Already from 2004 to 2013, Rosenau, together with Theater Rampe, Theaterhaus, Literaturhaus, and Laboratorium, annually organized the "Viennese Week" festival. The idea was to focus on Vienna/Austria for a week and specifically invite cabaret artists, writers, authors, and theater productions from there to Stuttgart. The series "Wiener Blut" now picks up on this idea again. Throughout the year, various Austrian cabaret artists will present their programs at Rosenau: Social, political, and interpersonal topics are entertainingly brought to the stage in a cabaret style! And everything is a bit more biting, sinister, ironic, quirky, and often more poetic than from German territory.
The subscription consists of the following 6 events:
- 09.02.24 Benedikt Mitmannsgruber with "The strange case of Benedikt Mitmannsgruber"
- 04.04.24 Blonder Engel with "Songs that are funny and sometimes a bit sad, but that's okay"
- 19.04.24 Christine Teichmann with "Left right human rights"
- 11.09.24 Magda Leeb with "Pigging out"
- 04.10.24 Blözinger with "New Program"
- 23.10.24 Hosea Ratschiller with "HOSEA"

30 years of Stuttgart Kantorei

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy  
Kyrie MWV A 3
Psalm 95 "Come, let us worship" MWV A 16
Anthem "Why, O Lord, delay for ever" ("Hymn") MWV A 19
Psalm 42 "As the deer cries" MWV A 15

 

Psalm 42 As the deer cries is one of Mendelssohn's most famous works. Wonderfully balanced and developed from the images of the Psalm, the enchanting solos, the effects of the symphonic instrumentation, and the sometimes lyrical, sometimes brilliantly resplendent choral parts appear. Thanks to the |:Mendelssohn:| cycle, Kay Johannsen can also present other compositions, such as the magically imaginative, Mozart-like Kyrie. The hymn Why, O Lord is performed with English text and orchestra instead of organ – an example of Mendelssohn's work that was strongly oriented towards the English audience. With this concert, Stuttgart Kantorei celebrates a milestone birthday!

Tickets (numbered seats)
36/30/24/18/12 € (students, pupils, people with disabilities 30/24/18/12/6 €)

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Remaining tickets at the box office, numbered seats.

A surprisingly good evening for parents

There is nothing better than one's own children and nothing worse than other parents. This is always the crux when the invitation to the parents' evening arrives. Also, the delicate question arises: Who takes over? Who goes into the snake pit?

In the case of this wonderfully honest cabaret evening, Eva Karl Faltermeier (Bavarian Cabaret Award 2021) and Bumillo (St. Prosper Cabaret Award 2020) take the class register in hand: The charming duo knows the pitfalls, hurdles, and highlights of parenting and cleverly gets to the point, instead of driving their fellow human beings up the wall. But even though both are well versed in all aspects of household management, the absolute final boss in the calendar year remains the parents' evening.

Fearlessly, the father from Upper Bavaria and the single mother from the Upper Palatinate face the circle of mercilessness and coach the audience with their insights through the endgame of the parents' evening until the audience voluntarily establishes a parents' WhatsApp group.

The joint program is understood as a continuously growing best-of collection of the two cabaret artists on the topic of parents and children. For those who think the whole thing is thematically too tightly woven, it should be said: When it comes to parents and children, it's always about everything anyway! So: Let the endgame begin...

Admittance from 7pm

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Anna Mateur is this magnificent, miraculous presence who eclipses everything in this country that tries to assert itself as high art, small art, side art, or in-between art with her fabulous vocal volume and the profoundly comical seriousness. Anna Mateur is: Special Art. ***

Doris Reichenauer makes the laughter muscles dance:
"Now it´s gschnacklt..."
Cheeky, authentic comedy that hits right in the heart!
Laugh until the tears flow - that's Doris Reichenauer's specialty, known from
the cabaret duo "Dui do on de Sell". In her new solo program "Now it´s
gschnacklt...", she serves everyday stories so authentically and cheekily that the audience
roars with enthusiasm.
From small catastrophes to the great triumphs of life - Doris takes aim at everything
and gives each topic her own humorous view.
In her usual authentic manner, she takes an unsparing look at everyday life
and serves the audience stories so real that one might think she has peeked into
the secret diary of each one. In the time after midlife, there is room not
only for peace, but also for a humorous look back at the wild years. Because
who hasn't wondered at some point what they have actually achieved over time?
But wait, before nostalgia's floodgates are opened, Doris shows that life is far from over yet.
With a charming twinkle in her eye, she brings the joy of all
the upcoming adventures to the stage. The audience will recognize themselves in many
life situations and find themselves warmly laughing at themselves.
How wonderful is the feeling when one realizes that what one has passed on, for example as parents,
has been received and taken root - then one knows "Now
it´s gschnacklt..."
Fans of Doris Reichenauer know: Her humor is as sharp as her wit and as cheeky as
her punchlines. "Now it´s gschnacklt..." promises an evening where no eye remains dry
and no diaphragm goes untrained

Admission: 7:15 PM

Aida was enslaved in Egypt, as no one knows that she is the daughter of the Ethiopian king. She falls in love with the Egyptian commander Radamès, and the two secretly become a couple. After a successful battle against the Ethiopians, the commander returns with prisoners, including Aida's father Amonasro. As a thank you, the Pharaoh offers Radamès the hand of his daughter Amneris. Reluctantly, the Egyptian promises to marry her, although he does not love her. To save his people, King Amonasro prompts his daughter to eavesdrop on Radamès. The Egyptian tells his beloved everything. After Amonasro reveals to him that he secretly listened in on both of them, Radamès wants to flee with them to Ethiopia. But the jealous Pharaoh's daughter Amneris has overheard everything and has the commander arrested. He faces a painful death sentence. Will he ever see his beloved Aida again?

Giuseppe Verdi was commissioned in 1868 to compose an opera for the opening of the Suez Canal. The idea for the story was provided by the famous Egyptologist Auguste Mariette. After a slight delay, the lavishly staged premiere took place in December 1871. Besides the tenor aria "Celeste Aida," the triumphal march and the choruses are especially famous. Under the management of Markus Hertel, "Aida" opens the season of the music theater as the third major Italian opera with a strong female character, following "Madama Butterfly" in 2022 and "La Traviata" in 2023.

SOLOISTS, CHOIR, AND EXTRA CHOIR OF THE THEATER PFORZHEIM
BADISCHE PHILHARMONIE PFORZHEIM

MUSICAL DIRECTION ROBIN DAVIS
DIRECTED BY MARKUS HERTEL
SET DESIGN SIBYLLE MEYER
DRAMATURGY AND SURTITLE CARLO MERTENS

Robert Kreis | Bistro Evening

His trademark is unmistakable, the Menjou mustache. And it immediately hints at the era he has devoted himself to. Robert Kreis is considered one of the pioneers of the 20s retro wave that emerged in the 1980s. The cabaret artist, entertainer, and pianist embodies the entertainment era of the 1920s and 1930s with his complete presence.

“Humor is the only button that prevents our collar from bursting!” With this credo, Robert Kreis has made it his mission to entertain his audience with an ironic wink and unmistakable musical skill in solo and orchestral programs.

Witty and ironic, but also hilariously funny, he presents his programs mainly on German stages. However, he occasionally travels abroad, for example to New York, where he was able to showcase his talents at a cultural festival. Undoubtedly, Robert Kreis is a very special personality, and an evening with him promises great cabaret. read more
Source: Reservix

Doors and catering from 7:00 PM

As rock classics by DEEP PURPLE such as HIGHWAY STAR, SPEED KING, CHILD IN TIME, BURN, or the legendary SMOKE ON THE WATER gave rise to the hard rock scene in the 70s, these 5 musicians were not even born yet! The well over two-hour stage performance with their passionate, high-energy temperament gives an authentic impression of the work of the rock icons and convinces both newcomers and scene veterans alike. Few bands manage to actually come close to their role models in show and sound. This was also noticed by Ian Paice, the legendary drummer of Deep Purple and the currently only remaining founding member of Deep Purple, who has been so thrilled that he even played with them at a joint concert in Graz. After that, he said: "It's really fun to play with them. They do a really great job, have a great sound, and give it their all. I really enjoyed playing with them." The lineup of "Strange Kind Of Women - The Classic Deep Purple Years" consists of five professional, internationally active female musicians who are admired and famous in Italy: Alteria, known as the singer of her own alternative rock band "Alteria," and guitarist Eliana Cargnelutti, the new hope of Italian blues-rock. They are accompanied by Chiara Cotugno on drums, Margherita Gruden on keyboards, and Elettra Pizzale on bass.

Doors open: 7:30 pm

Be prepared for a literary gem, discovered here only a few years ago, now dramatized on stage at the Tri-bühne Theater. Ulrich A. Boschwitz wrote an astonishing book at the age of just 23 in the face of the Reichspogromnacht. His novel "Der Reisende," written in 1938 and first published in German in 2017, humorously showcases how quickly and uncontestedly the familiar environment can turn hostile, in an almost Kafkaesque manner:

The Jewish merchant Otto Silbermann wanders through a Germany radically transformed by National Socialism and anti-Semitism at the end of the 1930s, as a result of the Reichspogroms. He spends his days in trains, on platforms, in station restaurants, and encounters refugees and Nazis, as well as good and bad people…

The production by László Bagossy with Manuel Krstanovic in the title role promises an evening full of literary and theatrical discoveries.

Direction: László Bagossy
Set Design: Stephen Crane
Costumes: Renáta Balogh
Musical Direction: Sebastian Huber

Featuring Manuel Krstanovic

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Poems & Songs - mostly in a humorous manner

Whether a poem or a piano song - comedian Marco Tschirpke knows how to keep it short. Sprinkled with references to art and history, an evening with the winner of the German Cabaret Prize 2018 above all means an intellectual delight. How he intertwines today with yesterday and the lofty with the profound is so outrageously enjoyable and entertaining that his audience often can't get enough of it. Not forgetting the kitchen poetry. Want a taste? "FONDUE - that means: At round tables / Communally fishing in the murky waters."
That Tschirpke is also considered one of the craftiest pianists in his field is due to a playfulness that often leads him to daredevil maneuvers. His latest poetry collection "Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Günther" (2015) became a bestseller on Spiegel.
"Absolutely great, Mr. Tschirpke, absolutely great!" - Horst Evers

Arkadina is a celebrated pop singer, a true diva, who reacts dismissively and mockingly to the modern compositions of her son Konstantin. When Konstantin presents his latest work at the lakeside estate to the gathered society, performed by his great love Nina, the conflict between the generations escalates.
From now on, no one will be spared from the turmoil of love: Nina falls in love with the writer Trigorin, the teacher Simon loves Mascha, Mascha loves Konstantin, Polina loves the doctor Dorn... More and more, the rural idyll becomes the scene of a desperate struggle for love, recognition, and fame.

Celebrated as a "milestone of Russian literature," Chekhov's famous tragic "comedy" has lost none of its fascination even 130 years after its publication.
The Altstadt Theater presents the classic in a modern interpretation, where the music plays a unique role.

“It would be his works that I would take on a journey to another planet.” – Vladimir Nabokov

“For me, Chekhov remains unparalleled: He wrote comedies about the suffering and desires of people. And because one is entertained by it and torn at the same time, his art is so compelling.”
– Woody Allen

“A genius of human love.” – Eva Strittmatter

From October 8 to 13, 2024, the literature festival WORT WELTEN celebrates the written and spoken word with a variety of events.
This year, with the thematic focus on „Moments of Change“, we want to question literature on how genuine change can concretely succeed, how we can overcome boundaries to face the challenges of the future – and that is: Now! We follow fascinating real and fictional actors into unfamiliar worlds and focus on the so-called „Gamechangers“ – unusual encounters, biographical breaks, and crossing borders. And we hope you will accompany us!
This year's festival edition is opened by the current Ludwigsburg City Writer Lucia Leidenfrost with her new work, shaped by her impressions and experiences in Ludwigsburg.

Tue to Fri 7 PM to 9:30 PM, Sat 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM, Sun 11 AM to 8 PM

The performances of Icelandic troubadour Svavar Knùtur are an emotional rollercoaster ride between being "moved to tears" and "laughing until you cry", that will not easily let you go.
In "Icelandic and English" (Rolling Stone), he tells with an "overwhelming voice" and "wonderful simplicity and unfiltered emotions in his songs" (Rave Magazine) about the pain of the long Icelandic winters, the 24-hour insomnia, and the beauty of the Icelandic summer sun.
And yet, despite all that, with his humor, lightness, and joy for life, he manages to enchant and captivate the audience from the very first moment.
Svavar likes to call himself a Public Health Troubadour: "I think I might be the broccoli of Singer-Songwriters, not the sexiest of the vegetables, but still veeeery good for you!"
The Icelander is an unadulterated entertainer and exceptional musician, who with his songs & stories about the inspiring, tough life of people in the rugged Icelandic Westfjord, opens the view into a new world and changes your perspective on your own life. He effortlessly combines great seriousness with a skillful sense of humor.
In spring 2024, his new album "Ahoy! Side B" was released, a bubbling mix of Icelandic and English songs.

Presented by Feierabendkollektiv e.V. Stuttgart

Admission at 7 pm

Acting and Mask Theater

Woyzeck needs money for his family. He works as a soldier. Additionally, he shaves the captain. And the doctor makes him a laboratory animal. Woyzeck, the "creature," is an animal: He pees against the wall like a dog, wiggles his ears like a donkey, and makes a fool of himself. His girlfriend Marie becomes a mangy cat, good for an entire soldier breeding.

The collective puls_de_kern presents "Woyzeck" as the story of dehumanization laid out in Büchner's dramatic fragment: It tells of the vortex of indignity that pulls everyone involved deeper until a voice calls "Stab! Stab!". There is no turning back.

Through the narration of animal analogies, the man-made system in which we are still stuck today is revealed: A system that makes creatures sick.

Performance: Marius Kob, Marius Alsleben, Anne Brüssau | Set Design: Oliver "Scuba" Klauser | Directing Assistance: Marzella Ruegge | Director, Artistic Direction: Iris Keller

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Sommelière Natalie Lumpp and Chocolatier Kevin Kugel welcome you to a culinary experience at the Mercedes-Benz Customer Center in Sindelfingen, combining two worlds of indulgence. After an aperitif and exquisite chocolates, the gourmet evening begins with a kitchen greeting. In the following three courses of the menu, various chocolates by Kevin Kugel are cleverly incorporated. Natalie Lumpp serves a matching wine with each course, sharing her extensive knowledge as a wine expert. Between courses, you will taste special chocolate creations together and listen to Kevin Kugel's interesting information about the origin and processing of his masterpieces.

Natalie Lumpp has worked as a sommelière in many renowned top establishments and is an indispensable figure in the German wine industry with her impressive expertise. In addition to her comprehensive knowledge, she impresses her guests with a charming, cheerful demeanor and exciting anecdotes.

Kevin Kugel, known for outstanding quality, also stands for sustainability and fair trade. In his chocolaterie in Sindelfingen, he focuses on handcrafted products made from high-quality ingredients, offering exceptional flavor combinations and extensive expertise. In 2013, he won the German championship in the discipline of "showpiece" and secured the title of German Chocolatier Master.

The event price includes an aperitif and chocolates, a kitchen greeting, and a 3-course menu with wine pairing. All other beverages such as water and soft drinks are also included. As a farewell gift, all guests will receive a small surprise.

If you do not wish to drive to the event by car, a free shuttle bus will take you from Platform 9 at Böblingen train station to the Mercedes-Benz Customer Center at 5:30 p.m. or 5:45 p.m. After the event, you can take the free shuttle back to Böblingen train station at 10:30 p.m. or 10:45 p.m.

Take a sneak peek at the exciting menu:

Pan-seared scallop
Cauliflower-chocolate broth | Apple-radish salad | Nut crunch | Cocoa foam | Cress

Braised veal cheeks
Port wine jus | Celeriac crème | Dark chocolate

Duet of Iberico pork
Filet and loin | Dark beer sauce | Pointed cabbage | Stuffed Brussels sprout leaves | Cocoa nibs

Black Forest cherry reimagined
Mascarpone tart | Chocolate branch | Cherry mousse | Cherry vinegar sorbet

Vegetarian Menu:
Rice and truffle praline
Cauliflower-chocolate broth | Apple-radish salad | Nut crunch | Cocoa foam | Cress

Plum and chocolate ravioli
Baked celeriac | Walnut sauce | Belper Knolle cheese

Crispy pumpkin strudel
Pointed cabbage | Brussels sprout | Orange sauce | Dark chocolate

Black Forest cherry reimagined
Mascarpone tart | Chocolate branch | Cherry mousse | Cherry vinegar sorbet

Minimum age:
Children between 8 and 16 years old can only attend the event accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Our terms and conditions apply (www.mercedes-benz.de/veranstaltungen).

Admission from 6:00 p.m.

A magnificent literary painting of morals from 18th century France – and at the same time, an exciting piece about power, manipulation, and morality.

The Marquise de Merteuil is plotting revenge: After her lover has left her to marry the convent student Cécile de Volanges, her friend, the Vicomte de Valmont, is to seduce the young woman before the wedding. However, Valmont has set himself a much more difficult task: he wants to win over the virtuous Madame de Tourvel. If he succeeds in both, Merteuil promises him an incomparable night as a reward. A complex web of intrigues unfolds, becoming all the more dangerous as real feelings come into play.

The epistolary novel "Les Liaisons Dangereuses," published in 1782, is considered a classic of world literature. British playwright Christopher Hampton adapted the material for the stage and also wrote the screenplay for the famous film adaptation. He created a grand love drama as well as a gripping power struggle between two scheming egomaniacs who feel unbound by societal norms and exploit their fellow human beings for their own purposes. The play offers a "captivating evening with malicious wit," wrote the New York Times.

We open the season with a new opulent production by Ulrich Wiggers and Leif-Erik Heine ("Cyrano de Bergerac," "Kabale und Liebe"). The main roles are played by Lisa Wildmann, Sven Mattke, and Natalie O'Hara ("Der Bergdoktor")!

Performances from September 13 to October 19, 2024

Featuring Eva Gerngroß, Benedikt Haefner, Sven Mattke, Annette Mayer, Natalie O'Hara, Gideon Rapp, Lisa Wildmann
Director Ulrich Wiggers
Set and costumes Leif-Erik Heine
Fight choreography Stefan Müller-Doriat
Dramaturgy Annette Weinmann

A comedic start with heart, fitting for our theme focus Stuttgart! Look forward to the great Susanne Heydenreich in the title role as a lovable retiree who has made it her mission to help others – whether they want it or not.

Eva Knöpfle simply can't stop: time and again, she invites sales representatives to her apartment on Stuttgart's Hasenbergsteige, but without the slightest intention of buying anything from them. With disarming friendliness, she offers the sales professionals a small snack, chats with them, gives helpful tips for work and life – and thus avoids her own loneliness.

One day, Kira, who has been heavily disappointed in love, and Tom, who is professionally frustrated, meet during a sales visit in the apartment of the resourceful Stuttgart senior lady. This sets off a tumultuous story in which Frau Knöpfle pursues a very special plan...

What is really important in life? How does one find fulfillment – personally, professionally, and in retirement? And what helps against loneliness? With gentle humor, American author Sam Bobrick explores the big questions in this heartwarming comedy. "Quirky characters, witty dialogues, and plenty of situational comedy," wrote the Hamburger Morgenpost: "The purest enjoyment!"

See a unique Stuttgart version in Swabian and High German – and experience an excellent ensemble featuring Stuttgart theater greats like Susanne Heydenreich, Andreas Klaue, Jörg Pauly, and Marius Hubel!

Performances from September 20 to November 17, 2024

With Hannah Rebekka Ehlers, Susanne Heydenreich, Marius Hubel, Andreas Klaue, Jörg Pauly
Directed by Karin Eppler
Stage and costumes by Vesna Hiltmann
Dramaturgy by Susanne Schmitt