A musical performance of Henrik Ibsen's "Peer Gynt" with Norwegian actors from the Gålå production, directed by Svein Sturla Hungnes. Edvard Grieg's Peer Gynt Suite performed by The American Symhony Orchestra. October 5-7 in Central Park, New York.
The Henrik Ibsen's play "Peer Gynt" has been staged on theatres all over the world.It was written in Italy in 1867, and premiered at Christiania Theatre (Oslo) on February 24th in 1876, accompanied by Edvard Grieg's Peer Gynt suite.
"Peer Gynt" has been performed at the outdoor stage by Lake Gålå since 1989, and from 1993 it has also included Edvard Grieg's original music. Each year more than 12 000 people gather to experience the play at the open-air theatre, and the performance has developed into one of the best plays to be presented by Norwegian theatre.
The Central Park production is a multimedia version, where images from Gålå will be an integrated part of the staging.
Cast: Svein Sturla Hungnes, Kari Simonsen, Linda Øvrebø, Mari Maurstad, Stein Grønli, Rune Reksten, Karoline Kruger, Camilla Granlien a.o. NOTE: There will be no reduced price tickets for children, senior citizens or groups. Ticket prices: $95, $115 or $145. Approx. 2 hours, one intermission.
When: October 5, 6 and 7 at 7:30 PM
Where: Delacorte Theater, Central Park near West 79 Street, NYC
Info: For tickets, please call (From Norway add 001) (212) 279- 4200.
You may also purchase tickets at Ticket Central , 42nd Street, between 9th and 10th Avenue.
VIP: If you are interested in participating in a VIP program on Friday October 6, please download information here:
Peer Gynt VIP Program.doc