How long does the performance last?

The runtime is approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes including an intermission.

In which language will it be performed?

The performance will be in English with German surtitles.

What age is the play suitable for?

Admission is recommended from age 12.

Is there information about ticket prices?

For the date on 05.25.2026, a family ticket with a pay-what-you-want note is offered. Remaining tickets or current conditions should be checked directly with the box office.

Is the evening accessible for people with disabilities?

The Duisburg Theatre is a historic building with limited accessibility. For specific needs, it is advisable to inquire at the box office.

Where does the performance take place?

In the main house of the Duisburg Theatre at Opernplatz in 47051 Duisburg.

Bernstein's On the Town ignites a colorful Broadway adventure in Duisburg

Name: On the Town
Start: 2026-05-25T17:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-25T19:45:00+02:00
Location: Theater Duisburg – Großes Haus

A Broadway Fireworks at the Duisburg Theatre

Leonard Bernstein's On the Town brings to the stage on May 25, 2026 at the Duisburg Theatre's main house that mix that makes great musical theatre unforgettable: tempo, wit, longing, and urban excitement. The production by the Deutsche Oper am Rhein tells the story of three sailors who arrive in New York for 24 hours and get caught in a cosmos of encounters, desires, and urban poetry.

A Musical with Pulse, Jazz, and Heart

Bernstein's score combines jazzy energy with symphonic elegance and that electric lightness that made the premiere in 1944 an event. The piece thrives on quick scene changes, precise rhythm, and a dramaturgy that makes the nocturnal pull of the metropolis audible. It is precisely in Duisburg that this musical theatre rarity unfolds its full brilliance: as a cheerful, animated, and cleverly constructed stage experience.

Production with Broadway Flair

Louisa Proske directs, Stefan Klingele is responsible for musical direction, Marie-Christin Zeisset handles choreography, Momme Hinrichs designs the stage and video, and Esther Bialas designs the costumes. Critics have already praised the interplay of direction, dance, and ensemble as a lively spectacle with Broadway flair. Especially the combination of movement, projection, and vivid stage design creates a theatrical atmosphere where New York is not just a backdrop but a vibrant counterpoint to the characters' longings.

Why This Evening Resonates

Here, sailor romance, city glamor, and fine comedy come together. The characterizations open up new spaces between irony and feeling: Gabey's dream of Ivy, Chip's encounter with Hildy, and Ozzie's duel with Claire de Loone make the piece feel both light and precise. The audience's reaction is likely to swing between infectious cheerfulness and genuine excitement - exactly where great musical theatre finds its strongest breath.

Who Will Enjoy the Visit

On the Town appeals not only to musical fans but also to anyone who loves performing arts with tempo, colors of sound, and scenic imagination. Performed in English with German surtitles, with a running time of about 2 ¾ hours and an intermission, the evening is suitable for culture-hungry visitors aged 12 and up. Those who want to experience the interplay of direction, choreography, and orchestra live will find here an evening full of esprit and movement.

Conclusion: On the Town promises a dazzling theatre evening at the Duisburg Theatre between jazz, longing, and urban excitement. Anyone who wants to experience precise ensemble artistry, dynamic choreography, and Bernstein's unmistakable sound live should not miss this date.