Ute Lemper (born 4 July 1963 in Münster) is a German singer, actress, and composer widely regarded as the foremost living interpreter of Weimar-era cabaret. She won the 1987 Molière Award for her Paris Cabaret and the 1998 Laurence Olivier Award for Velma Kelly in Chicago's West End revival, later reprising the role on Broadway. Her 30-plus albums span Kurt Weill, Marlene Dietrich, Edith Piaf, and her own songwriting, with her 1986 debut Ute Lemper Sings Kurt Weill topping Billboard's crossover chart.
Lemper released the album 'Pirate Jenny' on The Audiophile Society, reimagining Kurt Weill's music for his 125th birth anniversary with electronic and beat-driven arrangements; it was named among MusicConnection's Top 20 Albums of 2025.
Several autumn 2025 tour dates (Vienna, Berlin, Venice and others) were postponed after Lemper underwent hip-replacement surgery; rescheduled dates were announced for later in the year.
Lemper performed at Cadogan Hall in London, presenting material from 'Pirate Jenny' to mark Kurt Weill's 125th birthday.
Lemper performed at 54 Below in New York City as part of the ongoing 'Pirate Jenny' promotional run.
Lemper's official website lists a run of German tour dates through autumn 2026, including shows in Berlin, Hamburg, Tübingen, Weimar, Herford, and Stade.
A concert by German singer and actress Ute Lemper, renowned for her interpretations of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill songs.
Renowned singer and actress Ute Lemper presents her Time Traveler project at Hamburg's Nica Jazz Club.
Ute Lemper pays tribute to Marlene Dietrich in a show blending music, dance, and storytelling.
Ute Lemper pays tribute to Marlene Dietrich in an unforgettable evening of classic songs and personal memories.
Ute Lemper, the acclaimed singer and actress, presents her Time Traveler project.
International singer and actress Ute Lemper presents her Time Traveler project.
Ute Lemper pays tribute to Marlene Dietrich in a programme of songs, anecdotes and personal reflections - an evening for fans of classic cabaret and 20th-century music.
Concert featuring vocalists Ute Lemper and Drew Sarich at Vienna's Marx Halle.
Ute Lemper performs Kurt Weill songs set to texts by Brecht and others, tracing the composer's life across his German, French and American years.
Concert by German singer and actress Ute Lemper, renowned for her interpretations of songs by Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill.