Gifted [NYTimes Opinion. Guest Essay]: I Starred in ‘Cabaret.’ We Need to Heed Its Warning. By Joel Grey Nov. 24, 2024
The democratic election of an authoritarian figure, the normalization of bigotry, the complicity of the frightened masses — none of these are new themes. We have indeed seen this show before, and I fear we do know how it ends. It’s understandable to want to retreat, to find solace where we can, but we cannot afford to look away.
History is giving us another chance to confront the forces that “Cabaret” warned us about. The question is: Will we listen this time, or will we keep laughing until the music stops?
