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Dieter Hallervorden Turns 90, Marks the Day With Premiere at His Berlin Theater

The veteran entertainer pairs tireless stage work with defiant views on speech and politics.

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Auch mit 90 Jahren hat Dieter Hallervorden noch keine Lust, kürzer zu treten.
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Overview

  • On September 5 he headlines the premiere of his own adaptation of Molière’s Der eingebildet Kranke at the Schlosspark Theater in Steglitz.
  • A surprise gala organized by his children Nathalie and Johannes is scheduled at the theater on Saturday with prominent guests.
  • Following criticism for using racist slurs in an ARD anniversary sketch in April, he defends the segment as satire and emphasizes his commitment to free expression.
  • He says he plans to join a mid‑September Berlin demonstration under the banner “Stoppt den Völkermord in Gaza!”, where BSW leader Sahra Wagenknecht is also expected to participate.
  • The founder of Die Wühlmäuse has operated the Schlosspark Theater since 2008, maintains a daily fitness regimen, and says he has no plans to retire.