When does the performance start and when is the entrance?

The performance starts at 19:00; the entrance begins an hour earlier at 18:00.

How long does the performance last and is there a break?

The show lasts about 2 hours and 25 minutes including a 25-minute break.

Which language is spoken and sung?

The dialogues are in German; the songs are presented in English.

Is the venue accessible?

There is elevator access to the stalls and right balcony, as well as an induction loop for the hearing impaired in selected seats. Registration with visitor service is recommended.

Where is the German Theater located and how do I get there?

Address: Schwanthalerstraße 13, 80336 Munich. Public Transport: S-Bahn Karlsplatz Stachus, U4/U5 Stachus or Sendlinger Tor; reachable by foot from the central station.

Are there parking options nearby?

Theater rate in the APCOA garages Isarklinikum underground parking (Pettenkoferstraße 2a) and Postinnenhof Sonnenstraße 24; please enter license plate number at the machine, check rate times.

Simply the Best - German Theater Munich Performance 2026

Name: Simply the Best - The Tina Turner Story (Munich)
Start: 2026-04-05T21:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-05T23:25:00+02:00
Location: Deutsches Theater – Theatersaal

Simply the Best at the German Theater: The life story of the Queen of Rock as an exhilarating stage experience

On Sunday, April 5, 2026, the musical biography 'Simply the Best – The Tina Turner Story' will rock the theater hall of the German Theater Munich. In 2 hours and 25 minutes, an energetic theater atmosphere full of hits, intense scenes, and great audience reactions unfolds.

Groove, Glitz, and Goosebumps: The Songs as a Dramatic Motor

From the driving beat of 'The Best' to the elegant ballad 'Private Dancer' – the dramaturgy of the show intertwines live music and dramatic scenes into a dynamic production. The ensemble forms striking tableaux from iconic numbers; precise choreography, glittering costumes, and a versatile stage set condense Tina's journey from early fame to solo triumph.

Staged Biography with Rhythm and Sense of Timing

The direction works with clear transitions, cinematic light changes, and pointed scene guidance. The acoustics carry the characteristic timbres of the songs, while the lighting mood – warm gold, sharp white, neon accents – marks Tina's career breaks and new beginnings. A 25-minute break structures the evening and allows space for reflection.

A Doppelgänger with Charisma

The internationally acclaimed performer Dorothea 'Coco' Fletcher is regarded as one of the most compelling Tina performers of her kind. Her acting balances stage presence and vulnerability; vocally she ignites that rough-strong sparkle that makes the legend unmistakable.

Context and Cultural Value

The show traces the milestones from Anna Mae Bullock to the global icon – including the comeback in the 1980s and the cinema and Bond chapter. As a guest performance production by COFO Entertainment, the performance combines popular musical theater tradition with precise biographical dramaturgy, bringing a piece of rock history to the heart of Munich.

Conclusion

Expect an intense live experience between rock concert and theater evening: great voices, strong images, fine direction. Anyone who wants to feel Tina Turner's energy directly once again should not miss this evening in the theater hall.