Where Are We Now
“Ratzke is an entertainer and singer with a huge gift, who puts his audiences under a spell. This evening is a perfect dream!”
~ Die Welt
US Premiere
Conceived & Performed by Sven Ratzke
Directed by Dirk Groeneveld
Grand Piano by Christian Pabst
Press and audience agree: no other artist comes as close to David Bowie as Sven Ratzke. In an intimate setting of only piano and voice, Ratzke unravels the songs of the master in all their beauty and pureness, and takes you to another universe with his poetic and hilarious storytelling.
Photo by Dennis Veldman
Sven Ratzke is that rare thing: a cabaret superstar. He has appeared at many venues around the world including Bertolt Brecht’s Berliner Ensemble in Berlin; the Sydney Operahouse; and Lincoln Center. Find out more at WWW.SVEN-RATZKE.COM
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“Ratzke rises with full fervor and conviction in his role embodying the style-defining century singer as almost divine figure, a protector watching over everything, David Bowie comes alive again.”
~ Info radio /ARD
“A Gesamtkunstwerk! Unexpected and authentic every second.”
~ Fuldaer Zeitung
“Ratzke reaffirms his status as a phenomenal, versatile singer, conférencier and allround artist. An universal artwork, which was celebrated in Berlin with standing ovations.”
~ Tagesspiegel
“A very emotional hommage to Bowie”
~ Telegaaf
“Irresistible. Restrained, expressive, superior mastery of Bowie’s music.”
~ NRC
“One of the best cabaret performers of his generation”
– Time Out ☆☆☆☆☆
“Exceptional reinterpretations of the Bowie classics”
– The Times (London) ☆☆☆☆☆
“A dream! Go see this show!”
– Berliner Morgenpost ☆☆☆☆☆
“Compelling, surrealistic, extraordinary!”
– The West Australian ☆☆☆☆☆