The Infernal Comedy Written and Directed by Michael Strurminger

A stage-play for Baroque Orchestra, two sopranos and one actor

Written and Directed by Michael Sturminger
Featuring John Malkovich, with Louise Fribo and Martene Grimson
Musica Angelica Baroque Orchestra
Martin Haselböck, music director & music concept
Adrian Kelly, conductor

This performance is made possible by a generous grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation with additional support from the Dean of the College of Fine Arts and the Executive Vice President and Provost of The University of Texas at Austin.

Presented in partnership with Texas Performing Arts and L Style G Style

Texas Performing Arts presents Hollywood legend John Malkovich starring in the state premiere of a stirring play based on the real-life story of celebrated Austrian author and notorious serial killer Jack Unterweger. Written and directed by Michael Sturminger, this cutting-edge presentation is propelled by a series of monologues paired with arias by Gluck, Boccherini, and Mozart accompanied by an on-stage Baroque orchestra. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to see Malkovich perform on the Bass Concert Hall stage.

“Hollywood star John Malkovich excels as serial killer Jack Unterweger. A melodic ride to hell with humour and irony.” 
DIE PRESSE

“This is a touch of grand opera with a focus on the art of acting.” 
KURIER

All Infernal Comedy photography is used courtesy of Nathalie Bauer, www.creativeimages.at

RESOURCES
The Infernal Comedy website
CNN Video Part 1 – John Malkovich Revealed
CNN Video Part 2 – John Malkovich on stage
CNN Video Part 3 – On the road with Malkovich