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At the beginning of October 2024, 20 years have passed since the opening of the Musical Stage. The opinions of many naysayers who claimed in 2004 that the Brno City Theatre would own an unused, useless building after a few seasons now seem like just smiling memories. The Brno musical stage has already permanently entered the (not only) Czech theatre map, and the list of premieres listed here is filled with new productions every year, whether they are premieres of original titles or performances of classic musicals. In connection with the celebrations of this anniversary, we have decided to return to a musical that many audiences still remember today. Thanks to almost 150 reruns that have taken place since the premiere in 2007, when people hear the name The Witches of Eastwick, they often think of this production rather than the original book or film, which brought Petr Štěpán the prestigious Thalia Award for his portrayal of the demonic Darryl Van Horn.

At the beginning of October 2024, 20 years have passed since the opening of the Musical Stage. The opinions of many naysayers who claimed in 2004 that the Brno City Theatre would own an unused, useless building after a few seasons now seem like just smiling memories. The Brno musical stage has already permanently entered the (not only) Czech theatre map, and the list of premieres listed here is filled with new productions every year, whether they are premieres of original titles or performances of classic musicals. In connection with the celebrations of this anniversary, we have decided to return to a musical that many audiences still remember today. Thanks to almost 150 reruns that have taken place since the premiere in 2007, when people hear the name The Witches of Eastwick, they often think of this production rather than the original book or film, which brought Petr Štěpán the prestigious Thalia Award for his portrayal of the demonic Darryl Van Horn.

With the enthusiastic approval of Vladimír Mišík, the rock legend's bandmates continue to perform in a slightly modified lineup and with Olin Nejezchleba at the microphone. More than 2 years after the end of the concert activities of the legend of Czechoslovak rock, Vladimír Mišík, the musicians from his band ETC... decided, at the instigation of many fans, to continue to play a selection of songs from the ETC era in concert. Lineup: Pavel Skála – guitars Olin Nejezchleba – vocals Pavel Bohatý – vocals Jiří Zelenka – drums, vocals Vladimír Pavlíček – violin Jakub Červinka – guitars Pavel Novák – bass

The members of the Rolling Stones Revival Brno love the ringing guitar sound, Pilsner beer and Keith Richards, who claims about his unique guitar playing style: “you have five strings, two fingers and one asshole.” It’s not enough to imitate the Stones. There has to be pure authentic energy. Joy. Thrilling fun that will absorb everyone on stage and in the audience. Rock’n’roll! Laďa Kruta / Mick Jagger Radim Zelina / Keith Richards Richard Měřínský / Bill Wyman Karel Brožek / Charlie Watts Jan Růžička / Ronnie Wood

The academic rap unit will perform in Brno.

Verdi's Aida is one of his masterpieces, which contains none of the guaranteed ingredients of a romantic Italian opera - love, jealousy, political intrigue, large choral scenes and inevitable tragic death. Of course, this also includes a great singing cast, in this case Csilla Boross, Sung Kyu Park, Luis Cansino, Aleš Jenis and others. This will also be the first time that our company will collaborate with our junior ballet company NdB2 on this production. It was Verdi who usually chose the themes to be set to music, but in this case the offer came from outside. The opera was originally commissioned by the Egyptian viceroy Isma´il Pasha for the opening ceremonies of the Suez Canal and for the newly built Cairo Opera House. The productions usually focus on the secret lovers Radames and Aida, but what if we looked at the whole story through the eyes of Amneris, whose love for Radames is determined to win her at any cost, unaware that the price will ultimately be human lives, including the life of her chosen one?

The musical was based on the legendary film Some Like It Hot with Marilyn Monroe. It is unbelievable, but the aforementioned film was first screened almost sixty years ago, in 1959. The musical of the same name then achieved extraordinary success worldwide, and in December 2008 it was brought to the stage of the Municipal Theatre in Ljubljana, Slovenia, by director Stanislav Moša. He has now also taken on the direction of the production in our theatre. Two poor musicians accidentally get caught up in a war between mafia gangs. They are being hunted and have no choice but to hide safely. They change into women's clothes and get hired by a band going on tour to Miami Beach. Florida becomes a unique opportunity for the homeless musicians to disappear from the mafia's sight... However, their crazy adventure is far from over! Thanks to their disguises, they experience countless comical situations, and to top it all off, both of our heroes fall in love with a magical singer and ukulele player named Sugar.

Director Stanislav Moša has staged Nezval's text for the second time, the first time in 1995, when the theatre celebrated its fiftieth anniversary with this production in the newly renovated hall on Lidická Street. At that time, the director and manager wrote about Nezval's text: "There is little Czech theatre literature that can be said to be a poem. Through it speaks a true passion bound by an amazing form enchanted in the beauty of the Czech language." Moša's adaptation of Manon Lescaut, which was subtitled "lyrical drama-confession", broke away from the linear narrative of the well-known story and created a timeless parable. The old abbé des Grieux recalls his fateful relationship with a sinful saint, which gives the originally lyrical story dramatic dimensions and brings to life long-ago secrets, hints and loves in the memories of a man at the end of his life.

Olympic is heading to Brno for one of its Bombardák tour stops.

UNWOUND (USA) The band that defined the post-hardcore sound of the 90s is returning to the stage after more than two decades! Born in 1991 during the Riot Grrrl and grunge boom, Unwound shone from the brightest corner of the underground with their biting and experimental spirit. As one of the key names of the Kill Rock Stars label, they completely changed the rules of the game with the album Future of What. During their ten-year existence, the band also released their material on iconic labels such as Gravity, Troubleman Unlimited and Matador, before going silent in 2002. FVTVRE Echoes of the early “San Diego sound” with members of Sunshine, Clou, 50m Znak and others. The mutual chemistry of four charismatic figures creates a poisonous noise-punk cocktail.

The musical was based on the legendary film Some Like It Hot with Marilyn Monroe. It is unbelievable, but the aforementioned film was first screened almost sixty years ago, in 1959. The musical of the same name then achieved extraordinary success worldwide, and in December 2008 it was brought to the stage of the Municipal Theatre in Ljubljana, Slovenia, by director Stanislav Moša. He has now also taken on the direction of the production in our theatre. Two poor musicians accidentally get caught up in a war between mafia gangs. They are being hunted and have no choice but to hide safely. They change into women's clothes and get hired by a band going on tour to Miami Beach. Florida becomes a unique opportunity for the homeless musicians to disappear from the mafia's sight... However, their crazy adventure is far from over! Thanks to their disguises, they experience countless comical situations, and to top it all off, both of our heroes fall in love with a magical singer and ukulele player named Sugar.

Director Stanislav Moša has staged Nezval's text for the second time, the first time in 1995, when the theatre celebrated its fiftieth anniversary with this production in the newly renovated hall on Lidická Street. At that time, the director and manager wrote about Nezval's text: "There is little Czech theatre literature that can be said to be a poem. Through it speaks a true passion bound by an amazing form enchanted in the beauty of the Czech language." Moša's adaptation of Manon Lescaut, which was subtitled "lyrical drama-confession", broke away from the linear narrative of the well-known story and created a timeless parable. The old abbé des Grieux recalls his fateful relationship with a sinful saint, which gives the originally lyrical story dramatic dimensions and brings to life long-ago secrets, hints and loves in the memories of a man at the end of his life.

Slovak punk rock legend Davová Psychoza, who has been on the scene for 38 years, is going on a club tour in autumn 2025 after three years. One of the most inspiring bands to emerge from the Czech-Slovak punk incubator is returning to Brno on November 17, 2025 to the Kabinet MÚZ club! Travex is a young band from Bratislava that keeps their ears tickling with tricky punk. Vocals that cut through the air, fast guitar riffs and drums more precise than atomic clocks. All this is complemented by songs by the band Problém 5.

Dub Pistols grew out of the big beat explosion of the mid-nineties. A reaction to the formulaic house music, where thanks to the wonders of sampling technology they could incorporate literally anything into a dance tune. Inspired by the Chemical Brothers and Fatboy Slim, Barry Ashworth and Jason O'Bryan began creating dense beats and their bombastic single "There's Gonna Be A Riot" was signed to Concrete Records, a subsidiary of DeConstruction. Their debut album Point Blank was released in 1998 and other recordings were not long in coming.

Come enjoy a concert that takes you into the stories of Zaun and Piltover through iconic songs from the Arcane series. The music that forms the heart and soul of this world will come to life as performed by the Czech Live Symphony Orchestra, offering a unique experience full of emotion, tension and breathtaking harmony.

The musical was based on the legendary film Some Like It Hot with Marilyn Monroe. It is unbelievable, but the aforementioned film was first screened almost sixty years ago, in 1959. The musical of the same name then achieved extraordinary success worldwide, and in December 2008 it was brought to the stage of the Municipal Theatre in Ljubljana, Slovenia, by director Stanislav Moša. He has now also taken on the direction of the production in our theatre. Two poor musicians accidentally get caught up in a war between mafia gangs. They are being hunted and have no choice but to hide safely. They change into women's clothes and get hired by a band going on tour to Miami Beach. Florida becomes a unique opportunity for the homeless musicians to disappear from the mafia's sight... However, their crazy adventure is far from over! Thanks to their disguises, they experience countless comical situations, and to top it all off, both of our heroes fall in love with a magical singer and ukulele player named Sugar.

Director Stanislav Moša has staged Nezval's text for the second time, the first time in 1995, when the theatre celebrated its fiftieth anniversary with this production in the newly renovated hall on Lidická Street. At that time, the director and manager wrote about Nezval's text: "There is little Czech theatre literature that can be said to be a poem. Through it speaks a true passion bound by an amazing form enchanted in the beauty of the Czech language." Moša's adaptation of Manon Lescaut, which was subtitled "lyrical drama-confession", broke away from the linear narrative of the well-known story and created a timeless parable. The old abbé des Grieux recalls his fateful relationship with a sinful saint, which gives the originally lyrical story dramatic dimensions and brings to life long-ago secrets, hints and loves in the memories of a man at the end of his life.

Johann Sebastian Bach: Toccata in E minor BWV 914 Leoš Janáček: Sonata I. X. 1905 "Z ulice" Sergei Prokofiev: Sonata No. 3 in A minor, Op. 28 Sergei Rachmaninov: Morceaux de fantaisie op. 3 Johann Sebastian Bach / Ferruccio Busoni: Chaccone in D minor BWV 1004 Jan Schulmeister – piano (laureate of The Cliburn Junior Competition Dallas 2023)

DOROTA BAROVÁ TRIO (album release Song for Me) Singing cellist Dorota Barová is known to the music audience primarily for her work in the bands Tara Fuki, Vertigo, Tugriki, Aneta Langerová and also for her collaboration with Josef Ostřanský (Kuzmich Orchestra), Lenka Dusilová, Beata Hlavenková and others. On her new album, Dorota has set poems by her close friend, artist and poet Míša Vejnarová to music. With the musical collaboration of Miroslav Chyška on guitar and Miloš Klápště on bass, this has resulted in a profound album on which Dorota sings mostly in Czech for the first time. Moncello Moncello is a project of Monika Bucharová's original music. The combination of singing, looping, cello and other instruments/sounds offers a trip to the landscape of the inner world, which connects psychological themes, existential questions, but also playfulness and wit. Monika has a diverse study and work background, from which she draws and connects the worlds of psychology, music therapy, and her own introspection into one.

A loose group of musicians who are happy to play anything. The main part of the repertoire consists of folk and country music, but we also like to delve into folk songs, swing or jazz. The more daring ones also try classical music.

The Brno Philharmonic Orchestra Academy is a project that allows young talented musicians – students or recent graduates of music schools accepted on the basis of a selection procedure – to gain orchestral experience in a professional ensemble. In this way, the Philharmonic educates new generations of players who may one day join its ranks. The OAFB has been operating for six seasons and its fruits are already evident: some of its graduates are already members of our orchestra, others regularly return to help out. The importance and value of this experience for the artistic growth of young musicians and for the future of the orchestra is therefore unquestionable.

Framus Five is one of the most important bands in Czech rock history. The band's origins can be traced back to 1963, but the real history under its current name dates back to 1967, when the current guitarist Michal Prokop first stood up to the microphone as a singer. It temporarily ceased its activities twice, once in 1971 and then in 1990, when leader Michal Prokop entered politics. In 2006, after the release of the album First Time Last Time, Framus Five fully resumed its concert activities with the following line-up: Michal Prokop – vocals, guitar, harmonica Jan Hrubý – violin Pavel Marcel – guitar Andy Čermák – keyboards Zdeněk Wimpy Tichota – bass Pavel Razím – drums Jiří Šíma – saxophone Roman Němec – trumpet

Dálach brings fresh Irish traditional music. He draws inspiration from archive recordings, creates his own instrumental sets and creatively arranges his songs full of captivating melodies. Lua A unique concert after 6 years. Songs from Ireland, but also other island countries and beyond, simultaneously and fresh. The word lua is like the music of this band – it has many different meanings.

Sabor Latino – combo is a Brno band that focuses mainly on the interpretation of traditional Cuban dance music. Although the group is composed mainly of Czech musicians, it manages to create a wild atmosphere full of unbridled energy, which is so typical of Latin America. It plays its songs with passion, but also with great erudition and knowledge supported by the constant study of Cuban musical styles. The band's repertoire includes well-known and less well-known songs from the history of this genre. The group approaches them with respect and dignity, on the other hand, it is not afraid of its own arrangements or its own unique perspective on this beautiful music.

Multiple winner of the Anděl music award, singer LENNY is embarking on an extraordinary tour, where she will be accompanied by her band and the string quartet UNIQUE QUARTET. They are following up on a very successful concert at the Municipal House in Prague, where they performed a specially adapted repertoire of the singer together with the Unique Orchestra. For this occasion, new arrangements have been created, which visitors to this tour in various corners of the Czech Republic will have the opportunity to hear and see. Lenny's songs will be performed as you have never heard them before. Lenny will present herself not only as a successful singer with an original voice and author, but also as a pianist who will accompany herself on the piano in many songs.

POLY NOIR & The Holy Spirit Smugglers Poly Noir is a dark country / noir western project by guitarist and singer Poly from the metal-crossover stalwart INSANIA. The first songs were written in 2018 and Poly admits to influences from dark Mohicans such as Enio Morricone, Johnny Cash, Leonard Cohen, Nick Cave or the "poet of doom" Cormac McCarthy.

MILAN URZA A poet with a guitar, known as the frontman of the band První Hoře and a writer. After the successful debut album "Málem bych zvýzku" he is preparing his second solo album full of inner folk ballads. In his work he continues the best of the Czech and foreign songwriting tradition à la Leonard Cohen or early Jaromír Nohavica. He plays primarily for those who like to immerse themselves in authentic, personally tuned music with poetic lyrics.

A mysterious, gloomy house in a secluded area outside the city near a cemetery. Here lives the somewhat peculiar Addams family, whose members delight in creepy and morbid humor. Their favorite color is black and they consider death to be the most beautiful thing in life. However, the Addams family's daily, terrifying routine changes drastically when young Wednesday brings her new boyfriend Lucas. Lucas' parents are also scheduled to visit this demonic household, and Wednesday, who is in love and has been replaced, demands that her relatives behave normally. Like normal people - that is, completely different from what they are used to. The members of the strange Addams family first appeared in 1938 in a comic strip by Charles Addams, and their stories were then published in The New Yorker magazine for five decades until the author's death in 1988. Charles Addams drew over 1,300 comic strips during his life.

Mirek Kemel (guitar, accordion, ukulele) Vlastimil Konopiský (guitar) Tomáš Görtler (accordion) Petr Tichý (double bass) Petr Mikeš (drums) Mirek Kemel sings his own songs and accompanies himself on accordion, guitar and ukulele. He usually performs with a band, which, in addition to him, also consists of Vlastimil Konopiský (acoustic and electric guitar), Tomáš Görtler (accordion, also a member of the Bran ensemble), Petr Tichý (double bass) and Petr Mikeš (drums). Their music balances on the border of several genres from ballads to chanson and blues to catchy pub songs. It is always primarily a personal confession of the author, who embodies his perception of life and the world in many obvious and only suspected aspects. The songs are based on poetic texts and a simple melody. One could say that Mirek Kemel comes from similar roots as Vašek Koubek, Jaromír Nohavica, Radůza, Krausberry, Vladimír Mišík or Traband.

Mermaid Man (D)

It is a project based in Berlin, melting Psychedelic Garage, Funk, Soul & Wave into a musical entity to form an ambiguous identity.

Get ready for an evening full of rhythm, groove and energy. Even though this band is increasingly heard in the waters of Brno, many people are still waiting for their first meeting. Maybe it will be you — and maybe you will find that this is the evening you have long wanted to experience. Come dance, have fun and discover music that will stay in your head for a long time. Viktória Matušovová – vocals Šimon Pavlík – trombone Pavel Zlámal – alto sax Petr Smékal – tenor sax Jan Navrátil – guitar Michal Sládek – bass guitar Petr Svoboda – guitars Petr “Rybíz” Toman – percussion + vocals Kristián Kuruc – drums

“This is one of the most original Czech albums of this year. An album so exceptional that it can be described as a style-defining one.” Josef Vlček (Headliner) “No one needs to look for the Czech Sea anymore - we will bring it to all corners of our hinterland on a magnificent tour.” Bert (Bert & Friends) After a packed Prague Forum Karlín and a series of concerts in South Korea and Japan, Bert & Friends are going to present the award-winning album ČESKÉ MOŘE across the Czech Republic and Slovakia, this will be the band's first tour in three years. In addition to the proven hits, all songs from the new album will be performed at the concerts.

S.N.A.K., a Ukrainian music group founded 7 years ago by me, Anna Nedashkovska (composer and singer) and Sergey Nedashkovky (composer and drummer). Our band combines a fusion of genres, with our main style being drum & pop – a combination of impressive drum beats, emotional vocals, meaningful lyrics and a fresh, modern sound. Two years ago, Sergey and I moved to the Czech Republic with our daughter due to the war in Ukraine.

Mňága a Žďorp is a Czech rock band from Valašské Meziříčí. It was formed in 1983. The band's line-up has changed frequently. Initially, it performed under the name Slepé štrbevo, while the members of Mňága also performed in other bands.

A mysterious, gloomy house in a secluded area outside the city near a cemetery. Here lives the somewhat peculiar Addams family, whose members delight in creepy and morbid humor. Their favorite color is black and they consider death to be the most beautiful thing in life. However, the Addams family's daily, terrifying routine changes drastically when young Wednesday brings her new boyfriend Lucas. Lucas' parents are also scheduled to visit this demonic household, and Wednesday, who is in love and has been replaced, demands that her relatives behave normally. Like normal people - that is, completely different from what they are used to. The members of the strange Addams family first appeared in 1938 in a comic strip by Charles Addams, and their stories were then published in The New Yorker magazine for five decades until the author's death in 1988. Charles Addams drew over 1,300 comic strips during his life.

A fabricated trial through the lens of the online world. The judicial murder of M. Horáková is one of the darkest chapters in our modern history. The chamber opera Tomorrow Will Be… does not attempt a literal reconstruction, but opens up a broader perspective. Could a similar tragic story take place today? Although M. Horáková's suffering cannot be compared to anything, can the anonymous online space become a modern courtroom? A chamber opera by Aleš Březina and Jiří Nekvasil from 2008, based on the trial of Milada Horáková. The work won the Alfréd Radok Prize and the Sazka and Divadelné noviny Prize. The judicial murder of Milada Horáková is one of the darkest chapters in our modern history. She was convicted in a fabricated trial by a regime that persecuted and liquidated its opponents for decades. Totalitarian power, ideology and fear. Her death – senseless and cruel – became a symbol of courage, conscience and human dignity.

Mr. Lynx is half lynx and half human, Michal. After revealing himself to Michal, he dragged him into the depths of his own imaginary inner forest to create a debut album about self-discovery called "Kdo se bojí, musť do lesa". On it, Michal took on practically all the instruments and vocals, with the assistance of guests, among whom are such names as Michael Kocáb, Michal Pavlíček, the Homolov brothers from Wohnout, Štěpán Smetáček and others. Musically, it is a pompous combination of "dirty" grunge guitars, decadent piano and expressive, almost musical vocals. We can hear references to bands such as Pražský Výbór, Queen or Alice In Chains. Mr. Lynx chose only the best musicians for live performances: Jan Lichtenberg (guitar), Josh Root (guitar), Filip Vavřička (keyboards), Zdeněk Imramovský (bass), Luboš Samek (drums).

The band "Reggay" is originally from Moravia and creates its own songs in various subgenres of reggae, ska and Latino, with a fifteen-year history and hundreds of concerts in the Czech Republic and abroad.

Christina Mantis is a musician who is distinguished by her original songs and lyrics representing honest, sometimes sarcastic statements about her personal life. In her work, she also addresses the topics of the position of women in society, interpersonal relationships and the everyday revolution that an individual can make. Thanks to vintage elements, she brings an impression of a kind of rough elegance to the stage. Island Mint Ecstatic melodies, dream worlds, playful songwriting and careful production. This is how the band Island Mint could be characterized, which has been stirring the waters of the Czech and European music scene since 2021. The well-coordinated five successfully convinces audiences in European clubs and festivals that the sun really shines. The judges of the Czeching Radia Wave competition also woke up to this, sending the band to the largest European showcase festival Eurosonic Noorderslag 2024 as the most relevant project on the current Czech scene.

WICCANS (USA) Formed in 2009 in Denton, Texas, Wiccans emerged as a ferocious yet hypnotic force in hardcore punk, blending the raw aggression of early Boston hardcore with the swirling, melodic mysticism of '70s psychedelic rock. Often described as what would happen if SS Decontrol and Blue Öyster Cult violently collided, the band carved out a singular niche with their wild, inventive sound.

A mysterious, gloomy house in a secluded area outside the city near a cemetery. Here lives the somewhat peculiar Addams family, whose members delight in creepy and morbid humor. Their favorite color is black and they consider death to be the most beautiful thing in life. However, the Addams family's daily, terrifying routine changes drastically when young Wednesday brings her new boyfriend Lucas. Lucas' parents are also scheduled to visit this demonic household, and Wednesday, who is in love and has been replaced, demands that her relatives behave normally. Like normal people - that is, completely different from what they are used to. The members of the strange Addams family first appeared in 1938 in a comic strip by Charles Addams, and their stories were then published in The New Yorker magazine for five decades until the author's death in 1988. Charles Addams drew over 1,300 comic strips during his life.

Jenůf pastorkyňa is one of Janáček's most famous works and is a permanent part of the Brno Opera's repertoire. It began as a realistic drama by Gabriela Preissová, which the composer himself adapted into an opera libretto. Although he had to shorten the text of the drama significantly, he managed to deepen the effect of the tragic story from the Moravian countryside. The prodigal and unstable Števa, the violent and yet at heart kind Laca, and above all the relentless Kostelnička, whose efforts to maintain her position and respect in the village community lead her to murder the child of her ward Jenůfa. Janáček (1854–1928) captured the individual characters in a masterful dramatic short story that is chilling, yet at the same time arouses compassion and understanding in us. The final form of the work, marked by the death of the composer's daughter Olga, was a long and thorny path. After its successful premiere in Brno in 1904, Jenůfí pastorkyňa had to wait twelve long years before Janáček's efforts were crowned with well-deserved success on other domestic and foreign stages.

A mysterious, gloomy house in a secluded area outside the city near a cemetery. Here lives the somewhat peculiar Addams family, whose members delight in creepy and morbid humor. Their favorite color is black and they consider death to be the most beautiful thing in life. However, the Addams family's daily, terrifying routine changes drastically when young Wednesday brings her new boyfriend Lucas. Lucas' parents are also scheduled to visit this demonic household, and Wednesday, who is in love and has been replaced, demands that her relatives behave normally. Like normal people - that is, completely different from what they are used to. The members of the strange Addams family first appeared in 1938 in a comic strip by Charles Addams, and their stories were then published in The New Yorker magazine for five decades until the author's death in 1988. Charles Addams drew over 1,300 comic strips during his life.

EMONIGHT BRNO 5th Anniversary Tour of Emonight! Get ready for an evening full of emotions, great music and unforgettable experiences. Be there when EMONIGHT returns to Brno – it will be a night you will remember for a long time! Tattoos, live bands, acoustic sessions, a fashion corner and your favorite emo burners await you. So get your Vans, checkered sweatpants, Drop Dead t-shirts and beat-up belts ready because this night will be legendary!