Felix Mendelssohn, genius. Fanny Mendelssohn, genius.

Felix Mendelssohn, a household name. Fanny Mendelssohn, a forgotten footnote.

A new play written by Tim McGillicuddy
Directed by George Abud

ABOUT THE SHOW

Berlin, 1828. A young woman spirals toward the heights of musical genius. Following her relentless dream of being the first published female composer in modern Europe, Fanny Mendelssohn must ride the razor's edge of German society, torn by social strife, between her parents' rigid expectations and her desperate need for music. "Ah but, there are other parts of me want to speak these days."

As opportunistic men vulture about, eager to exploit the Mendelssohn name and wealth, Fanny sets out on a fateful journey to capture her divine gifts - and transform her life. 

“She brought music trailing from the stars, and so our only proper tribute is music. Sad, triumphant, for dance or contemplation. Any music, as long as it has Soul."

PERFORMANCES

March 26 - April 12, 2026
Gural Theatre at A.R.T./New York
(502 W 53rd St., New York, NY)

April 14 - 19, 2026
Liederkranz Club
(6 E. 87th St., New York, NY)