The Cabaret, Theatre building in Indianapolis, US
The Cabaret is a theatre building on Pennsylvania Street featuring a compact performance space arranged with hightops and booths seating about 190 guests. The intimate layout means almost no viewer sits more than five rows from the stage.
The organisation was founded in 1988 as the American Cabaret Theatre at the Athenaeum before relocating in 2017 to the Metzger Building at 9th and Pennsylvania. This move marked a new chapter in establishing itself as a permanent fixture in the city's entertainment scene.
The venue hosts Broadway performers, jazz musicians, and international cabaret artists who interact closely with guests. These performances attract people seeking a more personal connection with live entertainment.
Visitors should know the venue is intimate in size, so reserving ahead ensures you secure a spot. The Pennsylvania Street location is easily accessible by public transportation.
The venue has an unusual seating arrangement where no seat sits more than five rows from the stage. This close proximity allows artists to spontaneously engage with individual audience members and personalise their performances.
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