Hedda Gabler theatre received mixed reviews, especially for Sheridan Smith in the lead role. The play was staged in 2015 at Madrid's María Guerrero. The production, which received mixed reviews, was directed by Eduardo Vasco and presented a text that was adapted by the Spanish playwright Yolanda Pallín with Cayetana Guillén Cuervo playing the lead role. Tony Award-winning director Ivo van Hove made his National Theatre debut in London with a period-less production of Ibsen’s masterpiece. This new version by Patrick Marber featured Ruth Wilson in the title role and Rafe Spall as Brack. A ballet interpretation is set to premiere at
Milt Gabler keeping most of these recordings available. However, through the late 1950s and 1960s, Gabler continued to guide the direction of Decca, writing songs and producing hit singles including Brenda Lee’s “I’m Sorry” and albums including "Jesus Christ Superstar". Gabler also continued to produce all of the Comets' recordings for Decca until they left the label in 1959. Milt Gabler also produced all studio-albums in Hamburg for Bert Kaempfert and his Orchestra from 1960 to the latter's death in June 1980. He wrote many lyrics for Kaempfert songs, like "L-O-V-E", a very big hit for Nat King Cole, "Danke schoen", etc.