Hasko Weber, heading the Deutsches Nationaltheater and Staatskapelle Weimar since 2013, will part ways with the theater at the conclusion of the 2024/25 season. The 59-year-old's decision is prompted by personal reasons, as shared by the state chancellery in Erfurt following a supervisory board meeting.
Weber acknowledged the theater's artistic excellence and acknowledged the securing of long-awaited funding for a theater overhaul as noteworthy achievements. However, the scheduled completion of the renovation project in 2031/32 necessitates a reevaluation of strategies and ambitions, including personal ones, prompting a handover of leadership responsibilities by summer 2025.
Weber's professional influence has been significant, transforming the Deutsches Nationaltheater into a prominent theater. His ceaseless perseverance recently led to the German government committing half of the funding for the general theater renovation project, estimated at 167 million euros.
Thuringia's Minister of Culture, Benjamin-Immanuel Hoff, commended Weber's accomplishments and stated that plans for a new leader would be coordinated between the state and city. Lord Mayor Peter Kleine echoed similar sentiments, indicating respect for Weber's desire for personal change and expressed gratitude for his contributions to the theater.
As the theater prepares for a change of leadership, discussions regarding replacing Weber will ensue in the ensuing weeks between the DNT's Supervisory Board and management. Details about the future leadership are not yet public.
Hasko Weber's lasting impact as General Director of the Deutsches Nationaltheater is indisputable, having played a crucial role in its rise as one of the foremost theaters in the country. His impending departure marks an exciting period of change for the theater.
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