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Whether Undine, Rusalka, or Ariel, mermaids have historically been all the rage in children's literature – and the present is no exception. These creatures – half-human, half-animal – that move between worlds provide endless fascination. After Peter and the Wolf and Carnival of the Animals, The Little Mermaid is one of the most performed orchestral works for children in the German-speaking world.

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The Little Mermaid

Musikalische Komödie

Holidays at last: check into a beautiful hotel and unwind – ideally with a view of the water. But no: at the hotel “Weißes Rössl” (“The White Horse Inn”) on the shores of the lake “Wolfgangsee”, things are going haywire. Farewell relaxation! The inn is completely packed, work and personal life become indistinguishable, and both staff and guests are wildly in love, which, due to mix-ups and secrets, keeps ending in chaos. After layoffs, dismissals and tears, however, a few things can be clarified – both professionally and privately. The next holiday is bound to follow!

The White Horse Inn

»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 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

Premiere Matinee Musical Comedy

Oper Leipzig

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

Max Bialystock, formerly a successful Broadway producer who only turns out flops nowadays, comes up with a plan together with his dull accountant Leo Bloom: their next production is to be the worst one ever! They raise far more money than is actually necessary and hope that the production will be shut down as soon as possible. After all, the plan is to leave for Rio with the rest of the money. Their choice falls on the musical “Springtime for Hitler” by the mad old Nazi Franz Liebkind: a homage to Adolf Hitler! They hire the flop director Roger De Bris and the worst actors around. Will your plan work?

The Producers

Overwhelming audience demand has helped certify the success enjoyed by the Musical Comedy's series of baby concerts. Once again, children are allowed to bring up to two adults, and little ones can crawl, squeal, and delight to their heart's content to the sounds of classical music.

Baby Concert Musical Comedy

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

On four Wednesday evenings, art and music come together in the distinctive atmosphere of the Museum of Fine Arts Leipzig. Musicians from the Orchestra and Chorus of the Musical Comedy present varied programs, in different musical constellations, resulting in a unique sound experience. The audience is invited to experience this interplay of space, sound, and image with all their senses.

Echo in the Museum

Museum of Fine Arts Leipzig

Launched over twenty years ago as a pilot project and since 2008 an integral part of the movement initiated by the German Orchestra Association, Jeunesses Musicales Germany and the Association of German Music Schools under the name "tutti pro", the joint concerts of the Philharmonic and the Music and Art School are a central element of Jena's music education, which can finally start again after a five-year break. Young talents from the Youth Symphony Orchestra play side by side with the professional musicians. The unlimited music-making experience builds a bridge between high culture, the young musicians and the audience. It inspires everyone involved equally, awakens the joy of making music together and allows the sensual power of music to be felt up close.

Tutti pro

Volkshaus Jena

Singing students from the Leipzig University of Music present their work at a gala with the Musikalische Komödie orchestra as the crowning finale.

Singing students in operetta fever

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For children from 0 to 2 years | Duration: 45min
Overwhelming audience demand has helped certify the success enjoyed by the Musikalische Komödie’s series of baby concerts. Once again, children are allowed to bring up to two adults, and little ones can crawl, squeal, and delight to their heart’s content to the sounds of classical music

Carmen is the personification of the ill-fated woman. Mirko Mahr uses the sensual language of dance to retell Carmen’s pure provocation against society as a timeless myth to an adolescent audience.

Carmen

The soloists, ballet, chorus and orchestra of the Musical Comedy welcome you with highlights of the new season.

On the Saturday before the gala, the exhibition “From the new operetta theater to the Musical Comedy” by the Friends of the Musical Comedy, will be officially opened at 5.30 pm.

season opening gala

Lortzing's popular play opera features many of his signature themes, including craftsmanship, love and comical mix-ups, as well as a humorous yet critical view of the bourgeoisie and the nobility.

The Armourer

In a bar in the middle of the night. The party reached its peak hours ago – time to go home, right? No, the party is just getting started! Somewhere between sunset and dawn, an electrifying, surreal and nostalgic atmosphere unfolds, led by the entertainer Frank – is it Frank Sinatra himself? The party guests experience a variety of situations through the Sinatra songs performed that night, from show acts to romantic memories, from intoxication to arguments.

Conductor

Tobias Engeli

Events

Upcoming events

Sep 17, 2025 - Jun 9, 2026

Baby Concert Musical Comedy · Oper Leipzig

Sep 20, 2025 - Jun 28, 2026

The Producers · Oper Leipzig

Jan 24 - Apr 12, 2026

The bat · Oper Leipzig

Feb 28 - Jul 5, 2026

The White Horse Inn · Oper Leipzig

Mar 5 - Jun 18, 2026

The Little Mermaid · Oper Leipzig

Past events

Mar 5 - Jun 18, 2026

The Little Mermaid · Oper Leipzig

Feb 28 - Jul 5, 2026

The White Horse Inn · Oper Leipzig

Future and recently performed repertoire

Conductor in Orpheus in the Underworld by Offenbach

Oper Leipzig

Conductor in Carmen by Bizet

Oper Leipzig

Conductor in The Producers by Brooks

Oper Leipzig

Conductor in Die Fledermaus by Strauss

Oper Leipzig

Conductor in The Csárdás Princess by Kalmán

Oper Leipzig

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