Cabaret
4040 Twiggs Street, San Diego, 92110
Cygnet's opening night had stumbles, but many marvels as well. Karson St. John plays the Emcee as a hyper-jaded Puck who took a crash course in misanthropy and finds confirmation — what fools these mortals be! — everywhere s/he turns. In a performance that grows completely from within, Linda Libby almost steals the show as Frau Schneider, and Jim Chovick's gentle Schultz makes them a touching tandem. As Sally, Joy Yandell had vocal problems (compounded by an overloud, five-piece band). If there were a real Kit Kat Klub, David Brannen's excellent choreography might have shocked the Klub's allegedly hip clientele. Like the Cygnet production in general, the dance numbers don't dabble with illusions.
Critic's Pick.
When
Ongoing until Sunday, May 22, 2011
Hours
| Sundays, 2pm & 7pm |
| Wednesdays, 7:30pm |
| Thursdays, 7:30pm |
| Fridays, 8pm |
| Saturdays, 4pm & 8pm |