The Threepenny Opera Resources

WEBSITES

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About The Threepenny Opera but were Afraid to Ask

Here's a comprehensive site dedicated to the play.

About the Author

Dig this bio of our buddy Brecht.

Behind the Music

Here's the NPR Music Kurt Weill page, the man behind the music in The Threepenny Opera.

MOVIE OR TV PRODUCTIONS

East Side

Here's an East German, 1931 film production of the play.

Au Francais

This is another 1931 version, in French.

Who Are You?

This 1989 production features The Who's Roger Daltrey.

ARTICLES AND INTERVIEWS

Mystery Health Problems

Brecht's death might have been caused by a childhood illness.

"Bertolt Brecht's Influence Cannot Be Overestimated"

There you have it, folks.

VIDEO

Brecht on Trial

Bertolt Brecht testifies at the House Committee on Un-American Activities.

First Prize

Here's a performance from The Threepenny Opera at the 2006 Tony Awards.

AUDIO

Mack the Knife

Learn about the hit song from the play.

Great Life, Man

Download a biography of Brecht.

Not Cool

Brecht might have "borrowed" lots of his ideas from his lovers.

IMAGES

Cigar and Specs

Here's a classic picture of Brecht.

For Your Collection

Check out the original album cover of the recording of the play.