"The zoo has a theater, why shouldn't the Palmengarten have one too?" thought Maienschein when he was tired of traveling.
For almost fifteen years he had toured Europe with his children's theater. By now a father of a toddler himself, he longed for a permanent focus for his life and work. In 1997, he founded the music theater with his wife Renate. At first, he flirted with a tent on the banks of the Main. But there, the threat of flooding was ever present. So he turned to Dr. Matthias Jenny, and the director of the Palmengarten actually let him use the Siesmayer Hall in his entrance showhouse. It was here that Maienschein first appeared in 1998 as Mozart's birdcatcher in the "Little Magic Flute," which he had staged himself. He named his music theater at the Palmengarten after the jolly fellow in the colorful plumage.
For almost fifteen years he had toured Europe with his children's theater. By now a father of a toddler himself, he longed for a permanent focus for his life and work. In 1997, he founded the music theater with his wife Renate. At first, he flirted with a tent on the banks of the Main. But there, the threat of flooding was ever present. So he turned to Dr. Matthias Jenny, and the director of the Palmengarten actually let him use the Siesmayer Hall in his entrance showhouse. It was here that Maienschein first appeared in 1998 as Mozart's birdcatcher in the "Little Magic Flute," which he had staged himself. He named his music theater at the Palmengarten after the jolly fellow in the colorful plumage.
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20 % Discount only in the evening programme, excluded are special events and New Year's Eve (Tickets can only be purchased at the box office)
The Frankfurt Card is a combination ticket, available as a day ticket and 2-day ticket for trips in Frankfurt, including the airport, with discounts of up to 50% on tours, round trips, museum admissions and other attractions. With the Frankfurt Card, visitors to Frankfurt can make their stay more comfortable, travel all over the city and get to know the diverse cultural offerings at a reduced price.
