Despite Pandemic, Salzburg Music and Drama Festival Opens
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2020
This year marks the 100th year of the festival, which opened on Saturday, August 1.
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2020
This year marks the 100th year of the festival, which opened on Saturday, August 1.
Modified Salzburg Festival is Officially Underway, Running Through August 30
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2020
The modified Salzburg Festival is underway, kicking off on August 1 and running through August 30.
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2020
The modified Salzburg Festival is underway, kicking off on August 1 and running through August 30.
Plácido Domingo Honored with Austrian Music Theater Prize
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2020
Plácido Domingo will receive a lifetime achievement award in Austria, according to The Daily News.
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2020
Plácido Domingo will receive a lifetime achievement award in Austria, according to The Daily News.
BWW Previews: FINDING WONDERLAND at World Wide Web
by Martin Ganeider - July 10, 2020
Frank Wildhorn, the American composer, and eighty members of the Wildhorn Musical family will simultaneously world premiere a video featuring 53 singers from 12 countries, representing 17 of his musicals, performing the powerful, 'Finding Wonderland,' from the Broadway Musical, Wonderland. Wildhorn, who has been posting popular 'Living Room Concerts,' brought together stars including Jeremy Jordan, Laura Osnes, Capathia Jenkins, Constantine Maroulis, amongst the cast from across the globe to support The World Health Organization's Covid19 Response Fund (covid19responsefund.org), the only global organization with a reach as wide as that of the cast on the video, while providing a musical love letter to the world at this unprecedented and unpredictable time.
by Martin Ganeider - July 10, 2020
Frank Wildhorn, the American composer, and eighty members of the Wildhorn Musical family will simultaneously world premiere a video featuring 53 singers from 12 countries, representing 17 of his musicals, performing the powerful, 'Finding Wonderland,' from the Broadway Musical, Wonderland. Wildhorn, who has been posting popular 'Living Room Concerts,' brought together stars including Jeremy Jordan, Laura Osnes, Capathia Jenkins, Constantine Maroulis, amongst the cast from across the globe to support The World Health Organization's Covid19 Response Fund (covid19responsefund.org), the only global organization with a reach as wide as that of the cast on the video, while providing a musical love letter to the world at this unprecedented and unpredictable time.
Cultural Events Begin to Return to Vienna
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2020
Cultural events in Vienna are starting to make a return after the past few months of quarantine and social distancing, Xinhua Net reports.
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2020
Cultural events in Vienna are starting to make a return after the past few months of quarantine and social distancing, Xinhua Net reports.
Ars Electronica Festival 2020 to Take Place in September
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2020
Ars Electronica 2020 will take place from September 9 to 13 - in Linz, of course, but not only there. 'The corona crisis makes a Linz festival mile with 100,000 visitors from all over the world impossible,' says Gerfried Stocker, Ars Electronica's Artistic Director.
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2020
Ars Electronica 2020 will take place from September 9 to 13 - in Linz, of course, but not only there. 'The corona crisis makes a Linz festival mile with 100,000 visitors from all over the world impossible,' says Gerfried Stocker, Ars Electronica's Artistic Director.
BWW Previews: MUSICAL QUARANTINE DIARIES at Volksoper Wien
by Martin Ganeider - June 19, 2020
Dear diary, Corona is still dominating the world but some things are getting back to some sort of normal, slowly but constantly. I have to say it out loud what we all are feeling right now. Dear theatre, we bloody miss you. The excitement on the way to the theatre, the smell when we get into the building, the pure enjoyment of a live performance, and everything about it, we miss it but where is hope is also light. Robert Meyer, Viennas Volksoper Director set up 9 different concerts for the end of June for an audience of only 100. The concerts got sold out immediately.
by Martin Ganeider - June 19, 2020
Dear diary, Corona is still dominating the world but some things are getting back to some sort of normal, slowly but constantly. I have to say it out loud what we all are feeling right now. Dear theatre, we bloody miss you. The excitement on the way to the theatre, the smell when we get into the building, the pure enjoyment of a live performance, and everything about it, we miss it but where is hope is also light. Robert Meyer, Viennas Volksoper Director set up 9 different concerts for the end of June for an audience of only 100. The concerts got sold out immediately.
Vienna State Opera Will Re-Open Next Week With 100 Audience Members Per Show
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2020
Vienna State Opera is set to re-open next Monday, with 100 guests per show due to the health crisis.
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2020
Vienna State Opera is set to re-open next Monday, with 100 guests per show due to the health crisis.
Opera Singers and Classical Musicians Play Outdoor Concert at Hotel Zeitgeist in Vienna
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2020
The Jakarta Post has reported on the outdoor concert that was held this past weekend at the Hotel Zeitgeist in Vienna.
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2020
The Jakarta Post has reported on the outdoor concert that was held this past weekend at the Hotel Zeitgeist in Vienna.
BWW Review: MUSICAL QUARANTINE DIARIES at AUSTRIA
by Martin Ganeider - June 03, 2020
Dear diary, here is another one for us. The likes of Bettina Bogdany (Jessica), Gloria Wind (Andrea), Gernot Romic (Gavin), and Konstantin Zander (Billy & Brooks), together with Philipp Bindreiter (Drums), Bela Fischer (Piano & Arrangement) and Walter Walterson (Bass) got something for our ears. They recorded something from a very special album, maybe one of the best ones to enjoy after a busy day at work. THAT SMILE from John Bucchinos IT'S ONLY LIFE. Sit back, relax, and enjoy. Stay healthy, we are all in this together and we will come out of it, together! Stay strong and don't forget to smile.
by Martin Ganeider - June 03, 2020
Dear diary, here is another one for us. The likes of Bettina Bogdany (Jessica), Gloria Wind (Andrea), Gernot Romic (Gavin), and Konstantin Zander (Billy & Brooks), together with Philipp Bindreiter (Drums), Bela Fischer (Piano & Arrangement) and Walter Walterson (Bass) got something for our ears. They recorded something from a very special album, maybe one of the best ones to enjoy after a busy day at work. THAT SMILE from John Bucchinos IT'S ONLY LIFE. Sit back, relax, and enjoy. Stay healthy, we are all in this together and we will come out of it, together! Stay strong and don't forget to smile.
BWW Previews: RICHIES MUSICAL SHOW at YOUTUBE
by Martin Ganeider - May 29, 2020
Dear diary, the virus ( from this day on I refuse to say the name of the virus out loud like Harry Potter has done it with Vo.... you know who) is still dancing through our lives and got mostly everything on hold. Our way back to (next to) normal is like a bus ride down a bumpy long road into the unknown. (sorry not sorry for the catchy tune) Since the world is in a Lockdown for quite a while, we got used to wearing masks in public and dressing up properly for Home Office Video Conferences. Here might be another great opportunity to dress up. Robino Rich, well know TV-Host (Backstage reports for DISNEY, STAGE ENTERTAINMENT, and others) and Youtuber, presents a 90 Minute Musical Concert called RICHIE'S MUSICAL SHOW with the likes of Anja Backus, Gino Emnes, Richard Fuchs, Lisa Antoni, Maren Somberg, Marcella Adema, Maricel Wölk, Ornella de Santis, Raphael Groß, and Yvonne Köstler. The concert will take place on June 7th, at 7 p.m. CEST on Youtube. To enter the 'show' you need to buy a ticket ( and of course put on something beautiful for a special night at your living room) click here to find out more.
by Martin Ganeider - May 29, 2020
Dear diary, the virus ( from this day on I refuse to say the name of the virus out loud like Harry Potter has done it with Vo.... you know who) is still dancing through our lives and got mostly everything on hold. Our way back to (next to) normal is like a bus ride down a bumpy long road into the unknown. (sorry not sorry for the catchy tune) Since the world is in a Lockdown for quite a while, we got used to wearing masks in public and dressing up properly for Home Office Video Conferences. Here might be another great opportunity to dress up. Robino Rich, well know TV-Host (Backstage reports for DISNEY, STAGE ENTERTAINMENT, and others) and Youtuber, presents a 90 Minute Musical Concert called RICHIE'S MUSICAL SHOW with the likes of Anja Backus, Gino Emnes, Richard Fuchs, Lisa Antoni, Maren Somberg, Marcella Adema, Maricel Wölk, Ornella de Santis, Raphael Groß, and Yvonne Köstler. The concert will take place on June 7th, at 7 p.m. CEST on Youtube. To enter the 'show' you need to buy a ticket ( and of course put on something beautiful for a special night at your living room) click here to find out more.
Salzburg Festival Will Be Scaled Down With Fewer Performances and Shorter Run
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2020
The Salzburg Festival of Austria will be scaled down this year due to the current health crisis.
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2020
The Salzburg Festival of Austria will be scaled down this year due to the current health crisis.
Theater an der Wien's FIDELIO Streams Through June
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2020
Theater an der Wien's production of Beethoven's FIDELIO is streaming through June. The production was filmed on March 23 2020.
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2020
Theater an der Wien's production of Beethoven's FIDELIO is streaming through June. The production was filmed on March 23 2020.
BWW Previews: MUSICAL QUARANTINE DIARIES at AUSTRIA
by Martin Ganeider - May 13, 2020
It's not over yet, our beloved theatres are still dark, most of us are stuck at home office, where there is no dress code, even not for video conferences. (which better should be) Artists all over the world are trying to get the most out of this crisis. (in a pure creative way) We got a bunch of beautiful home concerts, self recorded performances and funny duets and we enjoyed every single one. (Some more than others) Katrin Schweiger (Music) and Thomas Neuwerth (book) made a virtue out of necessity. They created HOME STAGE- THE ONLINE MUSICAL. Due to the restrictions and the fact, we all should stay at home, they made the best out of it writing an online Musical Series about a due to Corona-Virus canceled upcoming Musical. The Producers decided, that the director of the show (played by Reinwald Kranner) should held an online workshop with the possible cast members to keep the production alive. Directed by Gernot Kranner (famous for his creation of Professor Abronsius in the Original production of TANZ DER VAMPIRE), the actors are supposed to shot their parts in their homes, choreographed by Barbara Castka (curr. Demeter/CATS; Vienna) The very first episode will be aired on May 14th 8 p.m. CEST. Special Guests are announced as well for the upcoming episodes. One of them will be Maximilian Mann (curr. Genie in Disney's ALADDIN/Stuttgart) in Episode 2.
by Martin Ganeider - May 13, 2020
It's not over yet, our beloved theatres are still dark, most of us are stuck at home office, where there is no dress code, even not for video conferences. (which better should be) Artists all over the world are trying to get the most out of this crisis. (in a pure creative way) We got a bunch of beautiful home concerts, self recorded performances and funny duets and we enjoyed every single one. (Some more than others) Katrin Schweiger (Music) and Thomas Neuwerth (book) made a virtue out of necessity. They created HOME STAGE- THE ONLINE MUSICAL. Due to the restrictions and the fact, we all should stay at home, they made the best out of it writing an online Musical Series about a due to Corona-Virus canceled upcoming Musical. The Producers decided, that the director of the show (played by Reinwald Kranner) should held an online workshop with the possible cast members to keep the production alive. Directed by Gernot Kranner (famous for his creation of Professor Abronsius in the Original production of TANZ DER VAMPIRE), the actors are supposed to shot their parts in their homes, choreographed by Barbara Castka (curr. Demeter/CATS; Vienna) The very first episode will be aired on May 14th 8 p.m. CEST. Special Guests are announced as well for the upcoming episodes. One of them will be Maximilian Mann (curr. Genie in Disney's ALADDIN/Stuttgart) in Episode 2.
JAM Music Lab Offers Distant Studies & Jazz Scholarship in Vienna
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 12, 2020
Covid-19 has changed everyone's lives, including our approach to music study. We are proud to announce that Vienna's JAM MUSIC LAB Private University for Jazz and Popular Music is now featuring online and onsite education.
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 12, 2020
Covid-19 has changed everyone's lives, including our approach to music study. We are proud to announce that Vienna's JAM MUSIC LAB Private University for Jazz and Popular Music is now featuring online and onsite education.
BWW Previews: MUSICAL QUARANTINE DIARIES at AUSTRIA
by Martin Ganeider - May 01, 2020
We are in the middle of something, no one ever dreamed about. Theatres, Cafes, Restaurants, all closed, our social life swapped into the world of digital communications. But even in the darkest times, there is always a light. Musical Actors have done amazing things, like Rory Six and his Living Room Concerts. (If you enjoyed his concerts, click here to find out more about his upcoming plans and his crowdfunding project)
by Martin Ganeider - May 01, 2020
We are in the middle of something, no one ever dreamed about. Theatres, Cafes, Restaurants, all closed, our social life swapped into the world of digital communications. But even in the darkest times, there is always a light. Musical Actors have done amazing things, like Rory Six and his Living Room Concerts. (If you enjoyed his concerts, click here to find out more about his upcoming plans and his crowdfunding project)
BWW Feature: MUSICAL QUARANTINE DIARIES at AUSTRIA - 16 April
by Martin Ganeider - April 16, 2020
The craziness is going on. With no shows to visit, the theatres closed, summer productions canceled and with all the uncertainty if MISS SAIGON will land in VIENNA later this year, we got something to cheer us up. TANJA PETRASEK and DARIA KINZER with their 'Skype' Interpretation of ANYTHING YOU CAN DO I CAN DO BETTER ( ANNIE GET YOUR GUN). Sit back, relax and have a good laugh with the two of them and as always, stay healthy.
by Martin Ganeider - April 16, 2020
The craziness is going on. With no shows to visit, the theatres closed, summer productions canceled and with all the uncertainty if MISS SAIGON will land in VIENNA later this year, we got something to cheer us up. TANJA PETRASEK and DARIA KINZER with their 'Skype' Interpretation of ANYTHING YOU CAN DO I CAN DO BETTER ( ANNIE GET YOUR GUN). Sit back, relax and have a good laugh with the two of them and as always, stay healthy.
BWW Feature: MUSICAL QUARANTINE DIARIES at AUSTRIA - 8 April
by Martin Ganeider - April 08, 2020
The Landestheater Linz got something special for the theatre community. You can enjoy their production of MARY AND MAX online for free for a limited time. Get something to drink, make yourself comfortable on the couch, enjoy this beautiful performance and as always, stay healthy.
by Martin Ganeider - April 08, 2020
The Landestheater Linz got something special for the theatre community. You can enjoy their production of MARY AND MAX online for free for a limited time. Get something to drink, make yourself comfortable on the couch, enjoy this beautiful performance and as always, stay healthy.
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