Sarah Hyland and Skylar Astin to Debut in West End's 'Cabaret'
Sarah Hyland and Skylar Astin will make their West End debuts in the musical 'Cabaret' starting September 21, 2026. Hyland will play Sally Bowles and Astin will portray the Emcee.
Key takeaways
- Sarah Hyland and Skylar Astin are making their West End debuts in 'Cabaret'.
- Hyland will play Sally Bowles and Astin will play the Emcee starting September 21, 2026.
- Their limited engagement runs until January 23, 2027, for Hyland, and December 12, 2026, for Astin.
- The production is currently the longest-running 'Cabaret' in West End history.
What Happened
Actors Sarah Hyland and Skylar Astin are set to join the cast of the West End production of 'Cabaret', marking their debuts in London's theatre district. Beginning September 21, 2026, Hyland will take on the role of Sally Bowles, and Astin will portray the Emcee.
They will succeed the current performers, Jamie Muscato and Joy Woods. Astin is scheduled to perform as the Emcee until December 12, 2026, while Hyland is slated to play Sally Bowles through January 23, 2027. The musical, based on John Van Druten's play and stories by Christopher Isherwood, features music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb.
Background
The production of 'Cabaret' at the Kit Kat Club is directed by Rebecca Frecknall and has been running for several years, recently surpassing 1,900 performances and becoming the longest-running production of the musical in the West End. This year also marks the 60th anniversary of the musical's original Broadway premiere in November 1966.
Key Facts
- Sarah Hyland and Skylar Astin will make their West End debuts in 'Cabaret'.
- Hyland will play Sally Bowles and Astin will play the Emcee.
- Their performances begin on September 21, 2026.
- Hyland's final performance is scheduled for January 23, 2027.
- Astin's final performance is scheduled for December 12, 2026.
- They succeed Jamie Muscato and Joy Woods in the roles.
- The musical is directed by Rebecca Frecknall.
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