Michelle Williams Joins Cabaret For Broadway Debut

Michelle Williams will star in a Broadway production of the musical Cabaret as seductive and troubled singer Sally Bowles. The production will mark William's Broadway debut.

Rob Marshall, co-director and choreographer, highly praised the two actors abilities. As Entertainment Weekly reported, Marshall said "Michelle Williams is an actress of rare gifts and she will make an astonishing Sally Bowles. And I am especially excited that Alan Cumming is reprising his extraordinary performance as the Emcee for a whole new audience to experience."

Williams is best known for her roles in My Week With Marilyn, Oz the Great and Powerful and Shutter Island. Whilst Alan Cumming is a brilliant stage actor -he was award the Olivier Award for his performance in Accidental Death of an Anarchist- and has featured in numerous films including X-Men 2, Emma and The Anniversary Party.

The show will run for 24 weeks at the Kit Kat Klub: Studio 54. Previews of the show begin on March 21st 2014, with the play's official opening slated for the 24th April 2014.

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