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Video: 'I Won't Say (I'm In Love)' from Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg
by Joshua Wright - February 14, 2025


Get a first listen to 'I Won't Say (I'm In Love) from the Hamburg Production of Disney's Hercules in this all-new video.

Matthias Lilienthal Appointed Director of the Volksbühne Theater in Berlin
by Stephi Wild - February 10, 2025


Matthias Lilienthal has been appointed director of the Volksbühne Theater in Berlin. This comes after a period of turmoil and scandal for the iconic institution, which has cycled through several directors since 2017. 

STAATSKAPELLE BERLIN & FINNEGAN DOWNIE DEAR Comes to Pierre Boulez Saal
by Stephi Wild - February 03, 2025


From January 2025, the Staatsoper Unter den Linden will stage György Kurtág's only opera, Fin de partie, based on Samuel Beckett's Endgame. Learn more here!

BLUE MAN GROUP Comes to Berlin
by Stephi Wild - January 22, 2025


Anyone expecting a peaceful night out should look elsewhere. Blue man Group is coming to Berlin- Berlin - celebrating one of the most successful long-run shows in the city. Learn more here!

Declan Forde Trio Comes to PANDA Platforma This Week
by Stephi Wild - January 21, 2025


Declan Forde Trio will perform #PANDAjazz this week at PANDA platforma. Learn more about the upcoming performance and find out how to get tickets here!

Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Germany Awards
by BWW Awards - January 14, 2025


Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Germany Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

DIDO AND AENEAS Comes to La Monnaie This Week
by Stephi Wild - January 02, 2025


Sur base de l’incontournable opéra baroque de Henry Purcell, la chorégraphe Blanca Li revisite le mythe de Didon et Énée pour dix danseurs et danseuses dans ce spectacle résolument contemporain.

Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Germany Awards; KU'DAMM 59 at Theater des Westens, Berlin Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 27, 2024


This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Germany Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Germany Awards; Theater des Westens, Berlin Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - December 23, 2024


This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Germany Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Germany Awards; KU'DAMM 59 at Theater des Westens, Berlin Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 16, 2024


Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Germany Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Review: TILL BRÖNNER 'SILENT NIGHT' at Die Glocke
by Konstantin Georgiou - December 11, 2024


Das Till-Brönner-Konzert am 2. Dezember 2024 in Bremen war ein wahrhaft außergewöhnliches Highlight in der Vorweihnachtszeit. Die Glocke bot den idealen Rahmen für einen Abend voller emotionaler Musik und festlicher Atmosphäre. Brönner überzeugte nicht nur mit seinem herausragenden Trompetenspiel, sondern auch mit einer sorgfältig kuratierten Songauswahl, die für Gänsehautmomente sorgte.

Voting Open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Germany Awards
by BWW Awards - December 06, 2024


Voting is now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Germany Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Review: DER GEIST DER WEIHNACHT at Metronom
by Konstantin Georgiou - December 06, 2024


Metronom Theater feiert Wiedereröffnung – Atmosphäre top, aber das Stück enttäuscht: Veraltete Musik, zähe zweite Hälfte & wenig Überraschungen. Für Weihnachtsfans ok, für Innovation eher nicht.

Review: MJ THE MUSICAL at STAGE THEATER AN DER ELBE
by Martin Ganeider - December 02, 2024


MJ- The Musical about the King of Pop and his unforgettable 1992 Dangerous Tour. (Not) Another Juke-Box Musical, some might say, but the 10-time Tony-nominated show went out to be a hit on Broadway and in the West End. Hamburg's long reign Disney's LION KING has gotten a new neighbor.

MJ - DAS MICHAEL JACKSON MUSICAL Opens In Hamburg Tonight
by Blair Ingenthron - December 01, 2024


Check out a first-look image of MJ - DAS MICHAEL JACKSON MUSICAL star Benét Monteiro in the title role of the show in Germany!

David Hughey Will Lead German Production of MJ DAS MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - November 21, 2024


Broadway actor David Hughey, celebrated for his performances in MJ The Musical, Camelot, Waitress, The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, and more, is set to take on the role of Joe Jackson in the German production of MJ Das Musical in Hamburg.

Cirque du Soleil Will Open ALIZE in Berlin
by Stephi Wild - November 20, 2024


Cirque du Soleil has announced ALIZÉ, its first European resident show, which is scheduled to open in November 2025 at the Theater am Potsdamer Platz in Berlin. Learn more here!

La Monnaie Named Best Opera House of 2024 at the OPER! AWARDS
by Stephi Wild - November 19, 2024


La Monnaie has been called the best opera house of 2024, the OPER! AWARDS jury announced in Berlin. The prestigious award will be officially presented in February.

Review: OMA WIRD VERKAUFT at Boulevardtheater Bremen
by Konstantin Georgiou - November 18, 2024


What did our critic thinkEin Abend voller Humor und Überraschungen Boulevardtheater Bremen begeistert mit „Oma wird verkauft“ of OMA WIRD VERKAUFT at Boulevardtheater Bremen?

Review: & JULIA at Stage Operettenhaus Hamburg
by Konstantin Georgiou - November 18, 2024


Am 17.11.2024 hatte ich das Vergnügen, „& Julia“ im Stage Operettenhaus in Hamburg zu erleben – und was für ein Erlebnis das war! Schon die ersten Töne versetzten das Publikum in Hochstimmung, und diese Energie hielt bis zur letzten Zugabe an. Das Musical ist eine freche, moderne Neuinterpretation von Shakespeares Klassiker, die nicht nur Julias Geschichte in den Mittelpunkt rückt, sondern auch den Mut feiert, das eigene Leben selbstbestimmt zu gestalten.

Review: FREI UND GRENZENLOS at Weyher Theater
by Konstantin Georgiou - November 11, 2024


'Frei und Grenzenlos' am 9.11.24 gesehen – ein bewegendes Stück zum 35. Jubiläum des Mauerfalls. Inga Jamry und Marco Linke berühren als Ehepaar, Christian Hamann & Kai Hochhäusler begeistern als Comedy-Duo. Mitreißende Live-Band und tiefgehende Story. Absolut sehenswert! 🎭✨ #Mauerfall35 #Theater

Review: & JULIA at Stage Operettenhaus Hamburg
by Martin Ganeider - October 31, 2024


Do we need a Musical packed with Hits from Max Martin ( Producer/ Songwriter for Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, Pink, Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake, Celine Dion, and many others)?

Submissions Close 10/31 for Nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Germany Awards
by BWW Awards - October 28, 2024


Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Germany Awards. Don't miss Thursday's October 31st deadline!

Last Chance To Submit Nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Germany Awards
by BWW Awards - October 21, 2024


Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Germany Awards. Don't miss next week's October 31st deadline!

Submit Nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Germany Awards – 2 Weeks Left!
by BWW Awards - October 14, 2024


There are just two weeks left to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Germany Awards. The 2024 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.


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