Ute Lemper presents an intimate and captivating evening centered on a pivotal 1988 telephone conversation with the legendary Marlene Dietrich in Paris. Lemper recounts how Dietrich called to personally thank her for a postcard sent after Lemper won the prestigious Molière Award for her Cabaret performance, a moment that became a profound turning point in her artistic journey.

Over the course of this special performance, Lemper shares deeply personal stories about their remarkable three-hour conversation, which ranged across life, work, personal style, and artistic influences. Interwoven throughout are performances of Marlene Dietrich's most iconic songs, spanning her entire legendary career—from her groundbreaking Berlin cabaret years to her fabulous later collaborations with Burt Bacharach.

Accompanied by pianist Vana Gierig, Lemper weaves together anecdotes and musical moments into a tender tribute to one of cinema and performance's greatest icons. This is an evening of sophisticated entertainment and artistic reverence, perfect for admirers of classic performance and theatrical history.

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