Writer. Survivor. Pioneer.
Thea von Harbou’s extraordinary journey out from under the shadow of the men who would take the credit for her genius.
Woman in the Moon: The Musical celebrates the loves, struggles, and sacrifice of a woman pivotal to modern filmmaking. Largely unknown to the English-speaking world, von Harbou comes to life in an epic musical set against the backdrop of cultural censorship, two world wars, and genocide.
A versatile female-dominated ensemble. A sweeping orchestral score. An innovative multimedia experience.
Award-winning creators John Mucci and Richard Felnagle use decades of theater and television experience to craft this full-scale, two-act play requiring a minimum cast of 18.
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Why a musical play about Thea von Harbou?
Thea von Harbou was an extraordinary woman whose life and achievements are not well known today, particularly outside of Germany. Actor, author, director, screenplay writer—she did a lot, including the groundbreaking scifi expressionist masterpiece Metropolis, for which her then-husband Fritz Lang steals most of the credit.
Why are her achievements not so well known today? Because between 1933 and 1945, she worked in the German film industry while the Nazis were in power. Click on “Learn More” for more explanation.
“There can be no understanding between the hand and the brain unless the heart acts as mediator.”
— Thea von Harbou, Metropolis
Let’s talk more about how to bring Woman in the Moon to your venue.
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