Explore The Wonderful Theatres Of Berlin

Berlin is a delight for lovers of high culture, andThe Podwell Theatre plays host to a number of
the many wonderful theatres in this unique citycutting edge contemporary perforamcnes, and it
beckon visitors from around the world. The localsserves as a unique public forum for art and
in the city of Berlin also enjoy a night at thetheatre lovers from around the world.
theatre, and Berlin is justifiably famous for its fineHebbel Theatre
operas as well.Those visitors in search of something a little
Visit the Friedrichstadt Palastdifferent may want to head over to the Hebbel
Perhaps the most famous theatre in Berlin is theTheatre. This unique theatre has quickly
world renowned Friedrichstadt Palast. Thisestablished itself as an alternative space for Berlin
magnificent theatre is also the only revue thearetheatre lovers, and it is well known for its world
in all of Germany, and the huge stage presents aclass 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 FriedrichstadtTheatre is not afraid to push the envelope, and it
guests are treated to a beautiful display ofputs on a number of unique and thought
fireworks, along with breathtaking choreographyprovoking musical and dance performances, as
and talent. The history of the Friedrichstadtwell as playing host to some of the finest
stretches back more than a century, and duringperformance artists in Europe and beyond.
that time its famous stage has played host to anThe Berlin Philharmonic
astonishing array of performers, including some ofThe Berlin Philharmonic is justifiably renowned as
the most famous singers, dancers and artists inone of the finest in the world, and no visitor to
history. First time visitors to Berlin should be sureBerlin 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 Berlincentury of fine performances, dating all the way
Lovers of opera should be sure to pay a visit toback to 1882 when the institution was founded by
the famous Komische Oper Berlin, located right in50 musicians in order to promote the finest in
the heart of this vibrant and cultural city. Thismusical performances. Since that time the
famous landmark was first opened way back inreputation of the Berlin Philharmonic has only
1947, and since that time it has played host to agrown, and today the Berlin Philharmonic is one of
wide variety of musical entertainment. Thethe most well respected philharmonic orchestras in
repertoire of the Komische Oper Berlin is quitethe entire world.
varied, ranging from pre-classical performancesOf course not all performances in Berlin are for
and the works of Mozart to famous operas bythe 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 apalaces. From classic films to the latest
number of classical operattas and other lighterblockbusters, visitors to Berlin are free to enjoy
fare, as well as a full range of morethe finest in Hollywood entertainment. And of
contemporary operatic works.course there are plenty of German films to enjoy
Podwell Theatreas well, and visitors can test their command of
The Podwell Theatre is quickly becoming athe Germanic language by watching one of these
favorite with residents and visitors alike, andfamous films without the aid of subtitles.
artists certainly enjoy working in this unique space.