Below is an excerpt from a 2015 Politico article on a the latest Broadway revival of the musical, “Cabaret.”
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But for all the exuberant song and dance, the most powerful aspect of Cabaret, in all its various incarnations, is the political wallop that it delivers. At its core, Cabaret is a devastating critique of apathy, and a clever and terrifying look at totalitarianism.
The story takes place not too long before Hitler comes to power in Germany.
The horror gains momentum around them, as too many characters stay locked in denial or self-interest. “Politics? But what has that to do with us? Sally says, when Cliff is practically begging her to notice the rise of Nazism.
Friends’ lives are ruined, the decadence turns to violence and despair, and the music grows sadder. The hedonism and carefree living? Just a mirage. “Sally, wake up! The party’s over,” Cliff later says.
They're remaking that Mel Brooks classic "The Producers". It's about some guys who bilk their investors by deliberately producing a Broadway flop so they can abscond with all the money.
We will *have* to be (otherwise it'll be 'Cabaret', per the earlier post from 'Tom Johnson'!); hopefully we can call it 'The Aristocrats' regardless thereof...
The Can Can? No, it's the Coup Coup!
You can't even see the strings!
Blue Tooth technology!
Their next production is called "Putin on the Ritz"
Chuckling loudly
Love it!
Superb!
What good is sitting
Alone in the oval gloom?
Come hear the rioters bray
Life is a seditious play, old chum
Come to the Rudi fray!
Wonderful!
Below is an excerpt from a 2015 Politico article on a the latest Broadway revival of the musical, “Cabaret.”
======================
But for all the exuberant song and dance, the most powerful aspect of Cabaret, in all its various incarnations, is the political wallop that it delivers. At its core, Cabaret is a devastating critique of apathy, and a clever and terrifying look at totalitarianism.
The story takes place not too long before Hitler comes to power in Germany.
The horror gains momentum around them, as too many characters stay locked in denial or self-interest. “Politics? But what has that to do with us? Sally says, when Cliff is practically begging her to notice the rise of Nazism.
Friends’ lives are ruined, the decadence turns to violence and despair, and the music grows sadder. The hedonism and carefree living? Just a mirage. “Sally, wake up! The party’s over,” Cliff later says.
Directed by Bob Fosse, it won 8 Oscars.
After this I'll need a Gin n Thomas.
All part of the same cabaret.
Yeah I auditioned but they didn’t take me. I couldn’t lie hard enough.
You should see their Trump Ass Kissing routine!
The McCarthy dude displayed that thoroughly.
Kiss my soul good-bye. I won't have one tomorrow. I did what I had to do. Lie and cheat. Kiss his feet. What I did for Trump. All I did for Trump.
And the Rockettes red glare. With bombs bursting unfair......
Gave proof through the night. That Joe Biden won fair and square...
Rudi's Chorus Line for production of "The Art of Insurrection".
The Republican Rockettes performing their "Insurrection & Coup Eye-High Kick"!
So that's what a "rogue's gallery" looks like.
Send in the clowns!
Don't bother, they're here!
And they don't even need makeup or rubber noses!
They are doing warmups for the next Insurrection.
They're remaking that Mel Brooks classic "The Producers". It's about some guys who bilk their investors by deliberately producing a Broadway flop so they can abscond with all the money.
We would be lucky if it flops!
We will *have* to be (otherwise it'll be 'Cabaret', per the earlier post from 'Tom Johnson'!); hopefully we can call it 'The Aristocrats' regardless thereof...
= )
Is that what he meant by demanding he “high step” for him???