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Satirical opera mocking Weimar-era capitalist society.

If you're looking to explore the darker edges of musical theatre with a sharp political edge, "The Threepenny Opera" is a fascinating choice. It blends cynicism with wit in a way that continues to resonate with audiences, reflecting on timeless themes of corruption and societal hypocrisy. The melodic influence of jazz adds a layer of allure, underscoring the narrative's subversive tones and making it as much an audial experience as a literary one. When books and music intersect so well, it's a treat for both the mind and the ear.

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ISBN: 9780802150394
Publisher: Grove Press
Date of Publication: 1994-01-11
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Drama
Related Topics: Theatre
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Based on John Gay's eighteenth century Beggar's Opera, The Threepenny Opera, first staged in 1928 at the Theater am Schiffbauerdamm in Berlin, is a vicious satire on the bourgeois capitalist society of the Weimar Republic, but set in a mock-Victorian Soho. With Kurt Weill's unforgettable music - one of the earliest and most successful attempts to introduce jazz to the theatre - it became a popular hit throughout the western world. Published in Methuen Drama's Modern Classics series, this edition features extensive notes and commentary including an introduction to the play, Brecht's own notes on the play, a full appendix of textual variants, a note by composer Kurt Weill, a transcript of a discussion about the play between Brecht and a theatre director, plus editorial notes on the genesis of the play.
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Satirical opera mocking Weimar-era capitalist society.

If you're looking to explore the darker edges of musical theatre with a sharp political edge, "The Threepenny Opera" is a fascinating choice. It blends cynicism with wit in a way that continues to resonate with audiences, reflecting on timeless themes of corruption and societal hypocrisy. The melodic influence of jazz adds a layer of allure, underscoring the narrative's subversive tones and making it as much an audial experience as a literary one. When books and music intersect so well, it's a treat for both the mind and the ear.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.