Christian Stückl to Lead Oberammergau Passion Play for Fifth Time in 2030

The Oberammergau town council reappoints Stückl amidst a historic selection process, emphasizing modernization and tradition.

Christian Stückl has been confirmed to direct the 2030 Oberammergau Passion Play, marking his fifth tenure in this role.
The decision follows a unique public application process, a first in the nearly 400-year history of the event.
Stückl plans to modernize the portrayal of Jesus and enhance the roles of women, while continuing to eliminate antisemitic elements.
The Passion Play, rooted in a 1633 vow to God during the plague, attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors and is a major cultural event.
Stückl's leadership has been credited with revitalizing the play, making it a significant cultural and economic event beyond Germany's borders.