About the Show

Two music titans, Bernstein and Karajan, reunite in Vienna for one final drink and harmony.

Last Call brings to life the true story of two legendary rivals in classical music, Leonard Bernstein and Herbert von Karajan, who, in the twilight of their careers, meet in Vienna for one final drink. As they seek to reconcile their differences, this powerful drama explores their influence on music, politics, and culture. Written by Peter Danish, directed by Gil Mehmert, and featuring an international creative team, "Last Call" presents a riveting World Premiere with a star-studded cast including Lucca Züchner, Helen Schneider, and Victor Petersen.

Critic Reviews (7)

"Last Call does not shy away from discussions of culture and politics"
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"...'Last Call' amounts to a reasonably lively exchange of wisecracks"
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"a thoughtful and intellectually rich play, brimming with intriguing ideas about art"
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Both Schneider and Züchner give exemplary performances.
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"An extravagant fairy tale with heroes, villains, operatic emotions, and a countertenor"
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A marvelous idea with a lot of potential to become something truly masterful.
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"This is an amusing, “room where it happened” evening."
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Cast and creative team