Roundabout Threepenny Opera License?

[TheatreFreak05]

Posted: 9/24/13 at 11:11am

Does anyone know if the Wallace Shawn translation of The Threepenny Opera (the one used for the Roundabout production) is available for license? I haven't found anything, but I would love to use that particular translation.

[Scarywarhol]

Posted: 9/24/13 at 11:45am

I am one of the (apparently few) fans of that version, and the Roundabout's production, too. But then, I only saw it once. I don't believe it is available; I wish it were just to give it an actual read.

At the very least, it's a sin that such a spectacular cast wasn't recorded. Updated On: 9/24/13 at 11:45 AM

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 9/24/13 at 12:45pm

You might want to contact R&H or try contacting the Kurt Weill Foundation directly. They probably have every adaptation available and can help you arrange your production.

[GavestonPS]

Posted: 9/24/13 at 7:31pm

For example, years ago I wanted to do the Sam Shepard one-act opera, THE SAD LAMENT OF PECOS BILL. It had been published in a Shepard collection, but had never been licensed for production.

I wrote a letter to Shepard's agent and quickly received permission to stage the piece for a small royalty.

Just because it isn't licensed with one of the big outfits doesn't mean it can't be done.

Updated On: 9/24/13 at 07:31 PM

[TheatreFreak05]

Posted: 9/24/13 at 11:52pm

Thank you guys! I will look into it.