Operette and Musical Langenlois [ENA] After thirty years of operetta productions, Operette & Musical Langenlois has finally chosen to stage a musical, namely Jerry Herman’s Hello, Dolly!, and judging by the performance at Schloss Haindorf, the festival’s leap from operetta to musical theatre has been a success. Performed outdoors in the picturesque grounds of Schloss Haindorf, the production brings a touch of Broadway glamour to the Kamptal. The setting is particularly effective after sunset, when the atmosphere of the historic castle combines beautifully with the colourful energy of the show.   [Full story...]

Bühne Baden [ENA] With Tootsie, Bühne Baden has brought a musical to its 2026 season that knows precisely what it wants to be: funny, exuberant and very entertaining. Based on the 1982 film starring Dustin Hoffman, the musical features music and lyrics by David Yazbek and a book by Robert Horn. In Baden, Felix Seiler directs a production that embraces the work’s comic energy while allowing its more thoughtful themes to emerge naturally.   [Full story...]