Cabaret Hits Boston Opera House

It began as a short story, evolved into a play, and then became a movie. Finally, in 1965, Cabaret was adapted for the stage once again, but this time it would be transformed into what most of us know it as today, a musical. Now, Bostonians can join in the decadence of this classic tale as it opens for a run at Boston’s Opera House this January.

Cabaret tells the story of a young American writer, Cliff, who travels to Berlin to work on his new book after the German defeat in WWI, and his love affair with a British cabaret performer, Sally. In this new Weimar Republic, old rules of conservatism are washed away and new fantastic concepts of art, money and gender spring to life.

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40+ Boston Restaurants with Valentine’s Day Specials

It’s not hard to find a restaurant open and serving dinner on Valentine’s Day. But snagging a good reservation, let alone at a spot that mixes up the norm, takes a plan. Rather than settle for a run-of-the-mill meal, check out these exclusive menus, sharable plates, and sweet additions. Whether you’re looking for a perfect prix-fixe so you can focus on your date, or a fun treat you can send to your sweetie, Boston restaurants have you covered.

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