When is the performance of Tosca?

The performance takes place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

How long does the performance last?

The show lasts according to the event details from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Where will Tosca be performed?

The opera will be performed in the Grand Hall of the Music Theater in Revier at Kennedyplatz in 45881 Gelsenkirchen.

How much do the tickets cost?

Tickets are available from 20.10 Euro according to the current ticket offer.

Is the Music Theater in Revier accessible?

The Music Theater in Revier is fully accessible with its venues.

Who is directing Tosca?

The production is undertaken by MiR's artistic director Frank Hilbrich.

Experience Tosca live: Puccini's grand opera between passion, power, and deadly danger

Name: Tosca
Start: 2026-11-07T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-07T22:00:00+01:00
Location: Musiktheater im Revier - Großes Haus

Puccini's Tosca: Opera Drama under High Tension at MiR

On November 7, 2026, the Grand Hall of the Music Theater in the Revier in Gelsenkirchen will transform into a stage of passion, power, and deadly threat. Giacomo Puccini's Tosca combines great Italian opera with political thriller and takes the audience into a world where love, art, and state violence collide uncontrollably.

A Love Between Stage and Abyss

Floria Tosca is celebrated as a renowned singer, wildly applauded by the audience. Away from the spotlight, she lives her passionate relationship with painter Mario Cavaradossi. When Cavaradossi helps a fugitive political prisoner, he falls into the trap of the unscrupulous police chief Scarpia. Tosca's seemingly apolitical life shatters the moment she realizes how closely private feelings are intertwined with political power.

Puccini's Music as an Emotional Focus

The opera in three acts condenses the drama with extraordinarily intense musical language. Grand arias alternate with nervously tense ensemble scenes, and lyrical moments shift into explosive conflicts. Puccini's orchestral score creates a theater atmosphere where every sound increases the pressure, and every musical twist drives the characters further towards catastrophe.

Direction, Dramaturgy, and Strong Stage Art

MiR's artistic director Frank Hilbrich stages a centerpiece of the Italian opera repertoire once again after his successful debut with Falstaff. The dramaturgy follows the relentless logic of a system that spares no one. Set design, costumes, and lighting design consolidate the sensual forces of the production and sharpen the contrast between sacred public space, private passion, and the oppressive presence of political control.

A Classic of the Music Theater Repertoire

Since its premiere in 1900, Tosca has remained a permanent presence in the history of opera. Victorien Sardou's drama forms the literary basis for a work that combines acting, singing, and orchestral tension into a dense theatrical experience. In Gelsenkirchen, this creates an opera evening with high emotional stakes and compelling audience impact.

Conclusion: An Opera Evening Full of Passion and Danger

Tosca awaits the audience as a moving music theater piece about love, betrayal, art, and power. The performance on November 7, 2026, offers powerful voices, dramatic intensity, and Puccini's unmistakable sound language in the special atmosphere of the Grand Hall. Those wanting to experience Italian opera live will find an evening of overwhelming beauty and shocking consequences.