Cabaret

What Cabaret does

CABARET – Das Berlin-Musical is a long-running theatrical production presented at the TIPI AM KANZLERAMT venue in Berlin by musical.berlin, an entity representing the established Berlin theaters Bar jeder Vernunft and Tipi am Kanzleramt. The production, which premiered in 2004 and has attracted over 300,000 visitors since, is based on Christopher Isherwood's autobiographical novel "Goodbye to Berlin," with book by Joe Masteroff, music by John Kander, and lyrics by Fred Ebb. It depicts the story of Sally Bowles in the fictional Kit Kat Klub of 1920s Berlin, performed in German with bilingual song lyrics, directed and choreographed by Vincent Paterson with musical direction by Adam Benzwi and co-choreography by Mette Berggreen. Scheduled performances run from July 2 to September 25, 2026, and June 26 to September 26, 2027.

The business operates as a direct-to-consumer theatrical product with revenue generated through ticket sales across four price categories (€20-€74.90 depending on tier and weekday/weekend) plus bundled Musical & Dinner packages combining theater admission with dining at the in-house TIPI AM KANZLERAMT restaurant. Distribution channels include the official website (musical.berlin), on-site box office, and partner media outlets. Marketing is conducted through organic social media (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram), earned press coverage in major German publications (taz, Stern, Der Tagesspiegel, Nürnberger Nachrichten, Siegessäule, The Daily Telegraph), and sponsorship partnerships with Krombacher, radioeins, Wall, and Tagesspiegel.

The production's underlying competitive position rests on the global recognition of the Cabaret IP (8 Tony Awards for the Broadway production, 8 Academy Awards for the 1972 film) combined with the unique authenticity of being staged at the original Berlin setting of the story. The entity is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, no M&A activity, no parent organization, and no evidence of institutional ownership; operations are concentrated solely in Berlin, Germany, with international reach limited to inbound cultural tourism rather than outbound geographic expansion.

Name

Cabaret

Legal name

Musical Berlin (operated by Bar jeder Vernunft and Tipi am Kanzleramt)

Website

https://cabaret-berlin.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CABARET – Das Berlin-Musical is a privately produced theatrical musical running at the TIPI AM KANZLERAMT venue in Berlin since 2004, serving local theatergoers and international cultural tourists with live performances plus bundled dining packages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Theater / Musical Performance

NAICS

Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (711110), Other Performing Arts Companies (711190), Performing Arts Companies (7111)

akta.pro primary industry

Musical Theatre (Non-Broadway/Fringe) (MPAGABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Theater, Musicals & Performing Arts (THAJAFAB), Cabarets & Variety Nightlife (MPAGAIAI), Supper Clubs & Dinner-Theater Restaurants (THAFACAL)

Keywords

• Live theater production
• Musical performances
• Theater entertainment
• Performing arts
• Live stage shows

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue generated from selling tickets to performances at TIPI AM KANZLERAMT. Multiple price categories (PG I-IV) with varying prices for weekdays and weekends. Reduced pricing available for certain performances.
2. Musical & Dinner Packages: Combined ticket and dining packages offered at the in-house TIPI AM KANZLERAMT restaurant, including à la carte and set menu options

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CABARET – Das Berlin-Musical is a long-running live musical theater production based on Christopher Isherwood's autobiographical novel "Goodbye to Berlin," performed at the TIPI AM KANZLERAMT venue in Berlin. The show tells the story of Sally Bowles in the Kit Kat Klub of 1920s Berlin with a full live band, choreography, and bilingual German/English song lyrics, and is sold via individual tickets and bundled dinner-and-show packages.

Product overview

CABARET – Das Berlin-Musical is a single flagship theater production presented at the TIPI AM KANZLERAMT venue in Berlin. The production, which premiered in 2004, is based on Christopher Isherwood's autobiographical novel 'Goodbye to Berlin' and the Broadway musical by Joe Masteroff, John Kander, and Fred Ebb. The show is performed in German with song lyrics in both German and English, running approximately 3 hours with a 25-minute intermission. Additional offerings include Musical & Dinner packages combining dinner service with show tickets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CABARET – Das Berlin-Musical (Live Musical Theater Production) Long-running Berlin musical theater production telling the story of Sally Bowles in the Kit Kat Klub of 1920s Berlin, performed live at TIPI AM KANZLERAMT with a full band, choreography, and bilingual German/English song lyrics; aimed at theatergoers and cultural tourists.
• Musical & Dinner Package

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 300,000 visitors since 2004 premiere
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• KrombacherminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Beverage partner providing drinks for events at TIPI AM KANZLERAMT venue. Listed as a sponsor with logo placement on the musical.berlin website.
• radioeinsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Radio partner providing media coverage and promotional support for events. Listed as a sponsor with logo placement on the musical.berlin website.
• WallminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Partner brand with logo placement on the musical.berlin website. Nature of partnership not specifically detailed.
• TagesspiegelminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Media partner providing press coverage. Listed as a sponsor with logo placement on the musical.berlin website.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Really Useful Group: Andrew Lloyd Webber's theatrical production company behind Cats, The Phantom of the Opera, and School of Rock. Comparable as a producer of iconic, multi-decade resident musicals with global recognition.
• Mehr! Entertainment: Operates major German theater venues including Theater im Hafen Hamburg where Disney's The Lion King runs as a long-term resident production. Comparable as a venue operator and resident musical producer in the German market.
• Cameron Mackintosh Ltd: UK theatrical producer of long-running resident musicals including Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, and Hamilton internationally. Comparable as a producer of iconic resident musicals with multi-decade runs.
• Blue Man Group: Long-running resident theatrical production with multiple permanent engagements globally since 1991. Comparable as a single-IP resident entertainment production with extended multi-year runs and premium ticketing.
• Stage Entertainment: Germany's largest live musical theater producer, operating multiple resident productions across German venues including in Hamburg and Berlin. Directly comparable as a producer of long-running German-language resident musicals.
• Disney Theatrical Productions: Produces The Lion King, Aladdin, and Hamilton as resident and touring musicals across Europe including Germany. Comparable as a producer of major resident musicals targeting similar family and tourist audiences.

Regional players

• ATG Entertainment: UK-based theater operator and ticketing platform running multiple regional venues. Comparable as a theater venue operator and ticketing infrastructure provider, though focused on the UK rather than German market.

Broad incumbents

• Cirque du Soleil: Global resident live entertainment company with multiple long-running shows such as O, KÀ, and Mystère. Comparable business model of long-running resident theatrical productions with premium ticketing, though broader in scope.

Others

• Concord Theatricals: Theatrical licensing company representing a wide catalog of musicals and plays including classic works. Comparable as an ecosystem participant enabling musical theater productions and licensing deals.
• Music Theatre International: Leading global licensing agent for musical theatrical rights, representing many of the same classic musicals comparable to Cabaret. Comparable as an ecosystem enabler for theatrical production licensing and distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube-nocookie.com/watch?v=dS52H11Ky7c
• Facebookfacebook.com/TipiAmKanzleramt
• Instagraminstagram.com/tipiamkanzleramt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cabaret

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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