A packed square, artists, an orchestra, and a flashmob marked the beginning of the most talked-about musical premiere in Madrid.

 

Amanda Digón (portrayed as Sally Bowles).

 

September 24th, 6:45 p.m. The orchestra struck up and Puerta del Sol instantly transformed into the Kit Kat Klub to the rhythm of anthems like Willkommen and Cabaret. The daily routine of locals and the wandering of tourists came to a sudden halt: Sally Bowles, Clifford Bradshaw, and the Emcee had just appeared, followed by a hundred dancers who overflowed the space allotted to them in the square.

 

 

Cabaret thus embraced Madrid’s most symbolic space in a collective embrace of music and theatre. It was the idea of an open stage for everyone, a clear invitation to participate and to remember the power of culture. A moment when the streets of Madrid lived the musical even before the distinguished guests of the night.

The flashmob sparked a collective adrenaline rush that carried on in a Berlin-style procession all the way to the doors of the UMusic Hotel, somewhere between contagious energy and improvised dancing.

 

 

 

Upon arrival at the hotel, the photocall welcomed the creative team of LETSGO, the cast, the direction, and some of Madrid’s familiar night owls. In an almost everyday setting, with neighbors and passersby lingering around, two ladies hidden in the crowd provided their own live commentary on the red carpet, drawing laughter from those nearby: they gushed over Pepe Nufrio and Gonzalo Ramos, and praised how stunning Silvia Marsó looked.

 

From left to right: Amanda Digón, Abril Zamora, and Pepe Nufrio (portraying Sally Bowles, the Emcee, and Clifford Bradshaw).

 

As the cameras flashed, the walk continued into the hotel lobby and into the Kit Kat Klub itself. Inside, the sound of a trumpet set the mood for greetings, toasts, and conversations while guests found their seats. Juanjo Bona, Anabel Pantoja, Bárbara Rey, Jordi Sánchez, Martin Urrutia, Nerea Rodríguez, and Pupi Poisson were among the names who experienced the evening from the club’s non-stage, mingling with the actors and soaking up the Berlin atmosphere firsthand.

 

Jordi Sánchez, accompanied by guests, at the Kit Kat Klub.

From left to right: Martin Urrutia, Lina de Sol, Denna and Alez.

During the intermission, reactions were filled with surprise and admiration. “I’m having such an incredible time, the staging is super cool, the idea is great, and it turned out wonderful,” said Pablo Puyol. Meanwhile, Santiago Segura added: “I’m very happy to have been invited to the Kit Kat Klub. I had never felt cabaret from the inside like this before. I’m loving it, I’m right next to the musicians and enjoying it in a very special way.”

 

From left to right: Pablo Puyol, Alejandro Fernández (in character as a Kit Kat Klub dancer), and Beatriz Mur.

 

Santiago Segura at the Kit Kat Klub.

Toward the end of the show, applause and ovations gave way to words from Federico Bellone, Iñaki Fernández, and Howard Marron, who shared with emotion:

It’s a shame Joe Masteroff isn’t here to see it—he would have loved it. It’s a brilliant production; I can’t say a single bad thing. The cast is incredible, and they’ve done a sensational job.

 

Federico Bellone with Howard Marron during the final remarks of the show.

Federico Bellone and Iñaki Fernández during the final remarks of the show.

Among the guests, reactions oscillated between the thrill of living the story from within and the appreciation of the production itself. Pupi Poisson remarked, “Experiencing the immersive aspect is truly what it’s all about, seeing those actor-singers and dancers so close up, their interpretation, their eyes, the emotion.” Christian Sánchez added: “It’s incredible, I’m moved. Honestly, I think it’s an outstanding piece of work, one of the best I’ve seen in years. Not only because of the set design, which is spectacular, or the fresh spin given to Cabaret, but because of the whole package, it’s incredible. It’s beautiful because it makes sense of things that maybe other productions overlook. Right now, we’re going through a moment where something like this feels especially necessary.”

 

 

From left to right: Nerea Rodríguez, Ricky Merino and Andrea Guasch.

Though the story may leave the audience with a bittersweet aftertaste that provokes reflection, the Kit Kat Klub makes sure the curtain never fully falls, restoring a sense of shared euphoria, complicity with the actors, and belonging to a space where music, dance, and celebration continue long after the performance. The post-show became a natural and extended finale to the experience, with DJ Vinila von Bismark lightening the mood and guiding the night’s survivors until the very end.

 

Juanjo Bona with Pupi Poisson and Hornella Góngora at the Kit Kat Klub.

From left to right: Eduardo Navarrete, Pepa Charro, and Silvia Superstar, accompanied by guests, at the Kit Kat Klub.

The premiere confirmed that Cabaret has arrived in Madrid as a spectacle that transcends the stage. The combination of music, performance, and audience participation turned the opening night into a complete experience, one in which every guest left with more than a show; they left with the feeling of having been part of something truly unique.

 

 

By the LETSGO Pen, Claudia Pérez Carbonell, on September 25th, 2025.