Infernal Comedy Tickets

Infernal Comedy is a unique, genre-defying performance that brings together a solo actor, a full baroque orchestra, and two operatic sopranos for a dramatized concert experience. Conceived for the screen and stage by Michael Sturminger and conducted by Martin Haselböck of the Orchester Wiener Akademie, this production explores the life of the Austrian serial killer Jack Unterweger through a fusion of narrative, arias, and ensemble pieces from composers like Mozart, Vivaldi, Haydn, Beethoven, and Boccherini. The show debuted in Los Angeles in 2008 with John Malkovich in the title role, offering audiences a gripping blend of theatre and concert performance.

Infernal Comedy continues to tour internationally, with notable stops including the UK premiere at Barbican Hall in London (2011), Timisoara (Romania) in 2023, and Istanbul (Turkey) at Zorlu PSM in 2024. While there is no dedicated Infernal Comedy social media channel, updates are typically shared via Michael Sturminger’s and the Orchester Wiener Akademie’s official pages. A live recording titled The Infernal Comedy was released in 2011 (New Classical Adventure; 60223), and a companion DVD was released in 2010 by Arthaus. If you’re seeking a theatre-meets-concert experience that challenges genre boundaries, secure your seats and enjoy this provocative, thought-provoking performance.