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Open-air weeks in June: Musicals take the stage!
Find out more about the open-air productions and prominent musicals taking place in Plauen and the surrounding area in June 2025.
Open-air weeks in June: Musicals take the stage!
The 2025 open-air season gets off to a promising start and offers a colorful program that will appeal to both lovers of classic musicals and fans of contemporary pieces. As musicalzentrale.de reports, the traditional gala “Musical Meets Pop” opens in Tecklenburg. This event attracts the public and provides a successful start to the season.
Dortmund, in turn, will have “A Musical Summer” as another highlight. The event will feature prominent artists such as Jan Ammann, Roberta Valentini and Angelika Milster as special guests and promises to be a delight for the eyes and ears.
Open-air highlights in June
Numerous productions will be performed in front of the picturesque backdrops of the open-air stages. Here is an overview of the hottest pieces:
- „Evita“ in Augsburg
- „Hallo Dolly“ in Bad Vilbel
- „Anatevka“ in Rathen
- „La Cage Aux Folles“ in Meppen
- „Jesus Christ Superstar“ in Jagsthausen
- „The Addams Family“ in Magdeburg
- „West Side Story“ in Schwäbisch Hall
- „Zorro“ in Sondershausen
- „Chess“ in Leinfelden-Echterdingen
The Plauen-Zwickau Theater will also bring “Der Medicus” to the stage, directed by Chris Murray and Horst Kupich. The talented Friedrich Rau will shine in the leading role. Another highlight is the Dolly Parton musical “9 to 5” in the Bökendorf open-air theater.
The piece “Heirat’ mich ein bit” by Sondheim will also be performed in the courtyard of the baroque house in Görlitz, while the energetic “Priscilla – Queen of the Desert” awaits the audience in Tecklenburg.
A tribute to Stephen Sondheim
The joy of musicals is complemented by a special tribute concert for the legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim. A gala concert presented by Cameron Mackintosh took place at the Sondheim Theater in London on May 3, 2022. As reported by Westendtheatre.com, this concert was followed by a West End performance of Old Friends, running at the Gielgud Theater until January 6, 2024.
The cast is impressive and includes artists like Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga, who have already conquered many hearts. The song list also includes numerous well-known pieces from Sondheim's works, including classics such as "Sunday in the Park with George", "Into the Woods" and "Sweeney Todd".
Sondheim's legacy
Stephen Sondheim has had a significant influence on American musical theater. His numerous awards, including the Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement, eight Grammys and even the Presidential Medal of Freedom, are testament to his extraordinary talent. theatretrip.com highlights that with musicals like West Side Story and Sweeney Todd, Sondheim leaves a lasting legacy that will inspire the next generation of artists.
The chronological list of his works shows a magnificent career full of creativity and innovation, from “Saturday Night” to “Road Show”. Musicals like “Follies” or “Into the Woods” continue to be celebrated on stages around the world and promise unforgettable moments for all theater lovers.
June's premieres and celebration of Sondheim's legacy demonstrate that the art of musicals is alive and continues to play an important role in culture. Don't miss this spectacle and enjoy the diversity of the musical world in the coming months!