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family and youth events
János Vitéz – Musical play
27 February 2027 Saturday
3 pm - 5 pm
Festival Theatre
Produced by Müpa Budapest

Ticket prices

3 000 - 5 000 HUF

The discounts of the Müpa+ membership programme will be applied for this performance, and we also credit double membership points.

Conductor:

Péter Oberfrank

Cast:

János vitéz Szilveszter Szélpál
Iluska Luca Csörgeő (morning) / Hanna Takács (afternoon)
Sándor Petőfi Dániel Fehér
Evil stepmother and French queen Juli Vajda
Bagó Attila Major
French king Antal Cseh
French princess Márta Stefanik
Sergeant Norbert Antóni
Farmer Dávid Szanitter
The Turkish Pasha's son Bálint Gyombolai
Sheeps Mila Alina Farkas-Szomolányi, Szonja Alisa Farkas-Szomolányi, Zéta Griechisch, Mirjam Gyombolai, Laura Kálmán, Vince Oláh, Villő Vankó
Village folk, hussars, fairies Duna Art Ensemble

Featuring:

Sinfonietta Erudita (artistic director: Krisztina Tötös)
Viscum Chamber Choir (artistic director: Bálint Gyombolai)
Répétiteurs and musical assistants Wanda Mazalin

Creators:

text Sándor Petőfi
composer Pongrác Kacsóh
song lyrics Jenő Heltai
set, costume and projection designer Katalin Igaz-Juhász
choreographer Zsolt Juhász
assistant director Judit Oláh-Fenyvesi
director Attila Toronykőy

What would happen if Sándor Petőfi were to write János Vitéz right here and now, before our very eyes? In this new stage version, the story emerges from a giant laptop, from which the two-dimensional and living characters of the tale come to life to bring the world of Johnny Corncob and Iluska into being through spoken word and song. The combination of Pongrác Kacsóh’s beloved melodies and Petőfi’s original plot paints this well-known classic tale in fresh new colours. The realm of hussars, witches and fairies is presented in a visually appealing and playful way, while the production also offers resonant contemporary takes on the story’s timeless themes of loyalty, courage and enduring love. In this family-friendly performance, nostalgic school memories, beloved melodies and modern visual elements blend together with delightful ease.

The piece entitled János vitéz - a musical play will be performed with the use of the song play JÁNOS VITÉZ by Pongrácz Kacsóh, Károly Bakonyi and Jenő Heltai.
The performance is being staged with the permission of the heirs of Kacsóh Pongrác, and through the mediation of the Proscenium Authors’ Agency.

Age: 6- year

Presented by: Müpa Budapest

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