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.