Cabaret reveals Jamie Muscato and Joy Woods for summer 2026 run

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[*Cabaret*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/cabaret-london-tickets) has announced new leading stars for its West End run this summer, with **Jamie Muscato** and **Joy Woods** joining the production as the Emcee and Sally Bowles. The pair will begin performances at the [Kit Kat Club](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/kit-kat-club) from 25 May 2026. **Muscato** is currently scheduled to appear until 19 September, while **Woods** will play her final performance on 4 September. From 7 to 19 September, **Marina Tavolieri** will take on the role of Sally Bowles. ### **Holiday dates and absences** **Muscato** is not scheduled to perform on 12 June at 7.30pm and 13 June at 2pm and 7.30pm. **Woods** is also absent for those performances, as well as 24 August at 7.30pm, 25 August at 7.30pm, and 26 August at 2pm and 7.30pm. At these performances, **Joe Atkinson** will play the Emcee and **Marina Tavolieri** will appear as Sally Bowles. **Tavolieri** will also take over the role from 7 to 19 September.


### **What has Jamie Muscato been in?** **Jamie Muscato** is best known for playing Dexter in *One Day: The Musical* and Jay Gatsby in *The Great Gatsby* at the London Coliseum. His West End highlights also include Christian in *Moulin Rouge!* and JD in *Heathers*, alongside acclaimed performances in *Les Misérables The Staged Concert* and *Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812*. ### **What has Joy Woods been in?** **Joy Woods** is best known for her Tony and Grammy Award-nominated performance as Louise in Broadway’s revival of *Gypsy* opposite Audra McDonald. Her stage highlights also include *The Notebook* on Broadway, Audrey in *Little Shop of Horrors*, and Catherine Parr in *SIX* The acclaimed West End revival of [*Cabaret*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/cabaret-london-tickets) continues booking until 30 January 2027. Secure your tickets today.

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By Hay Brunsdon

I've over 15 years of writing and editorial experience, and starting working in the West End theatre industry in 2012. When not watching or writing about theatre I'm usually swimming, hiking, running, or training for triathlons in the Stroud valleys.