Four works, four signatures. What connects them: they are original works, developed for the stage, not bought-in licences.
Our musicals and plays tell stories that make you laugh, reflect and dream. Every production is created here from the ground up: an idea becomes a book, the book becomes a score, the score becomes an evening.
Musical
Newly ordained priest Elmar finds himself in chaos between confessional and brewery in Cologne. The award-winning comedy musical is a light-hearted declaration of love to the city, with four German Musical Theatre Awards and guaranteed earworms.
Musical · World premiere
A young woman follows her passion, a team pushes past every boundary: the story of the players who fight together for their dream of football. Director: Gil Mehmert, music: Stephan Kanyar.
Play
Two conductors, one evening, one bar: Leonard Bernstein and Herbert von Karajan face off in a battle of words about art, vanity and morality. Written by Peter Danish, directed by Gil Mehmert, with Helen Schneider and Lucca Züchner.
Musical · Co-sponsorship
A musical about courage and responsibility: the story of young people who stood up against the Nazi regime. Honoured with the German Music Theatre Award 2025 for best musical. apiro supports the production as a co-sponsor.
apiro Stage is responsible solely for the stage productions. Film projects such as The Lonely Musketeer can be found at apiro Entertainment.
