Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny
Nov 27, 1979 · 2h 27m
Director
Brian LargeOverview
John Dexter’s brilliant production, James Levine’s masterful conducting of the eclectic score, and a sensational cast come together to make this Kurt Weill–Bertolt Brecht masterpiece a riveting evening of music theater. At the center of the action is Jimmy Mahoney (Richard Cassilly), a logger who stumbles onto the city of Mahagonny, where (almost) anything is allowed. Teresa Stratas gives a mesmerizing performance as Jenny, the prostitute who takes up with Jimmy, until he is executed for the greatest of all crimes in Mahagonny—to not have any money. The legendary Astrid Varnay, in her final Met appearances, is Leocadia Begbick, and Cornell MacNeil sings Trinity Moses.
Cast of Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny
Crew of Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny
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What is Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny about?
John Dexter’s brilliant production, James Levine’s masterful conducting of the eclectic score, and a sensational cast come together to make this Kurt Weill–Bertolt Brecht masterpiece a riveting evening of music theater. At the center of the action is Jimmy Mahoney (Richard Cassilly), a logger who stumbles onto the city of Mahagonny, where (almost) anything is allowed. Teresa Stratas gives a…
When was Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny released?
Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny was released on November 27, 1979.
How long is Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny?
Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny runs 2 hours 27 minutes (147 minutes).
Who directed Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny?
Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny was directed by Brian Large.
Who is in the cast of Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny?
The cast of Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny includes Richard Cassilly (Jimmy Mahoney), Teresa Stratas (Jenny), Cornell MacNeil (Trinity Moses) and Astrid Varnay (Begbick).