| Doktor Johannes Faust | |
|---|---|
| Opera by Hermann Reutter | |
| Librettist | Ludwig Andersen |
| Language | German |
| Based on | Puppet play Doktor Faust |
| Premiere | 26 May 1936 |
Doktor Johannes Faust, Op. 47,[1] is an opera in three acts by Hermann Reutter. The libretto was written by Ludwig Andersen (pen name of Ludwig Strecker Jr.), based on an old puppet play Doktor Faust on the Faust topic. The opera was premiered by the Oper Frankfurt at its house (now the Alte Oper) on 26 May 1936, staged by Walter Felsenstein. It was published by Schott. A revised version was first performed at the Staatstheater Stuttgart on 8 June 1955, conducted by Ferdinand Leitner.