Chris Pichler - Happy Birthday, Marilyn

On the occasion of Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday
Chris Pichler
Happy Birthday, Marilyn

Marilyn Monroe: The woman who reached for the stars and burned out. An intense evening that reveals the person behind the global star: vulnerable, humorous, wise. She once said of herself, "Men go to bed with Marilyn and wake up next to me." Emotionally compelling, yet quite humorous, with many songs from her well-known films, Chris Pichler portrays the phenomenal career of a quirky comedienne who wanted to make something great out of her life and broke apart between naive euphoria and stark despair, even though all she wanted was to be loved, unconditionally and forever. She is sophisticated, talented, loved, desperate. Chris Pichler dives deep into the life of the legend, playing and singing in a captivating, entertaining, and touching way the fate, triumph, and misfortune of one of the most famous Hollywood actresses.

Press reviews:
FAZ: "That Chris Pichler makes the torn nature of this perhaps most famous woman in the world so palpable in her nuanced performance makes this evening once again a moving, indeed heartwarming experience."
Bonner General Anzeiger: "The woman is simply a phenomenon. Actually both: the character being portrayed and her stage alter ego. Standing ovations for an acting achievement with intelligent depth."
Kölner Rundschau: "Wonderful how she increasingly exposes the fractures of the dream factory art product. Chris Pichler plays her with an intensity that sends shivers down the spine. Every pose is just right, as seen in photos and films."
Krone: "With an almost incredible perfection, Pichler has slipped into the character of the unhappy woman. She pulls all the emotional strings."