Beckett is for me the greatest dramatist of the twentieth century. Unquestionably. #ROHMahagonny reminded me why Brecht is probably second.
— Mark Berry (@boulezian) March 11, 2015
An upbeat & zesty score. Eclectic cast, spring board of talent including the ROH chorus. Loved the fascinating stage designs #Rohmahagonny
— Mary Grace Nguyen (@MaryGNguyen) March 10, 2015
Congratulations to all involved in #ROHmahagonny this evening. Engaging, thought provoking and entertaining opera. And sold out! Remarkable.
— Bob Holland (@BigBobbyDutch1) March 11, 2015
Can see why Alabama Song in #ROHmahagonny has been covered so often - Bowie did it beautifully. As they did tonight. Man near me sang along!
— Jill Nicholls (@NichollsJill) March 11, 2015
Not too sure about #ROHmahagonny, good sets, production & most singing, the piece is of its time I think with none too subtle a message
— Phillip Wood (@Phillip_Wood) March 11, 2015
loved the style & simplicity of the production, and music was for the most part great with a few dodgy 'first night' moments #ROHmahagonny
— Sarah Batten (@sarahabatten) March 11, 2015
We all get bored of video projections done badly...but the work @finnrossvideo did for #ROHMahagonny is exemplary simply brilliant
— George ☜ (@OperaCreep) March 10, 2015
Only orchestral comment I'd make on #ROHmahagonny tonight was the opening was a bit too classical, not enough jazz or Weill. Soon fixed tho
— ianpatterson99 (@ianpatterson99) March 11, 2015
Looking for thought provoking, innovative opera? #ROHmahagonny is well worth a look!
— Amy Blythe (@am_blythe) March 10, 2015
Press reviews:
Londonist ★★★★★
Times (£) ★★★★
Evening Standard ★★★★
Independent ★★★★
Arts Desk (£) ★★★★
What's on Stage ★★★
Telegraph ★★
What did you think of Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny?
Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny runs until 4 April 2015. A small number of tickets are still available.
The production will be broadcast live to cinemas around the world on 1 April 2015. Find your nearest cinema.
The production is given with generous philanthropic support from The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music, Inc., New York, NY, Stefan Sten Olsson, Richard and Ginny Salter, Hamish and Sophie Forsyth and the Royal Opera Circle.