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Dido and Aeneas

Animation meets musical theatre. An evening about love and betrayal, created in the immediacy of "Live Animation Cinema" to the Baroque music of Henry Purcell's Dido and Aeneas. Through the interplay of score and live animation, the story of the great lover Dido can move freely between times and places, ultimately finding peace in the underworld – or not?

Die kleine Dame – De lütte Daam

When Lilly and her family move into the old house with the golden pretzel, she has no idea that a magical neighbor lives in the enchanted backyard: the Little Lady. She owns a 1000-year-old chameleon, can turn invisible, and possesses all sorts of magical skills – but above all, she's a rascal! This is fortunate, especially since the caretaker, Mr. Liverwurst, is decidedly unfriendly to children. For Lilly, a summer full of adventures begins.

Die Schöne und das Biest

For centuries and generations, the fairy tale "Beauty and the Beast" has captivated audiences. Now, the legendary story comes to our stage as a fairy-tale musical. With wonderful costumes, impressive sets, and rousing music.

Belle's father, on his way home to his daughters, gets lost and stumbles upon an abandoned castle. Since he has no gift for Belle, he steals a rose and is caught. The lord of the castle turns out to be a fearsome Beast. The father is forced to promise to bring Belle to the castle, where she will live with the Beast. Truly terrible, awful, horrible? It's not quite so bad after all: her every wish is granted immediately, and the Beast is kinder than expected. To help the two grow closer, the enchanted servants turn the entire castle upside down, ensuring Belle feels completely at home. A simple dinner transforms into a colorful celebration, and Belle realizes that the Beast isn't so frightening after all. Will there be enough time to break the curse and transform everyone in the castle back to normal?

This musical promises not only excitement and humor, but also magical moments that will stay with the audience long after the show. Ideal for children and adults alike – a true highlight for the whole family!

Die Weihnachtsbäckerei - Das Musical

An event in the series "The Christmas Bakery - The Musical" in Hamburg

The Christmas Bakery
The musical with the songs of Rolf Zuckowski by Martin Lingnau and Hannah Kohl

Can you really wish for snow? Are there actually dogs that can talk, sing, and even conduct an audience? Can a snowman sing and dance? What is a Bim-Bam-Bella-Tinkie-Trixie-I'm-Your-Friend doll? Is Santa Claus sometimes actually Mrs. Claus? And where did the Christmas cookie recipe go?

The musical "The Christmas Bakery" provides answers to all these questions, in which the three siblings Jonas, Paul and Emily experience quite a few adventures together with their dog Muffin.

When their parents are unable to return home due to a snowstorm, the three siblings are left to their own devices to get the family Christmas baking underway, as their grandparents are expected the next morning. Of course, the refrigerator is empty, the recipe has vanished, and there's no money in the house. Therefore, the siblings have to come up with some ingenious ideas to achieve their goal.

Will they manage to surprise their parents with wonderful cookies? Or will they get lost in the woods on their way to the Christmas market? Why is their neighbor, Mrs. Schnitzenbacher, constantly on their heels? And where has Muffin disappeared to again?

A turbulent story is told during the pre-Christmas season, interspersed with 20 of Rolf Zuckowski's most beautiful winter and Christmas songs – including, of course, the well-known title song.

Discover Talente: Élisabet Pion / Piano Recital

»We can certainly expect to hear more from Elisabeth Pion in future!« This well-meant statement is actually a little unfair to this brilliant young artist. In reality, we are already hearing plenty from her as she tours worldwide to play orchestral and chamber music concerts and record highly-praised CDs. She recently also gave an excellent winning performance at the 2025 Honens International Piano Competition. A native French-Canadian, Elisabeth seems perfectly suited to the role of a prominent modern-day artist. She has a deep understanding of music and plays with immaculate technique. She loves science, literature and philosophy. She also practices Tai Chi regularly, sometimes even holding workshops for members of the orchestra or the audience. Highly regarded for her new interpretations of well-known works and passionate about long-forgotten music by the French composer Hélène de Montgeroult, she is a co-founder of the Unisson Festival and involved in a wide range of other interdisciplinary projects. We are thrilled to welcome this exciting and versatile pianist to ProArte for her debut


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PERFORMERS

Élisabeth Pion piano

PROGRAM

Grażyna Bacewicz
Sonate Nr. 2

Frédéric Chopin
Études, Op. 25

- Interval -

Hélène Montgeroult
Étude Nr. 26 G-Dur

Hélène Montgeroult
Étude Nr. 111 g-Moll

Hélène Montgeroult
Sonate fis-Moll op. 5/3

Franz Schubert / Franz Liszt
Der Müller und der Bach D 795/19

Franz Schubert
Gretchen am Spinnrade, D 118

Franz Schubert / Franz Liszt
Auf dem Wasser zu singen D 774

Franz Schubert / Franz Liszt
Erlkönig D 328

Disneys Der König der Löwen - Das Musical

An event in the series Disney's THE LION KING - The Musical in Hamburg

When the curtain rises at the Stage Theater in Hamburg's harbor and the sun rises over the savanna, the magic of Africa becomes palpable. Disney's THE LION KING is one of the most successful musicals in the world, captivating audiences with its unique blend of music, movement, and visual spectacle. The mix of pop music by Sir Elton John, featuring hits like "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" and "Hakuna Matata," and authentic African rhythms creates the production's distinctive sound. Impressive masks, puppets, props, and elaborate costumes transform the stage into a vibrant, immersive work of art.

The story centers on Simba, the Lion King. The musical tells of the cycle of life, growing up, responsibility, love, and the search for one's place. Disney's THE LION KING combines emotional storytelling with visually stunning stagecraft and appeals to audiences of all generations.

Director Julie Taymor transformed the well-known Disney film into an independent stage production that has set international standards. Thanks to her impressive wealth of ideas, her seemingly boundless imagination, and the innovative use of masks and puppetry, the production has received worldwide acclaim and over 70 international musical awards.

Disney's THE LION KING is being performed at the Stage Theater in Hamburg's harbor. Its prime location right on the water makes a visit to the theater a special experience. Even the crossing on the free shuttle boats from the Landungsbrücken piers is an integral part of the evening.