2. He died this morning in Burbank at the age of 79, according to Deadline Hollywood.. Back in 2009, I did an interview with Dennen and am sharing it with you in its entirety below: Barry Dennen, the Broadway actor famous for his role in Jesus Christ Superstar, who became a mentor to Barbra Streisand as she rose to fame, has … After a couple years, Dennen decided to explore professional opportunities "across the Pond" and in 1968, shortly after relocating to London, he was selected by legendary theater producer Hal Prince to create the role of the Emcee in the original West End cast of "Cabaret."

The London production of Cabaret marks a number of first occasions.

Barry Dennen played Pontius Pilate in the original stage and film versions of Jesus Christ Superstar and earlier played a key role in Barbra Streisand’s emergence from cabaret unknown to a superstar.. It is adapted from Goodbye to Berlin by Christopher Isherwood and I am a Camera by John van Druten. It is a first musical both for award-winning actress Judi Dench, starring as Sally Bowles, and for Lila Kedrova, who gained the 1967 Evening Standard Best Actress Award for her performance in The Cherry Orchard, while American Barry Dennen makes his British debut in the sensational role of the Master of Ceremonies. The London Cast of Broadway's Cabaret has no extra tracks but surpasses the OBC with Judi Dench, Matches the OBC with Barry Dennan , Kevin Colson and Peter Sallis. ANd depending on your taste Lila Kedrova surpasses or falls short. 1968 Preview SONG TIME Wilkommen.

With American Barry Dennen making his British stage debut as the Master of Ceremonies of the notorious Kit Kat Klub in 1930 Berlin, "Cabaret" explores the cross culture conflicts of the German people between their religious upbringing, class status, and political affiliation.

Barry Dennen. 1. don't let me stop you from joining in the fun on april 21st at the 6th annual jesus christ superstar sing-a-long at the victoria theater in san francisco. It is difficult to replace the legendary Lotte Lenya. 5:01 PREVIEW So What? The world premiere of Joe Masteroff (book), John Kander (composer), and Fred Ebb (lyricist)’s musical Cabaret, lead by director and producer Harold Prince. Lila Kedrova. Cabaret (1968 London Cast Recording) Music: John Kander Lyrics: Fred Ebb Performed by: Judi Dench, Lila Kedrova, Barry Dennen, Kevin Colson, Richard Owens and Peter Sallis Masterworks Broadway RRP: £13.99 88691 97489 2 Available 13 November 2012