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The World Goes 'Round

  • Music by John Kander | Lyrics by Fred Ebb
  • Conceived by Susan Stroman, David Thompson and Scott Ellis
  • Directed & Choreographed by Kelley Faulkner

September 11 – November 1

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High-Energy Broadway Celebration

Kicking off the Stackner season, this high-energy musical revue brings to life the legendary songs of John Kander and Fred Ebb, the iconic duo behind Chicago, Cabaret, and Kiss of the Spider Woman. Featuring 36 unforgettable songs, seven dynamic performers deliver beloved favorites with heart and show-stopping style. The music moves seamlessly from sizzling showstoppers to intimate, moving moments that reveal the depth of the duo’s remarkable collection of songs. From razor-sharp humor to powerful storytelling, this celebration is pure Broadway joy from start to finish.

“Long overdue…snazzily staged outpouring of song and dance.”
— The New York Times

Approximate Running Time:

2 hours and 15 minutes with one intermission
Seating Chart

Synopsis

The World Goes 'Round is a vibrant musical celebration of life told through the unforgettable songs of legendary Broadway composers John Kander and Fred Ebb. Performed by five dynamic artists, the show explores the highs and lows of the human experience—from love and heartbreak to ambition, friendship, disappointment and joy.

Featuring iconic songs including "Cabaret," "Maybe This Time," "New York, New York" and more, the show unfolds through a series of captivating musical stories and moments that capture life's many contradictions. Dreams soar, relationships are tested, fortunes rise and fall, and laughter often appears when it's needed most.

As the evening unfolds, heartbreak gives way to hope, cynicism softens into optimism and individual stories reveal the connections that unite us all. By the finale, The World Goes 'Round delivers a joyful and uplifting reminder that life's journey is unpredictable, exhilarating and always moving forward.

Executive Producers
Kristine & Wayne Lueders

Associate Producers
Richard Grunke & William Grasch

Part of the David Kundert Stackner Season

A delightful revue… this joyous celebration keeps the music alive.

— Los Angeles Times

If you must see a Kander and Ebb show, this is the one to see.

— The Washington Post

Director Kelley Faulkner
A Conversation with

Director Kelley Faulkner

Cast

RJ Christian*

Paula Gaudier*

Joe Kinosian*

Jillian Louis*

Brett Ryback*

Pianist

Tiffany Topol*

Creative Team

Kelley Faulkner

Director & Choreographer

Joe Kinosian

Music Director/Arranger

Em Allen

Scenic Designer

Robert Sharon

Costume Designer

Megan Reilly

Lighting Designer

Stefanie Senior

Sound Designer

Dale Brown Casting

Casting Director

Jade Bruno*

Stage Manager

Libby Carroll*

Assistant Stage Manager

Lilah Peck

Assistant Director

Jove Stueber

Student Lighting Designer

Maria Amenàbar Farias

Line Producer

* Member of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

Join Us For Dinner!

Elevate your evening with a delicious pre-show meal in the Stackner Cabaret, where you'll discover an extensive menu, as well, as a three-course prix fixe menu and full bar.

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