‘Cabaret:’ flashy musical to make ‘huge political statement’

Lauren Harksen Contributor While making the musical “Cabaret,” the cast and crew gave insight on how it parallels today’s political turmoil. “Cabaret” is a musical based in Berlin during the rise of Adolf Hitler in the German government. “Right now, people really want change (in the country), and that parallels with the time of the play in Germany,” said Taylor Montgomery, who plays lead Cliff Bradshaw. Montgomery is a sophomore theater major from Troy. The Germans wanted change because they felt oppressed by the government. Large groups of Americans today…

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