Wolfgang Jansen’s New Book About Musicals Vs. Operetta: An Interview With The Author
Wolfgang Jansen has published many books: on the history of revues and revue operettas in the Weimar Republic, on Broadway
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Gorki Theater Streams “Alles Schwindel” With English Subtitles For Christmas
When I saw the news today that Gorki Theater Berlin will stream one of the greatest operetta productions I have
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A Man And His Shadow: “Jonas Kaufmann Wien”
No, this is not scheduled as a mid-summer treat to coincide with the various operetta festival productions in Austria: the
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Spoliansky’s “Alles Schwindel” Returns To Berlin’s Gorki Theater Next Season
The good news is: Mischa Spoliansky’s modern-dating-chaos operetta Alles Schwindel (1931) is returning to Berlin’s Gorki Theater for the 2018/19
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Berlin Letter: Major Revival Of Forgotten Weimar-Era Operetta Is Proving A Hit
For a city so rich in culture, and drowning in history, it is surprising to experience first-hand Berlin’s long cultural
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The Problem With Thielemann’s Dresden New Year’s Concert
Yes, it’s that time of year again when New Year’s concerts are unavoidable. It’s also the time when those in
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From Persia to Performing German Schlager From the 1920s: Atrin Madani
It’s always a special treat to see new – and interesting – people coming to musical material that some consider
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A Star Is Born: Jonas Dassler In Spoliansky’s “Alles Schwindel” At Gorki Theater
In a way, it’s what every operetta fan secretly dreams of: you go to a performance with new unknown singers,
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