I do love any occasion to talk about Alan Cumming, who can pull off anything, including becoming the queer Martha Stewart, dishing out practical travel advice, and delivering his recipe for the perfect martini. Now, I’m pleased to report that Amanda Fucking Palmer (fiancé of Neil Fucking Gaiman) shall take up the role of The Emcee in American Repertory Theater’s rendition of Cabaret: The Musical. So, from August 31 thru October 29, AFP will be appearing in shows that will exclusively take place in Cambridge, MA. More information and tickets are available here with the following charming preface:

Before you buy your tickets, you may want to know TWO THINGS:

Amanda is doing a special VIP package for those of you who are flying from fucking australia/england/wherever, already spending an arm and a leg, and want the ultimate experience.

AND

Will be booking a special bunch of EXTRA, OFF-NIGHT LATE-NIGHT EVENTS on select dates after the main Cabaret performances. These will be Amanda Palmer concerts with special guests will be dubbed AMANDA FUCKING PALMER’S LATE-NIGHT FUCKING CABARET.

Now, with all due respect to one Joel Grey, I get the distinct impression that Alan Cumming’s revolutionary incarnation of The Emcee serves as the template for AFP’s portayal. Speaking of Mr. C, check out his ensemble for last night’s real Primetime Emmys ceremony. Much better than last week no?

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