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First Song from 'Wir sind am Leben' Musical to Release Ahead of 2026 Premiere

Peter Plate and Ulf Leo Sommer's most personal project explores Berlin's early 1990s culture, family dynamics, and the AIDS crisis.

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Overview

  • The musical 'Wir sind am Leben' will premiere on March 21, 2026, at Theater des Westens in Berlin, with ticket sales starting May 27, 2025.
  • Set in early 1990s Berlin, the story follows siblings Nina and Mario as they navigate freedom, self-discovery, and the challenges of the AIDS crisis.
  • The first song from the musical, accompanied by a music video, will be released on May 27, 2025.
  • Peter Plate and Ulf Leo Sommer describe the project as their most personal to date, aiming to honor those lost to AIDS and preserve their memory.
  • The concept for the musical originated in 2009, inspiring a Rosenstolz album in 2011, and was revisited in 2024 to develop the current production.