Based on The Beggar's Opera by John Gay
David Cale, an accomplished English-American performance artist, playwright, and actor, was part of the cast of "The Threepenny Opera" at The Roundabout at Studio 54. more...
(Mack the Knife; head of a gang of crooks)
Alan Cumming, known for his eclectic career and hailed by Time as one of the three most fun people in show business, brought his unique talents to the stage in a past production of *The Threepenny Opera*. more...
Jim Dale, MBE, known for his versatile career spanning pop music, film, and Broadway, brought his unique talents to the stage in The Threepenny Opera. more...
Ana Gasteyer, known for her comedic prowess on Saturday Night Live, showcased her versatility by starring as Mrs. Peachum in the 2006 Broadway revival of The Threepenny Opera, alongside notable performers such as Jim Dale, Alan Cumming, and Cyndi Lauper. more...
(Chief of London Police)
Christopher Innvar, who previously graced Broadway in The Threepenny Opera, boasts an extensive career with notable roles in both stage and screen, including recent appearances in The Post and TV series like The Sinner and Chicago Fire. more...
(Swing)
Nehal Joshi, who has an extensive Broadway resume including the original revival cast of Les Miserables and the closing cast of Phantom of the Opera, also showcased his talents in The Threepenny Opera. more...
(a whore)
Cyndi Lauper, a Grammy, Emmy, and Tony award-winning artist known for her groundbreaking work on the musical Kinky Boots, brought her immense talent and creative spirit to the stage in The Threepenny Opera. more...
(Swing)
Valisia LeKae, known for her performances in Broadway productions such as Ragtime and 110 in the Shade, also graced the stage in The Threepenny Opera. more...
(daughter of Jonathan and Mrs. Peachum)
Nellie McKay, known for her unique blend of jazz, pop, and cabaret music, made her Broadway debut in 2006 in "The Threepenny Opera," where her performance, especially her rendition of "Pirate Jenny," was highly praised. more...
(Brown's daughter)
Brian Charles Rooney made a memorable Broadway debut as Lucy Brown in the Roundabout Theatre Company's 2006 revival of "The Threepenny Opera," a performance that Entertainment Weekly praised for "igniting the stage." more...
Awards and Nominations
2006 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play: Jim Dale won.
2006 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical: Jim Dale won.
2006 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: Jim Dale was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Aszure Barton Choreographer
Scott Elliott Director
Paul Huntley Hair and Wig Designer
Jason Lyons Lighting Designer
Derek McLane Scenic Designer
Chantel Miller Make-Up Designer
Isaac Mizrahi Costume Designer
Kevin Stites Musical Director
Ken Travis Sound Designer
The Threepenny Opera FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Ballad of Mack the Knife
Mr. Peachum's Morning Hymn
Instead-of-Song
Wedding Song for Poor People
Pirate Jenny or Dreams of a Kitchen Maid
Cannon Song
Love Song
Barbara Song
The Uncertainty of Human Conditions
Polly's Farewell Song
The Ballad of Sexual Dependency
The Procurer's Ballad
The Ballad of Pleasant Living
Jealousy Duet
What Keeps Mankind Alive?
The Song About Inadequacy
Song of Soloman
Call from the Grave
Ballad in Which Macheath Asks Everyone for Forgiveness
The Riding Messenger
Fight About the Property
Poor Mrs. Peachum
Bide-a-Wee in Soho
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