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Kabaret. Was ist Kabaret ?. Cabaret is a form of entertainment that includes comedy, art, and musical theatre . Used as a new form of theatre in music that originated in France. French for Tavern. The Beginning of Kabarett. Überbrettl , gegründet auf Berlin, Januar 1901
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Was istKabaret? • Cabaret is a form of entertainment that includes comedy, art, and musical theatre. • Used as a new form of theatre in music that originated in France. • French for Tavern
The Beginning of Kabarett • Überbrettl, gegründet auf Berlin, Januar 1901 • (literally Superstage, a play of words on FreidrichNeitzscheÜbermensch, Superman) • Später als bekannt Buntes Theatre
Kabarett in WWI Germany • Had no political satire within performances. • Many found that it wasinappropriate duringwar. • Others found that it wasneeded as a distraction.
Kabarett in Weimar Germany • Much more politically driven at this time. • Mix between mindlessentertainment and current political commentary (Daily Show) • Since the war had just ended censorship was severely lacking, Cabaret commonly took on topics like politics and sex.
Political influence • For a short time after the war, Government tried to make Cabaret strictly anti-nazi. • Before the war and during, the Nazi party tried to control Cabaret Material, this resulting in underground areas popping up. (Think speakeasys)
DerBlaue Engel • Directed by Josef Von Sternberg • First major sound film • Brought fame to Actress Marlene Dietrich