| Berlin is a delight for lovers of high culture, and | | | | The Podwell Theatre plays host to a number of |
| the many wonderful theatres in this unique city | | | | cutting edge contemporary perforamcnes, and it |
| beckon visitors from around the world. The locals | | | | serves as a unique public forum for art and |
| in the city of Berlin also enjoy a night at the | | | | theatre lovers from around the world. |
| theatre, and Berlin is justifiably famous for its fine | | | | Hebbel Theatre |
| operas as well. | | | | Those visitors in search of something a little |
| Visit the Friedrichstadt Palast | | | | different may want to head over to the Hebbel |
| Perhaps the most famous theatre in Berlin is the | | | | Theatre. This unique theatre has quickly |
| world renowned Friedrichstadt Palast. This | | | | established itself as an alternative space for Berlin |
| magnificent theatre is also the only revue theare | | | | theatre lovers, and it is well known for its world |
| in all of Germany, and the huge stage presents a | | | | class dance performances and musical theatre as |
| show that is a delight for all the senses. | | | | well as its traditional theatrical fare. The Hebbel |
| When the curtain rises at the Friedrichstadt | | | | Theatre is not afraid to push the envelope, and it |
| guests are treated to a beautiful display of | | | | puts on a number of unique and thought |
| fireworks, along with breathtaking choreography | | | | provoking musical and dance performances, as |
| and talent. The history of the Friedrichstadt | | | | well as playing host to some of the finest |
| stretches back more than a century, and during | | | | performance artists in Europe and beyond. |
| that time its famous stage has played host to an | | | | The Berlin Philharmonic |
| astonishing array of performers, including some of | | | | The Berlin Philharmonic is justifiably renowned as |
| the most famous singers, dancers and artists in | | | | one of the finest in the world, and no visitor to |
| history. First time visitors to Berlin should be sure | | | | Berlin should miss a visit to this venerable |
| to buy a ticket for this outstanding revue theatre. | | | | institution. The Berlin Philharmonic boasts over a |
| Komische Oper Berlin | | | | century of fine performances, dating all the way |
| Lovers of opera should be sure to pay a visit to | | | | back to 1882 when the institution was founded by |
| the famous Komische Oper Berlin, located right in | | | | 50 musicians in order to promote the finest in |
| the heart of this vibrant and cultural city. This | | | | musical performances. Since that time the |
| famous landmark was first opened way back in | | | | reputation of the Berlin Philharmonic has only |
| 1947, and since that time it has played host to a | | | | grown, and today the Berlin Philharmonic is one of |
| wide variety of musical entertainment. The | | | | the most well respected philharmonic orchestras in |
| repertoire of the Komische Oper Berlin is quite | | | | the entire world. |
| varied, ranging from pre-classical performances | | | | Of course not all performances in Berlin are for |
| and the works of Mozart to famous operas by | | | | the cultural elite, and this world class city is also |
| such household names Strauss, Puccini and Verdi. | | | | home to a number of fine cinemas and movie |
| The Komische Oper Berlin also plays host to a | | | | palaces. From classic films to the latest |
| number of classical operattas and other lighter | | | | blockbusters, visitors to Berlin are free to enjoy |
| fare, as well as a full range of more | | | | the finest in Hollywood entertainment. And of |
| contemporary operatic works. | | | | course there are plenty of German films to enjoy |
| Podwell Theatre | | | | as well, and visitors can test their command of |
| The Podwell Theatre is quickly becoming a | | | | the Germanic language by watching one of these |
| favorite with residents and visitors alike, and | | | | famous films without the aid of subtitles. |
| artists certainly enjoy working in this unique space. | | | | |