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ANTIGONE Comes To Burgtheater Wien From 6/19
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2018
The classic play ANTIGONE will run at the Burgtheater Wien from June 19 to June 25. 
Kevin Rhodes Returns To Vienna State Opera Ballet For Two Programs In June
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2018
The Massachusetts-based American conductor Kevin Rhodes will return to the Vienna State Opera Ballet for his 23rd season, after conducting the season finales of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra in Massachusetts, and the Traverse Symphony Orchestra in Michigan,where he serves as Music Director and Conductor, and the Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra in Boston, where he is Principal Conductor.
Premiere - SHAKESPEARE IM PARK: LOVE SONGS in Leopoldskron
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2018
mit „Love Songs" begibt sich das Salzburger Landestheater im Park von Schloss Leopoldskron erneut auf die Spuren Max Reinhardts. Shakespeares „Verliebte und Verruckte" haben den Anfang gemacht und sich heiße Liebe gestanden, rasende Eifersucht aus dem Herzen gerissen und die schreckliche Verwirrung der Gefuhle im Park von Schloss Leopoldskron entwirrt. Ihnen sind die gekronten „Queens and Kings" in morderischeren Absichten gefolgt. Sie intrigierten, meuchelten, gierten und vergifteten mit Worten und mit Schierlingsbechern.
BODYGUARD - DAS MUSICAL ab September erstmals in Österreich!
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2018
Die Vereinigten Buhnen Wien zeigen die internationale Erfolgsproduktion BODYGUARD - DAS MUSICAL, basierend auf einem der großten Kino-Blockbuster aller Zeiten, ab September im Ronacher.
20th-Anniversary Production of DANCE OF THE VAMPIRES Comes back to Vienna Through 6/27
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2018
DANCE OF THE VAMPIRES is running at the Ronacher Theatre with Musical Vienna until June 27. This production features three different actors in the leading role, with Drew Sarich currently featured. 
Musical adaptation of Bergman's FANNY AND ALEXANDER to open in Linz, Austria in 2020
by Christian Ranke - May 03, 2018
The musical adaptation of the Academy Award-winning movie, directed by Ingmar Bergman in 1982, will have its world premiere in Linz, Austria in 2020 at the Landestheater.
Recent MUK Grads Present WE ARE MUSICAL - THE NEXT GENERATION Beginning 6/28
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2018
Recent graduates of Musik und Kunst Privatuniversitat der Stadt Wien are partnering with Vereinigte Buhnen Wien to present WE ARE MUSICAL - THE NEXT GENERATION at Ronacher Wien on June 28. 
Paris Jackson, Charlize Theron and Dame Shirley Bassey Join LIFE BALL 2018
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2018
Right on time before the launch of the ticket sales on Tuesday April 24, 2018, the Life Ball organization office announced the first prominent congratulators for the 25th Life Ball: Paris Jackson, Charlize Theron, and Dame Shirley Bassey are the first confirmed big names for June 2, 2018 at Vienna City Hall.
Ars Electronica Festival Presents its 2018 Theme ERROR - THE ART OF IMPERFECTION
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2018
Mas Subramanian and his team actually wanted to test the magnetic and electric properties of manganese oxide, but instead stumbled upon a previously unknown pigment, YInMn Blue. And it's precisely this shade of blue that adorns the posters announcing this year's Ars Electronica Festival and its "Error - The Art of Imperfection" theme.
SIMPLY THE BEST is Coming to Vienna!
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2018
The Tina Turner musical tribute, SIMPLY THE BEST, Is returning to Vienna! First opened in 2017, the production will return to Austria this year on April 6th, playing at the Wiener Stadthalle, Halle F.
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Comes to Vienna!
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2018
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is coming to Vienna! Based on the 1991 animated film of the same name, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST first played on Broadway in 1994. The story is set in long-ago France, and follows a young woman named Belle, a misfit in her town, who finds herself a prisoner in a castle inhabited by a hideous beast. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST will open at Stadthalle, Hall F Vogelweidplatz 14 on March 21st and run through November 18th.
HAIR: THE AMERICAN TRIBAL LOVE-ROCK MUSICAL is Coming to Vienna for One Night Only!
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2018
HAIR: THE AMERICAN TRIBAL LOVE-ROCK MUSICAL now touring Europe, is coming to Vienna! HAIR first opened on Broadway in 1968 and ran for an impressive 1,750 performances. HAIR will play Stadthalle, Hall F on April 8th.
FOOTLOOSE Tour Comes to Vienna For One Night Only!
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2018
In honor of its 20th Anniversary, the UK tour of FOOTLOOSE will come to Vienna's Stadhalle F for one night only! Nominated for several Tony Awards, FOOTLOOSE is set in a town where rock music and dancing have been outlawed. But when teenager Ren McCormack comes to town, he can't help but break the law. FOOTLOOSE will play at 8:00 PM on March 27th.
BWW Review: RAGTIME breaks barriers in Austria at Oper Graz
by David Baczyk - February 28, 2018
At the Opera in Graz you can catch the musical „Ragtime" for the very first time in Austria . With english songlyrics written by Lynn Ahrens and with german dialogues based on the novel by the same name by E.L. Doctrow, it was a spectacular evening with big voices, real emotions and a gripping story line.
DOGFIGHT at Vienna's English Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2018
The VET Youth Ensemble at Vienna's English Theatre presents DOGFIGHT. Set in the Vietnam War, DOGFIGHT follows a group of young American soldiers on the brink of deployment. As part of a cruel bet, they try to find the ugliest date, but Corporal Eddie Birdlace ends up finding something much more beautiful. DOGFIGHT features Music and Lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and a book by Peter Duchan. DOGFIGHT is set to open March 5th and will run through March 20th.
BLADE RUNNER 2049 World Premiere Concert Comes to Prague
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2018
The 5th Annual Film Music Prague Festival will host an array of international guests to celebrate the art of music in film including Grammy & Golden Globe nominated composers, Benjamin Wallfisch & Clint Mansell
BWW Review: HAIRSPRAY at Linz Landestheater - The Nicest Kids in Linz!
by David Baczyk - February 01, 2018
The Musiktheater Linz brings you back to the 60's with Hirspray. This production offers you colorful costumes, big dance numbers, catchy show tunes, and lessons that teach about Americas racial past. The combination of English and German lyrics used for this production gives you the feelling of the music back in the the day, and also was more understandable for the (mostly german speaking) audience.
Concert of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR to be performed at Vienna's Ronacher Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2018
A concert version of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, starring American actor Drew Sarich, is set to be performed at the Ronacher Theatre March 23rd-April 2nd. Written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, the duo's second attempt at a biblical musical (following JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT) started as a concept album before making its debut on Broadway in 1971. It was still a decade away from making its Vienna debut, being first shown there in 1981.
Das Landestheater Nieder sterreich startet in der Theaterwerkstatt mit DIE FLUCHT OHNE ENDE
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2017
Es sind die Heimatlosen, die Versprengten des Ersten Weltkrieges, die in Joseph Roths Romanen im Mittelpunkt stehen. Wie der o sterreichische Oberstleutnant Franz Tunda, der nach dem Krieg ort- und ziellos durch Europa irrt. Tundas vorbestimmtes Leben samt Milita rkarriere und Hochzeit mit einer Fabrikantentochter wird ja h zersto rt, als er in russische Kriegsgefangenschaft gera t.
BroadwayWorld Seeks Contributors Based In Austria
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2017
As a Contributing Editor, you will have the opportunity to review the shows of your choice, conduct interviews with local and touring talent, design features of your own choosing for publishing, and work/network with your local theater press reps to bring exposure to the theatrical offerings in your area.
THR ROCKY HORROR SHOW to Play at the MuseumQuartier This Fall!
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2017
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW will open in Vienna at the MuseumQuartier in Halle E and play from November 28 to December 16.
'Very British' – Das Wiener Staatsballett Zeigt MacMillan
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2017
Ganz im Zeichen britischer Choreographien steht die erste Premiere des Wiener Staatsballetts in der Wiener Staatsoper in der Saison 2017/2018 am Dienstag, 31.
Texan Trio of Songwriters Bring Southern Sound to Chan Centre
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2017
The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia (UBC) presents Ruthie Foster, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, and Carrie Rodriguez, the Lone Star State's diverse and celebrated songwriters, on November 8 at 8pm in the Chan Shun Concert Hall. Performing as part of of the Texas Troubadours project, these three distinctive voices come together for the first time to swap songs and collaborate.
Starry Line Up Announced for HOLLYWOOD IN VIENNA
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2017
For the 10th Anniversary of Hollywood in Vienna, the annual gala of film music, the creator and producer Sandra Tomek spared no efforts and will present an extraordinary event with uniquely different artists. The highlight of the jubilee week will be the Red Carpet Gala in the Vienna Concert Hall (Wiener Konzertaus) and the presentation of the"Max Steiner Film Music Achievement Award" to Danny Elfman by the City of Vienna.
2017 Ars Electronica Festival Kicks Off Next Week
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2017
This year's Ars Electronica Festival begins on Thursday, September 7th. The theme, AI - The Other I, really makes its presence felt on the festival program, which is more extensive than ever before.

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