Drama - "Jedermann" in Weimar with Thieme as Death
A "Jedermann" production with a prominent cast is coming to the stage in Weimar: Julian Weigend will be seen in the leading role on the terraces of the Weimarhallenpark during the staging of the classic by Hugo von Hofmannsthal. Weigend is known for his role in the ARD hospital series "In aller Freundschaft". Thomas Thieme ("The Lives of Others"), the Weimar actor, will play the role of death. According to the organizers, Tine Wittler, who was formerly an RTL housing expert, Michaela Schaffrath, and Ralph Morgenstern are also participating. Six open-air productions are planned in Weimar in July (11./12./13.7. and 18./19./20.7.).
In Hugo von Hofmannsthal's "Jedermann", a rich man begins to doubt his greed in the face of death. The play has been the opening production of the Salzburg Festival for over 100 years. 2024 is considered Hofmannsthal's jubilee year: The writer was born in February 150 years ago.
Jedermann - Weimar
- The upcoming "Jedermann" production in Weimar, featuring Julian Weigend as the lead, is set to provoke introspection among viewers as he confronts the character of Death, following in the footsteps of classic dramas by Hugo von Hofmannsthal.
- Amidst the cultural scene in Weimar, Thuringia, ARD's acclaimed actor, Julian Weigend, will bring his renowned talent to the stage, portraying the main character in a "Jedermann" production, a role that sees him engaged in a dramatic encounter with Death.
- In a daring departure from his role in the ARD hospital series "In aller Freundschaft," Julian Weigend will challenge audiences in Weimar's Weimarhallenpark with his portrayal of a man's spiritual awakening, as he encounters the personification of Death in Hugo von Hofmannsthal's "Jedermann."
- As part of the Weimar six-production lineup in July, the classic German drama "Jedermann" will come to life, with Julian Weigend, a celebrated performer and ARD regular, taking on the leading role and engaging in a dramatic confrontation with Life itself, personified by Thomas Thieme as Death.
- The coming "Jedermann" production in Weimar, set against the backdrop of the Weimarhallenpark, will not only showcase the talents of Julian Weigend, known for his work in ARD's "In aller Freundschaft," but also feature other esteemed actors like Thomas Thieme (as Death), Tine Wittler, Michaela Schaffrath, and Ralph Morgenstern, as they bring von Hofmannsthal's timeless drama to life in a gripping encounter with the people of Germany.
