Orville Peck to Make Broadway Debut as Emcee in ‘Cabaret’

By Caitlynn McDaniel Posted on January 15, 2025 Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments

Country music sensation Orville Peck is trading his cowboy boots for tap shoes as he prepares to take center stage on Broadway. Peck will debut as the Emcee in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club for a 16-week run starting March 31, 2025, at the August Wilson Theatre. He will perform alongside Tony-nominated actress Eva Noblezada, who will step into the role of Sally Bowles. The pair will replace Adam Lambert and Auli‘i Cravalho, who will take their final bows on March 29.

Willkommen. Trailblazing country music star Orville Peck and two-time Tony Award® nominee Eva Noblezada join the #KitKatClub as Broadway’s next Emcee and Sally Bowles. Starting March 31, for 16 weeks only. Tickets available now. pic.twitter.com/0Su16drdAP

— Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club (New York) (@kitkatclubnyc) January 15, 2025

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A Full-Circle Moment for Orville Peck

Peck, known for his haunting voice and signature fringed mask, expressed excitement over stepping into a role he’s long admired. “The Emcee has been my dream role since I was a teenager,” Peck shared. “The nature of the character allows for complete freedom of individual expression. It can be portrayed through such a vast range of emotions, perspectives, and performance styles. That kind of freedom is every actor’s dream.”

Before his rise to fame in the country music world with his 2019 debut Pony, Peck honed his acting chops at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. He also appeared in theater productions like Peter Pan Goes Wrong on London’s West End, giving him a strong foundation for this high-profile return to the stage.

“I grew up in the theater,” Peck said. “I was a working actor and a dancer for many years before I started making music. I did the hustle, and the struggle, for a long time, trying to make things happen for myself. But it taught me so much of who I am as a performer and a person, so it feels very full circle to be making a return to it at this point in my career.”

What to Expect at the Kit Kat Club

While Cabaret fans wonder if Peck’s iconic mask will be part of his performance, the singer remains coy. “I will say this: People will have to buy a ticket to find out,” he teased.

Noblezada, widely recognized for her roles in Miss Saigon and Hadestown, will bring her powerhouse vocals and magnetic stage presence to Sally, making this pairing one of Broadway’s most anticipated collaborations of the season.

A Revival with Modern Resonance

Set in 1930s Berlin, Cabaret tells the story of a cabaret club caught in the rising tide of fascism. This production, praised for its immersive and provocative staging, brings new relevance to the show’s themes of freedom, survival, and identity.

With Peck’s theatrical roots and Noblezada’s undeniable charisma, audiences are eager to see how the two will make their mark on this beloved classic.

Tickets for Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club featuring Orville Peck and Eva Noblezada are available now.

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