The History of the Theater- und Musikgesellschaft Zug

The present

The performances organised by the Theater- und Musikgesellschaft Zug at the Theater Casino are a veritable beacon of culture for the city of Zug and the surrounding region. The programme is innovative and refreshing, without ever compromising on quality, and covers music (classical, jazz, folk/world music), dance, theatre and comedy, all in a unique lakeside location. The Theater- und Musikgesellschaft, which is now over 200 years old and which built the Theater Casino Zug a century ago, is one of the oldest cultural institutions throughout the country. The fact that is has over 1,200 members and patrons proves that it has a strong support of the local community.

Season 2009–10

Samuel Steinemann takes over artistic direction and responsibility for the  cultural events of the Theater- und Musikgesellschaft from 1 June 2009. Together with the City of Zug and  the Theater Casino Zug foundation, the Theater- und Musikgesellschaft celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Theater  Casino Zug in the October of that year with three events aimed at every generation of theatre-goer ("Antanzen,  Auftanzen, Abtanzen" - «Dance, Dance, Dance!»).

  • First edition of "Casino Style" (Concert, Classic-Battle, DJ party)
  • Basle Ballet (including workshop with Richard Wherlock und Roderick George)
  • Theatermacher Hamburg: "Die Räuber"
  • Vienna Art Orchestra: "Third Dream"
  • Seven and band
  • Giacobbo, Müller, Frey: "Erfolg als Chance"
  • Borodin Quartet
  • Herman van Veen
  • Dino Saluzzi, Musikkollegium Winterthur
  • Kolja Blacher with soloists from the Lucerne Festival Orchestra
  • Sandrine Piau, Munich Chamber Orchestra
  • Tokyo String Quartet
  • Roberto Fonseca Group

Season 2008–09

The final season with August P. Villiger as artistic director.

  • Flamenco en route: "¡miram!" (Premiere)
  • Cantori Contenti, Zurich Chamber Orchestra: Haydn's "The Seasons"
  • Margrit Läubli: "Mein Leben für’s Cabaret"
  • 450 school pupils, Armon Caviezel, Zuger Sinfonietta: "Sing mit"
  • Salzburg Chamber Soloists, Lavard Skou-Larsen, Tecchler Trio
  • Elisabeth Leonskaja
  • Andreas Vollenweider
  • Erich Vock: "Zwei für eis (Two into one!)"
  • Kammer-Solisten Zug: "Grand Duo"
  • George Gruntz, Thomas Demenga, Tobias Preisig: "Jazz & Classic"
  • Emil: "Drei Engel", cabaret-style reading
  • Audite Nova choir, Halle State Orchestra: Mendelssohn's "Elijah"
  • Michael Quast, Cologne Philharmonic Cellos

Season 2007–08

On 20 January 2008, the Theater- und Musikgesellschaft Zug celebrated 200 years of existence. The following August, there were a number of performances of the "Nikki" anniversary show, and on 28 November 2008 the 200th annual general meeting brought this auspicious year to a close. Toni Luginbühl retired at the AGM as president of the Theater- und Musikgesellschaft Zug and was succeeded by Daniela Hausheer.

  • Ursus & Nadeschkin mit Perlen, Freaks & Special Guests
  • Basle Chamber Orchestra, David Stern
  • La famiglia Dimitri
  • Lorenz Keiser: "Affentheater"
  • Audite Nova choir, Johannes Meister: Orff's "Carmina Burana"
  • "Anna Karenina" with Katja Riemann
  • Kataklò: "Livingston – Beyond the Limits" (Swiss premiere)
  • Bläserphilharmonie Zug: Inaugural concert
  • Franz Hohler: Skurriles, Phantastisches, Tragikomisches
  • Acapickels: "Go to Las Vegas"
  • Mummenschanz: "3x11"
  • Introdans: "Fast Food" (within the dance festival "Steps" #11)