The Threepenny Opera: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
The Threepenny Opera offers a portrayal of London’s criminal underworld, centering around the antihero Macheath, known as Mack the Knife. As the plot unfolds, Macheath faces numerous challenges, including his relationships with various women and the constant threat of arrest. The Threepenny Opera explores themes of capitalism, morality, crime, and social norms.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Opera (1928)
Cast Size: 15+
Genre: Drama
Setting: 1800s / England (London)
Creative Team
Music: Kurt Weill
Lyrics/Book: Bertolt Brecht
Cast Albums
Original Off-Broadway Cast (1954)➝
Resources
Licensing: Kurt Weill Foundation➝
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1920s, Dramatic, Operatic, Pirates
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