When does the performance begin?

The performance begins on 06/24/2026 at 7:30 PM in the Grand House of Stadttheater Fürth.

How much does a ticket cost?

The stated ticket price is €55 per ticket.

Where does the event take place?

At Stadttheater Fürth, Königstraße 116, 90762 Fürth.

Is the venue accessible?

Yes, Stadttheater Fürth offers accessible entrances, wheelchair seats, and an induction system in the parterre; wheelchair seats should be requested directly at the box office.

Are there parking options?

Yes, there are parking options under the theater. The house recommends parking near the entrance and points out the reduced evening rate from 6 PM.

What social media channels are available?

Stadttheater Fürth officially names Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and the website as its channels.

Kálmán's operetta shines in Fürth: Charleston meets Csárdás in the Grand House

Name: The Duchess of Chicago
Start: 2026-06-24T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-24T21:30:00+02:00
Location: Stadttheater Fürth

An operetta evening between Charleston and Csárdás

With Emmerich Kálmán's The Duchess of Chicago, a brilliant musical theater returns to the Stadttheater Fürth on June 24, 2026, making the pulse of the late 1920s audible. The operetta combines Viennese elegance with American jazz, allowing Csárdás, Charleston, waltz, and foxtrot to collide and tells a story of money, love, and culture clash with buoyant ease. The Fürth performance begins at 7:30 PM in the Grand House and is a reunion with a work that premiered in Vienna in 1928 and has been shining on German stages again since its rediscovery in 2003. ([stadttheater.de](https://www.stadttheater.de/programm/kalender/stueck/herzoginchicago2526))

Between old world and new world

The center of the story is the bankrupt Prince Sandor of Sylvarien, who must sell his castle, and the American millionaire's daughter Mary Lloyd, who believes she can buy everything with money, except for Sandor's heart. From the conflict of two worlds arises that sparkling friction for which Kálmán's operetta is famous: aristocratic attitude meets jazz band, courtly order meets dancing pleasure, tradition meets modernity. This stylistic tightrope walk is what makes the evening captivating and lends the narrative that dazzling theater atmosphere that turns operetta into a vibrant stage experience. ([stadttheater.de](https://www.stadttheater.de/programm/kalender/stueck/herzoginchicago2526))

Musical highlights with tempo and charm

The Landestheater Detmold brings the production to Fürth; the musical direction is in the hands of Claudio Novati and Michael Spassov, and the evening is staged by Geertje Boeden. The set and costumes are by Beata Kornatowska, choreography by Annika Dickel, and the choir by Francesco Damiani. The theater's official announcement already emphasizes how Kálmán captures the spirit of the late 1920s with Charleston and slowfox rhythms. Thus, an evening is created that not only shimmers musically but also elegantly plays with the tension between comedy, romance, and social satire. ([stadttheater.de](https://www.stadttheater.de/programm/kalender/stueck/herzoginchicago2526))

A work with history and reverberation

Kálmán's operetta premiered in Vienna in 1928, fell into oblivion later, and was only rediscovered in 2003. Press reviews continue to praise the stirring mix of Viennese operetta, jazz, and Charleston; at the same time, expert critiques point to the particular effect of the cultural conflict between the old and the new world. This field of tension imparts to the Duchess of Chicago its timeless appeal: a piece that feels light yet encapsulates the upheaval of an era in notes. ([nmz.de](https://www.nmz.de/kritik/oper-konzert/liaison-von-czardas-und-charleston-kalmans-die-herzogin-von-chicago-der?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion

Anyone wanting to experience an evening full of energy, style, and musical sophistication in Fürth will find here an operetta with attitude and heart. The audience can look forward to pointed characters, fine dance energy, and a splendid evening in the Grand House. Secure your tickets now and experience this passionate musical theater live. ([stadttheater.de](https://www.stadttheater.de/programm/kalender/stueck/herzoginchicago2526))