When does the performance begin?

The performance begins on July 12, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Grand House of Theater Hof.

How long does the opera evening last?

The performance duration is approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes including a break after about 75 minutes, according to Theater Hof.

Is there a work introduction?

Yes, a work introduction takes place 45 minutes before the performance starts.

In which language will it be performed?

The performance is in English with German surtitles.

Is the theater accessible?

Yes, Theater Hof has an elevator, barrier-free access, seats for wheelchair users, and an induction hearing loop.

How can I get tickets?

Tickets are available through the ticket sales of Theater Hof and from advance booking offices; the box office is open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and additionally on Fridays from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM.

Two women, one evening: Theater Hof presents opera art full of shine and abyss

Name: MARILYN FOREVER / TWICE THROUGH THE HEART
Start: 2026-07-12T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-12T22:15:00+02:00
Location: Theater Hof - Großes Haus

An opera evening between glamour, violence, and vulnerable truth

With MARILYN FOREVER / TWICE THROUGH THE HEART, the Theater Hof presents a double evening on July 12, 2026, in the Grand House, which condenses the fates of two women into captivating musical theater. The Hof premiere connects Gavin Bryars’ opera about Marilyn Monroe with Mark-Anthony Turnage’s dramatic scene about a woman whose story is shaped by silence, humiliation, and inner self-defense. The performance will be in English with German surtitles; a work introduction begins 45 minutes before the show starts. ([theater-hof.de](https://www.theater-hof.de/spielplan/stuecke/detail/marilyn-forever-/-twice-through-the-heart?utm_source=openai))

Marilyn Monroe as a counterimage to the projection surface

MARILYN FOREVER does not focus on the headline-making icon but rather the woman behind it. The libretto by Marilyn Bowering allows Marilyn Monroe to speak in her own voice, revealing contradictions, ambition, and vulnerability. This creates a stage experience that does not celebrate glamour but dissects it: behind the legend flickers an inner world that eludes clichés. ([theater-hof.de](https://www.theater-hof.de/spielplan/stuecke/detail/marilyn-forever-/-twice-through-the-heart?utm_source=openai))

A second part with cutting urgency

TWICE THROUGH THE HEART tells the story of a woman who kills her husband in an escalated situation of violence and remains silent in court for a long time. The drama unfolds its impact not from effects but from psychological precision: shame, fear, and self-protection condense into a scene of silent upheaval. This reduction makes the evening so intense. Directing, stage, costumes, and lighting at Theater Hof are designed for a clear, concentrated interpretation. ([theater-hof.de](https://www.theater-hof.de/spielplan/stuecke/detail/marilyn-forever-/-twice-through-the-heart?utm_source=openai))

Sonorous space of the Grand House

The Grand House of Theater Hof offers a generous space for musical theater with 576 seats, clear sightlines, and good acoustic conditions. An elevator provides barrier-free access; there are also seats available for wheelchair users, and both venues are equipped with an induction hearing loop. The atmosphere of the house combines openness with concentration, creating the perfect setting for an evening that does not showcase psychic abysses but makes them audible. ([theater-hof.de](https://www.theater-hof.de/service/das-haus))

Why it is worth a visit

This opera evening combines powerful themes, precise musical dramaturgy, and a strongly cast Hof production into an unusually dense theater experience. Those seeking musical theater with psychological depth, strong imagery, and current relevance will not experience an easy evening here, but rather an intense encounter with two female figures that resonate long after. ([theater-hof.de](https://www.theater-hof.de/spielplan/stuecke/detail/marilyn-forever-/-twice-through-the-heart?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: MARILYN FOREVER / TWICE THROUGH THE HEART promises an opera evening full of tension, empathy, and strong imagery. Theater Hof invites you to experience this Hof premiere live and let yourself be carried by the power of two women's stories. ([theater-hof.de](https://www.theater-hof.de/spielplan/stuecke/detail/marilyn-forever-/-twice-through-the-heart?utm_source=openai))