From Berlin to broadway with Kurt Weill

Name: From Berlin to broadway with Kurt Weill
Start: 2025-11-23T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Miami Beach Bandshell

Schedule

Sun, 23 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Miami Beach Bandshell | Miami Beach, FL

Orchestra Miami Presents “From Berlin to Broadway with Kurt Weill”
A Musical Tribute Honoring one of the Greatest Theater Composers of all Time
In celebration of two major milestones—the 125th anniversary of Kurt Weill’s birth and the 75th year since his passing—Orchestra Miami proudly presents From Berlin to Broadway with Kurt Weill, a captivating musical revue that honors the life and legacy of one of the 20th century’s most influential composers.
Recognized for his groundbreaking ability to bridge the worlds of opera and musical theater, Weill created unforgettable works that combined powerful storytelling with strong melodies and deep social conscience.
About the Show
From Berlin to Broadway with Kurt Weill traces the composer’s extraordinary journey from his early success in Germany to his triumphant career in the United States. The revue features over 40 of Weill’s iconic songs, with lyrics by some of his most celebrated collaborators including Bertolt Brecht, Ira Gershwin, and Alan Jay Lerner. Through a compelling mix of narration and musical numbers, the production explores Weill’s artistic evolution through times of political upheaval, exile, and adaptation to new musical landscapes. This unforgettable tribute hasn’t been in heard in South Florida since its 1986 performances at the Coconut Grove Playhouse, which featured the incredible Judy Kaye and Martin Vidnovic, among others).
The performance is structured in two acts, reflecting the distinct chapters of Weill’s career. The first act delves into his early work in Germany (pre-1935), while the second highlights his prolific years in America (post-1935). Audiences will enjoy timeless classics from The Threepenny Opera, Lady in the Dark, Lost in the Stars, and more—including favorites like “Mack the Knife,” “September Song,” “Surabaya Johnny,” “My Ship,” and “The Saga of Jenny.”
An All-Star Cast
From Berlin to Broadway with Kurt Weill features a quartet of outstanding vocalists and Orchestra Miami has assembled an exceptional cast for this special production.
Acclaimed soprano Rose Kearin is one of her generation’s most expressive interpreters of song. Elise Quagliata is a GRAMMY-nominated mezzo-soprano is well-known as one of this nation’s most compelling Carmens. Ben Gulley is a tenor of rare versatility who is equally at home in opera, musical theater, and contemporary crossover, and Lovell Rose, who is a dynamic baritone and one of South Florida’s busiest performing artists.
The production also features Eli Flynn as “The Guide” and is directed by Ali Tallman, who is known for her work as a director, dramaturg, and movement specialist. Elaine Rinaldi, Orchestra Miami’s Artistic Director, serves as Music Director, leading a 6-piece live cabaret ensemble in a fully staged performance.
Sunday, November 23, 2025, 7 PM at the Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, 33141. Tickets range from $25- $50; $10 tickets are also available for college students with ID and kids under the age of 17, and you can buy a Club Level box which seats 6 people for $210.
For tickets and complete information, please visit www.OrchestraMiami.org or call (305) 274-2103.
Can’t make it on Nov 23rd? There is a 2nd performance on Saturday, Nov.22nd, 7 PM at the Sanctuary of the Arts. Please visit https://www.orchestramiami.org/berlin-to-broadway for more information.