Passion Play, Oberammergau

This item appears on page 83 of the December 2008 issue.

In Oberammergau, Germany, the Passion Play has been reenacted every 10 years since 1633. The 41st play will be held May 15-Oct. 3, 2010, and involve over 2,000 actors, singers and musicians.

Tickets cost €49.50 ($69) to €165 ($229) and are charged a 10% booking fee unless bought in person the day of the play. Packages, which include a ticket to the play, are available: one night, €199-€575 (near $276-$798), and two nights, €275-€839 ($381-$1,164), depending on accommodation.

Contact Oberammergau und DER Reisebüro oHG, Geschäftsstelle der Passionsspiele 2010 (Eugen-Papst-Str. 9a, 82487 Oberammergau, Germany; phone ++49 8822 923 10, fax 923 152, http://pilatushaus.de).