Die Päpstin from 31.05. to 28.07.24
The successful musical based on the global bestseller by Donna W. Cross returns to the Schlosstheater Fulda in 2024 as a new production by Gil Mehmert.
Anniversary gala - 20 years of spotlight musicals on 16.08.24
We are celebrating the 20th anniversary of spotlight musicals in a grand gala on Fulda Cathedral Square with highlights from all eight world premieres with a live orchestra and the biggest stars from the original productions. Visitors can expect a three-hour evening full of musical highlights and exciting insights into the creation of the shows. The people involved in the gala will be announced in the coming months. Thomas Borchert can already be announced at the start of advance sales.
Bonifatius from 22.08. to 31.08.24
The vision of performing the musical „Bonifatius“ on the cathedral square has existed since the premiere year 2004. This was finally realized in 2019 during Fulda's city anniversary celebrations. The musical was performed in front of Fulda Cathedral in a mega production with a large orchestra and choir. 5 years later, the Apostle of the Germans is now returning to the original venue.
Under the direction of Stefan Huber, over 200 participants once again bring the life story of Bonifatius to the stage in a unique setting.
About the content of the piece:
Germania in the 8th century: This mysterious land into which Bonifatius sets off with his pupil Sturmius appears barren and gray. But then the Frisian Duke Radbod and his slaughtering armies stand in their way. But it is not only pagan opponents who put up resistance: influential forces from the ranks of the church spin diabolical plans to get rid of the stranger once and for all.
Lord Mayor Dr. Heiko Wingenfeld:
„I'm sure many people in Fulda will remember the great success of the first open-air production of „Bonifatius“ in 2019. We are delighted that next year we will have the musical summer in the Schlosstheater and with two musical highlights on the cathedral square, which once again promise a very special artistic experience. In future, we would like to bring musical productions to this unique square against the baroque backdrop of the cathedral at regular intervals.“
The new „Domplatz Arena“ grandstand“
In collaboration with Europe's market leader in grandstand construction, a completely new grandstand structure is being offered for the Domplatz. All seats have comfortable chairs and the capacity on the Domplatz has been increased to over 6,000 seats. There are now exits from the grandstands directly onto Pauluspromenade and Johannes-Dyba-Allee, which also shortens the distances to the toilets and greatly improves the time and safety of entry and exit.
The seats in the interior are offered with extra wide chairs to ensure maximum comfort
At Domplatz Fulda, the seats directly in front of the stage are offered as a premium category with an extra seat cushion and include the elaborately designed program booklet.