COLE PORTER – A SWELL PARTY brings Broadway flair to the stage in Bonn
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COLE PORTER – A SWELL PARTY: An evening of music full of elegance and zest for life
When two pianos meet in the small theater of Bad Godesberg, a stylish journey through the dynamic life of Cole Porter begins. The musical by John Kane combines biography, acting, and great American song classics into an atmospheric stage experience, which will celebrate its premiere in Bonn on December 2, 2026.
A party for the 100th birthday
The production opens the salon of Cole Porter: friends gather to celebrate the composer on the occasion of his 100th birthday with an evening full of music and memories. Amidst glamour, personal tragedy, and unbroken creative power, the life of an artist unfolds, whose melodies continue to shape international music and theater history to this day.
Between biography and Broadway magic
The dramaturgy guides through central stages in Porter's life – from his obsessive dedication to music, to his unusual marriage, to a serious accident and the indomitable will to continue creating. This results in a musical biography where private experiences and public successes intertwine.
The great songs in focus
At the center are timeless compositions such as Begin the Beguine, I Love Paris, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, Night and Day, I Get a Kick Out of You, and Every Time We Say Good-Bye. The musical direction and piano are handled by Theo Palm. Together with the ensemble, he unfolds an acoustics that makes Cole Porter's rhythmic finesse and emotional range immediately palpable.
Production with a sense of atmosphere
Director Bernard Niemeyer shapes the evening as an elegant blend of musical, acting, and concert. Sylvia Bartusek's choreography gives the music movement, while Mara Schönborn is responsible for the stage design and costumes. The theatrical atmosphere thrives on the interplay between salon-style intimacy, sparkling entertainment, and the quieter moments of an artist's biography.
Cast and stage art
On stage are Merel Zeeman, Anna Rogers, Nicolas Tenerani, Manuel Jadue – also at the second piano – and Frank Oppermann. Their collaboration combines vocal presence, scenic precision, and musical playfulness. This results in a lively ensemble theater that gains audience response through both pointed dialogues and the power of the melodies.
Conclusion: Experience Cole Porter live
COLE PORTER – A SWELL PARTY promises an evening between Broadway flair, biographical theater, and timeless songs. The audience can expect a stylish production with strong characters, virtuoso music, and an atmosphere that resonates long after the last chord. Anyone who wants to not only hear Cole Porter's theater and music history but also experience it as an immediate stage experience should secure a ticket for this premiere evening in Bonn.
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