Ruth Berghaus
| Ruth Berghaus | |
|---|---|
| Director Ruth Berghaus (center), author Volker Braun (left) and sculptor Wieland Förster in Berlin 1981. | |
| Born | 2 July 1927 Dresden, Germany | 
| Died | 25 January 1996 Zeuthen, Germany | 
| Resting place | Dorotheenstadt Cemetery, Berlin-Mitte | 
| Nationality | German | 
| Occupation(s) | Choreographer, Opera and Theatre Director, Artistic Director | 
| Years active | 1951–1995 | 
| Notable work | Die Verurteilung des Lukullus, The Mother, Die Zauberflöte, Die Fledermaus | 
| Spouse | Paul Dessau (m. 1954–1979; his death) | 
Ruth Berghaus (2 July 1927 – 25 January 1996) was a German choreographer, opera and theatre director, and artistic director.