When Orville Peck makes his debut as the Emcee in Broadway’s "Cabaret at the KitKatClub" later this month, he will not be wearing his trademark mask.
The alternative country singer, who has kept his identity concealed behind his stage character by never showing his face in public, verified the information during an interview with the New York Times on Monday.
The mask is integral to how I express myself both as an artist and as a person," Peck stated. "However, I’m here primarily to portray this character and aim to bring respect, honesty, and ideally a strong performance to it. This isn’t about me. My intention is not to turn it into ‘The Orville Peck Show.’
Following his first studio release, "Pony," from 2019, Peck has consistently worn various types of face coverings, although their form and dimensions vary. However, this pattern will shift when he takes on the role of Sally Bowles opposite Eva Noblezada in "Cabaret."
“I wouldn’t have done this for just anything,” Peck shared with the Times. “However, this might be my most beloved musical ever.”
He will take over from Adam Lambert, who is presently starring in the revived version of "Cabaret" on Broadway starting March 31 until July 20. Speaking to In January, following the announcement of his Broadway debut, Peck stated that playing the eccentric Emcee had been a lifelong aspiration for him.
He mentioned that he came from acting and theater backgrounds, and many consider this to be a highly sought-after part in musical theatre due to its interpretive nature and remarkable character.
As reported by The New York Times, which got an early look at Peck’s rehearsals, his portrayal of the Emcee seems inspired by his background in Canada's punk scene. According to Erik Piepenburg from The Times, he appeared “less like a flashy German host introducing visitors to a Berlin club and more akin to Henry Rollins from Black Flag urging crowds into a mosh pit back around 1984,” giving off quite a different vibe than expected.
Check out the complete interview with Peckowan in The New York Times. here .
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