–
Warm, Witty Revue of Kander & Ebb’s Best Broadway Moments
The Lark Theater’s production of The World Goes ‘Round is a vibrant and heartfelt celebration of the iconic songwriting team John Kander and Fred Ebb. This tightly woven musical revue delivers some of their greatest hits—songs known from Cabaret, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman, and more—along with a few lesser-known gems that deserve their time in the spotlight.
Directed and choreographed with flair by Carolyn Hutchinson, the show moves briskly, but with grace. The cast— Maureen McVerry, Emma Roos, Noel Anthony, Ken Brill and Dyan McBride (pictured) — bring both polish and playfulness to the stage, each with moments to shine. Whether it’s comedy, tenderness, or full-on Broadway razzle-dazzle, they meet the moment.
photo credit: Stephanie Clarke
Seated in the Lark’s supremely comfortable chairs, with perfect sightlines in every direction, you feel more like a guest in the showroom of a luxury cruise ship than an audience member at a small-town venue. The Art Deco interior is beautifully restored, and the theater’s atmosphere matches the class and style of the performance onstage.
The musical direction by Dave Dobrusky is sharp and inventive. These are familiar tunes—but here, they get fresh arrangements full of tight cross-harmonies and clever transpositions that reveal new layers. The cast delivers them with clarity and heart, and Dobrusky’s presence on the keys adds energy and connection.
Adding even more dimension are the full-screen digital projections that roll behind the performers—beautifully designed and precisely timed to support the mood of each number without ever distracting from it. They help set the tone, the place, and sometimes even the punchline.
Song List
21 songs from across Kander and Ebb’s prolific careers:
-
“The World Goes ‘Round”
-
“Coffee in a Cardboard Cup”
-
“Colored Lights”
-
“Sara Lee”
-
“Arthur in the Afternoon”
-
“My Coloring Book”
-
“I Don’t Remember You”
-
“Sometimes a Day Goes By”
-
“All That Jazz”
-
“Mr. Cellophane”
-
“There Goes the Ball Game”
-
“How Lucky Can You Get”
-
“Marry Me”
-
“A Quiet Thing”
-
“Kiss of the Spider Woman”
-
“The Grass Is Always Greener”
-
“We Can Make It”
-
“Isn’t This Better?”
-
“Money, Money”
-
“Cabaret”
-
“New York, New York” (with a rousing, join-in finish)
Performances Through Sunday, April 20
Remaining showtimes:
-
Thursday, April 10 – 7:00 pm
-
Sunday, April 13 – 2:00 pm
-
Saturday, April 19 – 7:00 pm
-
Sunday, April 20 – 2:00 pm
Tickets:
$50 General Admission
Order online at www.larktheater.net or call the box office at (415) 924-5111
Location: The Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur, CA
This is a high-quality, joyfully performed production that honors its source material while adding something fresh and local. Whether you’re a Kander and Ebb devotee or someone just looking for a stylish night out, this show is well worth catching before the curtain falls.
