Two-time Tony-winning actor Bebe Neuwirth has received a third nomination for her role as Fraulein Schneider in the revival of “Cabaret' on Broadway. Neuwirth has also conquered film and is well-known for her TV roles in “Cheers,” “Frasier,” and “Madam Secretary,” but she says her heart will always belong to theater.
Bebe Neuwirth has two Tony Awards and just received her third nomination for her role in Broadway’s new deconstructed “Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club.” The stage is in the round with no sets and few props, which she says brings the audience closer to its rich material. NEW YORK — Bebe Neuwirth is well-known from her film and television roles, but she says acting on Broadway is what she loves best.
She plays Fraulein Schneider in the show, which welcomes guests with neon-lit hallways leading to a vibrant, reimagined Kit Kat Club. The production centers on a round stage with audience members on all sides, no sets and few props, which she says puts the focus on the iconic story and music. Neuwirth’s remarkable television career has included prominent roles in “Cheers,” “Frasier,” and “Madam Secretary,” but she’s enjoying the chance to grow as a stage performer. She recently spoke to The Associated Press about acting without any crutches, her Tony nod, and her diverse career.NEUWIRTH: Fosse’s take on ‘Cabaret’ is really sort of indelible. This is entirely different. It is that beautiful material that is on the page and on the piano and brought to life — in a completely new world.
AP: The audience is all around you and there’s no sets and very few props. How is that experience for you? NEUWIRTH: When I walked into rehearsal and they said, “Oh, and there’s no scenery,” I went, “So we’re all playing in the round and there’s nothing to sit on? There’s no place to perch? And I tell you, if I only played this way for the rest of my life, I’ll be happy. I absolutely love playing in the round. I love not having all kinds of stuff on the stage. It’s just the material. And it’s just so satisfying to be that close to the material.
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