Fri 09.10.2026 | 20:00
Defying Gravity: The Musical World Of Stephen Schwartz
Merlin Fargel | Harriet Jones | Milica Jovanović | Anton Zetterholm | WDR Funkhausorchester | Guy Simpson

It’s time to try defying gravity! Not only since his record-breaking musical »Wicked« has Stephen Schwartz been considered one of the great artists of his generation — since the 1970s, he has shaped Broadway and Hollywood with musicals such as »Pippin« and »Godspell«, as well as with lyrics and melodies for films including »The Hunchback of Notre-Dame«, »Pocahontas«, and »The Prince of Egypt«. High time for a special tribute: With Anton Zetterholm, Milica Jovanović, Harriet Jones and Merlin Fargel, the WDR Funkhausorchester has invited some of Europe’s most sought-after musical stars to celebrate the extraordinary work of Stephen Schwartz.
About this event
Programme
- »Defying Gravity: The Musical World Of Stephen Schwartz«
Artists
- Merlin Fargelvocals
- Harriet Jonesvocals
- Milica Jovanovićvocals
- Roberta Valentinivocals
- Anton Zetterholmvocals
- Guy Simpsondirection
- Annalisa Rossistage direction
- Enda Markeyproducer
Promoter: Westdeutscher Rundfunk
Tickets
Price € 12.- to 64.-
including booking fees
Visitor information
Date
Fri 09.10.2026
House opening
19:00
Start
20:00
Venue
Kölner Philharmonie
Location
Bischofsgartenstraße 1
50667 Köln
Google Maps 50667 Köln
Further dates
Defying Gravity: The Musical World Of Stephen SchwartzMerlin Fargel | Harriet Jones | Milica Jovanović | Anton Zetterholm | WDR Funkhausorchester | Guy Simpson
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