When does the performance take place?

The performance is scheduled for June 23, 2026, at 19:30.

How long does the play last?

The indicated duration is about 2 hours and 10 minutes including a break.

Is the venue accessible?

Yes, the Courtyard of the Alvensleben Barracks is wheelchair accessible. There is also an induction loop available; prior registration with the visitor service is recommended.

Is the performance taking place outdoors?

Yes, the production is planned as an open-air spectacle in the Courtyard of the Alvensleben Barracks.

What happens in bad weather?

In case of unfavorable weather, a decision will be made on site regarding the performance start. The performance may also be briefly interrupted due to weather conditions.

Are there any notes on tickets and refunds?

If a continuation due to weather is not possible, the Staatstheater will refund the ticket price if less than half of the production has been presented.

A Summer Evening about Wealth, Guilt, and Redemption in the Cottbus Barracks Courtyard

Name: Everyman – A Musical about Learning to Die
Start: 2026-06-23T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-23T23:40:00+02:00
Location: Hof der Alvensleben-Kaserne

An Open-Air Musical about Wealth, Finitude, and the Power of Love

In the courtyard of the Alvensleben Barracks, the Staatstheater Cottbus will present on June 23, 2026, an evening of theater of rare impact: Everyman – A Musical about Learning to Die. The work by Wolfgang Böhmer, based on the libretto by Peter Lund, connects to Hugo von Hofmannsthal's famous mystery play and translates the existential question of the meaning of a lived life into an immediate, contemporary language of sound. The performance begins at 19:30 and, according to the announcement, lasts about 2 hours and 10 minutes including a break. ([m.staatstheater-cottbus.de](https://m.staatstheater-cottbus.de/de/programm/repertoire/artikel-jedermann.html))

When Prosperity Begins to Waver

The wealthy Everyman stands at the center of a story that has been one of the great themes in European theater for more than a century. From the triumph of possession, step by step, there is a descent into the truth of one's own end. The Staatstheater Cottbus describes the evening as a confrontation with finitude, with faith, love, and the limits of all social securities. This is precisely where the strength of this production lies: the view of humanity is clear, harsh, and at the same time profoundly touching. ([m.staatstheater-cottbus.de](https://m.staatstheater-cottbus.de/de/programm/repertoire/artikel-jedermann.html))

Musical Theater with Contemporary Energy

Peter Lund and Wolfgang Böhmer bring the material linguistically and musically close to the present without losing its philosophical core. Allegorical figures such as God, the Devil, and Good Works appear, yet the encounters do not feel museum-like but immediate. House director Tomo Sugao stages the events as an open-air spectacle in the barrack yard, thus emphasizing atmosphere, presence, and the special tension of summer theater in the open air. ([m.staatstheater-cottbus.de](https://m.staatstheater-cottbus.de/de/programm/repertoire/artikel-jedermann.html))

A Venue with Its Own Aura

The courtyard of the Alvensleben Barracks is not a neutral backdrop but a place with history and character. The summer theater area opens one hour before the performance begins, refreshments are provided, and in case of unfavorable weather, the house on site will make the decision regarding the start. Accessibility is provided for wheelchairs, and there is also an induction loop available. Thus, the evening combines cultural intensity with practical accessibility. ([staatstheater-cottbus.de](https://www.staatstheater-cottbus.de/de/staatstheater/spielstaetten/artikel-hof-der-alvensleben-kaserne.html))

Stage Art Between Allegory and Emotion

The set design by Paul Zoller, costumes by Carola Volles, and choreography by Thomas Helmut Heep promise a precisely balanced production in which musical theater, acting, and powerful stage language intertwine. The musical direction is in the hands of Johannes Zurl. This constellation promises an evening that not only tells a story but also creates its own theater atmosphere with light mood, sound space, and scenic density. ([m.staatstheater-cottbus.de](https://m.staatstheater-cottbus.de/de/programm/repertoire/artikel-jedermann.html))

Conclusion

Everyman – A Musical about Learning to Die in the courtyard of the Alvensleben Barracks promises an intense stage experience between existential questions, opulent open-air theater atmosphere, and musical power. Those seeking grand musical theater with philosophical depth should experience this evening live. ([m.staatstheater-cottbus.de](https://m.staatstheater-cottbus.de/de/programm/repertoire/artikel-jedermann.html))