Originally premiering in Berlin in 1928, this dark-humored play exemplifies the dark underbelly of Victorian London. Inspired by John Gay's 18th-century work The Beggar's Opera, the deception and villainy ingrained within this story draws attention towards the struggle for success that occurs within a capitalist system. The play centers around the anti-hero "Mack the Knife", an adulterous murderer with a knack for crime and a desire to enter middle-class society. Charming, cunning, and handsome, this ironic hero finds himself entangled within a love rivalry, leading to a life on the run!