I saw this back in early 90s when it was first on TV and it stayed with me on a dodgy VHS complete with advert breaks. I saw this version after I had seen the Liza Minelli film and a stage version in the West End with Toyah Wilcox and Wayne Sleep. Since then I have seen another West End version with Will Young. Since then I ave read the Christopher Isherwood books it is based on.
This production knocks spots off them all... you can see why it transferred overseas and Alan Cumming was called back to reprise his role multiple times on Broadway. I fell in love with him more than a little watching this.
Sally Bowles is a jarring spoiled brat - but she is meant to be. Much more time is given to Herr Schutz and Frauline Schneider than in most other productions and both actors are amazing.
The emergence of Nazi Germany is handled well and is so emotional - just amazing - watch it if you can.
