Brandner Kaspar

THEATER CLASSIC AS A MUSICAL

Who doesn’t know the story of Brandner Kaspar? Several stage versions and film adaptations have been dedicated to the Bavarian national hero, and now there is also a musical. Rocking songs, crazy punchlines and a deep love for the Bavarian homeland: audiences were thrilled in 2023 and 2024 and the Silbersaal was sold out. Now Benjamin Sahler’s heavenly production is returning once again.

REACHING INTO THE WORLD OF LEGEND

The story of how the moonshiner and gunsmith Kaspar Brandner succeeds in intoxicating the “Boandlkramer” with cherry brandy and wresting eighteen more years of life from death by playing cards is part of the Bavarian identity. However, composer Christian Auer and librettist Karl-Heinz Hummel have not just packed the whole thing into wonderful songs. An engaging take on the world of Bavarian legend brings the story to life in a completely new way.

LOVE FOR THE BAVARIAN HOMELAND

Many things are in upheaval in heaven, almost driving Peter the porter to despair. Now even the reliable Boandlkramer is being ripped off. The Brandner triumphs over the years of life he has gained – but will it end well? Fortunately, with the help of the Rockadirl, the Wetterhex and the Trud, the Boandlkramer manages to make the Brandner clearly feel the limits of age. The Boandlkramer is finally able to persuade him to at least take a look at paradise on a trial basis. Will he stay? Only time will tell. But one thing is certain: this Brandner Kaspar is a deeply comedic musical with wonderful songs in catchy tune quality and full of love for the Bavarian homeland.

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