Unique Experiences
Our musicals, plays and films tell inspiring stories that make you laugh, think and dream.
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„Last Call“
DRAMA
„Last Call“, a play produced by apiro Entertainment, depicts the legendary rivalry between Leonard Bernstein and Herbert von Karajan. Written by Peter Danish and directed by Gil Mehmert, it will celebrate its premiere on Broadway in New York on March 16, 2025. With a top-class cast featuring Helen Schneider, Lucca Züchner, and Victor Petersen, it tells the story of a final meeting in Vienna that sheds light on the past and music of both legends. The performance runs from March 12 to May 4 at „New World Stages“ in New York.
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„Himmel & Kölle“
MUSICAL
„Himmel & Kölle“, an award-winning comedy musical by apiro Entertainment, has been thrilling audiences with over 450 performances and more than 140,000 viewers since 2020. The plot revolves around Elmar, a young priest from the provinces, who discovers Cologne’s nightlife and comes up against the limits of his faith. The humorous and poignant story has received numerous awards, including four categories at the German Musical Theatre Awards. It returns to the Volksbühne from October 29.
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„Kick like a Woman“
MUSICAL
„Kick Like a Woman“, an impressive musical by apiro Entertainment, sheds light on the history of women’s soccer and topics such as women’s rights and equality. Directed by Gil Mehmert, it tells the inspiring story of the female soccer pioneers of „SSG 09 Bergisch Gladbach“. The fictional protagonist Conny fights for the unofficial Women’s World Cup in Taiwan in 1981. With a captivating set design and compositions by Stephan Kanyar, it enthralls the audience.
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„Die Weiße Rose„
Musical
With the support of apiro Entertainment, „Die Weiße Rose“, a musical about courage and responsibility in the resistance against the Nazi regime, will be performed in Füssen and Munich in June 2025. The play tells the story of the young resistance fighters, who fought against injustice through leaflets. It is also dedicated to the themes of growing up and the search for identity.
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„The Lonely Musketeer“
ARTHOUSE FILMPRODUCTION
„The Lonely Musketeer“ (2024), an arthouse thriller from apiro Entertainment, directed by Nicolai Schumann, impresses with its double award-winning production. Shot in black and white, the film is reminiscent of classic chamber dramas. Protagonist Rupert, played by Edward Hogg, tries to unravel the mystery of his abduction in a windowless room. Using minimalist means, Schumann creates a gripping suspense that captivates and surprises the viewer.
Sponsorship from „Oberfringe“
As a producer of live performance theatre, we also support the „Oberfringe“ trade fair for German-language musicals.
Support for artistic projects
apiro Entertainment supports the artists of tomorrow in a variety of projects and promotes up-coming talents in order to develop creative skills and actively shape the future cultural landscape.