Leo Ash Evens puts his own stamp on the Emcee: indefatigably antic and audacious, slyly wicked, conspiratorial in his rapport with the audience, and such a charismatic presence that one never takes offense. Singing, dancing or clowning, he’s the live wire that sparks the cabaret scenes and a watchful presence everywhere else.
Tyler Hanes brings a sturdy voice and likable, regular guy quality to Cliff, the bright yet unworldly stranger to Sally’s world.
The revelations are Suzy Hunt’s wise, rueful Fraulein Schneider and Allen Fitzpatrick’s gentle, wary Herr Schultz. I don’t think I have ever seen these roles more poignantly acted or heard them more beautifully sung. All of their scenes and numbers are ideally realized, making their autumnal romance especially moving.
Mike McGowan, as an ingratiating smuggler with Nazi sympathies, and Angie Louise, as the brazen prostitute whose doings exasperate landlady Schneider, are strong in their supporting roles.
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