Kulturkirche St. Stephani

by André Böke - June 14, 2026

The latest ETF production blends classic horror with contemporary humour, offering audiences a fast-paced comedy full of surprises....

by André Böke - May 24, 2026

With “SCHOLL – The Bud of the White Rose”, Thomas Borchert and Titus Hoffmann have created an exceptionally complex and intellectually ambitious work. Following its world premiere in Fürth, Theater Magdeburg now presents a musically and dramaturgically refined production featuring a sensation...

by André Böke - May 24, 2026

What did our critic think of TITANIC at Theater Erfurt?...

by André Böke - May 24, 2026

For the Staatsoperette Dresden, the German-language premiere of Stephen Schwartz’s classic “Pippin – Die Kunst des Lebens” is a triumph on every level. Visual opulence, sharply played tragicomedy, a thunderously powerful orchestra, choreography overflowing with highlights, and a vocally form...

by Konstantin Georgiou - May 18, 2026

MJ – Das Michael Jackson Musical in Hamburg fühlte sich für mich fast wie die perfekte Fortsetzung des großartigen Films „Michael“ an: Während der Film etwa 1988 endet, setzt das Musical mitten in der Dangerous-Ära der frühen 90er an und verbindet Musik, Emotionen und Flashbacks auf erst...

by André Böke - May 17, 2026

​​​​​​​The current incarnation of the beloved rock musical “We Will Rock You” in Stuttgart arrives on stage draped in an entirely new visual guise. The book, too, feels fresher, more coherent and more comprehensible than before. At the heart of it all, naturally, are the immortal s...

by André Böke - May 17, 2026

The global musical phenomenon “Die Eiskönigin” („Frozen“) continues to captivate audiences of all ages in Germany. Following a successful run in Hamburg, Elsa, Anna, and Olaf have firmly established themselves in Stuttgart, the capital of Baden-Württemberg. This acclaimed production — a ...

by André Böke - May 14, 2026

With “Rudolf – The Last Kiss,” the Festspielhaus Neuschwanstein, in collaboration with Vereinigte Bühnen Wien, has achieved a masterstroke: the beloved musical, long absent from German-speaking stages, has been so thoroughly overhauled that it emerges stronger than ever before....

by André Böke - May 10, 2026

“Sister Act” owes its status as a global phenomenon to the iconic Whoopi Goldberg film, but Alan Menken’s stage version of the beloved Hollywood comedy has long since conquered stages all over the world. In its acclaimed West End incarnation, the musical has already been touring German-speakin...

by Konstantin Georgiou - May 08, 2026

„Männerparadies“ im Boulevardtheater Bremen: starke Darsteller, vor allem Marc Gelhart & Marco Linke, aber das Stück wirkt eher wie eine Sketch-Reihe ohne echte Handlung. Viel Potenzial bei Themen wie Männlichkeit & Vater/Sohn Dynamik verschenkt. Sehr 2000er. Trotzdem: Publikum hatte Spaß....