Video of the Week: "Willkommen" from Cabaret!

4 роки тому

This week enjoy the opening number from our recent production of Cabaret! Featuring Mason Alexander Park as the Emcee.
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Directed by Alan Paul
Choreography by Katie Spelman
Music Direction by Christopher Youstra
Sets by Wilson Chin
Lights by Colin K. Bills
Costumes by Kendra Rai
Sound by Matt Rowe
Wigs by Ali Pohanka

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@Ceej_MM 2 місяці тому

You know how some people are born to do something? Mason Alexander Park was born to play the Emcee. Brilliant.

@RichardX1 2 місяці тому

Seriously, I'm shocked the notion of casting them in this role wasn't more obvious to me, especially after seeing their performance in Sandman.

@jaziferret1138 2 роки тому

Mason's Emcee feels like a perfect balance between Joel and Alan's versions.

@ellafischbachbrock2352 2 роки тому

He's performed it so exquisitely well 👌🏻

@addiemunson2119 2 роки тому

Agreed 100%. And Joel is hard to top!!

@melowlw8638 2 роки тому

@@ellafischbachbrock2352 just wanted to inform you mason alexander park uses they/them pronouns!!

@Vortece Рік тому

Have to agree. Love this Emcee

@lucideandre Рік тому

I though the same thing. Absolutely glorious

@jmw939 7 місяців тому

Mason has the most authentic German accent, which makes him the most relatable to the setting.

@crystalclear9393 6 місяців тому

They or them ❤

@beverlybradley5485 5 днів тому

@@crystalclear9393Get over it !

@benfletcher8100 2 роки тому

I really like Mason’s version of the Emcee, they’re definitely a very suave showperson type of character, made me think of the old school singers like Martin and Sinatra

@anaisbarrosodgh5790 2 роки тому

ZaaMbs

@comediansactorsandall2502 2 роки тому

They.

@supernovaskies5044 Рік тому

I both want to have dinner with that character and also never go near them ever again it's great

@jeromegylling886 2 роки тому

Criminally underrated. This performance is brilliant.

@anaisbarrosodgh5790 2 роки тому

Zawfe5

@jenat82 Рік тому

That's how they are making us come back for season two of The Sandman. We need MORE of Desire! There was not enough. I am not gunning non-binary or anything like that (even though I am one myself), but we need more of this character! Now, you know if they prefer him or they? I prey it's he. Cos I am okay with she cos that is my bio sex, that is a matter of fact and I can't ever change. There's a love yourself aspect in that some people miss. Then again, I also don't care if people call me he. But "them", yeah no. The only people historically who was referred as such where kings and queen. In some languages at least. So at least can you understand why some languages won't refer to non binary as royalty? lol

@supernovaskies5044 Рік тому

@@jenat82 Mason uses they/them pronouns exclusively, I believe.

@getoonkel Рік тому

Yes !!!

@girabalistreri2269 11 місяців тому

They did get a well deserved Helen Hayes award for this role!😁

@lucideandre Рік тому

Gosh, I wish I could see the full musical with them. Mason is absolutely spectacular in this video and I just want to see more of them in this role. Especially after seeing Desire

@SamuelKnightts 11 місяців тому

Just go to London

@lucideandre 11 місяців тому

@@SamuelKnightts easier said than done.

@Ahlivegarden 9 місяців тому

@@SamuelKnighttsthats like saying if your homeless just buy a house

@SamuelKnightts 9 місяців тому

@@Ahlivegarden that’s a bit extreme haha I don’t know their financial situation. And if they are even from England

@PhilJohn1980 7 місяців тому

I can tell you that Mason was one of the best Emcee's I've seen. They totally inhabited the role.

@Indomitable_Alykat Рік тому

Powerhouse vocals and spot-on comedic timing with a perfect accent!! I wish I could've seen them perform it live, I'm sure the energy was just as spectacular!

@girabalistreri2269 11 місяців тому

You can if you can get to London!

@emilygracey 3 роки тому

Sooo...Mason is the long list twin of Bianca del Rio? This looks so freaking good!

@sandrameesala6804 2 роки тому

I was thinking the same thing!

@re-huvane5622 2 роки тому

Bianca played the MC as well

@nicholasrichard647 Рік тому

@@re-huvane5622 She did??

@baileymaxwell4247 Рік тому

I don’t think of bianca del rio but then again I know makeup history and this is pretty common for late twenties

@chiaisannoying Рік тому

@@re-huvane5622 wait WHAT

@_logastellus Рік тому

How many times have you watched this video? Me: yes

@anyb0dys 8 місяців тому

mason really seems to be channeling marlene dietrich in this and it is SUCH good choice

@random_boi_5006 4 роки тому

The Olney theatre persuasion of Cabaret was SO GOOD it’s nice to see this version again even if it’s just Wilkommen

@kimberlyhaines107 3 роки тому

What do you mean by persuasion? I’ve only seen the movie (though I do know some plot points were changed from the play it was based on).

@Pww642 2 роки тому

@@kimberlyhaines107 probably just an autocorrect of “version”?

@cruisematt8585 Рік тому

Now look here. Alan Cumming has always been my favorite Emcee and it’s hard for me to enjoy anyone else in the role but this person was captivating. Absolutely brilliant and the makeup was amazing

@teaganlittle3830 Рік тому

I very much agree! I though that Alan couldn't have anyone in that role after he did it so well do it any justice but Mason is absolutely wonderful ❤ so happy I found this! And Lulu is gorgeous 😭

@kp4692 Рік тому

Goddamn Mason is phenomenal! I wish there was a full recording of them in this role so bad!!!!😭

@chaosbean6320 5 місяців тому

Mason as the Emcee, is literally the best thing, i am obsessed

@AbbieDewbrey 10 місяців тому

Saw them recently in the West End Production and their performance was such an amazing version of the Emcee! Fun but dark! And they have such an amazing voice!!

@phillgreenland2390 3 роки тому

Holy crap, that’s a great looking production. In other news, I think I just became Mason’s biggest fan after watching Hedwig and this.

@auntmaybell4833 2 роки тому

I REALLY enjoyed Mason's version of the Emcee tremendously. A very nice change and one that was long awaited too. Perfect!

@melsey69 7 місяців тому

Saw them at the Kit Kat club at the weekend, omg! Mason is a chefs kiss, incredible ❤

@rtaylor42 3 роки тому

He is a great Emcee!,

@nicoled1667 2 роки тому

Mason goes by they/them/theirs. But I have to agree they do make a great Emcee! 💖🌈

@papadopp3870 2 роки тому

@@nicoled1667 Mason is a great Emcee. From 1970s till the late 90s, in road casts, off-Broadway and college-mounted revivals, The Emcee’s seemed very beholding to Joel Gray’s. Since 1999, the Emcees I’ve seen have channeled Alan Cummings. Here, Mason winks to both Alan and Joel, but creates an altogether new character- one that is as smarmy as Joel and owned as much as Alan’s, but is a campy new creature. This one does remind me of my dowager Aunt Doris, who never married but lived with “Aunt” Willa all her life! Beautiful work by the cast. I would love to see this production.

@emo_emo418 Рік тому

Im beginning to think I have watched this video an unhealthy amount of times lol. I have never seen this show performed like that, I wish I could see the whole thing! And this Emcee is great.

@ekapaillustration Рік тому

Same!

@meemlittle320 2 роки тому

Unbelievably WOW! Excellent interpretation of the emcee... with a tasteful tip of the hat to Alan Cumming. SO fun. Bring it on tour, please!

@0h_hey944 Рік тому

Rivals the performance from Alan Cumming. Really does.

@ruffider9572 Рік тому

This is the most entertaining interpretation of the number ever!!!

@morzee94 Рік тому

I saw Cabaret in the West End recently. It won 7 Olivier awards and is widely regarded as the best show in London. This version of Wilkommen is very similar to theirs and that's a real compliment! Looks like a great cast.

@noelle7786 6 місяців тому

the makeup is divine oh my god

@user-me8kr6mv5l 8 місяців тому

Perfectly act!!!!! Bravo 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 from GREECE!!!! utube CABARET JOHN BAVAS

@JustAnotherBeth Рік тому

Just saw this randomly. Mason does a great job! They really made the part their own.

@ohwow6640 2 роки тому

Wow! They're one of the best Emcees I've ever seen :D

@lizzychrome7630 3 роки тому

Wait, this *isn't* Allan Cumming?! I've watched this like four times already, I legit thought it was him! This guy is fantastic as well.

@veggigoddess 3 роки тому

Looks and sounds nothing like Alan

@mollymsmith6 Рік тому

so true!! also mason (the emcee in this vid) is nonbinary :)

@lizlemon3698 2 роки тому

This is legitimately the best Emcee performance I’ve ever seen, and I love Alan Cumming and Joel Grey.

@yzayalirian7463 3 роки тому

He is like Marilyn Manson but burlesque.

@instantkarma1511 2 роки тому

😂😂😂😂😂 who the hell is this? I can't watch this guy anymore. 😬

@benfletcher8100 2 роки тому

Oh god, I see it now 😂

@silentbanshee4869 2 роки тому

I thought it was just me. Thank goodness someone else sees it, too.

@nurek168 Рік тому

guess you have never seen Alan Cumming's emcee

@Keurlock 4 місяці тому

THEY BROUGHT BACK MASON ALEXANDER PARK FOR EMCEE WOO!! 🙌🙌

@unclealand 6 місяців тому

Nice work. Gritty and fun, and the music is served well.

@michaelread328 2 роки тому

I love the variation on the girls introduction jokes

@Keurlock 11 місяців тому

Emcee's fits are always superb

@pelinalwhitestrake2930 Рік тому

I KNEW IT! I KNEW DESIRE LOOKED SO DAMN FAMILIAR!!!!!!

@gracelyn6381 Рік тому

I knew from the 1 second clip in the Sandman trailer that I recognized their face... what a phenomenal fable about shooting your shot. Fucking thrilled for Mason and to see them shine!

@twoforonewomanshow2034 Рік тому

We watch this video at least 10 times a day. What an incredible cast! We sure would love if Money or Two Ladies was a video of the week😍😍

@gilwhitley6810 3 роки тому

Wow, what a showman! Spectacular costume as well... you don't see riding breeches much anymore!

@kelseyfinlayson9498 2 роки тому

Everything is beautiful (even the orchestra is beautiful!)

@moo3060 9 місяців тому

They're my favourite emcee I think

@Caintode 2 роки тому

wouldn’t it be fab if we could buy a dvd of this show…. all the way over here in Australia, but I want to see this!

@courtneym75 Рік тому

Just when I thought I couldn't fall in love with Mason Alexander Park as an actor/ess any more, I find this! Oh, they are so wonderful! As another commenter said, they've struck a lovely combination of Alan Cumming, Joel Grey, and their own je ne se quais

@tamarbeker1701 8 місяців тому

Literally

@DudeMannigan 2 роки тому

This is phenomenal! Please release a full recording of the production!

@krasotabella9675 2 роки тому

IM OBSESSED WITH THIS EMCEE THEYRE SO DARLING

@hectorrubio7236 8 місяців тому

What a spectacular emcee

@lucasprobably 3 роки тому

WHERE can I get the full recording of this show?!?!?

@DarthSinistris 2 роки тому

Asking the real questions

@lydiahenderson2436 4 роки тому

ive watched this video like fifteen times today and its only noon XD its my favourite video on youtube right now! XD

@aghafahad6243 3 роки тому

Hi lydia💑

@lydiahenderson2436 3 роки тому

@@aghafahad6243 hi lolz

@aghafahad6243 3 роки тому

@@lydiahenderson2436 Lydia I want life partner chris or Jews girl

@lydiahenderson2436 3 роки тому

@@aghafahad6243 lol what

@benfletcher8100 2 роки тому

@@lydiahenderson2436 Think Agha is asking you out lmao

@RealAngelOfMusic 6 місяців тому

3:27 just marking that glorious moment

@belial13laileb Рік тому

the amount of times i’ve watched this and Indont care much in the past three days is insane

@anabella9333 5 місяців тому

This whole performance scratches my brain so well

@ms_carol_p4473 4 роки тому

I was there in the front row, and it was fabulous! Thank you. I look forward to the safe return of live shows! Take care. :)

@enigmaren 2 роки тому

Proud of my local community theater coming up in the ranks. 🥰

@latsnojokelee6434 2 роки тому

The Olney Theater is this little place outside of Rockville, MD ( outside of DC). But their productions are so good for such a little place.

@ryebread9299 Рік тому

Wow great staging and set dressing. Fun costumes and overall good!

@jongellert6971 7 місяців тому

Alan Paul - I knew you were going to be big back at French Woods. I really did. This is stunning.

@peterostash 2 місяці тому

Best Sally ever,

@brucecoleman4228 Рік тому

ITs nice to see a production that is not just a rehash of the 1996 revival. Yay Imagination!

@frenchfriar 7 місяців тому

This was so great! Mason is an even better Emcee than Joel Grey! I absolutely adored their performance here. I just wish I could see this entire performance!

@juliashawhan1313 4 роки тому

Thank you! One of the best shows ever at Olney.

@aghafahad6243 3 роки тому

Hi juli I m muslim boy for u

@Guy-bm5wh 3 місяці тому

He seems like a good fit, he really pulls it off. Makes it his own.

@LikeTheProphet 2 роки тому

The performances. The aesthetics. I’m in love.

@kilimenjiro3753 5 місяців тому

Saw them do this in London... Man, if Cabaret didn't need huge box office returns to stay open (i.e. why Eddie Redmayne is coming back), I would without hesitation proclaim "MASON ALEXANDER PARK FOR EMCEE ON BROADWAY".

@lizzychrome7630 3 роки тому

"Look at him blow!"

@Cristobels-Green-Boots Рік тому

Mason - simply the best! 🙏🏽😈🙏🏻

@giuliamasselli8363 Рік тому

It is probably the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. Mason Alexander Park I have no words to describe you. Congratulations and keep up the good work.

@jrbaskind 2 роки тому

I would love to see the entire show with this cast.

@SKinSKorea 2 роки тому

Well done! Love the new take on then "girls" and "boys".

@paulahubble 4 роки тому

I saw this and agree, one of the best shows ever at Olney. Loved it!

@carltapnio4810 10 місяців тому

i like his outfit and the fur ❤

@sethharris813 2 роки тому

One of the best performances I've seen in a long time. 👏👏👏

@isabellechevalier2919 7 місяців тому

Stunning performance from Mason !!! 😍 I have no words...

@ruk5258 7 місяців тому

Mason - what a talent!

@SylvieZ 2 роки тому

They (Mason) are the best emcee ever, imho. Brilliant

@warcats-cat Рік тому

God I love this video. My favorite version of this song by far!

@FabiolaMacabre 9 місяців тому

This is SO GOOD!!!

@user-qm8nc5do6l 2 роки тому

日本人です。映画版のみしか観ていませんが、こちらの字幕をみると…やはり、改まってセリフの素晴らしさがわかります。

@nessvampire 2 роки тому

Absolutely awesome...

@3_noo 9 місяців тому

every casts are sooooo amazing

@aemiliadelroba4022 Рік тому

OMG 🤩 Super fabulous ❤❤❤

@clam_509 Місяць тому

One of my favorite's Emcee's. I love his costume. I love his hair. I love his make up. I love his presence.

@carloshugogeib7961 9 місяців тому

This musical os always wonderful.

@nicholasrichard647 Рік тому

What an amazing performance.

@markbeck8384 7 місяців тому

Looks great. They did a great job.

@Laurahistory Рік тому

Nicely done! The choreography/blocking was quite inventive to fit the theatre in the round. And the singing whilst standing on the chairs! I repeat, nicely done.

@KOLN555 5 місяців тому

This whole production was brilliant, the reflective set piece in the back gets used as a bandshell and you effectively forget it's there as the show goes on. But over the second act more and more actors in brown shirt uniforms start occupying space on stage until the finale when even the members of the orchestra stop playing one by one and they all stare at the audience while wearing swastika arm bands. Ending with the set piece moving so it's straight up and you see the audience reflected alongside everyone else on stage. You see yourself silently complicit with the takeover just as everyone else was. It was honestly quite emotionally jarring to experience.