Staatstheater Cottbus Announces 2026-27 Season

The Staatstheater Cottbus announces 2026-27 season. Alexander Merzyn conducts Gounod’s “Roméo et Juliette.” Philipp Grigorian directs. Premiere Date: Sept. 26, 2026 Johannes Zurl conducts Donizetti’s “Don Pasquale” with Cordula Däuper directing. Premiere Date: Nov. 14, 2026 Christian Möbius conducts “Zauberhafte Weihnacht” with Tamina Alex directing. Premiere Date: Dec. 6, 2026 “Jesus Christ Superstar” will be directed by Tomo Sugao and conducted by Johannes Zurl. {…}

Apr 9, 2026

Andreas Jäpel & Tatiana Trenogina to Headline Staatstheater Cottbus’ ‘Nabucco’

Staatstheater Cottbus will present Verdi’s “Nabucco” starting on April 25, 2026 at the Großes Haus. Andreas Jäpel takes the title role, with Tatiana Trenogina as Abigaille, Yasushi Hirano as Zaccaria, Luzia Tietze as Fenena, and Alexey Sayapin and Jens Klaus Wilde alternating as Ismaele. Conductor GMD Alexander Merzyn leads the Philharmonisches Orchester in the production, directed by Armin Petras, who {…}

Dec 3, 2025

Staatstheater Cottbus to Present Verdi’s ‘Nabucco’

Staatstheater Cottbus is set to present Verdi’s “Nabucco.” The famed opera will open on April 25, 2026 and runs for for performances through June 6, 2026 in a production directed by Armin Petras. Alexander Merzyn conducts the Philharmonisches Orchester and a cast starring Andreas Jäpel, Alexey Sayapin, Jens Kalus Wilde, Tatiana Trenogina, Yasushi Hirano, Luzia Tietze, and Cornelia Zink, among {…}

Oct 23, 2023

Staatstheater Cottbus to Hold Concert for Israel

The Staatsatheater Cottbus has announced that it will hold a concert on Oct. 31, 2023, in solidarity with Israel. In a statement, the theater said, “We want to break the deafening silence into which we threaten to fall in the face of terror and its consequences. We respond to the widespread speechlessness with music. We think of the people who {…}

May 27, 2023

Staatstheater Cottbus Announces 2023-24 Season

The Staatstheater Cottbus has announced its 2023-24 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances. Premiere “Wiener G’schichten” will be conducted by Frank Bernard. Premiere Date: Oct. 6, 2023 Alexander Merzyn will conduct Strauss’ “Der Rosenkavalier” in a new production by Tomo Sugao. Premiere Dates: Oct. 14, 2023 “Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten” will be conducted by Johannes Zurl and directed {…}

May 8, 2023

Staatstheater Cottbus Extends Music Director’s Contract

Alexander Merzyn has extended his contract as GeneralMusic Director of Staatstheater Cottbus. The conductor will now remain with the theater until the summer of 2028. The Brandenburg Cultural Foundation Cottbus-Frankfurt (Oder) made the decision. As General Music Director, Merzyn is not only responsible for the musical direction of concerts and opera performances, but also for the artistic planning of the {…}

Apr 26, 2021

Staatstheater Cottbus Cancels Performances in May 2021

(Photo Credit: Staatstheater Cottbus official website) The Staatstheater Cottbus has announced the cancellation of all performances in May 2021. Per an official statement on the company’s website, in view of the persistently high 7-day infection incidence numbers, the opera house was forced to cancel all performances in May 2021. “Theater thrives on empathy, joy of life, and the ability to {…}

Jan 25, 2021

Staatstheater Cottbus Shuts Down Until April & Discontinues Rehearsals

(Credit: Staatstheater Cottbus official website) The Staatstheater Cottbus has announced that it will extend its closure until Easter 2021. Per a statement from the organization, all the state theaters and orchestras of the German federal state of Brandenburg have come to a joint decision to extend the closure in the interest of public health protection. “If earlier openings are possible, {…}