Per Andersson plays in "Amadeus"

Milos Forman achieved success with the film "Amadeus". This spring, the story of the rivalry between Mozart and Salieri will be a musical costume drama at the Cultural Centre City Theatre in Stockholm – with an unexpected acting debut.

» Updated: October 01 2024

» Published: September 26 2024

Per Andersson plays in "Amadeus"
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The play "Amadeus" was written by Peter Shaffer and had its world premiere in 1979. The film adaptation by Forman was awarded eight Oscars in 1984.

In the new Swedish version, Philip Zandén plays the bitter Salieri and Simon Reithner the genius, but also vulgar Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

The role of Emperor Josef II is played by comedian Per Andersson, known from, among other things, "The Book of Mormon" and his own show "Räkhäst".

"I'm incredibly excited and a little scared to set foot on the Kulturhuset Stadsteatern's stage for the first time. The role of Emperor Josef II fits me perfectly since we have a few things in common. We both have incredibly good hair, are possibly a bit naive, and appreciate good music," says Per Andersson in a press release.

The performance, directed by Sunil Munshi, premieres on February 7.

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