All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914
All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914
Written by Peter Rothstein
Vocal Arrangements by Erick Lichte and Timothy C. Takach
Directed by Peter Rothstein
Music Direction by Erick Lichte
The Western Front, Christmas, 1914. Out of the violence a silence, then a song. A German soldier steps into No Man’s Land singing “Stille Nacht.” Thus begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music, peace. A remarkable true story, told in the words and songs of the men who lived it.
“A powerful theatrical experience.” - Pioneer Press
“A moving meditation on a rare moment when humankind’s better angels were allowed to prevail.” - City Pages
“Stunning testament to the impulse to cast aside differences of nationality, lay down arms, and celebrate our common humanity.” - Talkin’ Broadway
“It only gets more beautiful, poignant, and necessary every year.” - Cherry and Spoon