New play "Last Call" premieres off-Broadway in New York

The new play "Last Call" opens off-Broadway at New World Stages, featuring Helen Schneider as Leonard Bernstein and Lucca Züchner as Herbert von Karajan. The play explores their chance meeting and contrasting legacies in classical music. Playwright Peter Danish was inspired to write "Last Call" after hearing an anecdote about Bernstein and von Karajan during a trip to Vienna. The play addresses their personal themes and historical complexities, including von Karajan's controversial past. Director Gil Mehmert chose to cast women in the lead roles, aiming to provide a fresh perspective on these iconic figures. The production combines dialogue with a musical soundscape, enhancing the emotional depth of their interactions.