This production quotes scenically from the silent films of the twenties and musically harkens back to the direct and penetrating style of the world premiere. In 24 months this evening has been performed over 100 times to sold-out audiences.
-Maxim Gorki Theater press release


...Any Kurt Weill fan should be in for a treat, as the production's musical director, Ari Benjamin Meyers, is a well-known Weill expert and will be staging the songs in the Weill tradition, i.e., sharp and precise.
Katja Hofman, Variety

...At the back of the stage sits the orchestra that under the direction of music director Ari Benjamin Meyers performs Weill's music and songs in a way so fresh and dynamic that finally all of the dust that has accumulated on this repertoire classic is blown off the notes.
Hartmut Krug, Kulturradio am Morgen

...The decision was made for a musically authentic production, brought to tinny perfection by Ari Benjamin Meyers.
Nürnberger Nachrichten

...That the evening grows in charm can be attributed to the sparkling musical accompaniment of the small band that serves up the Weill songs at once snappy and raucous.
Peter Laudenbach, Tip04/04