University of North Texas's Cabaret

Director: Alli Betsill

Music Director: David Itkin

Choreographer: Reyna Mondragon

Lighting: Adam Chamberlin

Sound: David Lanza

Costumes: Angie Malone

Set: Matthew McKinney

An abandoned theatre. A forgotten pair of shoes. A solitary caretaker. And the memories that refuse to fade.

In this bold reimagining of Cabaret, Director Alli Betsill asks: what happens to those who watched history unfold—and did nothing?

About: 

Cabaret is a musical set in 1930s Berlin, at the Kit Kat Klub, a decadent nightclub. The story centers on Sally Bowles, a carefree American singer, and Brian Roberts, an English writer who becomes her lover. As they navigate their relationship, the political climate outside grows increasingly dangerous with the rise of the Nazi Party. The musical contrasts the vibrant, hedonistic club scenes with the harsh realities of a society on the brink of fascism. Themes of love, political repression, and the fragility of personal lives are explored. With its memorable songs like "Cabaret" and "Maybe This Time," the show portrays a vibrant yet precarious world on the brink of change.

Photos by Rebecca Ramos, UNT