"Ich bin euer Conferencier!"
Hi, Playbill.com! Bryce Ryness here again. We're putting this show up in about 9 days. Join me as we go from rehearsal room to the theatre/Kit Kat Klub...
Hi, Playbill.com! Bryce Ryness here again. We're putting this show up in about 9 days. Join me as we go from rehearsal room to the theatre/Kit Kat Klub...
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"Welcome to Germany, Mr. Bradshaw!"
1st Day of School. Signing in... L-R: Katrina Lenk, Jona Mercer, Brett Leigh and Jeff McLean
1st Day of School. Signing in... L-R: Katrina Lenk, Jona Mercer, Brett Leigh and Jeff McLean
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"I might as well wear a sign..."
Ensemble Equity Deputy Justin Michael Wilcox lets the people know who's boss.
Ensemble Equity Deputy Justin Michael Wilcox lets the people know who's boss.
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"I will dress now!"
Costume Designer Kate Bergh presents the costume ideas and inspirations to Lisa O'Hare (seated), Casting Director Amy Lieberman, Lighting Designer Jared Sayeg, Jeff McLean, Josh (seated), and Josh Walden-McLean (seated).
Costume Designer Kate Bergh presents the costume ideas and inspirations to Lisa O'Hare (seated), Casting Director Amy Lieberman, Lighting Designer Jared Sayeg, Jeff McLean, Josh (seated), and Josh Walden-McLean (seated).
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"Herr Ludwig! Sing with me!"
Hyper-speed music rehearsal, led by Piano/Conductor/Music Director Christy Crowl.
Hyper-speed music rehearsal, led by Piano/Conductor/Music Director Christy Crowl.
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"Yes, it's true. We're living in delicious sin."
Star Lisa O'Hare (Sally) rehearses the Los Angeles way- in the bright morning sun while sipping a Coffee Bean Ice Blended.
Star Lisa O'Hare (Sally) rehearses the Los Angeles way- in the bright morning sun while sipping a Coffee Bean Ice Blended.
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"Table Seven calling table three. How are you, handsome?"
Katherine Malak tries intently for a connection in "The Telephone Song."
Katherine Malak tries intently for a connection in "The Telephone Song."
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"I am overwhelmed!"
In a moment of levity, Katrina Lenk (Fraulein Kost) is caught snort-laughing.
In a moment of levity, Katrina Lenk (Fraulein Kost) is caught snort-laughing.
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Jenna Coker-Jones and Jona Mercer rehearse "The Telephone Song" in the backlot.
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"Mama thinks I'm on a tour of Europe with a couple of my school chums..."
Lisa O'Hare (Sally) and the Cabaret Girls (L-R: Katherine Malak, Aurore Joly, Janelle Junio, and Bradley Benjamin) rehearse the shockingly scandalous "Don't Tell Mama."
Lisa O'Hare (Sally) and the Cabaret Girls (L-R: Katherine Malak, Aurore Joly, Janelle Junio, and Bradley Benjamin) rehearse the shockingly scandalous "Don't Tell Mama."
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The "Meet George Jet-son" part of "The Telephone Song."
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"I sleep in the middle."
Top to Bottom: Jenna Coker-Jones, me and Rachel Crissman rehearse "Two Ladies."
Top to Bottom: Jenna Coker-Jones, me and Rachel Crissman rehearse "Two Ladies."
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"Herr Schultz. But where is he? He is having a schnapps with everyone".
Robert Picardo (Schultz) plays host with the most to Christopher Zenner, Aurore Joly and Mark Creis in the final scene of Act I.
Robert Picardo (Schultz) plays host with the most to Christopher Zenner, Aurore Joly and Mark Creis in the final scene of Act I.
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"I am Fraulein Kost. Across the hall... please feel free... at any time."
Katrina Lenk (Frl. Kost) begins her serio-comic seduction of Jeff McLean (Cliff) as Mary Gordon Murray (Fraulien Schneider) tries to keep it together.
Katrina Lenk (Frl. Kost) begins her serio-comic seduction of Jeff McLean (Cliff) as Mary Gordon Murray (Fraulien Schneider) tries to keep it together.
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"Perfectly Marvelous"
Stars Jeff McLean (Cliff) and Lisa O'Hare (Sally) dive into their performances as Director Marcia Milgrom Dodge looks on.
Stars Jeff McLean (Cliff) and Lisa O'Hare (Sally) dive into their performances as Director Marcia Milgrom Dodge looks on.
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"Beedle-dee-dee-dee."
I get up-close-and-personal with Rachel Crissman (behind) and Jenna Coker-Jones (legs) rehearsing "Two Ladies."
I get up-close-and-personal with Rachel Crissman (behind) and Jenna Coker-Jones (legs) rehearsing "Two Ladies."
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The many faces of The Emcee rehearsing "Sitting Pretty/The Money Song" with Janelle Junio (nail file), Jenna Coker-Jones (scissors) and Rachel Crissman (shoe brush).
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"Happy New Year!"
Amdist rehearsing, our daughter Mercy turns 2. New baby Judah and Mama (Meredith Anderson) look on as she digs into her birthday cinnamon rolls.
Amdist rehearsing, our daughter Mercy turns 2. New baby Judah and Mama (Meredith Anderson) look on as she digs into her birthday cinnamon rolls.
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"Girls call you. Boys call you."
The men of the Kit Kat Klub (L-R): Josh Walden-McLean, Justin Michael Wilcox, Jona Mercer, Christopher Zenner, Brett Leigh and Mark Creis caught- in a break in the action- in their own, individual worlds.
The men of the Kit Kat Klub (L-R): Josh Walden-McLean, Justin Michael Wilcox, Jona Mercer, Christopher Zenner, Brett Leigh and Mark Creis caught- in a break in the action- in their own, individual worlds.
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"Our party will be the builders of the new Germany."
Zach Bandler (Ernst) doing his character research... much to his chagrin.
Zach Bandler (Ernst) doing his character research... much to his chagrin.
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"What good is sitting alone in your room?"
Since "nobody walks in LA," myself, Zach Bandler, Jona Mercer and Justin Michael Wilcox drive down to Westwood on dinner break.
Since "nobody walks in LA," myself, Zach Bandler, Jona Mercer and Justin Michael Wilcox drive down to Westwood on dinner break.
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"Willkommen!"
My dressing roommate Robert Picardo (Schultz) greets with open arms as we move from the rehearasal room to the Freud Playhouse.
My dressing roommate Robert Picardo (Schultz) greets with open arms as we move from the rehearasal room to the Freud Playhouse.
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"You see, Herr Bradshaw. All comforts!"
First day onstage. Various props, stage pieces and instruments.
First day onstage. Various props, stage pieces and instruments.
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"Though my dance is not against the law."
Getting comfortable with her new environ, Lisa O'Hare (Sally) works out the kinks on "Don't Tell Mama" while Production Stage Manager Jill Gold looks on.
Getting comfortable with her new environ, Lisa O'Hare (Sally) works out the kinks on "Don't Tell Mama" while Production Stage Manager Jill Gold looks on.
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"Each and every one a virgin!"
Before-and-after. Klub girls: Bradley Benjamin, Janelle Junio, Katherine Malak and Aurore Joly make their grand entrance in both the rehearsal hall and theatre.
Before-and-after. Klub girls: Bradley Benjamin, Janelle Junio, Katherine Malak and Aurore Joly make their grand entrance in both the rehearsal hall and theatre.
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"Go!"
Production Stage Manager Jill Gold calls the shots with authority and grace.
Production Stage Manager Jill Gold calls the shots with authority and grace.
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"Even the orchestra is beautiful!"
Music Director/pianist/conductor Christy Crowl (right) sits with rehearsal accompanist Lloyd Cooper.
Music Director/pianist/conductor Christy Crowl (right) sits with rehearsal accompanist Lloyd Cooper.
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"I give you: The Toast of Mayfair. Fraulein Sally Bowles!"
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"Come blow your horn..."
Katherine Malak and Aurore Joly prep backstage for their "Frohes Neues 1930!" entrance.
Katherine Malak and Aurore Joly prep backstage for their "Frohes Neues 1930!" entrance.
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"We are here to serve you!"
The ensemble prepares for the Act II Opening. Come down and see us at the Kit Kat Klub (Freud Playhouse) through Sept. 25!
The ensemble prepares for the Act II Opening. Come down and see us at the Kit Kat Klub (Freud Playhouse) through Sept. 25!
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