The Merry Widow - Operetta by Franz Lehár - Johann-Strauss-Operetta-Wien

The Merry Widow is the most successful operetta by Franz Lehár. Famous titles like "Lippen schweigen," "Da geh‘ ich zu Maxim," and "Ja, das Studium der Weiber ist schwer" promise an entertaining evening. Singing soloists from Vienna, orchestra, choir, and ballet from the Johann-Strauss-Operetta-Wien present the exciting story with beautiful music in a classic production with magnificent costumes and a traditional stage design.

For family reasons, Count Danilo was not allowed to marry Hanna, a girl from the countryside. While he tries to forget his worries about this marriage prohibition with the grisettes, Hanna manages to marry the wealthy banker Glawari, who dies on their wedding night. As a rich widow, Hanna is very sought after by men. Danilo's love for Hanna reignites, but he is afraid to confess it to her - fearing that he would also be accused of only being interested in her money. But the situation becomes even more complicated. Hanna announces her engagement to Camille de Rosillon in order to protect Valencienne, who flirts with Camille and is almost caught by her husband. Only when this incident is resolved and Hanna pretends she cannot dispose of her inheritance, can Hanna and Danilo finally embrace.

Doors open: 19:00.

The 12 Tenors - 15 Years Celebration Tour
12 Voices – 12 captivating personalities sing, dance, and celebrate with their audience!
And Attention Ladies: They also look incredibly good! With world-famous classical arias, romantic ballads, as well as rock and pop anthems that made history, the 12 once again thrill their fans, making them rise from their seats. Their interpretations of global hits like Puccini's "Nessun Dorma," Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah," and various tributes to the big stars of the international music scene, such as the Beatles, Queen, or Michael Jackson, once again display the broad spectrum and vocal power of these 12 exceptional singers! As extensive as their repertoire is, so too is the vocal diversity, skillfully highlighted in humorous moderations. And those who already know them, are aware: Some hip swinging has already become legendary. Soon, it will be time again to say: Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome live on stage: THE 12 TENORS!

Doors open: 7:30 pm

10 Years "Voices of the Mountains"
The big request concert with cult pop songs and hits from the last 50 years to sing along and dance to.

Admission: 7:00 PM

The popular meerkats Jan and Henry are back on stage with a new adventure!

For many years, the Theater Lichtermeer has been touring with the grand stage show of “Jan & Henry” and has delighted thousands of little and big meerkat fans in hundreds of performances.

Now the two beloved detectives of sounds and sights are on a big tour across Germany with a new stage show full of excitement, adventure, and humor. A six-member ensemble plays, dances, and sings in this characteristic and unmistakable mix of people, puppets, and great music in a funny yet thrilling adventure.

This time, the story takes the two to Castle Piepenschlönz. Strange things are happening there, and Jan and Henry must solve many riddles. But the biggest riddle is the legend of an old treasure that the castle's residents are feverishly searching for in order to prevent the impending sale of their home. In addition, the brothers encounter Krokodella there. What role she plays in the riddle and whether the two detectives will manage to find the treasure is something you will experience up close in a new musical for the whole family.

After the performance, the little fans can get close to Jan and Henry and receive autographs and photos from the meerkats and the other performers in the foyer.

With kind permission and in collaboration with Martin Reinl, who invented and developed the characters “Jan & Henry” for the television channel “KIKA”.

“Jan & Henry – Der Schatz von Piepenschlönz” is suitable for children from 4 years old.
Duration approximately 90 minutes plus intermission.

A Theater Lichtermeer production 2003
Book and music: Timo Riegelsberger and Jan Radermacher.
Artistic direction (text, music, staging) and direction: Timo Riegelsberger.

Entrance to the hall: 3:30 PM

LIVE-Panorama-Show by Michael Fleck

Even on the way to Cornwall, one is enchanted by the beauty and diversity of the southern English landscape. Between Stonehenge and Land's End in Cornwall, lie the counties of Hampshire, Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset, and Devon, which have much to offer with their grand nature, spectacular buildings, and rich history. There are the UNESCO World Heritage sites from the Neolithic era that radiate a special mystique or the UNESCO city of Bath with its outstanding architecture. Almost Mediterranean climate awaits you in Cornwall with palm trees along the promenades and charming B&Bs inviting you to stay overnight. From the dramatic cliffs of the coast to the golden sandy beaches and the dark moors, the landscape here is breathtakingly beautiful. During hikes along the coastal paths, it is always the small coves and picturesque harbors that have a unique charm. You will see how cheese is produced in Cheddar or whiskey in Dartmoor, and at the Royal Cornwall Show, you will witness the awarding of rare livestock breeds. We also explore the history of Cornwall, starting from the legendary kings and myths to the traces of the mining industry that have shaped the region. Of course, stunning landscape gardens must not be missed on a journey through Cornwall. Jungle feeling is guaranteed in some places! Always on the hunt for the best light, the renowned photographer and adventurer Michael Fleck has created a charming portrait of South England. With many drone flights, sensational perspectives emerge that will captivate you. Whether you are a nature lover, culture enthusiast, or adventurer – there is something for everyone to discover in Cornwall and southern England!

10 Years "Voices of the Mountains"
The big request concert with cult pop songs and hits from the last 50 years to sing along and dance to.

Admission: 7:00 PM

The – Queen of Gospel - Yasmin Reese is undoubtedly one of the greatest singers in Germany, having toured across three continents and celebrated her 35th anniversary on stage in 2024. Yasmin sang with the legendary Golden Gate Quartet and worked with Roger Cicero. Uwe Seeler also engaged Yasmin for the German Muscular Dystrophy Association. Connoisseurs often compare Yasmin Reese to the "Queen of Gospel" - Mahalia Jackson, and the German press also called her "the German Tina Turner," highlighting her musical range. Yasmin Reese says: "The power that makes me sing with heart and soul has guided me since my childhood. My voice is what God gave me. A gift I would love to share with my audience."

Tenor Stefan Bäumler began his vocal training at the vocational school for music in Sulzbach-Rosenberg, Bavaria, where he studied under Jürgen Nennemann from 2001 to 2003 and graduated successfully. He then continued his studies with Prof. Renate Stoll and Berthold Hirschfeld at the University of Music Saar in Saarbrücken, graduating in 2008. He gained stage experience through various productions, where he appeared, among other roles, as the Prologue in The Turn Of The Screw, as Don Polidoro in La Finta Semplice, and in the revue cross-section Love and Other Bagatelles and the opera Alcina. Furthermore, he was involved in Willy Decker's acclaimed new production of Schönberg's Moses and Aron at the Ruhrtriennale in 2009. As a singer, he has worked with renowned artists such as Bobby McFerrin and Rolando Villazón, enriching his musical spectrum further.

Doors open: 19:00

Abera Kadabera! Fine wordplay, surprising rhyme culture, and virtuosic piano playing – the seventh program by Bodo Wartke offers entertaining musical cabaret and acrobatic tongue twister slam. The entertainer and poet sets wonder against the power of habit, placing humor alongside old patterns. Lightness! – Why not?

Bodo Wartke brings it to the wonder point!

In the seventh piano cabaret program, the musician and cabaret artist presents himself as a storyteller who listens to the absurdly comical events of everyday life with all its inconsistencies and condenses them in the double sense of the word. Bodo Wartke playfully and acrobatically glances at the phenomena of our coexistence. In doing so, he draws from the rich resources of the German language and, with a fine sense, lifts many a vocabulary.

Entry: 19:00 Uhr