“They say the neon lights are bright on Broadway” and Adam’s light is definitely shining bright as The Emcee in “Cabaret” receiving rave reviews from audiences and critics. He’s there until the end of March 2025 so get your tickets to the hottest show in town! But if you can’t make it, you can always catch Adam on The Voice Australia where the battles have begun.
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Thanks AL, great pic!
Bringing this great review over from Sept.
CABARET:
I think I’m in the tiny minority of ATCers who genuinely loved this production. I saw it in London last winter (with a tremendous cast of non-household name British actors) and fell for the whole thing hook-line-and-sinker. I did not have the opportunity (nor desire) to see Redmayne. I thought this new cast was excellent. Adam Lambert was absolutely superb. I vaguely knew he had a theatre background, but, perhaps unfairly, assumed that the lead singer of Queen, who is known for his incredible set of pipes, was going to be hired to over-sing and preen. So, I was pleasantly surprised at how committed his performance was. This is no pop singer masquerading as an actor, but, rather, a performer with genuine theatre chops returning to his roots. He was wonderfully slick and seductive and, at times, menacing. And, yes, he sang the hell out of his many numbers, but never over-sang – using his considerable vocal power judiciously. And, thankfully, none of that bizarre Redmayne’esque nature of the Emcee was evident – Lambert was allowed to make the Emcee his own.
Auli’i Cravalho seems to have Sally Bowles in her bones. She embodied the part just perfectly. Darkly funny and deeply moving. And, while, yes, there is SOME deliberate harshness in the vocals, thankfully, the director and team have allowed her to inject more musicality and genuine beauty into her vocal performances than we’ve perhaps seen in other Sallys in this production. She’s a young, but still world-weary Sally with just the right touch of blue sadness. Her Maybe This Time was gorgeous, her Mein Herr was delicious, her Cabaret was electrifying.
Calvin Leon Smith is a very fine Cliff. The Cliff I saw in London last winter was the ONE weak part of that cast. I think that may have been the feeling with Ato Blankson-Wood on Broadway, too? I know there’s been some discussion of the strangeness of casting a Black man as a character who a genuine Nazi tries to recruit. And while I understood that critique when I saw the production in London, it didn’t even enter my mind this time. I think that’s the difference between a stiff, characterless Cliff and a genuinely fine performance. Calvin Leon Smith never once felt ‘out of place’ or anachronistic. And, besides, I think the argument is probably that Ernst, like any human, can be full of contradictions – genuinely liking Cliff, this charming American, while simultaneously aligning himself with the Nazis and, later, exploiting the nature of Cliff’s fly-on-the-wall observer to benefit his smuggling operation.
I was less sold on Bebe. Partly because, despite being age appropriate on page, she still reads so vital and vibrant on stage – even in dowdy costumes and natural hair. Her voice is pretty shot now and I’m not sure that I ever bought her as this woman. But, eventually, I just put that all aside and enjoyed her performance for what it was – and it’s still a pleasure to watch such a pro in action. Steven Skybell was a splendid scene partner for Bebe.
The score sounded absolutely brilliant and the orchestra was even better than the one in London. There really is nothing like Kander & Ebb at the height of their powers.
FWIW, I was with an older friend who actually saw the original London production with Judi Dench and he absolutely loved this production.
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New interviee.
@4Gelly
INTERVIEW / How @adamlambert Prepared for His Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club Opening Night making his Broadway debut as Emcee
He describes his dressing room as looking “pretty chaotic, with glitter everywhere” ????????
“I got a massage before the show to loosen up the neck and the back and all that,” he says, “and then it was just caffeinate, caffeinate, caffeinate. The Emncee has got a bit of a manic, obnoxious hyperactivity about him, so I was like, OK, let’s get some Celsius going.”
https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/a62455358/adam-lambert-cabaret-broadway-opening-night-interview/
https://x.com/4gelly/status/1841137939113251186?s=46&t=5l_xO_0cNzfT7SFW1xH6tw
Cute vids.
@4Gelly
tonight at KitKatClub stage door, long video , thank you! He’s so cute!
https://x.com/4gelly/status/1840981050224263255?s=46&t=5l_xO_0cNzfT7SFW1xH6tw
“If I get in that position in the show I ‘ll never get out of it”
The position ????????this is so cute and funny omg
https://x.com/4gelly/status/1840971767046623457?s=46&t=5l_xO_0cNzfT7SFW1xH6tw
The position lol…
https://x.com/maotoubeibei27/status/1840973404100608161?s=12
I wondered what that position was. Lol
Thanks for bringing over that review, riskylady. Took me a couple of reads to take it all in.
GELLY
@4Gelly
OFFICIAL VIDEO/ These special guests heard the music play in celebration of
@adamlambert
and Auli’i Cravalho’s Broadway debuts at the
@kitkatclubnyc
We see a new sneak peek too!
Jeak Shears about Adam “Adam hearing him do this show, I just think he’s the best living male voice” Roger Taylor ” It was really perfect”
Darren Criss talks ab the show as well!
https://instagram.com/p/DAl4atvP16c/
https://x.com/4Gelly/status/1841189703019590001
(ever Roger says “a must see”, “a must experience”)
Gorgeous Adam walking on set at Kelly’s show.
@chirali_conny
Simply perfect
https://x.com/chirali_conny/status/1841165028046537155?s=46&t=5l_xO_0cNzfT7SFW1xH6tw
https://headlineplanet.com/home/2024/10/01/adam-lambert-appears-on-october-3-kelly-clarkson-show-first-look/
Escorpio
@ScorpioBert
Town and Country Magazine
https://x.com/ScorpioBert/status/1841146354304733509
Love seeing him so happy!
@4Gelly
More than one minute / Close up video of @adamlambert tonight! He seems to be in a very good mood! Chatting and thanking fans
https://x.com/4gelly/status/1841309951219614022?s=46&t=5l_xO_0cNzfT7SFW1xH6tw
Auli’i had an understudy last night
GELLY
@4Gelly
Bows last night. Adam and Auli’is understudy Gabi Cambo
“Great actors, great performances ”
via foxanna25
https://x.com/4Gelly/status/1841452039773007921
Another interview. Love the fotos.
@papermagazine
Making his Broadway debut, @adamlambert joins the cast of Cabaret. PAPER caught up with Lambert after his first week of performances about getting into character, his album “Afters” and his fav looks from the show.
https://x.com/papermagazine/status/1841513179072835649?s=46&t=5l_xO_0cNzfT7SFW1xH6tw
Dorothy
@dolusglitz
now and then
@adamlambert
https://x.com/dolusglitz/status/1841519216874098950
GHOST DOWN_under
@GhostDown_Under
#adamlambert giving out autographs while #Glamberts sing #WWFM #Cabaret Sept 28th
cred
@nyhome
https://x.com/dolusglitz/status/1841519216874098950
Edited by AL – Not a review but an AI generated click bait article. I got a virus warning.
That last link is a virus.
Needs to be removed please
GELLY
@4Gelly
FAN REVIEW- theater lover (Not Glambert)
“Adam, oh Adam. Run, don’t walk to see
@adamlambert
. His vocals were absolutely stunning (Tomorrow Belongs to Me was especially crisp, clear, and impressive).. You can tell he just relishes being back on stage”
https://x.com/4Gelly/status/1841854082866139357
GELLY
@4Gelly
Adam updated his bio on instagram and now it’s great!
There was no mention of Emcee, just Cabaret on Broadway
AFTERS, The Voice AND Emcee
https://x.com/4Gelly/status/1841884983373279317
GELLY
@4Gelly
@adamlambert
backstage tonight!
https://instagram.com/p/DApeQ8XupYK/
https://x.com/4Gelly/status/1841693252606394514
GELLY
@4Gelly
Adam and Auli’i bows tonight “BRAVO”
Andrew Hayes (evening) and nicolemerito (matinee)
https://x.com/4Gelly/status/1841733575743328650
GELLY
@4Gelly
@adamlambert
on TikTok! Backstage at
@KellyClarksonTV
https://tiktok.com/@adamlambert/
https://x.com/4Gelly/status/1841932800506912975
GELLY
@4Gelly
A fan who met Adam writes :
“I met
@adamlambert
last night. That man’s pipes be PIPING! One of the best Emcees to hit CABARET
@kitkatclubnyc
I need an EP of his “Wilcommen” “I Don’t Care Much” and “Tomorrow Belongs To Me” … like yesterday”
via songanddancern
https://x.com/4Gelly/status/1841980265897353219
GELLY
@4Gelly
Editor in Chief at Playbill.
“Returned to
@kitkatclubnyc
to see
@adamlambert
and Auli’i Cravalho . They gave vocals , vulnerability and freshness to the roles. I Need a recording of Adam singing “I don’t care much” #Emcee #Cabaret
via dieptimes
https://x.com/4Gelly/status/1842202845921038616
ADAM LAMBERT DAILY
@AdamL_Daily
Adam is not on as Emcee today
https://x.com/AdamL_Daily/status/1842348496420040946
ALAlwayz Life Is A Cabaret
@ALAlwayz
Not like him to cancel a performance. Wonder if he’s sick, or too much celebrating for their anniversary…
Allie
@AlliehGlam
Apparently A is sick tonight- hope he’s ok.
ALAlwayz Life Is A Cabaret
@ALAlwayz
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1m
Think Adam’s sick. Just spoke to Seat Geek and the guy said they had message he was not performing only hours before the show…
Rock History
@historyrock_
The Brian May Band performing “Since You’ve Been Gone” by Rainbow live at The Brixton Academy, 1993.
“Touring as a front man, following Freddie’s passing, I was in complete denial of Queen, and regarded my new band as my future.
I was blessed with the massive support of the
Show more
https://x.com/historyrock_/status/1841874901021360289
Ja’mie Queen West
@JSmith92
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4m
Imma tell yall one thing, the amount of COUGHING in that theatre during the show was wild, Auli’i also left without doing anything at stage door on the 2nd & she always signs EVERYTHING
I think audience masks should be required at all shows especially with cold weather coming. Seems like everyone is sick.
GELLY
@4Gelly
Take notice! An expert says so! Embrace
@adamlambert
and his music!
“Some signs you are healing
Few depressed people rock out in their cars. When you catch yourself on the freeway pretending you are Pink or
@adamlambert
it could be a sign that you are feeling some
https://x.com/4Gelly/status/1842574568348676203
Padma from Top Chef!! (She’s an A-Lister)
Padma Lakshmi
@PadmaLakshmi
Though sadly I didn’t get to see @eddieredmayneofficialig during his run at
@kitkatclubnyc
, I was fortunate to catch the premiere with
@adamlambert
last week and he was born to play this role!! Such a fun night our with my girl.
https://x.com/PadmaLakshmi/status/1842346557003166018
Don’t know if he’s on tonight. Not getting any information from twitter.
Yay!
@4Gelly
@adamlambert today ❤️
via crisrabines
https://x.com/4gelly/status/1842762779129749989?s=61&t=MJjYL7kP9DAJPpUDG8zAlg
@journeycancer
@adamlambert I gotta say. Stunning performance. In Cabaret. Gorgeous vocals. But deeply disturbing. I’m totally shook. Thank you and your colleagues for a wonderful evening. I think you found your perfect role.
https://x.com/journeycancer/status/1842769555598241881?s=61&t=MJjYL7kP9DAJPpUDG8zAlg
@4Gelly
A theater lover- Broadway fan review ” @adamlambert is very good as the Emcee. I didn’t realize how good of an actor he is. He performed with the polish of an actor with 20 Broadway credits. His “I Don’t Care Much” was excellent. He has a very natural rapport with the audience.
Lambert’s Kit Kat Club is an inclusive anything-goes environment. Lambert’s Germany is a terrifying hellscape of conformity and fear.
Tomorrow belongs to Lambert, truly. I recommend a return visit (or first) to see him.” ????
https://www.reddit.com/r/Broadway/comments/1fx1tk6/liberating_germany_cabaret_revisited/
https://x.com/4gelly/status/1842759449406017760?s=61&t=MJjYL7kP9DAJPpUDG8zAlg
Chinese fans are coming a lot!! They are still very good Glamberts!
@4Gelly
Very cute 1 min video of @adamlambert tonight!
https://x.com/4gelly/status/1842780259734745138?s=61&t=MJjYL7kP9DAJPpUDG8zAlg
He does musical theater in London’s West End a lot. Nice theater-type voice, but not the versatility of Adam’s.
@TALCvids
Rob Houchen talks New York show, the digital age, and @adamlambert
https://www.digitaljournal.com/entertainment/rob-houchen-talks-new-york-show-the-digital-age-and-adam-lambert/article#ixzz8noqN2OtG
https://x.com/talcvids/status/1842671780478976327?s=61&t=MJjYL7kP9DAJPpUDG8zAlg
More great comments.
DILAMBERT
“ It came out for a split second a couple times&gave me goosebumps. His voice was so smooth & controlled. Really lovely vocal work from him. To say I was impressed by his poise is an understatement. This was no stunt casting. Adam Lambert is a theater star’
https://www.reddit.com/r/Broadway/comments/1fx1tk6/liberating_germany_cabaret_revisited/
https://x.com/dianik_bg/status/1842789291807613006?s=61&t=MJjYL7kP9DAJPpUDG8zAlg
DILAMBERT
My Adam Lambert mix after The Voice AU knockouts today
(List of YouTube vids. Click on twitter link, I’m not going to copy all.)
https://x.com/dianik_bg/status/1842905303920103859?s=46&t=5l_xO_0cNzfT7SFW1xH6tw
Adorable pic.
@4Gelly
. @adamlambert last night ????
via missashleymarie_
https://x.com/4gelly/status/1842931002228006975?s=46&t=5l_xO_0cNzfT7SFW1xH6tw
@ScorpioBert
FULL SHOW : VO1CE A.U. S13 E14 watch or download
MP4 https://bit.ly/4eyHR6o
MKV https://bit.ly/47U5CU8
https://x.com/scorpiobert/status/1842953539880177967?s=46&t=5l_xO_0cNzfT7SFW1xH6tw
Another link.
DILAMBERT
The Voice AU – S13 E14 Oct 06 FULL EPISODE 14
Adam Lambert
https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1rm1vYoE2C/?spm_id_from=333.788
https://x.com/dianik_bg/status/1842909482466115954?s=46&t=5l_xO_0cNzfT7SFW1xH6tw
WWRY in new Pepsi commercial.
New ad featuring Adam.
@4Gelly
NEW VIDEO / “This is a full circle moment for me. I get to come back to my first big dream,”@adamlambert on being Broadway’s new Emcee at the #KitKatClub. Adam talks about his role and We get to see a few sneak peeks from the show! ”
https://www.instagram.com/p/DA1RNasvk5W/
https://x.com/4gelly/status/1843354315739804003?s=46&t=5l_xO_0cNzfT7SFW1xH6tw
More interview with Auli’i about theater.
@4Gelly
. @adamlambert and Auli’i Cravalho talk about Broadway shows! #Cabaret @kitkatclubnyc
Adam says he was obsessed for The Phantom Of The Opera “I’m such a theater queen”
https://x.com/4gelly/status/1843413986622197982?s=46&t=5l_xO_0cNzfT7SFW1xH6tw
Kathleen Wimpelberg
@Jaksox
Seems #BeverleyKnight is in the NYC area as of yesterday Sunday so I do hope she has the opportunity to see her good friend #AdamLambert’s performance in #Cabaret!
https://x.com/Jaksox/status/1843431782714355918
Another Reddit review.
DILAMBERT
Reddit viewer review: Adam Lambert was absolutely phenomenal! I only knew him from American Idol and as the lead for Queen, but he completely blew me away with his transformation from the beginning to the end of the show. His performance was captivating~
Read more by clicking this link.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Broadway/comments/1fyliey/cabaret_at_the_kit_kat_club_review_and_stage_door/
https://x.com/dianik_bg/status/1843502881326170329?s=46&t=5l_xO_0cNzfT7SFW1xH6tw
And a comment.
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2h ago
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I saw it tonight and was completely blown away by the production. I had friends who had seen the original cast of this revival and felt meh about the show. But tonight, I was speechless. Adam Lambert was born to play this role and Auli’I Cravalho is the best sounding Sally Bowles I have heard (live).
Cali2KC
@Cali2KC
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1h
Hey there! I’m still trying to sell these tix for 10/18. I have them posted on the Theatr app for $190 each (I bought them for $388 each). They’re great seats (the blue dots are the seats).
@Adam_Tickets
https://x.com/Cali2KC/status/1843737684365504896