Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome to ‘We call it Cabaret’ in Philadelphia! It is a velvet-draped cabaret show, where Victorian elegance meets irresistible allure. In an intimate moonlit setting, performers will whisk you away to Transylvania, to an era of vampires, corsets and lace, blending the elegance of the past with daring acts of seduction. With sultry music, intricate choreography and a dash of dark humor, you’ll find the boundaries between innocence and desire blur.
Coming to Media Theatre For The Performing Arts on selected dates this season, this tantalizing cabaret show breathes new life into Bram Stoker’s Dracula, with a sensual twist. There is limited availability so make sure to secure your spot now.
What is ‘We call it Cabaret’?
‘We call it Cabaret’ celebrates the centuries-old entertainment and art form of cabaret. By telling Dracula’s story through music and dance, it enchants and connects cabaret with new audiences through show-stopping performances by top-tier dancers dressed in lavish costumes. The stage will be decorated with a luminous full moon, adding more mystery and romance to the Victorian storyline.
Cabaret, its story and the show
Originating in 19th-century France, cabarets were developed from the café-concerts of Paris, with Le Chat Noir and Le Lido being at the forefront of their kind. They often featured risqué, satirical and provocative themes, with performers interacting closely with the audience. The entertainment form is known for its wide range of styles, from burlesque to circus acts. And this season, ‘We call it Cabaret’ brings Bram Stoker’s Dracula to life under the mysterious moonlight with voice-over narration and captivating choreography, intertwining the antagonist’s sensual desire and the hope for salvation.
The story starts with Vlad Dracula returning from battle to find that his beloved wife Elisabeta has died. Consumed by grief and anger, the 15th-century count vows to rise from the grave to avenge her death, a blasphemy that transforms him into a vampire, condemned to perpetual suffering. However, his torment is rooted in the undying love for his wife, torn between his monstrous nature and his longing for love and redemption. It’s a push-and-pull driven by love and the impossibility of forgiveness.
Prepare to be dazzled by a unique cabaret performance at [venue], where you can experience a captivating storyline guided by talented performers in a magical setting. The show is coming to Philadelphia on selected dates over the coming months and tickets are sold in categories, depending on the proximity to the stage.