Addams Family: Chaos and fun at the exciting premiere in Mainz!

Addams Family: Chaos and fun at the exciting premiere in Mainz!

On March 22, 2025, the Mainz State Theater celebrated the premiere of the musical "The Addams Family". This staging takes the audience into the bizarre world of the famous family, which was originally created by the American cartoonist Charles Addams. With a gripping story and rousing melodies, the piece will inspire all age groups.

The plot revolves around the relationship between Wednesday, the ultimate princess of darkness, and Lucas, a "normal". A dinner of both families promises chaos and marriage crises before the play culminates in a celebration of life. This turbulent action comes from the Broadway version, which celebrated its premiere on March 8, 2010. Tobias Cosler takes over the musical direction, supported by a live band that consists of members of the Philharmonic State Orchestra Mainz.

a creative team

The staging of "The Addams Family" is led by Christian Brey. The creative equipment, which is strongly based on the Broadway version, is realized by Anette Hachmann and Elisa Limberg. The choreography comes from Yoko El Edrisi, while the lighting design is carried out by Ulrich Schneider. Dramaturgical aspects were edited by Rebecca Reuter and contribute to the depth and complexity of the performance.

The line -up is prominent and ensures a colorful evening. Gomez is embodied by Michael Kamp, while Maike Elena Schmidt is played. Holger Kraft as a firm and Iris Atzwanger as a Grandma add an additional dose of humor to the ensemble. The roles of the children, Wednesday and Pugsley, are occupied by Carlotta Hein and an ensemble consisting of Emma Kretschmer, Emma-Sophie König and Lara Deinhart.

an enjoyable experience for the whole family

Special musical highlights of the piece are the ensemble opening song "Are you an addams" and the duet "Crazy than you", which sounds between Wednesday and Lucas. The staging includes optical design elements such as the uncanny manor house of the Addams as well as an impressive stage machinery that presents a torture chamber and a Lametta tree.

The premiere of the "Addams Family" in the large house of the State Theater Mainz received thunderous applause and has already been described as great fun for the whole family. Further performances follow on several dates, which are sufficient until May and July 2025, which provides information on how much this musical is valued by the public.

"The Addams Family" is more than just a story about a bizarre family; It reflects the development of the theater from ancient origins to modern Broadway productions. Theater remains an art form that treats social issues through stories and stimulates the audience to think. The fascination for musicals and the interaction of drama and music give theater life in Mainz a new dimension that continues to attract and inspire viewers.