Overview
- The stage musical is scheduled for November 20–22, 2026, at Theater am Marientor in Duisburg, with tickets already on sale at about €40.
- Producers say the show is modeled on the original 1973 film and will weave Svoboda’s familiar themes with new compositions by Thomas Zaufke.
- The film remains a holiday mainstay on German public broadcasters in 2025, with airings listed on ARD, WDR, MDR, SWR and NDR.
- Fans can also catch the classic in special cinema screenings accompanied by a live orchestra this season.
- The story’s cultural footprint endures through iconic locations such as Schloss Moritzburg near Dresden, which commemorates the film with a shoe sculpture.