Who Played Macheath in The Beggar's Opera

Macheath is a role in The Beggar's Opera, a operetta that opened Broadway in 1928.

At its London premiere in 1728, John Gay's rollicking Beggar's Opera caused a sensation. Lampooning the politics and public morality of the day, it became an instant hit.

3 actors have played Macheath in The Beggar's Opera.

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Performer	Production	Opened
Percy Heming	Broadway The Beggar's Opera	1920
George Baker	Broadway The Beggar's Opera	1928
Kevin Kline	Broadway The Beggar's Opera	1973

Other Roles in The Beggar's Opera

Role	Production	Opened
Beggar	Broadway The Beggar's Opera	1928
Betty Coaxer	Broadway The Beggar's Opera	1928
Betty Doxy	Broadway The Beggar's Opera	1928
Diana Trapes	Broadway The Beggar's Opera	1928
Dolly Trull	Broadway The Beggar's Opera	1928
Filch	Broadway The Beggar's Opera	1928
Jenny Diver	Broadway The Beggar's Opera	1928
Lockit	Broadway The Beggar's Opera	1928
Lucy Lockit	Broadway The Beggar's Opera	1928
Macheath	Broadway The Beggar's Opera	1928
Molly Brazen	Broadway The Beggar's Opera	1928
Mrs. Peachum	Broadway The Beggar's Opera	1928
Mrs. Slammekin	Broadway The Beggar's Opera	1928
Mrs. Vixen	Broadway The Beggar's Opera	1928
Polly Peachum	Broadway The Beggar's Opera	1928
Suky Tawdry	Broadway The Beggar's Opera	1928

“Macheath” Also Appears In

Production	Type	Year
The Threepenny Opera	US Tour	1961

Photos from The Beggar's Opera

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