Joshua Henry and Caissie Levy both won 2026 Tony Awards for their lead roles in a revival of Ragtime – and both will headline the 2026 Fall-Winter Season at The Cabaret.
A third Tony winner, Aaron Tveit, will inaugurate The Cabaret’s new Marquee Series, described as a bold new initiative devoted to presenting internationally recognized artists within the organization’s signature, intimate venue. Tveit’s engagement will offer audiences a rare opportunity to encounter one of Broadway’s most in-demand performers in a setting defined by immediacy and connection.
Joining Henry, Levy and Tveit is a compelling roster of artists whose work spans Broadway, jazz, and television.
Ana Gasteyer, currently starring in the 2026 Tony Award–winning Best Musical Schmigadoon!, will return with her signature blend of musical precision and wry sophistication.
Jenn Colella – a Tony nominee and Grammy Award winner known for Come From Away, SUFFS, and Dear Evan Hansen – will bring her electrifying vocals and deeply personal storytelling.
Cheyenne Jackson, following his recent turn in Oh, Mary!, willoffer a festive holiday engagement. Two-time Grammy Award–winning jazz artist Nicole Zuraitis appears as part of The Cabaret’s ongoing collaboration with Indy Jazz Fest, representing one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary jazz. Together, these artists represent a distinguished cross-section of contemporary performance, with collective achievements across the Tony and Grammy Awards. Their appearances further affirm The Cabaret’s national reputation for presenting world-class artists in an unrivaled intimate setting.
THE SCHEDULE
Joshua Henry (Sept. 18-19) — 2026 Tony winner returns with genre-spanning program.
Nicole Zuraitis (Sept. 25) — Two-time Grammy-winning jazz artist in partnership with Indy Jazz Fest.
Aaron Tveit (Oct. 9-10) — Celebrated Tony-winner and inaugural Marquee Series artist.
Caissie Levy (Oct. 23-24) — fresh off her 2026 Tony Award-winning performance in Ragtime.
Jenn Colella (Nov. 12-13) — Tony nominee and Grammy Award-winning Broadway icon.
Ana Gasteyer (Nov. 21) — Broadway and comedy star, SNL legend and Cabaret favorite returns.
The Big Broadway Sing-Along: Holiday Edition (Dec. 3) — a beloved Cabaret tradition.
Cheyenne Jackson (Dec. 11-13) — Broadway and TV star returns in festive holiday engagement.
Ball State University Student Showcase (Jan. 15-16) — spotlighting the next generation of artists.
“We are honored to present these artists, each of whom reflects our commitment to excellence through intimate, up-close experiences,” said Shannon Forsell, artistic director and CEO of The Cabaret. “We’re thrilled to welcome Aaron Tveit, Jenn Colella and Nicole Zuraitis for their Cabaret debuts, and to continue our warm relationship with Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy and Ana Gasteyer at this exciting moment in their careers.
“This season is all about going big while staying small. It underscores our belief in the power of proximity – the opportunity to experience artists of this caliber not in vast venues, but in a setting where every lyric resonates, and nuance, interpretation, and musicality create a deeply personal connection between artist and audience,” Forsell added.
TICKET INFORMATION
Pre-sale will begin July 23 for qualifying 3+ show subscribers, donors of $250+, and SophistiTix Members (35 and younger program). Public sale will open July 28. For additional information, visit THECABARET.ORG/SHOWS.
The Cabaret is a nonprofit performing arts organization dedicated to being the premier home for intimate cabaret where artists are uplifted, audiences belong, the next generation thrives, and our community is strengthened through world class artistry and radical hospitality. The 2026 Fall–Winter Season is made possible through generous support from Glick Philanthropies (Glick Philanthropies Broadway at The Cabaret Series), the Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation (Jazz at The Cabaret Series), and generous show sponsors. Annual support is provided by Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation, Christel DeHaan Family Foundation, Glick Philanthropies, Indiana Arts Commission, Indy Arts Council and The City of Indianapolis, Lacy Foundation, Lilly Endowment Inc., Marianne Glick and Mike Woods, National Endowment for the Arts, Sabello, and Thomas P. Murphy
