Rock ’n’ roll musical Made in Hungaria electrifies Komárom’s Monostori Fort on January 4, 2026—starring János Ondrik and ensemble by Magyarock Dalszínház. Tickets and details inside.
when: 2026.01.04., Sunday
where: 2900 Komárom, Duna-part 1.
A 1960s Angyalföld family, the Fenyős, defect, then return to Hungary — and teenage Miki, now Ricky, brings back a head full of America: gum, Marlboro, Hawaiian shirts, Ballantine’s, and above all, rock ’n’ roll. Inspired by life abroad and a record-obsessed radio technician, he vows to start a band. With amps cobbled together from a shoebox and a nightstand, all they need are a few good friends to blast Viva rock ’n’ roll at St. Stephen’s Park (Szent István Park), in the Metalworker rehearsal room (Fémmunkás), and at the Tisza Street block party. That spark births Hungária.
Showtime
Made in Hungaria (Made in Hungary) the musical hits Komárom’s Monostori Fort (Monostori Erőd) on January 4, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., staged by the Magyarock Musical Theater (Magyarock Dalszínház).
Cast
Ricky: János Ondrik; Jerry Lee Lewis: Milán Krncan; Rudi the Confectioner: Csaba Vizeli; Röné the Kiss King, guitar: Tamás Töpler; Csipu, sax: Balázs Szarvas; Tripolisz, bass: Kristóf Cserna; Little Nyírő, tech: Krisztián Ráduly; Comrade Bigali: András Őcz; Police officer: Csaba Papp; Vera: Ágnes Kuczmann; Marina: Edina Csizmadia; Chubby Juci: Dorottya Tóth; Mother: Edina Végh; Father: Zsolt Kósa; Shampoo, Figaro frontman: Márton Harmati; Hella from the friendly GDR: Gabriella Tar; Gretchen: Nóra Bányóczky.
Note
Organizers reserve the right to change the time and program.
2025, adrienne
Pros
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Family-friendly vibes with a feel-good coming-of-age story, catchy rock ’n’ roll, and no heavy content for kids
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Easy cultural bridge for Americans: 60s rock references, Jerry Lee Lewis nods, and classic “back-from-the-USA” themes feel familiar
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Monostori Fort is a cool, historic venue—great photo ops and a unique setting for a musical
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Komárom is reachable from Budapest by train or car in about 1.5–2 hours, so it works as a day trip
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No Hungarian required to enjoy the music and energy; plot is simple enough to follow even with limited language skills
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Tickets likely cheaper than Broadway/West End, and smaller venue means closer-to-the-action experience
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Niche bragging rights: you’ll see a beloved Hungarian musical most tourists miss
- The subject (Hungária and the Fenyő story) isn’t internationally famous, so references may fly over your head
Cons
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Komárom isn’t on most tourists’ radars, and signage/info at the fort may be mostly in Hungarian
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Public transport is fine but not seamless: limited departure times, and you may need a taxi or local bus from the station
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Compared to rock-themed shows in the U.S./UK, production values may be simpler and the language barrier can limit jokes and nuance
