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Folks Operetta presents Operetta in Exile

Folks Operetta presents Operetta in Exile

With its penchant for social satire and its disproportionate number of Jewish librettists, composers and performers, the genre of operetta had a troubled relationship with the Third Reich. As was true throughout the arts and sciences, many of operetta’s finest creative minds either perished or were forced into exile. In this multi-media concert, Chicago’s own Folks Operetta will celebrate the stories and music of the librettists and composers of that era.

Tickets are $35. If cost is a barrier for you, please reach out to the Box Office at boxoffice@writerstheatre.org or 847-242-6000.

Registration for this event opens on May 1, 2026.

Leopoldstadt

Jun 4, 2026 - Jul 19, 2026

Leopoldstadt

Jun 4, 2026 - Jul 19, 2026