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Listen: Frank Wildhorn’s 'The Symphonic Suites' Now Streaming (Feb 27, 2026)
Frank Wildhorn’s The Symphonic Suites, Performed By The Vienna Independent Orchestra to be Released (Jan 30, 2026)
Frank Wildhorn's ORLANDO Musical Will Make World Premiere in Austria (Sep 25, 2025)
Listen: Frank Wildhorn’s 'The Symphonic Suites' Now Streaming (Feb 27, 2026)
Frank Wildhorn’s The Symphonic Suites, Performed By The Vienna Independent Orchestra to be Released (Jan 30, 2026)
Frank Wildhorn's ORLANDO Musical Will Make World Premiere in Austria (Sep 25, 2025)
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Video: Watch the Vienna Symphony Orchestra Rehearse Frank Wildhorn's 'Danube Symphony'
by Blair Ingenthron - 2022-11-05 14:43:55
VIDEO: First Listen to a New Stephen Schwartz Musical Tune from SCHIKANEDER
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-06-16 08:27:30
STAGE TUBE: Frank Wildhorn's ARTUS-EXCALIBUR Press Preview in Switzerland!
by Stage Tube - 2014-03-01 18:10:25
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Listen: Frank Wildhorn’s 'The Symphonic Suites' Now Streaming
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 27, 2026
Tony Award-nominated composer has released The Symphonic Suites, an album comprised of new symphonic interpretations of four of his celebrated musical theatre scores, including Dracula, Jekyll & Hyde, Einstein: A Matter of Time, and Artus Excalibur (aka XCalibur). Listen to it here.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 27, 2026
Tony Award-nominated composer has released The Symphonic Suites, an album comprised of new symphonic interpretations of four of his celebrated musical theatre scores, including Dracula, Jekyll & Hyde, Einstein: A Matter of Time, and Artus Excalibur (aka XCalibur). Listen to it here.
Frank Wildhorn’s The Symphonic Suites, Performed By The Vienna Independent Orchestra to be Released
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026
Prestige Classics' release of Frank Wildhorn's The Symphonic Suites will bring to audiences world-famous melodies from four iconic Wildhorn shows including Dracula and Jekyll & Hyde.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026
Prestige Classics' release of Frank Wildhorn's The Symphonic Suites will bring to audiences world-famous melodies from four iconic Wildhorn shows including Dracula and Jekyll & Hyde.
Frank Wildhorn's ORLANDO Musical Will Make World Premiere in Austria
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2025
Orlando, inspired by Virginia Woolf's play of the same name, will feature music from the internationally acclaimed Broadway composer Frank Wildhorn. Learn more about the production's premiere here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2025
Orlando, inspired by Virginia Woolf's play of the same name, will feature music from the internationally acclaimed Broadway composer Frank Wildhorn. Learn more about the production's premiere here!
Listen: Frank Wildhorn’s ODESSA Symphonie Now Available
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 30, 2025
The Vienna Symphony Orchestra has recorded Frank Wildhorn’s “Odessa Symphonie,' the full-length symphony by the Tony Award-nominated composer. Listen to it now.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 30, 2025
The Vienna Symphony Orchestra has recorded Frank Wildhorn’s “Odessa Symphonie,' the full-length symphony by the Tony Award-nominated composer. Listen to it now.
New Frank Wildhorn Rock Musical About Albert Einstein Will Premiere in Switzerland in 2025
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 28, 2024
According to an SWR interview with Walter Feucht, an entrepreneur and cultural organizer from Ulm, Switzerland, Frank Wildhorn's new rock musical about the life of Albert Einstein is scheduled to premiere on March 1, 2025 at Theater Sankt Gallen in Switzerland.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 28, 2024
According to an SWR interview with Walter Feucht, an entrepreneur and cultural organizer from Ulm, Switzerland, Frank Wildhorn's new rock musical about the life of Albert Einstein is scheduled to premiere on March 1, 2025 at Theater Sankt Gallen in Switzerland.
WUSTENBLUME Comes to Theater St.Gallen
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2023
Nach der erfolgreichen Uraufführung im Februar 2020 ist das berührende Musical Wüstenblume die dritte Spielzeit in Folge am Theater St.Gallen zu erleben: Die mitreissende Lebensgeschichte von Waris Dirie besticht durch den Willen einer jungen Frau, auf sich selbst gestellt durch das Leben zu kommen.
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2023
Nach der erfolgreichen Uraufführung im Februar 2020 ist das berührende Musical Wüstenblume die dritte Spielzeit in Folge am Theater St.Gallen zu erleben: Die mitreissende Lebensgeschichte von Waris Dirie besticht durch den Willen einer jungen Frau, auf sich selbst gestellt durch das Leben zu kommen.
Feature: Best Theatre of 2022 For Austria & Germany
by Martin Ganeider - Dec 27, 2022
Let's call it a year. Recovering from the pandemic episode, home alone, only connected via Video Calls, (more or less) entertained by living room concerts instead of spending a night out at the theatre, we got the opportunity to enjoy various shows over Austria and Germany. We returned to the theatre, enjoying the atmosphere, the smell, and everything a night out offers.
by Martin Ganeider - Dec 27, 2022
Let's call it a year. Recovering from the pandemic episode, home alone, only connected via Video Calls, (more or less) entertained by living room concerts instead of spending a night out at the theatre, we got the opportunity to enjoy various shows over Austria and Germany. We returned to the theatre, enjoying the atmosphere, the smell, and everything a night out offers.
DESERT FLOWER is Now Playing at Theater St. Gallen
by Stephi Wild - Dec 14, 2022
Desert Flower is now playing at Theater St.Gallen. Performances run through 29 December.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 14, 2022
Desert Flower is now playing at Theater St.Gallen. Performances run through 29 December.
Review: THE DANUBE SYMPHONY at Wiener Musikverein
by Martin Ganeider - Nov 6, 2022
What did our critic think of THE DANUBE SYMPHONY at Wiener Musikverein?
by Martin Ganeider - Nov 6, 2022
What did our critic think of THE DANUBE SYMPHONY at Wiener Musikverein?
Video: Watch the Vienna Symphony Orchestra Rehearse Frank Wildhorn's 'Danube Symphony'
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 5, 2022
Watch a rehearsal of the world premiere of Frank Wildhorn's 'Danube Symphony' performed by the Vienna Symphony Orchestra.
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 5, 2022
Watch a rehearsal of the world premiere of Frank Wildhorn's 'Danube Symphony' performed by the Vienna Symphony Orchestra.
World Premiere of Frank Wildhorn's 'Danube Symphony' to be Presented by the Vienna Symphony Orchestra
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2022
The Vienna Symphony Orchestra will World Premiere Frank Wildhorn’s “Danube Symphony”/”Donau Symphonie” on 3 November 2022 at the famed Wiener Musikverein in Vienna with special suites from Wildhorn’s Broadway classics, Jekyll & Hyde and Dracula also making their symphonic debuts.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2022
The Vienna Symphony Orchestra will World Premiere Frank Wildhorn’s “Danube Symphony”/”Donau Symphonie” on 3 November 2022 at the famed Wiener Musikverein in Vienna with special suites from Wildhorn’s Broadway classics, Jekyll & Hyde and Dracula also making their symphonic debuts.
BONNIE AND CLYDE Will Transfer To The West End April 2022
by BWW Staff - Jan 18, 2022
It was announced tonight on stage at the BONNIE AND CLYDE concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane that a production of the musical will play the West End beginning in April 2022 at the Arts Theatre.
by BWW Staff - Jan 18, 2022
It was announced tonight on stage at the BONNIE AND CLYDE concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane that a production of the musical will play the West End beginning in April 2022 at the Arts Theatre.
Theater St.Gallen Presents DESERT FLOWER
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2021
Desert Flower tells the story of Waris Dirie. Born into a nomad family in Somalia, she was discovered by a photographer at the age of 18 and henceforth lends her face to the most exclusive fashion brands in the world. But the way from the desert to the catwalk is a rocky one.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2021
Desert Flower tells the story of Waris Dirie. Born into a nomad family in Somalia, she was discovered by a photographer at the age of 18 and henceforth lends her face to the most exclusive fashion brands in the world. But the way from the desert to the catwalk is a rocky one.
BWW Review: WEST SIDE STORY at Comic Opera Of Berlin -- Flashes of genius break through an uneven cast and hit-and-miss choreography.
by Mark Janicello - May 19, 2019
Barrie Kosky has done it again. WEST SIDE STORY at Berlin's Comic Opera has moments of breathtaking beauty despite uneven casting and hit-and-miss choreography. Jasmina Sakr as Maria is a standout.
by Mark Janicello - May 19, 2019
Barrie Kosky has done it again. WEST SIDE STORY at Berlin's Comic Opera has moments of breathtaking beauty despite uneven casting and hit-and-miss choreography. Jasmina Sakr as Maria is a standout.
BWW Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at The Comic Opera Of Berlin - Hands down, the very best production I've ever seen in Europe.
by Mark Janicello - Mar 4, 2018
Last night, at the Comic Opera of Berlin I was gobsmacked. Their production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF was hands down, the single best performance I have ever witnessed in my 24 years living and working in continental Europe. Nothing else I have ever seen, anywhere on continental Europe, even comes close. Run, Crawl, Beg, Borrow or Steal... but get tickets to this show.
by Mark Janicello - Mar 4, 2018
Last night, at the Comic Opera of Berlin I was gobsmacked. Their production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF was hands down, the single best performance I have ever witnessed in my 24 years living and working in continental Europe. Nothing else I have ever seen, anywhere on continental Europe, even comes close. Run, Crawl, Beg, Borrow or Steal... but get tickets to this show.
Musical Star Pia Douwes Releases First Solo CD 'After All This Time'
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 24, 2017
Pia Douwes, who shot to international fame by creating the title role in the Viennese hit musical Elisabeth and has performed on stages from Moscow (Grizabella in Cats) to London (Velma Kelly in Chicago and Beggar Woman in Sweeney Todd) and New York (Velma Kelly in Chicago), today released her first solo CD
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 24, 2017
Pia Douwes, who shot to international fame by creating the title role in the Viennese hit musical Elisabeth and has performed on stages from Moscow (Grizabella in Cats) to London (Velma Kelly in Chicago and Beggar Woman in Sweeney Todd) and New York (Velma Kelly in Chicago), today released her first solo CD
BWW Review: SCHIKANEDER schillert bei der Weltpremiere in Wien
by Iris Moebius - Oct 5, 2016
Am vergangenen Freitag fand im Raimund Theater Wien die Weltpremiere des Musicals SCHIKANEDER statt. Die neue Eigenproduktion der Vereinigten Buhnen Wien (VBW) stammt aus der Feder von Oscar- und Grammy Gewinner Stephen Schwartz (Musik und Lyrics) und Christian Struppeck (Buch). Das Stuck handelt von Emanuel Schikaneder, seinerseits Librettist der weltberuhmten Oper „Die Zauberflote". Daruber hinaus war er aber auch Produzent, Regisseur, Theaterbesitzer, Schauspieler und eine er schillerndsten Theaterpersonlichkeiten des 18 Jahrhunderts. SCHIKANEDER ist aber keineswegs eine musikalisierte Biografie. Vielmehr erzahlt das Musical von der turbulenten Liebesgeschichte zwischen ihm und seiner Frau Eleonore.
by Iris Moebius - Oct 5, 2016
Am vergangenen Freitag fand im Raimund Theater Wien die Weltpremiere des Musicals SCHIKANEDER statt. Die neue Eigenproduktion der Vereinigten Buhnen Wien (VBW) stammt aus der Feder von Oscar- und Grammy Gewinner Stephen Schwartz (Musik und Lyrics) und Christian Struppeck (Buch). Das Stuck handelt von Emanuel Schikaneder, seinerseits Librettist der weltberuhmten Oper „Die Zauberflote". Daruber hinaus war er aber auch Produzent, Regisseur, Theaterbesitzer, Schauspieler und eine er schillerndsten Theaterpersonlichkeiten des 18 Jahrhunderts. SCHIKANEDER ist aber keineswegs eine musikalisierte Biografie. Vielmehr erzahlt das Musical von der turbulenten Liebesgeschichte zwischen ihm und seiner Frau Eleonore.
VIDEO: First Listen to a New Stephen Schwartz Musical Tune from SCHIKANEDER
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 16, 2016
The first song of VEREINIGTE BÜHNEN WIEN's new musical SCHIKANEDER by Stephen Schwartz and Christian Struppeck is now online and BWW has your first listen below!
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 16, 2016
The first song of VEREINIGTE BÜHNEN WIEN's new musical SCHIKANEDER by Stephen Schwartz and Christian Struppeck is now online and BWW has your first listen below!
Fotos! Welturaufführung von DON CAMILLO UND PEPPONE in St. Gallen
by Iris Moebius - May 19, 2016
Aktuell kann man am Theater St.Gallen das Musical Don Camillo & Peppone von Michael Kunze und Dario Farina in seiner Weltpremiere erleben. In Koproduktion mit den Vereinigten Buhnen Wien bringt das Theater St.Gallen die zwei beruhmten Streithahne aus den gleichnamigen Kultfilmen und mit ihnen eine ganze Dorfgemeinschaft voll sudlandischer Lebensfreude auf die Buhne. Entstanden ist ein Musical fur die ganze Familie uber menschliches Miteinander, Toleranz und die Kraft der Versohnung. Die Hauptrollen werden von bekannten Musicalstars wie Maya Hakvoort (Die alte Gina), Andreas Lichtenberger (Don Camillo) und Frank Winkels (Peppone) verkorpert. Der Schweizer Schauspieler und Kabarettist Walter Andreas Muller halt als Grossvater Nonno nicht nur das ganze Dorf, sondern vor allem die Lehrerin Laura Castelli (Femke Soetenga) auf Trab. Ab Fruhjahr 2017 wird das Musical dann im Ronacher in Wien als osterreichische Erstauffuhrung zu sehen sein.
by Iris Moebius - May 19, 2016
Aktuell kann man am Theater St.Gallen das Musical Don Camillo & Peppone von Michael Kunze und Dario Farina in seiner Weltpremiere erleben. In Koproduktion mit den Vereinigten Buhnen Wien bringt das Theater St.Gallen die zwei beruhmten Streithahne aus den gleichnamigen Kultfilmen und mit ihnen eine ganze Dorfgemeinschaft voll sudlandischer Lebensfreude auf die Buhne. Entstanden ist ein Musical fur die ganze Familie uber menschliches Miteinander, Toleranz und die Kraft der Versohnung. Die Hauptrollen werden von bekannten Musicalstars wie Maya Hakvoort (Die alte Gina), Andreas Lichtenberger (Don Camillo) und Frank Winkels (Peppone) verkorpert. Der Schweizer Schauspieler und Kabarettist Walter Andreas Muller halt als Grossvater Nonno nicht nur das ganze Dorf, sondern vor allem die Lehrerin Laura Castelli (Femke Soetenga) auf Trab. Ab Fruhjahr 2017 wird das Musical dann im Ronacher in Wien als osterreichische Erstauffuhrung zu sehen sein.
Besetzung und Team für Weltpremiere von SCHIKANEDER in Wien stehen fest
by Iris Moebius - May 11, 2016
SCHIKANEDER - die turbulente Liebesgeschichte hinter der Zauberflote ist eine romantische Musical-Komodie uber eines der wohl schillerndsten Theater-Ehepaare des 18. Jahrhunderts, die am 30. September 2016 ihre Weltpremiere feiert. Die VBW schließen somit an die Tradition der Eigenproduktionen an und bringen mit SCHIKANEDER die insgesamt zwolfte Musical-Urauffuhrung des Unternehmens im Herbst auf die Buhne des Raimund Theater. Intendant Christian Struppeck stellte gestern im Beisein von Komponist und Liedtexter Stephen Schwartz Produktion und Hauptdarsteller vor.
by Iris Moebius - May 11, 2016
SCHIKANEDER - die turbulente Liebesgeschichte hinter der Zauberflote ist eine romantische Musical-Komodie uber eines der wohl schillerndsten Theater-Ehepaare des 18. Jahrhunderts, die am 30. September 2016 ihre Weltpremiere feiert. Die VBW schließen somit an die Tradition der Eigenproduktionen an und bringen mit SCHIKANEDER die insgesamt zwolfte Musical-Urauffuhrung des Unternehmens im Herbst auf die Buhne des Raimund Theater. Intendant Christian Struppeck stellte gestern im Beisein von Komponist und Liedtexter Stephen Schwartz Produktion und Hauptdarsteller vor.
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