Ute Lemper

Ute Lemper won a Molière Award for Best Newcomer in 1987 for her originating role as Sally Bowles in the Paris production of ‘Cabaret’. After completing formal training at the Dance Academy in Cologne and the Max Reinhardt Seminary Drama School in Vienna, Lemper established her stage career with acclaimed performances in the original Viennese cast of ‘Cats’ and as Peter Pan in Berlin. She gained significant recognition for her interpretations of Berlin Cabaret Songs and the works of Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht, releasing her debut album, ‘Ute Lemper Sings Kurt Weill’, in 1988, which charted on Billboard’s crossover list. In 1990, she contributed to ‘The Wall – Live in Berlin’ concert and made her significant film debut in ‘L’Autrichienne’, followed by her role as Ceres in ‘Prospero’s Books’ in 1991.

Lemper has toured extensively with her acclaimed one-woman shows, notably ‘The Bukowski Project,’ ‘The 9 Secrets,’ and ‘Rendezvous with Marlene,’ which blend her storytelling prowess with musical artistry. Building on the success of her touring show, Lemper released the album ‘Rendezvous with Marlene’ in 2020. Her artistic endeavors continue into 2024, where she is serving as creative director for ‘Songs for Eternity’ and starring in the television series ‘Die Zweiflers’, further solidifying her diverse contributions across music, stage, and screen.