Hildegard Knef inspires Wilhelmshaven: Additional dates in May!

Hildegard Knef inspires Wilhelmshaven: Additional dates in May!

A spectacular comeback for the unforgettable Hildegard Knef! At the State Bühne Wilhelmshaven, the musical portrait "It should rain red roses for me" causes a sensation: all ten performances are already sold out! The demand is so great that two additional dates were scheduled in May 2025 - on May 4th and May 17th there are still a few tickets. How can it be different? The fascination for "Berlin's last diva" remains unbroken!

Wilhelmshaven -next Saturday the time has finally come: The premiere of the highly expected piece, which illuminates the profound soul and the artistic heritage by Hildegard Knef, takes place in Theos. Director Tobias Rott and his team dealt intensively with the dazzling career of the Knef to kidnap the audience into the world of a legend. The Knef, whose 100th birthday is approaching, remains a shining symbol of German film and music history, even 23 years after their death!

a musical experience with 30 unforgettable songs

The piece promises an emotional roller coaster ride with 30 impressive songs that will captivate the audience. "We discovered the variety of their music," explains Simon Kasper, the musical director. The actresses Ramona Marx and Steffi Baur slip into the roles of the boys and more mature Knef and tell the moving stories of their lives together. The stage design, which is reminiscent of a glamorous but also nomadic lifestyle, is designed by Cornelia Brey, while Tobias Rott is responsible for the costumes - with many fascinating costume changes!

Hildegard Knef's heir lives on and the anticipation for the performances is noticeable. "For me it should rain" red roses "is a piece that interweaves original quotes and great music and takes the audience on an unforgettable journey through the ups and downs of a remarkable life. The success of the first performances speaks for itself and makes the hearts of fans beat faster!