A NEW MUSICAL
October 10-12, 2025
Mezzanine Theatre at A.R.T./New York
Book, lyrics, and music by Kimerer LaMothe
Music and orchestrations by Geoffrey Gee
A.R.T./New York
Mezzanine Theatre
502 West 53rd Street New York, NY 10019
Friday, October 10 @ 7:30PM
Saturday, October 11 @ 2PM* & 7:30PM
Sunday, October 12 @ 3PM
*The Saturday matinee performance will be followed by a talkback with the creative team and writers, included with any ticket tier.
To be placed on a cancellation list for sold out performances, please email offbrandopera@gmail.com.
TICKETS
$40 General Admission
$55 Premium Admission*
*Premium Tickets include access to front-of house seating and a complimentary beverage at intermission.
For information on the A.R.T./New York Theatres including directions and accessibility information, please visit www.art-newyork.org/your-visit.
ABOUT THE SHOW
Nietzsche unveils the cast of characters who shaped the life and legacy of the controversial philosopher—Friedrich (“Fritz”) Nietzsche. His mother wanted him to be a pastor. His musical mentor wanted him to defend antisemitism. His sister wanted power. His love interest wanted freedom. And Fritz wanted to love life—all of it. But how? What do you do when you adore people whose values you abhor? The musical unfolds as a series of flashbacks leading to an explosive conclusion: Fritz goes insane; his sister, Elisabeth, allies with the Nazis; and his love, Lou Salomé, wrestles with fate—how far will you go to set the record straight?
CREATIVE TEAM
Directed by Liz Bealko
Music Directed by Erin Kennedy
Choreography by Kimerer LaMothe
CAST
Friedrich Nietzsche
Elisabeth Nietzsche
Lou Salomé
Franziska Nietzsche
Richard Wagner
Paul Reé
Bernhard Förster
Carl von Gersdorff
Cosima Wagner
Malwida von Meysenbug
Jakob Deussen
Young Fritz
Young Elisabeth
Dance Ensemble
Will Paddock
MaKayla Baxter
Kyra Gee
Candace Matthews
Andres Perez
Andrew Barker
Benjamin Powell
Maruicio Castillo
Kiera Matthews
Emily Vidler
Kieran Kelly
Griffin Mills
Rowan Butler
Maddie Butterfield
Lily Kozub
Ailey MacDavid
Sam Watson
COVERS
Kieran Kelly (Friedrich Cover), Kiera Matthews (Elisabeth Cover), Emily Vidler (Lou Cover)
Erin Kennedy
Kelsey Philbrick
Glenna Cureton
Rachel O’Connor
Anthime Miller
Magda Kress
Daniel Deeney
Geoffrey Gee
ORCHESTRA
Conductor
Violin I
Violin II
Viola
Cello
Bass
Percussion
Keyboard
FROM THE PLAYWRIGHT
Why write a musical about Nietzsche? Read more from playwright and Nietzsche scholar Kimerer LaMothe, Ph.D., about the musical and its development:
Learn even more about Nietzsche’s philosophy with our new Nietzsche in 90 Seconds series on Instagram @offbrandopera, which offers an overview of some of the most significant themes in Nietzsche’s work and legacy.
SUPPORT THE SHOW
Use the button below to make a tax-deductible donation to support this production of Nietzsche, or mail a check to P.O. Box 7580, New York, NY 10116.