New Jewish Theatre Presents Special CABARET Events Exploring Its History and Themes

NJT will present the Tony Award-winning musical, Cabaret, running Thursday, March 20 through Sunday, April 6 at the J's Wool Studio Theatre. Alongside the production, NJT is hosting three special events that will give the audience a special understanding of the iconic musical.

Sunday, March 23 – Post-Show Talkback with the Director and Cast

Join Artistic Director, Rebekah Scallet, and members of the cast following the Sunday, March 23, 2pm performance for an engaging post-show discussion on the creation of NJT's special production.

Sunday, March 30 – Student to Student: Comparing Cabaret's Themes to Contemporary Antisemitism

Following the Sunday, March 30, 2pm performance, join Student-to-Student St. Louis as they discuss and compare today's experiences with antisemitism to those presented in Cabaret. Learn more about the Student-to-Student St. Louis program at https://jcrcstl.org/student-to-student.html.

Saturday, April 5 –The Weimar Republic the Rise of Hitler with Helen Turner

Have a conversation with Helen Turner, Education Director for the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum as she presents information about the Weimar Republic and the real-life historical events that provide the backdrop for Cabaret. This event will take place between the matinee and evening performances on Saturday, April 5. Doors will open at 4:30 with the presentation beginning at 5pm. Light refreshments will be provided. The presentation is free, but reservations are required at https://formstack.io/80312

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