From the allure of vampire vixens to a tortured romance that spans centuries, “We call it Cabaret” in NYC reimagines the legend of Count Dracula as told by Bram Stoker through the provocative lens of cabaret. Featuring seductive dance numbers, show-stopping choreography and lavish costumes, the show transports you to the vampire’s castle in the Carpathian Mountains and Transylvania, marked by terror and forbidden love.
On selected dates over the coming months, talented actors and performers are set to tell Dracula’s story under the mysterious glow of the full moon at The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture in the heart of NOHO. Places are limited so make sure to secure your tickets before they sell out.
What is “We call it Cabaret”?
This 60-minute performance retells Bram Stoker’s classic tale through captivating choreography, Middle Eastern music and a dash of dark humor. Set in a decadent theater, five actors and dancers dressed in lavish and risqué costumes will resurrect the Irish author’s narrative, which is related through letters, diary entries, and newspaper articles, and give it a sensual twist. These performers are accompanied by the ominous glow of the full moon, an element often associated with supernatural events in Romanian folklore.
Cabaret, its story and the show
Cabaret started in late 19th-century Paris, blending music, satire, provocative dance and spoken word in bohemian cafés and café-chantantes. By the 20th century, it turned into a platform for avant-garde performance and political commentary, becoming a voice for the rebellious and the revolutionary, with artists like Josephine Baker, Édith Piaf and Gypsy Rose Lee as crown jewels of the artform.
Over time, cabaret fused with jazz, burlesque and boylesque, drag and circus acts, shaping both underground movements and pop culture alike. At “We call it Cabaret”, you’ll experience just that—a mix of weird, wild and wonderfully wicked performances evoking sensuality and terror.
“We call it Cabaret” dares to be different, bringing a unique cabaret show to NYC. Prepare to be dazzled by enchanting performances that will leave you breathless and maybe just a little thirsty!
Each evening, there will be two back-to-back performances scheduled for 6:00pm and 8:30pm so you can choose the one that best suits you. Tickets are sold in categories and seats are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.