Last Call

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“Last Call”

Interview with Helen

“Purpose, Last Call, Love Life: Old Forms, New Tricks”

“Off-Broadway shows in NYC in May 2025”

“Profoundly moving! Playwright Peter Danish engages the two aged maestros in an agonistic verbal joust.”

“The cast, guided by Gil Mehmert, play their parts without falling into caricature, providing rounded portrayals of their legendary characters and emphasizing their humanity.”

“Bernstein and Karajan: The historic encounter between two giants and rivals at a bar”

“Can great art transcend political disgrace?”

“The play is a treat for classical music fans. With the aide of Rene Neumann’s clever costumes and Michael Grundner’s effective lighting, director Mehmert transports us!”

“Can great art transcend political disgrace?”

“Off-Broadway Review: LAST CALL (New World Stages)”

“Helen Schneider talks about starring in ‘Last Call’ show, playing Leonard Bernstein”

“Last Call features the best ensemble of the season, on Broadway or Off. Schneider, Zuchner, and Petersen are magnificent and their performances are utterly stellar.”

“Leonard Bernstein Faces His Longtime Rival in a New Off-Broadway Play”

“Leonard Bernstein faces his longtime rival in a new off-Broadway play”

“Off Broadway Review: LAST CALL – Bored & Confused?”

“Helen Schneider does a terrific job of channeling Bernstein. The way she talks and moves, and everything about her demeanor seems reminiscent of the great composer. The costume and the wig greatly add to the effect.”

“a fairy tale with heroes, villains, operatic emotions, and a countertenor. The women are formidable performers.”

“Poignant portrayals that leave a lingering memory for the theatergoers.”

“Wouldn’t you like to be a fly on the wall of the Blue Bar in Vienna’s Sacher Hotel?”

“Schneider is cool and confident. Züchner is focused and spirited. Both turned in first grade performances!”

“A thoughtful and intellectually rich play, brimming with intriguing ideas about art and expression that will leave you feeling a bit smarter once the curtain falls. Last Call takes an intriguing and unexpected turn by casting two women in the lead roles. An interesting layer of artistic interpretation.”

“Photos: LAST CALL Opens at New World Stages”

REVIEW: “Egos, envy, anger, and rivalry of two legendary male conductors in ‘Last Call’ Off-Broadway at New World Stages”

REVIEW: “Theater Reviews: Three Off-Broadway Plays Cleverly Explores the Real Lives of a British Abolitionist (“The Return of Benjamin Lay”), Conductors Leonard Bernstein and Herbert von Karajan (“Last Call”), and Playwright Joshua Harmon’s Mother and Grandmother (“We Had a World”)”

“Gil Mehmert’s stylishly staged production is drama with a capital ‘D’”

“topics: when he mentioned the excellent performances of the actresses. And when he mentions that fans of Bernstein and Arne will go home very satisfied.”

“I was intrigued, I was laughing, and at many times felt empathy through seeing the humanity. You will feel transported!”

“‘Last Call’ by Peter Danish- a Must See at New World Stages in NYC”

REVIEW: “Last Call”

“Squigs Salutes: Last Call”

REVIEW: “In ‘Last Call’ The Bartender Steals The Show”

“Theatre in Review: Last Call (New World Stages)”

REVIEW: “Last Call’ Review – Two Musicians Conduct a Duel”

REVIEW: “Last Call”

“Last Chance: Schedule of Upcoming Broadway and Off-Broadway Show Closings”

“Two star conductors at loggerheads”

“The acting and dialogue from both Ms. Schneider and Ms. Züchner is superbly rolled out”

“A Jewish and an ex-Nazi conductor walk into a bar… and inspire an off-Broadway play”

REVIEW: “Review: A Twilight Face-Off Between Two Legendary Conductors in Last Call”

“A tour-de-force achievement…the drama is in the emotions aroused by the love-hate relationship between two towering artists”

“For those fascinated by Bernstein, Karajan, or the world of classical music, Last Call offers interesting moments of reflection”

“Very funny! Last Call Sizzles.”

“A bold play. One of the most marvelous elements of Last Call was the way in which it humanized classical music giants. A fantastic experience.”

“The “Last Call” Press Preview at New World Stages”

REVIEW: “Last Call”

INTERVIEW: “New Play ‘Last Call’ Explores Leonard Bernstein And Herbert Von Karajan’s Chance Meeting”

“Words can’t explain the feelings of ecstasy of both characters”

Interview with Helen and Peter

“CALLBOARD: OPENING”

“Last Call”

“Interview: From Sally Bowles to Leonard Bernstein, Helen Schneider Talks About Her Distinguished Career in the US and Germany”

“Photos: LAST CALL At New World Stages”

“She was teenage runaway, a German rock star and Berlin leading lady — now she’s playing Leonard Bernstein”

“On Stage Today in New York City!”

“Photos: Cast and Creatives of LAST CALL Meets The Press”

“Last Call: A New Play by Peter Danish Premieres at New World Stages in Manhattan”

“Leonard Bernstein and Herbert Von Karajan as You’ve Never Seen Them Before in LAST CALL, a New Play!”

“Schedule of Upcoming Off-Broadway Shows”

“Who’s in town this week: Helen Schneider”

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“Last Call”

“Ep 431- Helen Schneider Makes Her Return To NY Theatre In “Last Call!””

“Sunday Scoop Week of 3/9/25 What’s Happening This WeeK and More”

“Special Offer: LAST CALL at New World Stages”

“Schedule of Upcoming Off-Broadway Shows”

“A MESSAGE FROM LAST CALL”

“Upcoming Events”

“Off-Broadway shows in NYC”

“Schedule of Upcoming Off-Broadway Shows”

“Theatre News: Coal Miner’s Daughter, JOY: A New True Musical, All Out, Last Call and Still”

“Schedule of Upcoming Off-Broadway Shows”

“Last Chance: Schedule of Upcoming Broadway and Off-Broadway Show Closings”

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“Last Call”

“GIVEAWAY: Win Tickets to See ‘Last Call’”

“Exclusive: What Karajan told Lenny (and what he heard back)”

“Frank Blase and Marc Schneider Present ‘Last Call’: A World Premiere Play by Peter Danish”

“Leonard Bernstein and Herbert von Karajan Will Cross Paths Off-Broadway in Last Call”

NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT: “LAST CALL Opens in March at New World Stages”

NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT: “”Last Call,” a new play by Peter Danish about Leonard Bernstein and Herbert von Karajan…perfs begin 3/12 at New World Stages”

EXCLUSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT: “SACHER MATCH, A new play by Peter Danish opening at New York’s New World Stages in March will reimagine a meeting between Leonard Bernstein and Herbert von Karajan”

“Sunset Boulevard’s Helen Schneider Will Be Leonard Bernstein Off-Broadway in Last Call”

LISTING: “Last Call Begins Performances March 12”

NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT: “Leonard Bernstein and Herbert von Karajan Will Cross Paths Off-Broadway in Last Call”