natasha richardson played sally bowles. it is not on for me. the last time i saw it was not on broadway when it closed but -- folliesy bergÈre begere. it is an incredible place under the lobby of which is the private cabaret that was created for the nazis during the occupation. >> what is it, opportunity presents incentive. , is is it about this play it special, is it that special that it is redone? >> it is special. i am not a huge fan of musicals in the sense i have -- love all musicals. all are classics, worthy of holding up against the great classic plays of the 20th century and i have said this on this show before. think i believe ultimately it ss one of the great exploration of nazi-ism and the rise of not nazi-ism. -- we could say we have grown up under the shadow of nazis and that is one generation further away from the holocaust. of only important question the 20th century, how could have happened and it does it in a way lyat is breathtaking theatrical. it is the only show that when it closed i missed it and i wanted it to come back. i

natasha richardson had the role for a while. you're a big photographer.here? >> yeah, i'll do a selfie. >> i would be so honored. here we go. >> i do this face. >> good. thanks for that one. alan, thank you. what a pleasure. >> thanks, matt. nice to see you. >> "cabaret" opens at the roundabout theatre tomorrow night. alan will be back with a live performance as we celebrate broadway week here on "today" beginning may 5th. we look forward to that. we're back after these messages. your local news and weather. . . . >>> well, good morning, everyone. it's 8:56. erik's deli cafe is moving to san jose. the whole headquarters, the sandwich chain moving from scott's valley to the south bay to better interact with its franchis franchisees. the first erik's deli was founded in 1963. the new headquarters will be on the alameda in san jose. no one likes an avid habit better than christina and here she is. >>> you know me very well, scott mcgrew. good morning to you. a good-looking day shaping up. it's cool and clear in san jose and temperatures are pretty comfortabl