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The Threepenny Opera Cast & Creative

Threepenny follows the charismatic scoundrel Macheath and his exploits in 19th century London. In this “opera for beggars,” an assortment of characters maneuver for advantage, revealing a profoundly corrupt society and asking the question: Must one be a criminal to survive in this world?

This show is closed.

Performances ended on May. 11, 2014.

Show Overview

About The Threepenny Opera

Threepenny follows the charismatic scoundrel Macheath and his exploits in 19th century London. In this “opera for beggars,” an assortment of characters maneuver for advantage, revealing a profoundly corrupt society and asking the question: Must one be a criminal to survive in this world?

Cast

F. Murray Abraham
Mr. Peachum
Lucy Brown
Rick Holmes
Tiger Brown
John Kelly
Street Singer
Mrs. Peachum
Polly Peachum

Creative

Book and Lyrics
Bertolt Brecht
Music
Kurt Weill
English Adaptation
Marc Blitzstein
Director and Choreographer
Martha Clarke
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