Musical crime story by Junge Bühne Lahnstein in 1920s Chicago – Kultursommer RLP 2026
Junge Bühne Lahnstein is one of the most established youth theatre projects in western Rhineland-Palatinate. Every year, the ensemble of young people aged 16 to 26 stages its own production – with professional standards, high energy, and a joy of performance that captivates the audience.
In 2026, the musical "It's Close to Midnight" is on the schedule, a musical crime story set in 1920s Chicago. Charleston, burlesque, a gangster war between rival gangs, plus secrets, betrayal, love – the ingredients of classic mafia dramas are combined into a thrilling musical evening.
22 actors are on stage. Live music, dance choreography in the style of the 1920s, elaborate costumes, and a well-thought-out stage design make the production an ambitious undertaking that combines youthful enthusiasm and professional theatre work.
The production is part of the Kultursommer Rheinland-Pfalz 2026, whose motto "The Roaring Twenties" is a perfect fit for this theme. Funding from Kultursommer enables Junge Bühne to produce it at a quality level that deserves attention beyond the region.
The venue is the Johannes-Gymnasium Lahnstein, whose auditorium offers the necessary conditions for this ambitious staging. Several performances are scheduled throughout May; advance ticket sales are via deinetickets.de.
The 2026 production is one of Junge Bühne Lahnstein's most ambitious seasons. The connection to the Kultursommer motto "The Roaring Twenties" gives the theme additional resonance.
The exact performance schedule for 2026 will be published by Junge Bühne in advance. The structure follows the established key points:
Venue: Johannes-Gymnasium Lahnstein, 56112 Lahnstein.
Performance Dates: May 2nd to 31st, 2026 (multiple performances).
Tickets: deinetickets.de.
Getting there: By train to Lahnstein, short walk to Johannes-Gymnasium. By car via the B42.
Recommendation: Secure tickets early, as Junge Bühne productions are consistently in high demand.
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