The Wintergarten is one of Berlin's oldest theaters and varietes. Basically, this place has seen it…read moreall. Built in 1887 it is a witness of the amazing history of Berlin - from Kaiser Wilhelm to WWI, the first democratic German government in the 1920's, the Depression, the rise of the Nazi party, WWII, the East/West divide of the city, and unification in 1989. Throughout the years, the Wintergarten kept on playing and hosted famous actors and artists ever since.
Putting history aside, what you can expect in this traditional Berlin theatre are variete shows, and the usual magician also stops by every once in a while. All shows are in German but if you focus on something more dance-oriented you should be able to follow even if you don't speak the language.
The venue is small and intimate, with a table area near the stage, and an upper seating area. You can get dinner downstairs while the show goes on, and the upstairs areas are being served by waiters.
Should be. When I was there service was lacking. No waiter showed up, apparently they were understaffed.
Shows are quite expensive (50 Euro plus). Hit or miss, I would probably not be back.