We've been to the Cabaret several times, this time to see "Backwards in High Heels", a musical about Ginger Rogers. The show was very fun, with easily recognized tunes and good singing. The dinner was very good, but not spectacular. This is a great night out, especially during the season when the Shakespeare Festival is not presenting. Or as an additional show to the Shakespeare Festival!
Theatre sits on the side of a very steep hill with the nearest parking 2 blocks away. Very poorly laid out for anyone who needs to use a wheelchair to get around. Mistakenly, I purchased tickets without checking first to verify that I would be able to get parked and get into the theatre. Those "hazards" were far beyond my capabilities and there are no refunds under any circumstances! I would strongly recommend anyone with mobility issues--first check to make sure you can get parked and be able to enter the theatre without any issues--before purchasing your ticket. Don't take the word of any staff person. I was mis-informed & I'm out the $95 it cost me!
First of all, my niece Abena Mensah-Bonsu was in the show stompin revue "Ain't Misbehavin". My sister and I had great seats and a wonderful dinner. Magnificent performance and nice staff.
We have never been disappointed with any performance we have ever seen, and we see one a year for the past 20 years. Not a bad seat in the house and a great venue.
We walked the steep hill to the Cabaret Theatre to inquire about seats for that night's performance. There were seats available. We sat in the balcony and had a great view. This is a renovated church. The show was "Backwards in High Heels, the Ginger Rogers Story". There were six cast members. Each one was very animated and, obviously, enjoying themselves. The singing was great as was the tap dancing. What an enjoyable evening!
Probably the in the top 5 best dinner menus in Ashland. Make reservations. Eat dinner before the show, enjoy a glass of wine, eat Dick Hay pie at intermission, chased down by some decaf coffee, and enjoy the second half of the performance. Shows are typically musicals and the caliber of talent on stage are top notch. The venue is intimate but you don't feel packed in like sardines. No matter where you sit you're close enough to see the expressions on the actor's faces. The Cabaret is a must do when you visit Ashland.
Located in an old converted church, this theater has an intimate feel that really conects one to the performers. They put on great shows with four or five performers. You will really enjoy your evening.
The show was light, good fun, and good value.The food was reasonably prices.It was definitely a good evening.
Great introduction to Shakespeare. Not a bad seat in the building. Recommend reading synopsis before seeing.
It would be easy to overlook this small theater, tucked away on a side-street in downtown Ashland, especially with the outstanding Oregon Shakespeare Festival just a few blocks away. But that would be a mistake. Housed in a renovated church, this is an intimate venue which offers first-rate shows. We were fortunate enough to see "Backwards in High Heels", which is the musical story of the life and career of Ginger Rogers. What an impressive show, with a cast of 6 extremely talented performers from all over the country. The theater is set up so that you can have dinner, dessert, or drinks; or just come and enjoy the show. The only thing I missed was the presence of live musicians -- actors performed to pre-recorded music. But I will definitely return to OCT the next time I'm in Ashland!