Who Played Macheath in The Beggar's Opera

Macheath is a role in The Beggar's Opera, a operetta that opened Broadway in 1973.

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	1973
Betty Coaxer	Broadway The Beggar's Opera	1973
Crook-Finger'd Jack	Broadway The Beggar's Opera	1973
Dolly Trull	Broadway The Beggar's Opera	1973
Filch	Broadway The Beggar's Opera	1973
Harry Paddington	Broadway The Beggar's Opera	1973
Jemmy Twitcher	Broadway The Beggar's Opera	1973
Jenny Diver	Broadway The Beggar's Opera	1973
Lockit	Broadway The Beggar's Opera	1973
Lucy Lockit	Broadway The Beggar's Opera	1973
Macheath	Broadway The Beggar's Opera	1973
Matt of the Mint	Broadway The Beggar's Opera	1973
Mrs. Peachum	Broadway The Beggar's Opera	1973
Mrs. Trapes	Broadway The Beggar's Opera	1973
Nimming Ned	Broadway The Beggar's Opera	1973
Peachum	Broadway The Beggar's Opera	1973
Polly Peachum	Broadway The Beggar's Opera	1973
Suky Tawdry	Broadway The Beggar's Opera	1973
Wat Dreary	Broadway The Beggar's Opera	1973

“Macheath” Also Appears In

Production	Type	Year
The Threepenny Opera	US Tour	1961

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