How long does the performance last?

The performance lasts about 2¾ hours including a break.

In which language is it performed?

It is performed in German with German supertitles.

What age is the piece suitable for?

The production is suitable for everyone aged 12 and older according to theater recommendations.

How much are the tickets?

Prices start at 19 euros, and higher-priced tickets are available depending on the seating category.

When does the theater open?

The house and box office typically open one hour before the performance starts.

Is the theater accessible?

The venue is historically limited in accessibility, but offers ramps, a stair lift to the parquet, and designated wheelchair spaces.

Bernstein's New York pulses: On the Town ignites Duisburg's stage with jazzy seduction

Name: On the Town
Start: 2026-05-07T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-08T00:15:00+02:00
Location: Theater Duisburg – Großes Haus

A sparkling New York evening at the Theater Duisburg

With On the Town, the Deutsche Oper am Rhein brings Leonard Bernstein's early musical work to the stage of the Theater Duisburg as a fast-paced urban confession. Three sailors, 24 hours on land, a vibrant New York: From this constellation arises a theatrical experience full of tempo, wit, and melancholic longing. The production is performed in German with German supertitles and lasts about 2¾ hours including a break. ([operamrhein.de](https://www.operamrhein.de/en/schedule/calendar/2026-04/duisburg/on-the-town/2902/))

When Bernstein makes the city resonate

Bernstein wrote the piece as a love letter to New York. The story follows Gabey, Chip, and Ozzie, who each seek their own adventure in the streets, on the subway, and during the nights of the metropolis. The mix of urban wit, romantic promise, and the shadow of war gives the musical a special dramaturgy: light-footed in tone, precise in access, electrifying in rhythm. Contemporary reactions describe the work as an instant success and emphasize its jazzy sound, bubbling energy, and irresistible drive. ([leonardbernstein.com](https://www.leonardbernstein.com/works/view/8/on-the-town))

Direction, stage, and movement

The Duisburg new production is directed by Louisa Proske, the set design is by Momme Hinrichs, costumes by Esther Bialas, choreography by Marie-Christin Zeisset, and lighting by Amith Chandrashaker. This artistic lineup promises a production that does not rely on nostalgia but translates the vibrant theater atmosphere of a big city in motion. In the Theater Duisburg, which can accommodate up to 1,117 spectators in its main auditorium, such musical theater unfolds the full charm of space, acoustics, and audience reaction. ([theater-duisburg.de](https://www.theater-duisburg.de/ihr-besuch/))

A venue with character and clear visitor information

The Theater Duisburg is located at Opernplatz 47051 Duisburg, about a ten-minute walk from the main train station. Travel by public transport is included on the day of the performance in the VRR area, and parking garages such as Tiefgarage König-Heinrich-Platz and City Palais are nearby; parking on Opernplatz is not permitted. The cloakroom is free, the venue opens one hour before the start, and auditorium entry takes place no later than ten minutes before the start of the performance. For visitors with mobility restrictions, there are historical limitations, but ramps, a stair lift to the parquet, wheelchair spaces, and an accessible toilet are available. ([theater-duisburg.de](https://www.theater-duisburg.de/ihr-besuch/))

With On the Town, the audience can expect an evening of Broadway fever, dancing pleasure, and urban poetry. Those seeking musical theater with tempo, charm, and clever style will experience here a passionate plea for the stage as a place of movement. Definitely experience it live and secure tickets in time. ([operamrhein.de](https://www.operamrhein.de/en/schedule/calendar/2026-04/duisburg/on-the-town/2902/))