The Original Musical by QUEEN and Ben Elton

Kathrin Zechner, artistic and business director of VEREINIGTEN BÜHNEN WIEN, and Michael Brenner, together with Queen Theatrical Productions, Phil McIntyre Entertainments and Tribeca Theatrical Productions, will bring the highly successful production from the London West End to Vienna.

Premiere on January 24, 2008 at the Raimund Theater

Tuesday - Sunday 7:30 p.m. -

Prices: EUR 125,- / 116,- / 93,- / 73,- / 40,- incl. fees each

REBECCA follows We Will Rock You

From September 2008 in the RAIMUND THEATRE

As the next great production of the VEREINIGTE BÜHNEN WIEN after ROMEO & JULIET, the RAIMUND THEATRE will in the autumn of 2006 present the world premiere of REBECCA, the latest musical by Michael Kunze and Sylvester Levay(ELISABETH, MOZART).

The "dramamusical" from this successful duo is based on the famous novel "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier, which was first published in 1938 and filmed in 1940 by Alfred Hitchcock with Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine in the leading roles. This mystical story will take the stage as a musical for the first time in the RAIMUND THEATRE under the direction of the world-renowned opera and music theatre director Francesca Zambello, who recently caused a sensation in Austria with her staging of WEST SIDE STORY at the Bregenz Festival.

Tuesday - Sunday 7:30 p.m. -

Prices: EUR 125,- / 116,- / 93,- / 73,- / 40,- incl. fees each

THE PRODUCERS re-open the RONACHER THEATER on June 30th, 2008

Based on the film THE PRODUCERS (SPRINGTIME FOR HITLER, USA 1968) by Mel Brooks.
After its premiere in St. James Theatre New York on 19th April 2001, THE PRODUCERS broke all ticket sales records and is viewed today as one of the most successful musicals of the last 30 years. The musical was nominated for Tony awards in 15 categories and won a total of 12 of the coveted prizes, replacing HELLO DOLLY as the musical with the most Tony awards.

In 2005, as a result of its great success, THE PRODUCERS was made into a new film with Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick and Uma Thurman.

from July 2nd onwards daily except Wednesday at: Euro 44.-/69.-/86.-/95.-/106.- incl. fees each

Viennese Waltz and Dinner show

The Austrian Dinner Show Ensemble consists of highly talented musicians, excellent vocal soloists and spirited dancers, who appear in colourful local costumes of the various musicial regions visited. In a charming manner they will enchant your clients with their performance of the musical treasures of Austria.

Price per person Euro 60,- (incl. 3-course set-menu) (already incl. reduced booking fees)

Menu:
1) Softly smoked ham with marinated vegetables and summer salads
2) Roasted slices of turkey breast with creamy mushroom sauce, potatoe wedges and seasonal vegetables
3) “Emperor's fluffy soufflé – Kaiserschmarren” straight from the pan served together with stewed plums

Program:

Between each dinner course, the visitors experience an exciting program divided into 3 entertaining show scenes. During dinner, typical Viennese music will be played live.

1st Scene: Roses from Tirol:
“Grüß Gott“ is a hearty musical welcome by the full ensemble followed by other evergreens from the Operetta “Der Vogelhändler - The Bird Seller“. Instrumental pieces with a dance performance like the “Zillertaler Hochzeitsmarsch – Zillertal Wedding March“ bring to a close our visit to the mountains of Tyrol.

2nd Scene: The Sound of Music:
In this scene we bring excerpts from the charming and witty Operetta “Im Weissen Rössl“, the classic Edelweis from the “Sound of Music“ and our dancers finishing this part with a spirited “Landler“.

3rd Scene: The Blue Danube:
The musical highlight of our show featuring Austria’s most celebrated operetta composers, Johann Strauss, Franz Lehar and Robert Stolz includes songs from the “The Gypsy Baron“, “Wiener Blut“ and “The Merry Widow“. No show would be complete without the speedy Tritsch Tratsch Polka and the greatest Waltz of all time “The Blue Danube“ performed by our ballett ensemble.

Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from April 16th until Oct. 26th, at 8:00PM, lasts approx. 2,5 hours

The location: In the heart of the city – directly located at the “Ringstrasse“ avenue – in the basement of the famous Vienna City Hall. The recently renovated halls and parlours of the Wiener Rathauskeller offer a unique ambience where the tradition of high-quality Viennese hospitality is daily life.

Site: Directly located at the “Ringstrasse” avenue / Vienna City Hall
Address: Rathausplatz 1 / 1010 Wien - Vienna
Directions: by car – parking “Rathauspark” (entrance Dr. Karl Lueger Ring)
by bus – bus-parking “Rathauspark” / in front of Rathauskeller
by public transport - subway U2 or street cars # 1, 2, D or J

1st Vienna Heurigen Show
Dinner & Show

A successful blend of Viennese Waltz and Operetta with traditional Viennese Heurigen Culture is presented by the 1. Wiener Heurigen Show at the famous "Wine Tavern Wolff".

Dressed in colorful costumes, the talented musicians of the 1. Wiener Heurigen Show, supported by 2 singers ( soprano & tenor ) and 2 charming dancers, entertain their audience with a selection of famous waltz melodies, polkas and romantic arias & duets from operettas such as "The Bat", "The Gipsy Baron" or "The Merry Widow".

Come to Neustift am Walde and discover for yourself " Wiener Gemütlichkeit"!

Performance schedule:
07.01.2008 - 14.04.2008 : only Mon, Fri & Sat at 8:15 pm
15.04.2008 - 19.10.2008 : daily at 8:15 pm
20.10.2008 - 22.12.2008 : only Mon, Fri & Sat at 8:15 pm

Running time: approx. 2 hours

Place: Wiener Heuriger Wolff, Rathstrasse 44-46, 1190 Wien - Neustift am Walde

Price: 55,- Euro (Show & Dinner and fees all incl.)

Volksoper

Please view the program at the "Opera Hall" pages, many of the productions at the Volksoper can be compared to musicals

Musicals and operettas are performed in German language, but easy to understand. Program leaflets in English are available in the evening.