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Deutsches Theater München

The Deutsches Theater is unique in the German theatre landscape. Established in 1896 as a stage for spoken drama by young Naturalist playwrights, the theatre evolved only one year later into the Bavarian Royal Residence's most glamorous variety venue. With only a few interruptions, the repertoire of Munich's second-largest theatre (with approximately 1600 seats) has since been dominated by international musical entertainment – a theatrical genre which the theatre is to this very day decidedly committed to. The list of stars who have performed at the Deutsches Theater is long and goes from the Bavarian comedian Karl Valentin to the magician David Copperfield and from Josephine Baker to Richard Chamberlain.

Since 1982, the Deutsches Theater has belonged to the city and has presented touring shows and performers of international class. The hottest Broadway shows tour here, as do the most popular musicals from London's West End. Stunning new productions from all over the globe often receive their German or even European premiere here. Spectacular dance productions, modern entertainment and rip-roaring live music shows top off the multi-faceted programme.

In addition, since 1897, the Deutsches Theater has turned into the fancily decorated "Ballhaus der Stadt München", the municipal ballroom, during the ball season in January and February.

Direction: Carmen Bayer and Werner Steer

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