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BüchnerBühne Riedstadt presents musical theatre about resistance and freedom
On German Unity Day, Friday, October 3, 2025, an extraordinary piece of musical theatre will premiere in the Georg Büchner Hall of the district administration building. The BüchnerBühne Riedstadt will present "Wenn es Rosen sind werden sie blühen" (If they are roses, they will bloom), a work that combines drama and music – composed for four trombones, a singer, and an actor.
Historical source material and artistic interpretation
The libretto is by Christian Suhr, artistic director of the BüchnerBühne, based on his play adapted from the novel "Georg Büchner and the German Revolution" by Kasimir Edschmid. The music was specially composed by Mainz professors Immanuel Ott and Birger Petersen.
The work tells the story of the "Hessian Conspiracy" of 1834 and the famous "Hessian Courier," written by Georg Büchner and edited by Friedrich Ludwig Weidig. At its core are questions of resistance, political persecution, and the courage of individuals to stand up against injustice—themes that remain relevant today.
Artistic Cast
The Pospurtal will perform the newly composed music. The production will be complemented by bass-baritone Johannes Hill , a member of the WDR Radio Choir, and an actor in the role of Büchner. Christian Suhr himself will direct.
Tickets and advance sales
The premiere begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are available for €20 (€17 concessions) in advance and – if available – for €23 at the door. Social tickets cost €10. Advance tickets can be purchased from the Faktotum bookstore (Riedstadt) and the Bornhofen bookstore (Gernsheim), the information desk at the district office, the Florales flower shop, and the BüchnerHaus in Goddelau. Tickets are also available BüchnerFindetStatt ticket shop and Reservix
The event is supported by the cultural foundation of the Kreissparkasse Groß-Gerau.
(DISTRICT OF GROSS-GERAU – RED/PSGG)
