Country Star Orville Peck and Tony Nominee Eva Noblezada Cast in Broadway’s Cabaret Revival

New York, NY – The highly anticipated Broadway revival of Cabaret is set to welcome Grammy-nominated country music artist Orville Peck and two-time Tony Award nominee Eva Noblezada to its cast, producers announced today. The acclaimed performers will step into principal roles for a limited engagement, bringing fresh interpretations to the iconic characters of the Emcee and Sally Bowles, respectively.

Their tenure in the production is scheduled to begin on March 31, 2025, and conclude on July 20, 2025, spanning a total of 16 weeks. This casting marks a significant moment for both artists and the New York City theatre scene.

Orville Peck’s Broadway Debut as the Emcee

Known for his distinctive masked persona and baritone voice, Orville Peck will make his official Broadway debut in the pivotal role of the Emcee. This character serves as the master of ceremonies at the Kit Kat Club, the central setting of the musical, offering commentary and guiding the audience through the story unfolding in 1930s Berlin. Peck’s unique background in country and alternative music suggests a potentially intriguing and non-traditional take on the role, famously portrayed by various acclaimed actors throughout the show’s history.

Before gaining international recognition in the music world, Peck trained at the prestigious London Academy of Music. His theatrical background also includes an appearance in the comedy production Peter Pan Goes Wrong in the West End, demonstrating prior experience on major stages, albeit in a different context than the dramatic musical landscape of Cabaret.

Eva Noblezada Returns to Broadway as Sally Bowles

Eva Noblezada, a celebrated talent on the New York stage, will take on the complex role of Sally Bowles, the English cabaret performer at the heart of the narrative. Noblezada has garnered critical acclaim and two Tony Award nominations early in her career, establishing herself as a formidable presence in musical theatre. She was first nominated for her captivating performance as Kim in the revival of Miss Saigon and later for her originating role as Eurydice in the hit musical Hadestown.

Beyond her stage work, Noblezada also expanded into film, starring in the 2020 movie Yellow Rose (2020), which explored the experiences of a young Filipina aspiring country singer. Her return to Broadway in such a signature role is highly anticipated by theatregoers, eager to see her interpretation of Sally Bowles’s vulnerability and resilience.

The Production and Anticipation

The casting of artists from diverse backgrounds like country music and contemporary Broadway marks an interesting direction for this revival of Cabaret. The production, housed within the specially transformed Kit Kat Club environment in New York City, aims to immerse the audience directly into the world of the play.

The roles of the Emcee and Sally Bowles are central to the musical’s exploration of freedom, decadence, and the encroaching political darkness of pre-World War II Germany. The choices for these roles are often key to defining the tone and perspective of any given production. The pairing of Peck’s distinctive style with Noblezada’s powerful theatrical presence is expected to draw significant attention and provide a fresh dynamic to the classic Kander and Ebb score.

The limited 16-week engagement highlights the temporary nature of these high-profile substitutions within long-running productions, a common practice on Broadway to refresh casts and attract new audiences.

In Other Broadway News

Separately, it has also been noted that Jinkx Monsoon, another artist known for crossover success, is scheduled to take over the role of Mary Todd Lincoln in the acclaimed play Oh, Mary! during the summer months. These instances underscore a trend of bringing diverse talent from music, film, and other performance art forms to the Broadway stage, enriching the theatrical landscape.

The engagement of Orville Peck and Eva Noblezada in Cabaret promises to be a major draw for theatre enthusiasts and fans of the respective artists alike, offering a unique opportunity to witness their talents in this iconic musical before their run concludes on July 20, 2025.