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20th Century Playbill Cabaret Issue with Broadway Legends 1967

Up for auction is a singular treasure from the heart of Broadway’s transformative era—a 1967 original Playbill issued for the historic Cabaret production at the Broadhurst Theatre, an artifact bursting with the artistic forces that redefined musical storytelling. This release is far from generic—it documents the very specific cast and creative contributors involved in this exact staging. Featured is Penny Fuller in the role of Sally Bowles, capturing the character’s complexities with grace and edge after joining the cast in mid-1967. The unforgettable Jack Gilford brings warmth and poignancy to Herr Schultz, a role that echoes his acclaimed performances in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Legendary Lotte Lenya, embodying Fraulein Schneider with her haunting presence and signature vocal timbre, draws on her lifetime of collaboration with Kurt Weill to shape one of the most iconic portrayals in Broadway history.

Guiding the production’s tone and structure was theatrical visionary Harold Prince, both producer and director, whose influence permeated every corner of the stage. The daring choreography was masterminded by Ronald Field, blending seductive cabaret aesthetics with evocative movement that earned him the Tony for Best Choreography. Musical direction was helmed by Boris Kogan, seamlessly orchestrating John Kander and Fred Ebb’s trailblazing score. Scenic designer Boris Aronson injected symbolic intensity through his stylized and moody set pieces, while costume designer Patricia Zipprodt furnished the cast with authentic and expressive wardrobe that echoed the Weimar-era narrative. Lighting designer Jean Rosenthal shaped the atmosphere with masterful shadow and color, transforming every scene into a psychological tableau.