When does the performance take place?

The performance begins on September 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Music Theatre in the District in Gelsenkirchen.

What is the admission price?

The regular price starts at 35 euros per ticket.

Where is the piece performed?

The performance location is the Music Theatre in the District at Kennedyplatz 1 in 45881 Gelsenkirchen.

Is the event more classical theatre or a special format?

Blue is a utopian music theatre with a walkable space concept, thus a cross-genre stage experience beyond the classical proscenium format.

Are there additional dates?

Yes, further performances are scheduled around September 19, 20, and 26, as well as on October 3, 2026.

Are there any social media or official channel notes?

Yes, the Music Theatre in the District has verified official channels on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and their website.

A blue theatre evening that immerses Gelsenkirchen in a utopian soundscape

Name: Blue
Start: 2026-09-27T11:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-27T11:00:00+02:00
Location: Musiktheater im Revier (MiR)

An evening in blue that revitalizes the Music Theatre in the District

With Blue, the Music Theatre in the District in Gelsenkirchen opens its doors to a premiere that merges architecture, music theatre, and memory into an intense stage experience. The collective Kommando Himmelfahrt picks up the utopian connection between Yves Klein and Werner Ruhnau and transfers it to a present where the theatre itself becomes a resonating space. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/_meta/veranstaltungskalender/97192-blau))

When color becomes dramaturgy

The staging does not follow a conventional frontal situation. Instead, the audience wanders from the forecourt through the foyers into the depths of art. The composition flows through the entire house, the theatre atmosphere intensifies from station to station, and movement creates an extraordinary audience reaction that awakens curiosity and wonder alike. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/_meta/veranstaltungskalender/97192-blau))

Yves Klein, Werner Ruhnau, and the idea of an open society

The evening touches on more than just aesthetics. It recalls the visionary collaboration of two artists, who created a building with the Music Theatre in the District where art and architecture have intertwined for decades. The idea of a school of sensitivity, once rejected, is here questioned anew as a poetic utopia. The result appears sensual, reflective, and simultaneously contemporary sharp. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/_meta/veranstaltungskalender/97192-blau))

A theatrical journey through spaces, images, and sound

The staging relies on spatial perception, light mood, and the allure of the unpredictable. This makes Blue a special stage experience for all who want to not only see music theatre but physically experience it. The evening does not end in the hall, but in the Bal bleu with blue drinks and a festive character that transforms the theatre visit into a cultural event. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/_meta/veranstaltungskalender/97192-blau))

Conclusion

Blue promises not an ordinary performance, but a sensual parcours through a legendary house and its artistic roots. Those who love experimental music theatre, intelligent direction, and striking visuals will experience an evening with radiance here. Be sure to be there live and discover the Gelsenkirchen Blue for yourself. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/_meta/veranstaltungskalender/97192-blau))