Vienna Philharmonic Presents Klingende Konzerteinführung This Weekend by BWW News Desk
- November 25, 2022 On Sunday, November 27, 2022, at 10 AM, a musical concert introduction to Witold Lutoslawski’s “Konzert für Orchester” with conductor Jakub Hrůša takes place at the Brahms Hall before the 3rd Subscription Concert. Members of the Vienna Philharmonic and students from the Matura class 8b of the Bundesrealgymnasium with musical training, Boerhaavegasse Vienna present musical present musical excerpts. Chairman and first violinist, Prof. Daniel Froschauer will welcome the guests to the musical introduction.
DIRTY DANCING Kommit Als Sommergastspiel 2023 Ins Linzer Musiktheater by BWW News Desk
- November 12, 2022 Tiefe Blicke, zaghafte Berührungen und erste gemeinsame Schritte, die sich nach einem unbeholfenen Start zum atemberaubend leidenschaftlichen Tanz entwickeln: Dirty Dancing, die bezaubernde Liebesgeschichte zwischen der behüteten Teenagerin Francis „Baby“ Houseman und dem umschwärmten Tänzer Johnny Castle zieht das Publikum nach wie vor magisch in ihren Bann.
Previews: SOMEWHERE IN MY MEMORY at Das Vindobona by Martin Ganeider
- November 01, 2022 What a splendid title for a Christmas Concert! It has been a while since Caspar Richter conducted the VBW Musical Christmas Concerts, something everyone was looking forward to, a highlight of the festive season. Christmas without a Musical Concert wouldn't be the same. It must have been last year, during a conversation with Mr. Richter about Musical Christmas and the possibility of creating something like this at the Vindobona.
Previews: MUSICAL STARS- THE CHRISTMAS SHOW at KONGRESSZENTRUM EISENSTADT by Martin Ganeider
- November 01, 2022 Some of St. Margarethen's Musical Stars gather together for a concert away from the breathtaking Quarry. MUSICAL STARS- THE CHRISTMAS SHOW takes place at the Kongress Zentrum Eisenstadt on December the 4th. Tertia Botha, Ana Milva Gomes, and Marjan Shaki, together with Thomas Weissengruber present an Evening full of Christmas spirit, with songs, poems, love, and laughter, accompanied by David Schieber on the piano. Nothing better than a Christmas Concert, and what's not to love about Christmas, the summer of the soul in December, accompanied by festive and joyful Christmas songs performed by some of the finest voices in the country.
65. Wiener Opernball Im Zeichen Der Solidarität – Start Vorverkauf Am 24. Oktober by BWW News Desk
- October 23, 2022 Die Staatsoper freut sich darauf, mit dem prächtigsten Fest der Wiener Ballsaison für die 5.000 Besucher*innen im Haus und für ein Millionenpublikum im Fernsehen nach Jahren der Pandemie ein willkommenes Zeichen der Normalisierung unseres gesellschaftlichen Lebens setzen zu können.
Review: DISNEY'S THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at Ronacher Theater by Martin Ganeider
- October 09, 2022 Disney's THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, based on Victor Hugo's novel, directed by Scott Schwartz, is this year's second grand opening from the Vereinigte Bühnen Wien after REBECCA. Another Opus Magnum for Austrias Musical Capitol.
Asmik Grigorian Als Jenůfa An Der Wiener Staatsoper by BWW News Desk
- October 05, 2022 Uraufgeführt bereits 1904 startete Leoš Janáceks bekannteste Oper 1918 nach der Wiener Erstaufführung ihre Weltkarriere – nun wird das Meisterwerk Jenufa am 9. Oktober 2022 im Haus am Ring hochkarätig besetzt wieder aufgenommen.
Review: REBECCA THE MUSICAL at Raimund Theatre by Martin Ganeider
- September 23, 2022 REBECCA, the musical about love and obsession reaching from beyond the grave, is back! Daphne Du Maurier's novel has been adapted several times successfully for stage and screen, like Alfred Hitchcock's Academy-Awarded Version or the late Netflix Adaption with Lily James and Armie Hammer. Silvester Levay (Music) and Michael Kunze (Book and Lyrics) brought up a Musical Version of Du Maurier's gothic thriller back in 2006.
TAG DER OFFENEN TUER Comes to Vienna State Opera by BWW News Desk
- September 19, 2022 On September 4th, another Open Day took place at the Vienna State Opera. The public was able to take a look behind the scenes of the opera business and be fascinated: In numerous stations the different groups give insight into their work, special costumes, props, technical equipment can be seen as well as one can witness rehearsals of the stage orchestra, the choir, the State Ballet, the opera school as well as individual rehearsals of ensemble members.
Review: DAS VINDOBONA SEASON PRESENTATION at Das Vindobona by Martin Ganeider
- September 07, 2022 What did our critic think of DAS VINDOBONA SEASON PRESENTATION at Das Vindobona? Summer is coming to an end, and theatres all over the country are ready to welcome back their audiences. So did Wolfgang Ebner, head of DAS VINDOBONA, a place already known for its diversly entertaining program.
Nominations Open For 2022 BroadwayWorld Austria Awards by BWW Awards
- September 06, 2022 Nominations are now open for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Austria Awards! The 2022 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
Previews: HARRY POTTER THE EXHIBITION at MetaStadt Vienna by Martin Ganeider
- September 06, 2022 J.K. Rowlings Harry Potter is still fascinating to audiences old and young. The fascinating Wizarding World, with all its magical surprises and thrilling adventures, is a place everyone would love to visit. Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment, Imagine Exhibitions, and EMC Presents have chosen Vienna for the enormous European Premiere of Harry Potter-The Exhibition. After opening the Never Seen Before Exhibit at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia earlier this year, Vienna is getting ready for some spellbinding magic.
Review: MUSICAL MOMENTS at Theater In The Park by Helge Arnoldt
- August 15, 2022 Mark Seibert was playing an open air concert last Sunday at the Theatre in the Park in Vienna. He is one of the most – if not the most - acclaimed musical singer with ongoing sold-out concerts in Germany and Austria. In this concert, Mark was reflecting on his career. He chose songs which could be headlined with “Songs of unanswered love” or “Songs of fallen heroes” which he used to play a lot in the past. Mark always shows great confidence in singing these emotional or powerful songs.
TAG DER OFFENEN TUER Comes to Vienna State Opera Next Month by BWW News Desk
- August 15, 2022 On September 4th, there will finally be another Open Day at the Vienna State Opera. The public can take a look behind the scenes of the opera business and be fascinated: In numerous stations the different groups give insight into their work, special costumes, props, technical equipment can be seen as well as one can witness rehearsals of the stage orchestra, the choir, the State Ballet, the opera school as well as individual rehearsals of ensemble members.
IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA Comes to Vienna State Opera Next Month by BWW News Desk
- August 05, 2022 The barber of Seville introduces himself as the “factotum of the whole city”: as a helper in all situations. Like all barbers of his time, he is not only responsible for head hair and beard care, but also for pulling teeth and bloodletting. In addition, Figaro's range of responsibilities includes services for lovers and those wanting to get married, such as transporting secret messages or organizing serenades.
State Opera Sunday Announced at Film Festival on Rathausplatz by BWW News Desk
- August 01, 2022 Every Sunday, starting July 3rd, at the Film Festival on Rathausplatz will be »State Opera Sunday«: every week, on the big screen directly in front of Vienna City Hall, brand new productions, productions from past seasons by the current management, and also some older performances from the genres of opera and ballet will be shown.
Previews: ELISABETH IN CONCERT at SCHÖNBRUNN PALACE by Martin Ganeider
- July 13, 2022 ELISABETH, VBW's most successful show, is back for a three-night-only Concert at Vienna's stunning Schönbrunn Castle, starting performances on July 30. This year's Empress will be Maya Hakvoort, who has played ELISABETH in Vienna and worldwide. She boosted her career back in the days when she stepped into the role at the famous Theater an der Wien. To shorten the waiting, the VBW released a video with Hakvoort and the excellent VBW Musical Orchestra, conducted by the show's composer Silvester Levay singing the show's Hit Song 'Ich gehör nur mir.' It's been too long since we got the chance to enjoy the dramatic story in the breathtaking scenery, but now one of the most significant summer events is just around the corner, and we are more than interested to see this year's Concert Cast on stage.
Review: ELISABETH IN CONCERT at Schönbrunn Palace by Martin Ganeider
- July 01, 2022 What did our critic think of ELISABETH IN CONCERT at SCHÖNBRUNN PALACE? After the massive success in 2019, ELISABETH, the Musical about Austria's famous empress, is back at Schönbrunn Palace for a three-night-only run. You might never witness a concert in such a unique location perfect for one if not the most successful Austrian musical, written by Michael Kunze (book and lyrics) and Silvester Levay (music). The concert feels like a celebration of the show's unbroken success. Since opening night in 1992, ELISABETH has become a global phenomenon. More than twelve million people have seen the story about Elisabeth's tragic life and death. A Musical National treasure, history Made In Austria.