information on the upgrade packages, please visit www.kitkat.club/upgrade.
