From which musical does the song 'Cabaret' originate?

Jeeves

The actual song 'Cabaret' was written for the stage show Cabaret, which was first produced in 1966. The music was composed by John Kander, and the lyrics written by Fred Ebb. As far as I can find this was not based on an earlier song. Mar 17 02, 2:17 PM

Brainy Blonde

The answer to this question is the Broadway musical play Cabaret. The details however seem to be a bit fuzzy. The play in 1966 and movie in 1972 were based on an earlier film adaptation of the diaries of Christopher Isherwood, 'I Am a Camera,' but the song had nothing to do with that. See: http://www.actor.force9.co.uk/cabaret.htm The music from the play in 1966 was written by John Kander and Fred Ebb. That version was copyrighted in 1966. See: http://www.geocities.com/Broadway/2685/castke1.htm However, there was an earlier version written by Kander and Ebb and recorded by Louie Armstrong, live at the 'Palais des Sports' in Paris, France, in 1965. He also included it on the 'Wonderful World Album' in 1968. I cannot find the copyright date for this version, although it must exist, as there is no doubt that Armstrong recorded it and Kander and Ebb received credit. See: http://tinpan.fortunecity.com/riff/11/frame/c1.html I'll let someone else dig further if they want!! Mar 17 02, 5:15 PM

Anon

Anon says: The musical 'Cabaret' is based on the play 'I am a Camera' by John Van Druten from the short story collection 'Goodbye to Berlin' by Christopher Isherwood. Suggest you try the 'Threepenny Opera' Sun Mar 17 07:54:57 CST 2002 (Delete Entry) (Reposted to fix characters - McG) Apr 14 02, 1:25 PM