New Century opens its 30th Anniversary Season with a gripping musical radio drama that will transport you back to a pre-war era of disappearing freedoms—and tell the story of the artists who pushed back. Gathering clouds of war in Europe loomed large over the events of 1938, fueling the songwriters of the era to create works stunning in their candor, humor and commentary about the rapid changes in society and growing threats to Jewish life. In this innovative multimedia production, Music Director Daniel Hope and New Century will take you through works by Kurt Weill, Cole Porter, Hanns Eisler, and more, while vocalists Thomas Hampson and Horst Maria Merz narrate the action in the bilingual roles of radio broadcasters and singers. You won’t want to touch that dial!
Celebrate Opening Night With Us!
All ticket holders to the Friday, September 16 performance of Berlin 1938 are invited to a special opening night after-party in the outdoor courtyard of the Presidio Theatre. The evening will feature themed cocktails, swing dancing, food trucks and a special celebratory toast. Single tickets for this evening are priced slightly higher than the other nights and include a drink ticket.