Stage and screen stars Skylar Astin and Sarah Hyland to make West End debut in Cabaret

The new cast members to join the award winning production of Cabaret have been announced. Stage and screen stars Skylar Astin and Sarah Hyland will star as the Emcee and Sally Bowles respectively, making their West End debuts.

Cabaret has announced the next two stars joining its ranks next month, taking over from Jamie Muscato and Joy Wood. Skylar Astin (So Help Me Todd, Pitch Perfect) and Sarah Hyland (Modern Family, The Great Gatsby) will star as the Emcee and Sally Bowles from 21 September, both making their West End debut.

Astin’s final performance will be Saturday 12 December 2026, with Hyland’s run concluding Saturday 23 January 2027.

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The upcoming cast of Cabaret

In addition to the star casting, several new company members have been announced. From 21 September, the cast of Cabaret will include the following:

Skylar Astin as the Emcee
Sarah Hyland as Sally Bowles
Ronan Burns as Ernst Ludwig
Lindsay Atherton as Fraulein Kost/Fritzie

Joining the company are Lily Frances, Peter Houston, Samuel How, Bailey Johnson, Ellie Mitchell, Kirsty Anne Shaw, Natasha Wilde and Nicky Wong Rush.

An anniversary year

Cabaret, currently booking into 2027, celebrates two anniversaries this year. Firstly, it’s the 60th anniversary of the show’s original Broadway run. It’s also the 5th anniversary of this acclaimed West End production.

Plans are in place for a special celebration at the Kit Kat Club on 20 November.