Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny (2007): Cast
Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny is a 2007 film directed by John Doyle, starring Natasha Flores as Maidens of Mahagonny, Audra McDonald and Patti LuPone. It runs 2 hours 13 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 13m (133 min)
- Director
- John Doyle
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny About?
The premise of Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny without spoilers.
Recorded live at the Los Angeles Opera on March 1 and 4, 2007, this production of Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny presents Bertolt Brecht’s sharp lyrics set to Kurt Weill’s unforgettable score. Directed by Tony‑award winner John Doyle, it stars Audra McDonald as the quick‑witted Jenny and Patti LuPone as the town’s fiery madam, supported by Anthony Dean Griffey, Robert Wörle, John Easterlin and Mel Ulrich. The Los Angeles Opera chorus and orchestra, conducted by James Conlon, bring the decadent, law‑less boomtown to vivid life.
Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny Cast & Characters
Natasha Flores leads the cast as Maidens of Mahagonny, with Audra McDonald as Jenny Smith and Patti LuPone as Leocadia Begbick. Directed by John Doyle; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director John Doyle
- Natasha Flores as Maidens of Mahagonny
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Audra McDonald as Jenny Smith -
Patti LuPone as Leocadia Begbick - Anthony Dean Griffey as Jimmy McIntyre
Also Starring in Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny
· 12 more- Robert Wörle Fatty The Bookkeeper
- John Easterlin Jack O'Brien
- Mel Ulrich Book Account Bill
- James Conlon Themselves
- Mark Kelley A Man
- Derek Taylor Toby Higgins
- Donnie Ray Albert Trinity Moses
- Priti Gandhi Maidens of Mahagonny
- Rena Harms Maidens of Mahagonny
- Catherine Ireland Maidens of Mahagonny
- Karen Vuong Maidens of Mahagonny
- Sharmay Musacchio Maidens of Mahagonny
More from John Doyle
More films directed by John Doyle: Main Street, Britten: Peter Grimes and Company: A Musical Comedy.
Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny Also Known As
Also known as “Ascenso y Caída de la Ciudad de Mahagonny”.
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- Ascenso y Caída de la Ciudad de Mahagonny
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Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny?
Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny runs 2 hours 13 minutes (133 minutes).
When was Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny released?
Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny was released on December 18, 2007.
Who directed Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny?
Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny was directed by John Doyle.
More films by John Doyle Who is in the cast of Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny?
Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny stars Natasha Flores as Maidens of Mahagonny, Audra McDonald as Jenny Smith and Patti LuPone as Leocadia Begbick, among 16 credited actors.
Does Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny have a post-credit scene?
No. Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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