For several years now, the orchestra of the Musical Comedy has been performing the closing concert of the city festival on the stage at Augustusplatz. With soloists and ballet, the people of Leipzig can expect a musical fireworks display of well-known operettas and musicals.

Closing concert of the city festival

Oper Leipzig

Is he supposed to be the new earl? The nobility is shocked because Bill Snibson does not fit into their ranks and their idea of ​​a British gentleman. The young man from London's working-class district of Lambeth is the son of an earl whose marriage was not in keeping with his rank, and whose title he is now unexpectedly to inherit - but only under the condition that he proves himself "worthy and fit". The sister of the deceased, the Duchess of Dene, takes care of him and tries to make a perfect gentleman out of him. While Bill's girlfriend Sally is shunted off to the village inn, Lady Jacqueline Carstone does everything she can to win over the heir and with him the title. On the day of the decision, Bill surprises her with an appearance as an impeccable gentleman. But when Sally suddenly appears with friends from Lambeth, Bill vacillates between his old life and his new wealth. Which will he choose?

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Me and My Girl

Musikalische Komödie

»Die Fledermaus« is considered the ultimate operetta, full of waltzes, polkas, who-with-whom, champagne, mistaken identity, masquerading and fraternization. How refreshing it is that Gabriel von Eisenstein, eager to have some quick fun with young ladies before he goes to prison, is repaid tit-for-tat by his wife Rosalinde: with her old vocal coach Alfred. Only a tenor could be so audacious! Adele, the maid, has high aspirations, but first she attends the ball as Miss Olga in the dress of her gracious lady. And this is how all the lovable characters, who are not too concerned with the truth, converge at the ball of Prince Orlofsky. He is young, rich, bored – such a retaliatory action by Dr. Falke is just what he needs. The latter has a score to settle with Eisenstein: "This is the way the bat takes revenge!" Orlofsky's ball becomes a stage. And in the end they all meet again in prison. Here Herr von Eisenstein learns who his close pal, the Chevalier Chagrin, really is and what the doppelganger in his dressing gown is all about. Eisenstein's acquittal is celebrated with champagne, because after all, he alone was to blame, was he not?

The bat

The young conductors from »Forum Dirigieren« of »Deutscher Musikrat« can once again discover the world of operetta with our ensemble and orchestra, present themselves on the conductor's podium at the New Year's Concert, where they may be rewarded with the audience prize. In 2026, the inventor of operetta will take center stage: we will travel to Jacques Offenbach in Paris and also make a few detours to the opera.

New Year's Concert

The soloists and orchestra of the Musical Comedy as well as the children's and youth choir of the Leipzig Opera bring a festive Advent atmosphere to the Old Town Hall.

Advent in the Old Town Hall

Old Town Hall Leipzig

The Cheshire Cat. The Mad Hatter. Lewis Carroll's tale of adventure is full of whimsical, fantastical creatures. And it all begins with the White Rabbit: Alice follows him down a rabbit hole, and arrives in a curious land teeming with peculiar beings and the most absurd places. In no time at all, she joins a bizarre tea party and plays croquet with the Queen of Hearts. But the most puzzling of all is Alice herself. As she bravely takes on Wonderland's challenges, she is forced to answer the question: "Who in the world am I?"

Alice in Wonderland

Hello, my name is Hillary and I won two free tickets to the opera! So I thought I'd go with my pet mouse Wülly. It turned out that we didn't really know what opera was all about. So I – poof! – summoned Maria Bellacanta to help me: she is an opera singer!

Hillary the witch goes to the opera

With the premiere of "The Csárdás Princess," Emmerich Kálmán established himself as one of the operetta world's greats. With hits like "You Can't Do Without Women," "That's Love," "The Girls, the Girls," and "Let's Do It Like the Swallows," he won over the hearts of audiences, transporting them into the glamorous world of the theater with the story of the dazzling chansonnière Sylva Varescu.

The Csárdás Princess

They're crazy, the men! While the violinist Orpheus is absorbed in his profession and escapes into an affair to distract himself from his unfulfilled marriage to his wife Eurydice, the underworld god Pluto takes a liking to her and steals her into his realm under the guise of her lover Aristeus. He's rid of her, Orpheus rejoices! Later, the underworld servant Styx and the chief god of Olympus, Jupiter, scent their chances with Eurydice. And the women? Well, Jupiter's wife Juno immediately blames her husband for everything, and Eurydice has fun elsewhere until she becomes the plaything of the suitors. At least the personified public opinion is stepping up to the plate and putting them in their place. But Eurydice is fed up anyway and would rather have a drink with the Bacchantes. Cheers!

Orpheus in the Underworld

To mark the 200th birthday of Johann Strauss (son), the Musikalische Komödie presents an extraordinary gala.

Johann Strauss Gala

Orpheus in the Underworld - in concert

Men are crazy! While the violinist Orpheus immerses himself in his work and escapes into an affair to distract himself from his unfulfilled marriage to his wife Eurydice, the underworld god Pluto takes a liking to her and steals her into his realm – Orpheus is happy to be rid of her! Later, the guardian Styx and the chief god of Olympus, Jupiter, see their chance with Eurydice. And the women? Well, Jupiter’s wife Juno immediately blames her husband for everything, and Eurydice has fun elsewhere until she becomes the plaything of the suitors. At least public opinion is stepping up to the plate and putting the gentlemen in their place. But Eurydice is fed up anyway and would rather have a drink with the Bacchantes. Cheers!

Orpheus in der Unterwelt

Neues-SalonOrchester-Leipzig, Sebastian Ude conductor/first violin , Friederike Meinke vocals , Friederike von Krosigk castanets/presentation

Rose Monday concert

Gewandhaus

The young widow Selma has sworn off men, and together with her friends, founded the “Lose the Man” club. But a prank turns into confusion: who's marrying whom? Who's the man - and who's the woman? This entertaining operetta is an unknown gem from the pen of the man who wrote “The Merry Widow” and “Land des Smiles”.

The Fool's Marriage

The Cheshire Cat. The Mad Hatter. Lewis Carroll’s tale of adventure is full of whimsical, fantastical creatures. And it all begins with the White Rabbit: Alice follows him down a rabbit hole, and arrives in a curious land ­teeming with peculiar beings and the most absurd places. In no time at all, she joins a bizarre tea party and plays ­croquet with the Queen of Hearts. But most puzzling of all is Alice herself. As she bravely takes on Wonderland’s ­challenges, she is forced to answer the question: »Who in the world am I?«

Friederike Meinke

Events

Past events

Jun 7, 2026

Closing concert of the city festival · Oper Leipzig

May 23 - Jun 21, 2026

Me and My Girl · Oper Leipzig

Future and recently performed repertoire

Eurydice in Orpheus in the Underworld by Offenbach

Oper Leipzig

Rosalinde in Die Fledermaus by Strauss

Oper Leipzig

Sylva Varescu in The Csárdás Princess by Kalmán

Oper Leipzig

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