Overview
- Premiering on November 6 at the Capitol Theater, the Düsseldorf production marks the show’s German debut.
- Lead actor Thomas Hohler earned strong notices for his dual turn as Daniel Hillard and the title character.
- Reviewers highlighted localized touches for German audiences and a live orchestra rather than prerecorded tracks.
- German regulations on under‑13 performers led producers to cast 19 children to alternate in the two younger roles.
- The opening coincides with fresh commentary in Süddeutsche Zeitung questioning how the 1993 film holds up for today’s families.