Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny (1979)
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
- Richard Cassilly - Jimmy Mahoney
- Teresa Stratas - Jenny
- Cornell MacNeil - Trinity Moses
- Astrid Varnay - Begbick
Screenplay
Themes
Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art
Keywords
opera
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 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.
- Who directed Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny?
- Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny was directed by Brian Large.
- Who stars in Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny?
- Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny stars Richard Cassilly, Teresa Stratas, Cornell MacNeil, Astrid Varnay.
- How long is Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny?
- Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny has a runtime of 2h 27m (147 minutes).
- What genre is Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny?
- Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny is a Music, Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny produced?
- Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny?
- The themes of Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny include: Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art.