The Threepenny Opera
A play with music by Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill
"With its expressionistic satirising of capitalism, prostitution, militarism and the middle classes, 'The Threepenny Opera' was more brilliant parody than it was scandalous—and remains that today." —The Telegraph
By Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill
In collaboration with Elisabeth Hauptmann
Based on "The Beggar's Opera" by John Gay
English translation by Simon Stephens
Presented under license from European American Music Corporation, on behalf of The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music, Inc., and the Brecht Heirs
The brothel's been raided, and a woman has been shot. A local businessman blackmails a corrupt chief of police. A gang of thieves loots the town for fun. And—come to think of it—Polly Peachum didn't come home last night. It must all mean one thing: Mackie's back in town.
With acerbic wit, "The Threepenny Opera" delivers a cautionary tale about capitalism packaged in a world-class musical production.
Sung in English with closed captioning
Streamed performance
Even though we are not gathering in person, you can still enjoy this performance from the comfort of your home. Stream this performance Thursday, July 22, 7:30 p.m. MDT through Sunday, July 25, 11 p.m. MDT right here at cupresents.org.
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Program
Please note: This production contains adult language and slurs, the use of drug paraphernalia, as well as depictions and graphic descriptions of abuse and sexual violence.