Jedermann in the courtyard of the Alvensleben Barracks: Cottbus experiences great musical theatre

A summer evening between glamour, abyss, and great music

With Jedermann – A Musical About Learning to Die, the Cottbus State Theatre brings a classic of theatre history as contemporary musical theatre to the courtyard of the Alvensleben Barracks. The production by Tomo Sugao places Hofmannsthal's material into a visually striking open-air world where possession, transience, faith, and love clash. The performance is scheduled for June 27, 2026, at 7:30 PM; the running time is approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes including a break. ([m.staatstheater-cottbus.de](https://m.staatstheater-cottbus.de/de/programm/repertoire/artikel-jedermann.html))

A material that never loses urgency

Jedermann has represented the great question of what remains when wealth, security, and social facade collapse for more than a century. The Cottbus musical theatre brings this existential confrontation close to the present: Peter Lund's libretto and Wolfgang Böhmer's music combine poetic power with a direct language that makes the core of the old mystery play visible. The result is not a museum retrospective but a contemporary stage experience with clear dramatic tension. ([m.staatstheater-cottbus.de](https://m.staatstheater-cottbus.de/de/programm/repertoire/artikel-jedermann.html))

Open-air theatre with atmosphere and risk

The courtyard of the Alvensleben Barracks provides the setting for a summer theatre that thrives on evening light, spatial depth, and the special acoustics of an open-air venue. The theatre opens the courtyard one hour before the performance starts; food and beverages are provided. In case of inclement weather, the theatre will decide on-site about the start of the performance, and the performance may be briefly interrupted due to weather conditions. This immediacy gives the evening the tension that makes live theatre so unmistakable. ([m.staatstheater-cottbus.de](https://m.staatstheater-cottbus.de/de/programm/repertoire/artikel-jedermann.html))

Direction that tilts the classic into today

House director Tomo Sugao stages the death of the rich man as an open-air spectacle and at the same time as a finale to the theatre season. The allegories of God, Devil, and Good Deeds retain their symbolic power, while the beloved as a human counterpart weighs the significance of love. It is precisely in this balance of symbol and emotion that the strength of the production lies. ([m.staatstheater-cottbus.de](https://m.staatstheater-cottbus.de/de/programm/repertoire/artikel-jedermann.html))

Practical information for attending the theatre

The date on June 27, 2026, begins at 7:30 PM. Admission and gastronomy start according to reports at 6:30 PM. The performances run until 9:40 PM and include a break. The venue is suitable for wheelchair users; a hearing loop is also available. Registration with the visitor service is recommended. ([niederlausitz-aktuell.de](https://www.niederlausitz-aktuell.de/niederlausitz-aktuell/orte/cottbus/315640/jedermann-feiert-als-musical-premiere-in-alvensleben-kaserne-cottbus.html))

Conclusion: An evening for mind, heart, and senses

Jedermann – A Musical About Learning to Die promises an intense interplay of music, acting, and open-air theatre atmosphere in Cottbus. Those who love great themes, strong images, and an immediate live experience will experience an evening that resonates for a long time. Secure tickets now and experience the theatrical event live in the courtyard of the Alvensleben Barracks. ([m.staatstheater-cottbus.de](https://m.staatstheater-cottbus.de/de/programm/repertoire/artikel-jedermann.html))

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Sources:

• Cottbus State Theatre - Jedermann – A Musical About Learning to Die
• rbb Inforadio - Season finale in Cottbus
• Niederlausitz aktuell - Premiere at the Alvensleben Barracks
• Cottbus State Theatre - Venues and Accessibility
• Music Information Center - Cottbus State Theatre
• Berlin.de Tickets - Jedermann Cottbus State Theatre