Von Peter Danish
Weltpremiere am 16. März 2025
New World Stages in New York
Deutschsprachige Erstaufführung am 18. Februar 2026
Hamburger Kammerspiele
in Koproduktion mit der apiro Entertainment GmbH & Co. KG
Inszenierung: Gil Mehmert
Bühne: Chris Barreca
Kostüme: René Neumann
Lightdesign: Michael Grundner
Videodesign: Austin Switzer
Fotos: Maria Baranova
Mit: Helen Schneider, Lucca Zürchner, Vicor Petersen
Pressestimmen Hamburg
„An den Hamburger Kammerspielen geraten Leonard Bernstein und Herbert von Karajan in Peter Danishs „Last Call – Letzte Runde“ noch einmal aneinander: ein witzig-scharfer Schlagabtausch über Kunst, Eitelkeit und Moral, der Karajans NS-Nähe ebenso streift wie Bernsteins Lust am Überschreiten. Dass zwei Frauen die Maestros spielen und ein Countertenor als Maria Callas dazwischenfunkt, macht aus der Anekdote ein kluges Theater über Bewunderung, Rivalität und die leise Sehnsucht nach Nähe.“
Die deutsche Bühne
„Ein starkes Stück, ein Musik-Theater-Abend, wie er sein soll.“
Hamburger Abendblatt
„Dieser knapp 90-minütige Abend ist ein Genuss, nicht nur, aber besonders auch für Klassik-Fans. Wer kann, sollte sich möglichst bald um Karten kümmern.“
Theaterzeit Hamburg
„Wenn man sich in der klassischen Musik auskennt, gut. Wenn nicht, funktioniert das Stück auch so. Mehr noch: es unterhält bestens!“
NDR 90,3 Kulturjournal
Pressestimmen New York
„Last Call offers superb performances, gorgeous design, and much to think about in terms of how actions have consequences. Body language, gesture, facial expression: all were as evocative of these great conductors as could be!“
THEATERSCENE
„Suggesting Gil Mehmert as director was a stroke of genius. Two people in conversation can fill a stage in the right hands. And then, there were the designers … […] Last Call features the best ensemble of the season, on Broadway or Off. Schneider, Zuchner, and Petersen are magnificent and their performances are utterly stellar. […] ”
Theatre beyond Broadway
“It’s interesting to see how these gifted performers take on two of the most formidable figures in the twentieth-century classical music world. Don’t be surprised if, after a few minutes, you forget they are female. Its two stars are the real thing!“
LIGHTING & SOUND AMERICA
“A Must See! This impressive new play features dynamic performances and sharp, witty dialogue, capturing the spirit of two of the most renowned figures in classical music of the 20th century. Powerhouse performances.“
THE NATIONAL HERALD
„Helen Schneider does a terrific job of channeling Bernstein. The way she talks and moves, and everything about her demeanor seems reminiscent of the great composer. The costume and the wig greatly add to the effect.“
SAYS ME SAYS MOM
„a fairy tale with heroes, villains, operatic emotions, and a countertenor. The women are formidable performers.”
OFF OFF ONLINE
„The reason to cherish ‚Last Call‘ is mostly because of those three performances. They are clearly having fun with the text, and the actors are offering respect and reality to their roles. They offer poignant portrayals that leave a lingering memory for the theatergoers at New World Stages.“
THE HOLLYWOOD SOAPBOX
„A thoughtful and intellectually rich play, brimming with intriguing ideas about art and expression that will leave you feeling a bit smarter once the curtain falls. Last Call takes an intriguing and unexpected turn by casting two women in the lead roles. An interesting layer of artistic interpretation.”
THEATERSCENE.NET
“Very funny! Last Call Sizzles.“
BERKSHIRE FINE ARTS
„I beliefe it is a play of hope. That is horrible as the past can be with reflectioning grows one day maybe friendship and cameradery can be found.“
ONE MAN’S OPINION