Qabaret: A Queer Cabaret, or “The Qab,” is a fun and informal night celebrating Queer joy through performances of our favorite musical theatre songs, somehow made even gayer. Previous highlights have included Butch “Greased Lightnin’,” chaotic covers of almost every song from Spring Awakening, and gay versions of about 100 different famous duets.

The Qab began as a top surgery fundraiser in 2018. This year’s performance will benefit Magpie Artists' Ensemble, supporting us in our mission to foster a community of intersectional Queer artists and audiences, connected across all barriers. 

7pm | Doors Open

From 7-8pm, audiences are invited to join us for a fundraiser in the beautiful ballroom at Dom Polski, where they can enjoy complimentary donuts (thanks, Mighty-O!) and non-alcoholic bubbly as we celebrate the past year of innovative art and Queer community. 

8pm | Curtain

The performance will begin at 8pm, and include Queer spins on all your musical theatre favorites - from "Marian the Librarian" (The Music Man) with lesbians to trans masc "Take It Like a Man" (Legally Blonde), and more!

9:30pm | Season Announcement

The show will end with our much-anticipated 2025 Season Announcement, followed by our traditional "Do You Hear the People Sing?" (Les Mis) sing-along finale. 

Available for Purchase:

• Signed FABLE show books

• FABLE Divination decks

• Sealed with Honey immersive novel (permanently out of print)

• Briar/Rose show posters

Silent Action:

• An escape room game at Hourglass Escapes

• Dialect coaching from Magpie member Rowan Gallagher

• Voiceover reel session (coaching + editing)

• A Paint-n-Sip date for two

• Tickets to Latitude Theatre's upcoming show

• A custom flower crown

• ...and much more!

Raffle:

Audience members can enter a raffle for our Grand Prize of VIP tickets to our 2025 mainstage productions and other goodies by guessing what our next show will be. Purchase raffle tickets in-person at the event; 5 free tickets are included with VIP tickets.

COVID Safety:

Masks are required when not eating or drinking; extra masks will be available at the door.

Performers will be unmasked.

Content:

This year’s Qab is family-friendly, recommended for ages 8+

Parking/Transit:

We are being hosted by Dom Polski, on Capitol Hill, with adequate street parking surrounding the venue; the G Line and 12 also have stops less than a block from the venue.

Accessibility:

Dom Polski has an elevator to the ballroom on the 2nd floor.