The Threepenny Opera
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Average of 3 stars from 1 ratings.

CURRENTLY CLOSED
Opened Feb 12, 2012
Closed Feb 29, 2012

Playing at
Barrow Group Arts Center

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Running Time:
2hr. 45min.
(includes 1 intermission)

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WHAT IS IT ABOUT?

"What's a greater crime? Robbing a bank or founding one?" So asks Mack the Knife in The Threepenny Opera. This great wake-up call to the world is a mash-up of cabaret, opera, biting satire, Berlin dance bands, and acid harmonies. Intended as a lark, it became one of the great theatrical earthquakes of the 20th century. Populated by whores, beggars and thieves, cutthroat capitalists and capitalist cutthroats, The Threepenny Opera changed musical theatre history forever.

THEATER/VENUE INFORMATION:

Barrow Group Arts Center
312 W 36th St
New York, NY 10018

What are other members saying?

Disappointing Translation, Outstanding Performances
I did not find this English translation of The Threepenny Opera by Michael Feingold to be nearly as entertaining as some earlier versions such as the Blitzstein translation which formed the basis of the very successful Broadway production of the play in 1954-61. That, of course, is not the fault of the performers who did a great job across the board. Emma Rosenthal, in particular, was outstanding in singing the role of Polly Peachum. I have posted a much expanded review of this production and reviews of several other Broadway, off Broadway, and off off Broadway plays on my bog www.aseatontheaisle.blogspot.com.

Reviewed by alansshows on Wednesday, Feb 15th, 2012