Review: Theatre Arlington is sitting pretty with its season opener ‘Cabaret’
Seth Paden as Master of Ceremonies in Theatre Arlington’s ‘Cabaret.’ (Photos by Jacob Oderberg) Theatre Arlington opened its season with the classic musical Cabaret in every sense of the word.
The company staged the original Broadway version from 1966. There was no Liza Minneli or Alan Cumming influence then and that allowed for a fresh take on a musical most are familiar with otherwise.
On its opening night last Friday, Cabaret had a sold out crowd which was enthusiastic for the show. The curtains opened to roaring applause, but TA lived up to the reception with an energetic show bolstered by an equally energetic cast.
As the Master of Ceremonies, actor Seth Paden delivered a muscular performance that was laced with comedy, menace and I’ll-have-what-he’s-having vigor.
