When does the performance take place?

The event starts on 20.09.2026 at 17:00 in the Large House of the Music Theatre in the Revier.

What is the entry price?

The ticket price starts at €35.00.

How long does the performance last?

The staged playing time is about 2 hours and 15 minutes; afterwards follows the Ball bleu.

Does the event also take place in bad weather?

Yes, the event takes place even in the rain.

Is the Music Theatre in the Revier accessible by barrier-free means?

Yes, the house has barrier-free access and elevators; wheelchair users should reserve seats as early as possible.

What is the best way to get to the theatre?

From Gelsenkirchen Central Station, it is only two tram stops to the Music Theatre station, and limited parking is available nearby.

Blue at MiR Gelsenkirchen: Utopian Music Theatre, Spatial Art, and Radiant Colors

Name: Blue
Start: 2026-09-20T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-20T21:15:00+02:00
Location: Musiktheater im Revier (MiR)

Blue at the Music Theatre in the Revier: A Utopia Comes Alive on Stage

With Blue, the Music Theatre in the Revier opens a window into its own history and transforms the evening into a walkable stage event. The utopian music theatre inspired by Yves Klein and Werner Ruhnau takes the audience from the forecourt through the foyers deep into the architecture of the house – a sensual stage experience between music, spatial art, and theatrical atmosphere.

When Architecture Becomes Dramaturgy

The production does not rely on distance, but on movement. The audience becomes part of a musical journey, where direction, space, and sound are inextricably intertwined. It is precisely this form of music theatre that is its charm: The stage does not end at the edge of the stage, but unfolds throughout the entire house. Those who know the MiR experience it anew here; those who come for the first time feel immediately how strongly this theatre building is merged with its art.

Yves Klein, Werner Ruhnau, and the Longing for a More Open Society

The evening draws on the historical vision of two exceptional personalities. Werner Ruhnau and Yves Klein dreamed of a so-called school of sensitivity, a place of art and perception that refines and opens society. It is from this idea that Blue derives its artistic tension: from utopia, from new beginnings, from the courage to think of theatre not just as performance, but as a space of experience. The result is not a museum-like reflection, but a lively play with memory, presence, and color.

The Gelsenkirchen Blue as a Stage of the Senses

At the center stands the color blue as a symbol, attitude, and atmosphere. It shimmers in interventions, runs through the composition, and gives the evening its own temperature. The music theatre collective Kommando Himmelfahrt combines music theatre, performance, and visual art into a precisely composed parcours. Added to this is the special flair of the house: Glass, light, foyers, paths, and encounters shape a theatrical atmosphere that feels more walkable than merely viewable.

An Evening Between Artistic Enjoyment and Audience Reaction

Particularly appealing is the mix of intellectual idea and sensual presence. The audience encounters the founding fathers of the MiR, experiences performance and music up close, and ends up at the Bal bleu with blue drinks. Such moments create that immediate audience reaction that only happens live in the auditorium: Wonder, curiosity, topics for conversation. This makes Blue a stage experience that resonates far beyond the premiere evening.

Conclusion: A Colorful Theatre Evening with a Sense of Future

Blue promises an extraordinary evening at the Music Theatre in the Revier, blending music theatre, spatial art, and city history. Anyone who is enthusiastic about innovative staging, strong images, and clever dramaturgy should experience this world premiere live. A visit is particularly worthwhile for all who want to experience theatre not just visually, but with all their senses.