Endstation Sehnsucht at Festspielhaus Baden‐Baden

About the Event

John Neumeier's innovative choreography in his adaptation of Tennessee Williams' iconic play takes the audience on a mesmerizing journey. By starting the ballet at the climax of Williams' drama — in the psychiatric ward — Neumeier skillfully spins a captivating tale. Within this framework, he skillfully unfolds the backstory of Blanche, a young woman whose delicate Southern world is shattered by the sexual violence inflicted upon her by Stella's husband. The ballet's premiere, performed by the remarkable Marcia Haydée, has been hailed as a pinnacle of Neumeier's artistic career.