Cabaret is an American musical with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and a book by Joe Masteroff. It is based on the play I Am a Camera by John Van Druten, which premiered in 1951, and which in turn was based on the 1939 novel Goodbye to Berlin by Christopher Isherwood. Best Musical at the 21st Tony Awards, March 26, 1967 — hosted by Mary Martin, Robert Preston at Shubert Theatre. Wiki link Wiki link