Review: CATS AND MISS SAIGON
by Martin Ganeider - June 26, 2022
Final Bows for MISS SAIGON and CATS in Vienna.
by Martin Ganeider - June 26, 2022
Final Bows for MISS SAIGON and CATS in Vienna.
BWW Previews: REBECCA at Raimund Theater
by Martin Ganeider - June 09, 2022
REBECCA finally returns to the Raimund Theater! Michael Kunze & Sylvester Levay ('Elisabeth,' 'Mozart!') have created another magnificent masterpiece that has already captivated more than 2 million visitors* worldwide in twelve countries and ten languages. The spectacular production, based on the world-famous novel by Daphne du Maurier, is coming back to Vienna this September. Francesca Zambello (Director of Original Production) is recreating the show for the revival run with Simon Eichenberg (Choreography) and Peter J. Davison. ( Set Design)
by Martin Ganeider - June 09, 2022
REBECCA finally returns to the Raimund Theater! Michael Kunze & Sylvester Levay ('Elisabeth,' 'Mozart!') have created another magnificent masterpiece that has already captivated more than 2 million visitors* worldwide in twelve countries and ten languages. The spectacular production, based on the world-famous novel by Daphne du Maurier, is coming back to Vienna this September. Francesca Zambello (Director of Original Production) is recreating the show for the revival run with Simon Eichenberg (Choreography) and Peter J. Davison. ( Set Design)
BWW Previews: DER MUSICAL'ISCHE SOMMERABEND at Das Vindobona
by Martin Ganeider - June 07, 2022
Stefan Konrad ( Chairmann of Nestwärme Austria) and his Vize-Chairman, Barbara Obermeier ( curr. CATS/Vienna) are doing it again. After their successful first charity concert (click here to read about it), Konrad and Obermeier are doing it again on June the 13th.
by Martin Ganeider - June 07, 2022
Stefan Konrad ( Chairmann of Nestwärme Austria) and his Vize-Chairman, Barbara Obermeier ( curr. CATS/Vienna) are doing it again. After their successful first charity concert (click here to read about it), Konrad and Obermeier are doing it again on June the 13th.
BWW Review: A TRIBUTE TO STEPHEN SONDHEIM at Old Council House Vienna
by Martin Ganeider - May 25, 2022
Stephen Sondheim is one of Musical Theatre's most splendid of all time. He gifted us with numerous shows full of hit songs everyone is familiar with. Sondheim sadly passed away, but his work will live forever on.
by Martin Ganeider - May 25, 2022
Stephen Sondheim is one of Musical Theatre's most splendid of all time. He gifted us with numerous shows full of hit songs everyone is familiar with. Sondheim sadly passed away, but his work will live forever on.
BWW Previews: DISNEYS THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at Ronacher Theater
by Martin Ganeider - May 24, 2022
Christian Struppeck invited Austria's most influential press members to the Cast Presentation for the upcoming production of Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame into one of the most iconic landmarks in Vienna, the St. Stephans Cathedral with its famous bell, the Pummerin.
by Martin Ganeider - May 24, 2022
Christian Struppeck invited Austria's most influential press members to the Cast Presentation for the upcoming production of Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame into one of the most iconic landmarks in Vienna, the St. Stephans Cathedral with its famous bell, the Pummerin.
Tickets on Sale For Die Wiener Staatsoper Upcoming Shows
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2022
On May 16 at 10:00 a.m. the sale for the new season starts. From this moment you can buy tickets for performances in September and October. For all performances from November 1st until the end of the 2022/23 season you can pre-order tickets.
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2022
On May 16 at 10:00 a.m. the sale for the new season starts. From this moment you can buy tickets for performances in September and October. For all performances from November 1st until the end of the 2022/23 season you can pre-order tickets.
BORIS GODUNOW is Now Playing at Vienna State Opera
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2022
A crowd of people outside Moscow’s Novodevichiy Monastery are being whipped to force them to beg Boris Godunow to become their Tsar. The throne is vacant following the murder of Dimitri, the rightful heir. Filled with dreadful premonitions, next day Boris proceeds to the Kremlin for his coronation to the jubilation of the people. The monk Pimen is completing his history of Russia at the Chudov Monastery.
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2022
A crowd of people outside Moscow’s Novodevichiy Monastery are being whipped to force them to beg Boris Godunow to become their Tsar. The throne is vacant following the murder of Dimitri, the rightful heir. Filled with dreadful premonitions, next day Boris proceeds to the Kremlin for his coronation to the jubilation of the people. The monk Pimen is completing his history of Russia at the Chudov Monastery.
LE NOZZE DI FIGARO Comes to Vienna State Opera This Week
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2022
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's and Lorenzo Da Ponte's collaboration is one of the greatest strokes of luck in the history of theatre. As a model for their first joint opera, they chose Beaumarchais' comedy The Marriage of Figaro, which was banned by the emperor in Vienna. For this reason, they concealed the revolutionary explosive power of the subject matter, but in return they delved all the more deeply into the characters' souls and gave the gender relations a significance that went far beyond the original.
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2022
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's and Lorenzo Da Ponte's collaboration is one of the greatest strokes of luck in the history of theatre. As a model for their first joint opera, they chose Beaumarchais' comedy The Marriage of Figaro, which was banned by the emperor in Vienna. For this reason, they concealed the revolutionary explosive power of the subject matter, but in return they delved all the more deeply into the characters' souls and gave the gender relations a significance that went far beyond the original.
Honey From the Bees at the Vienna State Opera Will Be Sold This Spring
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2022
To make a small contribution against bee mortality, bees have been resident at the Vienna State Opera since 2010.
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2022
To make a small contribution against bee mortality, bees have been resident at the Vienna State Opera since 2010.
GREAT COMENT, ANASTASIA, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, FUN HOME & More Announced For 2022/23 Season at Landestheater Linz
by Martin Ganeider - April 25, 2022
The upcoming 2022/23 Season at the Landestheater Linz marks the 10 Anniversary of Linz's very own Musical Ensemble. With a successful story, numerous Opening Nights, Multi Awarded shows, and performers, Linz became an international Address in the Musical circus. Expectations are always high and even higher after productions like the recent TITANIC or many others. The 2022/23 Season presentation proves undoubtful that there will be no exception in the Anniversary season.
by Martin Ganeider - April 25, 2022
The upcoming 2022/23 Season at the Landestheater Linz marks the 10 Anniversary of Linz's very own Musical Ensemble. With a successful story, numerous Opening Nights, Multi Awarded shows, and performers, Linz became an international Address in the Musical circus. Expectations are always high and even higher after productions like the recent TITANIC or many others. The 2022/23 Season presentation proves undoubtful that there will be no exception in the Anniversary season.
New York City Opera to Stage Théatre du Chatelet's Commissioned Work, ANGELS IN AMERICA
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2022
New York City Opera co-presents a work commissioned by the Théatre du Chatelet, Angels in America at the Salzburg State Theatre in Salzburg, Austria. The premiere will be taking place on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at 7PM with additional performances on April 12, 20, 22, 24 and May 4, 2022 at 7:30PM. Tickets start at € 18,00 and are available for purchase online at https://shop.jetticket.net/Salzburger-Landestheater/SelectSeats.aspx?msg=0&ret=0&e=9466.
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2022
New York City Opera co-presents a work commissioned by the Théatre du Chatelet, Angels in America at the Salzburg State Theatre in Salzburg, Austria. The premiere will be taking place on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at 7PM with additional performances on April 12, 20, 22, 24 and May 4, 2022 at 7:30PM. Tickets start at € 18,00 and are available for purchase online at https://shop.jetticket.net/Salzburger-Landestheater/SelectSeats.aspx?msg=0&ret=0&e=9466.
Wiener Staatsoper Premieres WOZZECK
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2022
On 21 March, the Vienna State Opera premiered its fifth new production of Wozzeck to date: music director Philippe Jordan conducts, Simon Stone directs, and the cast includes Christian Gerhaher (Wozzeck), Anja Kampe (Marie), Jörg Schneider (Hauptmann), Dmitry Belosselskiy (Doktor) and house debutant Sean Panikkar (Tambourmajor).
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2022
On 21 March, the Vienna State Opera premiered its fifth new production of Wozzeck to date: music director Philippe Jordan conducts, Simon Stone directs, and the cast includes Christian Gerhaher (Wozzeck), Anja Kampe (Marie), Jörg Schneider (Hauptmann), Dmitry Belosselskiy (Doktor) and house debutant Sean Panikkar (Tambourmajor).
Christian Rey Marbella of MISS SAIGON at Raimund Theater
by Martin Ganeider - March 26, 2022
Christian Rey Marbella, who plays the Engineer in Vienna's recent production of MISS SAIGON chatted with us about his connection to the show and how he once saved a performance of MISS SAIGON in the West End. MISS SAIGON at the Raimund Theater is running until June.
by Martin Ganeider - March 26, 2022
Christian Rey Marbella, who plays the Engineer in Vienna's recent production of MISS SAIGON chatted with us about his connection to the show and how he once saved a performance of MISS SAIGON in the West End. MISS SAIGON at the Raimund Theater is running until June.
ARNE BEEKER of FANNY AND ALEXANDER at Landestheater Linz
by Martin Ganeider - March 20, 2022
It's getting busier at our theatres, rehearsals, opening nights, the lights coming back on, and our beloved theatres back. Arne Beeker, Linz's very own Dramatic Adviser, texted me after a rehearsal of FANNY AND ALEXANDER, the latest work of Gisele Kverndokk (music) and Øysten Wiik (book and lyrics), based on Ingmar Bergman's 1982 movie, about how special this show is going to be.
by Martin Ganeider - March 20, 2022
It's getting busier at our theatres, rehearsals, opening nights, the lights coming back on, and our beloved theatres back. Arne Beeker, Linz's very own Dramatic Adviser, texted me after a rehearsal of FANNY AND ALEXANDER, the latest work of Gisele Kverndokk (music) and Øysten Wiik (book and lyrics), based on Ingmar Bergman's 1982 movie, about how special this show is going to be.
Wiener Staatsoper Announces COVID-19 Policies For Those Aged 12-15
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2022
Due to a change in the regulations, it is now also possible for young people aged 12-15 to attend performances at the Vienna State Opera despite the Booster-Plus regulation.
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2022
Due to a change in the regulations, it is now also possible for young people aged 12-15 to attend performances at the Vienna State Opera despite the Booster-Plus regulation.
BWW Review: WE WILL ROCK YOU ON TOUR at Wiener Stadthalle
by Martin Ganeider - February 24, 2022
Welcome back to GAGA-Land, WE WILL ROCK YOU by QUEEN, and BEN ELTON is back on tour with a new staging by Cornelius Baltus. WE WILL ROCK YOU went out to be a Hit after Opening Night back in 2002 at Londons Dominion Theatre.
by Martin Ganeider - February 24, 2022
Welcome back to GAGA-Land, WE WILL ROCK YOU by QUEEN, and BEN ELTON is back on tour with a new staging by Cornelius Baltus. WE WILL ROCK YOU went out to be a Hit after Opening Night back in 2002 at Londons Dominion Theatre.
Wiener Staatsoper Updates COVID-19 Regulations as of February 19
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2022
Wiener Staatsoper has updated its rules for COVID-19 safety beginning on February 19.
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2022
Wiener Staatsoper has updated its rules for COVID-19 safety beginning on February 19.
BWW Review: RICHARD O'BRIAN'S ROCKY HORROR SHOW at MusemusQuartier Vienna
by Martin Ganeider - February 16, 2022
Time is fleeting. More than 20 million people worldwide have done the Time Warp since Opening Night back in 1973. Richard O'Brian's tunes still made people dance and sing, some of them perfectly dressed for Frank'n'Furter's Floorshow. No one ever expected this little show to generate an ongoing hype, a musical party that nothing can rely on. If you don't know, you know now! The ROCKY HORROR SHOW is a one-of-a-kind Musical Theatre sensation. A divine party with illustrious characters and catchy tunes, one of the secrets of the show's huge success. The likes of Rob Fowler ( Frank'n'Furter) or Stuart Matthew Price ( with one of the best Riff-Raff interpretations of all time) set a very high bar when the Tour first hits the road. Massive shoes or heels to fill for the current cast members. The whole plot is brought back to the roots, and the (thrifty) set design reminds you of the good old B-Movies. The fewer people you get on stage, the more you have to increase the volume. Of course, Rockn Rolls Number one rule is, the louder, the better, and damn it ( Janet), Musical Director Dan Tomkinson and his fellowship of musicians transformed the Halle F into a Rock Venue.
by Martin Ganeider - February 16, 2022
Time is fleeting. More than 20 million people worldwide have done the Time Warp since Opening Night back in 1973. Richard O'Brian's tunes still made people dance and sing, some of them perfectly dressed for Frank'n'Furter's Floorshow. No one ever expected this little show to generate an ongoing hype, a musical party that nothing can rely on. If you don't know, you know now! The ROCKY HORROR SHOW is a one-of-a-kind Musical Theatre sensation. A divine party with illustrious characters and catchy tunes, one of the secrets of the show's huge success. The likes of Rob Fowler ( Frank'n'Furter) or Stuart Matthew Price ( with one of the best Riff-Raff interpretations of all time) set a very high bar when the Tour first hits the road. Massive shoes or heels to fill for the current cast members. The whole plot is brought back to the roots, and the (thrifty) set design reminds you of the good old B-Movies. The fewer people you get on stage, the more you have to increase the volume. Of course, Rockn Rolls Number one rule is, the louder, the better, and damn it ( Janet), Musical Director Dan Tomkinson and his fellowship of musicians transformed the Halle F into a Rock Venue.
BWW Review: TITANIC THE MUSICAL at Landestheater Linz
by Martin Ganeider - February 07, 2022
The Tony Awarded Musical from Maury Yeston ( Music and Lyrics) and Peter Stone ( Book) brought back on stage at the beautiful Landestheater Linz, one of my favorite modern theatres in our hemisphere. A show with many different stories, full of tragedy and sadness, all about a supposed to be, unsinkable ship, created to write history. History was written on April 14, 1912, but not how J.Bruce Ismay ( Karsten Kenzel) hoped. It went out to become a historical tragedy, remembered even after more than a hundred years as the fatal collision with an iceberg, and many lost souls in the Atlantic Ocean.
by Martin Ganeider - February 07, 2022
The Tony Awarded Musical from Maury Yeston ( Music and Lyrics) and Peter Stone ( Book) brought back on stage at the beautiful Landestheater Linz, one of my favorite modern theatres in our hemisphere. A show with many different stories, full of tragedy and sadness, all about a supposed to be, unsinkable ship, created to write history. History was written on April 14, 1912, but not how J.Bruce Ismay ( Karsten Kenzel) hoped. It went out to become a historical tragedy, remembered even after more than a hundred years as the fatal collision with an iceberg, and many lost souls in the Atlantic Ocean.
BWW Review: MISS SAIGON at RAIMUND THEATER
by Martin Ganeider - January 24, 2022
After almost two years and all the Covid 19 difficulties, MISS SAIGON finally raised the curtain for Opening Night at the beautifully refurbished Raimund Theater in the presence of Producer Cameron Mackintosh.
by Martin Ganeider - January 24, 2022
After almost two years and all the Covid 19 difficulties, MISS SAIGON finally raised the curtain for Opening Night at the beautifully refurbished Raimund Theater in the presence of Producer Cameron Mackintosh.
BWW Preview: Austrian Productions to Look Forward in 2022
by Martin Ganeider - January 19, 2022
Heading into the 2022 theatre season, Austria has a wealth of productions that deserve your attention. In this feature, I break down some of the shows that I will definitely be getting tickets to see. From Saigon to Rydell High, a ton of shows to choose from, so go out there and get your tickets before they're gone!
by Martin Ganeider - January 19, 2022
Heading into the 2022 theatre season, Austria has a wealth of productions that deserve your attention. In this feature, I break down some of the shows that I will definitely be getting tickets to see. From Saigon to Rydell High, a ton of shows to choose from, so go out there and get your tickets before they're gone!
Wiener Staatsoper Announces COVID-19 Policies For Those Aged 12-15
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2022
Due to a change in the regulations, it is now also possible for young people aged 12-15 to attend performances at the Vienna State Opera despite the Booster-Plus regulation.
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2022
Due to a change in the regulations, it is now also possible for young people aged 12-15 to attend performances at the Vienna State Opera despite the Booster-Plus regulation.
BWW Review: CULINARICAL 5.1 at Das Vindobona
by Martin Ganeider - January 14, 2022
If you don't know, you know now. CulinarICAL, once created as a birthday gift for Vindobonas Master of Ceremonies, Wolfgang Ebner is a mix of fine cuisine and entertaining show tunes, a CulinarICAL.
by Martin Ganeider - January 14, 2022
If you don't know, you know now. CulinarICAL, once created as a birthday gift for Vindobonas Master of Ceremonies, Wolfgang Ebner is a mix of fine cuisine and entertaining show tunes, a CulinarICAL.
BWW Review: BROADRAY! at Porgy And Bess Vienna
by Martin Ganeider - January 11, 2022
It has been a while since we sat down with the famous countertenor, Ray Chenez, at his producers office in Vienna and had a chat about his fascinating project called BROADRAY! (click here to read about our first meeting) and what he has in mind to do with it. We talked a lot about the role of countertenors in musical theatre, Broadway history, and upcoming projects. The whole idea started with his producer's suggestion to sing more musical show tunes after she heard him performing CHICAGO'S A Little Bit Of Good at a birthday party. After hours of brainstorming, recording, arranging, and the small matter of a global pandemic, BROADRAY! finally got his shot and came alive at the Porgy and Bess Jazz Club in the heart of Vienna for one night only. Sad to say, without any live audience in the room where it happened, but Chenez gifted us with a professional recording, so you can enjoy BROADRAY! in your very own living room. Ray Chenez is giving an entertainingly vivid and exciting performance you should not miss out on.
by Martin Ganeider - January 11, 2022
It has been a while since we sat down with the famous countertenor, Ray Chenez, at his producers office in Vienna and had a chat about his fascinating project called BROADRAY! (click here to read about our first meeting) and what he has in mind to do with it. We talked a lot about the role of countertenors in musical theatre, Broadway history, and upcoming projects. The whole idea started with his producer's suggestion to sing more musical show tunes after she heard him performing CHICAGO'S A Little Bit Of Good at a birthday party. After hours of brainstorming, recording, arranging, and the small matter of a global pandemic, BROADRAY! finally got his shot and came alive at the Porgy and Bess Jazz Club in the heart of Vienna for one night only. Sad to say, without any live audience in the room where it happened, but Chenez gifted us with a professional recording, so you can enjoy BROADRAY! in your very own living room. Ray Chenez is giving an entertainingly vivid and exciting performance you should not miss out on.
CATS at Musical Vienna Cancelled Through 9 January
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2022
All CATS shows have been cancelled until 9th of January 2022, due to COVID-19. Read the full statement here.
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2022
All CATS shows have been cancelled until 9th of January 2022, due to COVID-19. Read the full statement here.
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