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Bad Hersfeld Festival's 75th Anniversary: Ambitious Plans for Growth
The Bad Hersfeld Festival's 75th anniversary in 2026 features two world premieres—"Parzival" and "Something Rotten" (a German-language debut)—alongside other productions, aiming to elevate the festival's status among major German-speaking festivals, following two consecutive years with over 100,000 ...
Bad Hersfeld Festival's 75th Anniversary: Ambitious Plans for Growth
The Bad Hersfeld Festival's 75th anniversary in 2026 features two world premieres—"Parzival" and "Something Rotten" (a German-language debut)—alongside other productions, aiming to elevate the festival's status among major German-speaking festivals, following two consecutive years with over 100,000 ...
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Saxon Open-Air Theaters: Weather Impacts Vary Widely
Unpredictable summer weather in Saxony led to cancellations at some open-air theaters, such as Felsenbühne Rathen which cancelled two shows, impacting attendance and planning; however, others, including the Deutsch-Sorbisches Volkstheater in Bautzen and the Greifenstein-Festspiele, reported no issue...
Saxon Open-Air Theaters: Weather Impacts Vary Widely
Unpredictable summer weather in Saxony led to cancellations at some open-air theaters, such as Felsenbühne Rathen which cancelled two shows, impacting attendance and planning; however, others, including the Deutsch-Sorbisches Volkstheater in Bautzen and the Greifenstein-Festspiele, reported no issue...
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Death of German Theater Director Claus Peymann at 88
Claus Peymann, a renowned German theater director and political activist, died at age 88 in Berlin; his career spanned decades, marked by his leadership at prominent theaters and his controversial political engagements.
Death of German Theater Director Claus Peymann at 88
Claus Peymann, a renowned German theater director and political activist, died at age 88 in Berlin; his career spanned decades, marked by his leadership at prominent theaters and his controversial political engagements.
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Magdeburg Theater Announces 25 Premieres for 2025-2026 Season
The Magdeburg Theater's 2025-2026 season features 25 premieres, including Wagner's "Tannhäuser," a play inspired by Tokio Hotel, and a production addressing the 2024 Christmas market attack in Magdeburg that killed six and injured over 300, opening September 20, 2025.
Magdeburg Theater Announces 25 Premieres for 2025-2026 Season
The Magdeburg Theater's 2025-2026 season features 25 premieres, including Wagner's "Tannhäuser," a play inspired by Tokio Hotel, and a production addressing the 2024 Christmas market attack in Magdeburg that killed six and injured over 300, opening September 20, 2025.
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Kirchberger and Fulton-Smith Join Karl May Spiele in Bad Segeberg
Sonja Kirchberger and Francis Fulton-Smith will play villains Donna and Charles Leveret in the Karl May play "Halbblut" in Bad Segeberg, Germany, from June 28th to September 7th, with 72 performances expected to draw hundreds of thousands of spectators, aiming to surpass last year's record attendanc...
Kirchberger and Fulton-Smith Join Karl May Spiele in Bad Segeberg
Sonja Kirchberger and Francis Fulton-Smith will play villains Donna and Charles Leveret in the Karl May play "Halbblut" in Bad Segeberg, Germany, from June 28th to September 7th, with 72 performances expected to draw hundreds of thousands of spectators, aiming to surpass last year's record attendanc...
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Lilienthal to Lead Berlin's Volksbühne in 2026".
Matthias Lilienthal will become the new intendant of Berlin's Volksbühne theater starting in the 2026/27 season, supported by Florentina Holzinger and Marlene Monteiro Freitas, aiming to revitalize the institution and address contemporary societal issues.
Lilienthal to Lead Berlin's Volksbühne in 2026".
Matthias Lilienthal will become the new intendant of Berlin's Volksbühne theater starting in the 2026/27 season, supported by Florentina Holzinger and Marlene Monteiro Freitas, aiming to revitalize the institution and address contemporary societal issues.
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Bad Hersfeld Festival Exceeds 100,000 Attendees Despite Weather and Budget Cuts
The Bad Hersfeld Festival attracted 101,687 attendees in 2024, exceeding 100,000 for the second year running despite inclement July weather and a €500,000 federal funding cut, showcasing the resilience of the festival and the popularity of its productions like "The Robbers" and "Ronja, the Robber's ...
Bad Hersfeld Festival Exceeds 100,000 Attendees Despite Weather and Budget Cuts
The Bad Hersfeld Festival attracted 101,687 attendees in 2024, exceeding 100,000 for the second year running despite inclement July weather and a €500,000 federal funding cut, showcasing the resilience of the festival and the popularity of its productions like "The Robbers" and "Ronja, the Robber's ...
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Munich Theater Defies Summer Closure with New Comedy
Munich's Theater ... und so fort presents "The Door Next Door," a French comedy about two opposing personalities seeking love on a dating app, playing despite many other theaters closing for summer due to financial constraints.
Munich Theater Defies Summer Closure with New Comedy
Munich's Theater ... und so fort presents "The Door Next Door," a French comedy about two opposing personalities seeking love on a dating app, playing despite many other theaters closing for summer due to financial constraints.
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Worms' "See aus Asche": A Sold-Out Reimagining of the Nibelungenlied
See aus Asche", a modern interpretation of the Nibelungenlied playing at Worms' Nibelungen Festival until July 27th, uses 600 tons of gravel for its staging and features prominent actors like Jasmin Tabatabai and Wolfram Koch. All performances are sold out.
Worms' "See aus Asche": A Sold-Out Reimagining of the Nibelungenlied
See aus Asche", a modern interpretation of the Nibelungenlied playing at Worms' Nibelungen Festival until July 27th, uses 600 tons of gravel for its staging and features prominent actors like Jasmin Tabatabai and Wolfram Koch. All performances are sold out.
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Death of Influential German Dramaturge Carl Hegemann
Carl Hegemann, a renowned German dramaturge, died on May 9th, 2025, at age 76; his innovative approach, blending philosophy and pop culture, significantly shaped German theater's evolution.
Death of Influential German Dramaturge Carl Hegemann
Carl Hegemann, a renowned German dramaturge, died on May 9th, 2025, at age 76; his innovative approach, blending philosophy and pop culture, significantly shaped German theater's evolution.
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Heiner Müller: A New Perspective on His Work
Heiner Müller, a German playwright and cultural commentator known for his sharp wit and critical analyses of socio-political events, is the subject of Nils Emmerichs' new book, "Heiner Müller's Bildmaschine," which explores the influence of visual art on Müller's work and offers a fresh perspective ...
Heiner Müller: A New Perspective on His Work
Heiner Müller, a German playwright and cultural commentator known for his sharp wit and critical analyses of socio-political events, is the subject of Nils Emmerichs' new book, "Heiner Müller's Bildmaschine," which explores the influence of visual art on Müller's work and offers a fresh perspective ...
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Mecklenburg Theatre Faces Attendance Drop Amidst Upcoming Renovations
The Mecklenburg State Theatre Schwerin saw a 3,000 decrease in visitors in 2024 (141,000 total), mainly due to poor summer attendance and the cancellation of open-air opera performances in 2022, despite successful ballet guest performances in France and Spain. Upcoming renovations starting mid-2025 ...
Mecklenburg Theatre Faces Attendance Drop Amidst Upcoming Renovations
The Mecklenburg State Theatre Schwerin saw a 3,000 decrease in visitors in 2024 (141,000 total), mainly due to poor summer attendance and the cancellation of open-air opera performances in 2022, despite successful ballet guest performances in France and Spain. Upcoming renovations starting mid-2025 ...
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