Bernstein's Candide”: An adventure with Loriot's humor at the Lübeck Theater!

Bernstein's Candide”: An adventure with Loriot's humor at the Lübeck Theater!

On November 14, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. Leonard Bernstein's “Candide” will celebrate its eagerly awaited premiere at the Theater Lübeck. This charming comic operetta is inspired by Voltaire's sharp satire and promises to captivate audiences.

But what makes this piece so special? The combination of musical, operetta and opera gives “Candide” a unique touch. The plot follows the optimistic Candide, who is encouraged by his teacher Dr. Pangloss is convinced that they live in the best of all possible worlds. After his Westphalian castle is destroyed in the war, Candide begins an adventurous journey through Paris, Lisbon and ultimately Eldorado. On the way he is confronted with shipwreck, earthquake, inquisition and numerous other adversities, although despite all the disasters he does not lose his faith in good. luebeck-verliebt.de reports that the production, in a version by Loriot, in collaboration with the Regensburg Theater, offers wonderful live illustrations. This will further enhance the visual experience.

A look into history

The origins of “Candide” go back to 1759, when Voltaire published his satirical template – and it was immediately banned. Over 200 years later, Leonard Bernstein has artfully captured the essence of this story in a musical masterpiece. The invigorating allusions to composers such as Rossini, Wagner and Johann Strauss give the work a timeless variety of sounds. theaterluebeck.de also emphasizes that Loriot brought out the comedy of the story in a special way in 1993 with his loving intertexts and the live drawings by Robert Nippoldt, Florian Toperngpong, Lotta Stein and Iris Braun.

Nathan Bas will be the musical director of this production, while the concept will be presented by Ronny Scholz. The audience can look forward to a lively performance that not only sets musical but also visual highlights.

An event for all generations

“Candide” appeals to people of all ages with its humor and social criticism. The charming mix of serious topics and funny moments makes it an experience that lasts. From the first note to the last applause, viewers can immerse themselves in the adventurous world of Candide and enjoy the brilliance of Bernstein and the creativity of Loriot.

Perhaps it is also time to establish “Candide” as an integral part of the cultural calendar in Lübeck. With the imaginative live illustrations and the impressive production, the evening promises to be not only entertaining but also thoughtful. A perfect destination that shouldn't be missed!

Advance sales have begun and tickets are in high demand. If you want to secure a place, you should act quickly. Here you can immerse yourself in a world that illuminates optimism and the challenges of life in a charming way!