Premiere in Wiesbaden: Young talents bring what you want on stage!

Premiere in Wiesbaden: Young talents bring what you want on stage!

Staatstheater Wiesbaden, Wiesbaden, Deutschland - On October 25, 2024, the Wiesbaden State Theater is all about a new musical performance that appeals not only young people, but also a wider audience. The young state musical presents the German-language premiere of "Twelthfth Night (what you want)", a modern musical based on the classic Shakespeare piece. Under the direction of Iris Limbarth, over 25 young talents have worked hard to bring this unconventional adaptation to the stage of the small house.

The story revolves around viola, which strands after a shipwreck on the coast of the fictional island of Illyria. To survive, she accepts the identity of her missing twin brother. These confusion are the heart of the action and are accompanied by problems about gender identity and the influence of traditional roles. This gives the classic fabric a brand new note that is particularly appealing for younger viewers.

musical of today: contemporary sounds and topics

The music of the musical comes from the talented Shaina Taub, which has made a name for itself in the Broadway and Westend scene. In the past, her work was recognized with six Tony nominations for her piece "Suffs". For "Twelfth Night", she combines elements from pop and jazz to create an appealing listening experience that offers both well -known sounds and modern catchy tunes. Iris Limbarth describes the piece as "full of catchy tunes", which underlines the musical quality.

The version originally listed in New York was developed by Kwame Kwei-Armah and Shaina Taub. The criticism celebrated this reinterpretation as a successful experiment that raises the questions about identity and self -image of modern society. The topics of gender identity and self -awareness are more important today, more than ever, and make the performance particularly relevant.

The premiere is not only a cultural event, but also part of the extensive commitment of the Wiesbaden State Theater. Limbarth, which has headed the young state musical since 2001, has a major impact on the theater landscape in the region. Your productions have already received several awards and is expected to continue this production.

In addition to the premiere on October 25th, further performances for the current season are already planned. This shows the commitment of the theater to offer the spectators a platform for various artistic forms of expression, especially for younger actors who can develop their skills on stage.

The direction leads the experienced Iris Limbarth, which is known not only for her creative work, but also for her vision and promotion of the growth of the theater. Her many years of experience at the Staatstheater Wiesbaden gives her the necessary competence to introduce young people to the challenges and joys of a musical production.

The occupation includes both established talent as well as aspiring actors and musicians. From Viola, embodied by Denia Gilberg and Victoria Pfitzner, to other roles such as Olivia and Malvolio, the actors will take the audience into the turbulent world of Illyria. The different ensemble members bring a variety of experiences that make the performance in diverse and captivating ones.

This new interpretation of "Twelthfth Night" not only offers an exciting mix of musical genres, but also a fresh look at Shakespeare's timeless work. It will be interesting to observe how the audience reacts to the creative response of the topics and what the dimensions of artistic expression looks like in today's world. More information can be found on the website of the State theater wiesbaden .