Theatre & Literature
Malediva Lebkuchen •
from December 8th 2008
Malediva offer you a compelling reason to escape the dreary ritualised seasonal festivities. The male divas invite you to attend a Christmas bash with slightly different ingredients. The three chanson singers wax lyrical about spiced biscuits and Christmas stories, and indulge in a spot of nostalgia with memories of their provincial north-Hessian hometowns.
Manitu’s Shoe •
from Dezember 9th 2008
In December the blood brothers Abahachi and Ranger pitch their tents at the Theater des Westens. When it screened in Germany, this amusing parody of the popular Karl-May western films of the 60s attracted more an audience of more than 11 million. Now "Der Schuh des Manitu" (Manitu’s Shoe) has been rewritten as a musical.
Der kleine Lord •
from Dezember 17th 2008
"Der kleine Lord - The Musical" brings the much-loved literary classic "Little Lord Fauntleroy" by Frances H. Burnett to the stage in a fascinating, moving, brand-new musical. The superlative score, featuring poignantly moving melodies, was written by one of Germany’s most multitalented composers: Konstantin Wecker.
Musical "Mamma Mia!" •
Theater am Potsdamer Platz
until January 26th 2009
Mamma Mia! – The moving musical comedy featuring all ABBA’s big hits. Look forward to a humorous and entertaining show about love, family and friends. The show’s delightful exuberance and humour will have you dancing in your seat!
NON(N)SENS •
until February 28th 2009
A heavenly musical comedy which tells the story of five merry nuns in a tight spot: they have to find the money to pay for the funerals of their sisters, who died as the result of an unfortunate case of fish poisoning. The nuns organize a charity gala and transform themselves into show stars. The result is a vibrant musical with lots of laughs, catchy tunes, a few weepy moments and an irresistible charm.
The Night of Musicals •
March 27th 2009
The long-awaited moment has finally come! Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the Night of Musicals, presented by the stars of the musical scene and featuring the best, most inspiring musicals, including The Lion King, MAMMA MIA, Evita, Cats, Hair, Dance of the Vampires, Grease and many more.
Qi - A Palace Fantasia •
until March 31st 2009
Qi – A Palace Fantasia is variety theatre at its very best, most entrancing. A fast-moving, brilliant kaleidoscope which features big emotions, humour and popular songs – from pop to classical and tango, all brought together in a striking, bold production. It’s the longest chorus line in the world – but not as we know it!
Star Theatre - Three Sisters •
from June 1st 2008
They played the “Bandits” in Katja von Garnier’s film of the same name. Now Katja Riemann, Jasmin Tabatabai and Nicolette Krebitz have joined forces again, but this time on stage: they are Chekhov’s “Three Sisters”.
Literatour
In the past, literaturport.de has featured Judith Hermann and Elke Schmitter writing about their Berlin “Literatour“. Now Julia Franck shares the story of her nomad lifestyle in her native city.
Cavemen
arena Berlin
CAVEMAN from the pen of the American Rob Becker is the most successful solo play in the history of Broadway. Since summer 2000, arena Berlin & Theater Mogul has been presenting CAVEMAN in Germany.