Al Capone – Bösewicht wider Willen – eine Gangsterrevue
Chicago 1929, Al Capone returns to his favorite club "Green Mill" in Chicago after his first prison stay. A "speakeasy," as Prohibition is in effect throughout America, which opened up an immense new field of business for organized crime. In addition, Capone owns numerous brothels, countless betting offices, casinos, and has Chicago firmly under the control of his gangs. Bribing police and city officials, the brutal elimination of opponents, he is a cold-blooded businessman yet a devout Catholic, caring family man, a colorful personality. How did this small son of Italian immigrant parents from one of New York's poorest neighborhoods rise to the top of organized crime and become one of the richest and most influential men in America? This revue gets to the bottom of that, partially documentary, partially fictional, with exciting and hilarious scenes, enriched with slapstick in the style of old silent films, accompanied by a live band. There are breathtaking chases, equally rapid Charleston, brutal gangsters, charming prostitutes, and then there’s Mama – Theresina Capone, who gave birth to her Alphonse in Brooklyn in 1899. Is she perhaps the real boss? Here, the ensemble of the Theater Rote Bühne once again shows in the best way how jazz music, dance, acting, and comedy combine to create one of the most entertaining revues that this city has to offer.
Starring, dancing, and singing:
Julia Kempken: Milli Malone, Theresina Capone, Narrator
Christian Kaltenhäußer: Al Capone, Policeman, Frankie Yale
Franziska Baumann: Mae Capone, Vegetable Vendor, Croupier, Killer, Reporter
Adrian Klehr: the young Al Capone, Waiter, Policeman, Bodyguard, Reporter
Wolfgang Zarnack: Frank Galluccio, Priest, Frankie Yale, Mr. Mast, Reporter
Jacqueline Conforti: Dancer, Prostitute, Wedding Guest
Jana Bachmaier: Dancer, Prostitute, Wedding Guest
Natascha Beyer: Dancer, Prostitute, Wedding Guest
Nicole Müller: Dancer, Prostitute, Wedding Guest
The Band:
Robert Stephan: Piano and Musical Direction
Gerhard Schmidt: Saxophone and Clarinet
Winnie Neumann: Double Bass
Klaus Bleis: Drums and Tap Dance
Director: Klaus Hübner
Author and Stage Design: Julia Kempken
Doors open: 19.00 Uhr