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Wiederaufnahme

revival (the return of a production to a theatre's repertoire)

noun VEE-der-owf-nah-me Rare
Arts & Culture Performance

Also means

resumption (of proceedings, work, etc.)

Usage Note

Wiederaufnahme in theatre means reviving a previously staged production, usually with the original cast and set but fresh rehearsals (Wiederaufnahmeproben). It is common in repertoire opera houses (Repertoirebetrieb) as opposed to stagione houses.

Examples

"Die Wiederaufnahme der Inszenierung stieß auf großes Publikumsinteresse und war sofort ausverkauft."

Natural Translation

The revival of the production attracted great audience interest and sold out immediately.

Literal Translation

The revival of the production met with great audience interest and was immediately sold out.

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