Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Raimund Theater this fall
The most enchanting musical of all time, Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, will finally be back in Vienna this fall! VBW musical director Christian Struppeck is bringing the impressive new production by US star director and choreographer Matt West to the Raimund Theater. Advance ticket sales have begun, and the cast will be announced before the summer.
International musical phenomenon based on the world-famous Disney film
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, one of the world's most successful musicals, returns to the Austrian capital. The original Broadway production ran for over 13 years without interruption and was nominated for nine Tony Awards®, including “Best Musical.” Over 35 million people in more than 40 countries have seen Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. The London production won the prestigious Laurence Olivier Award® for “Best Musical.” The musical adaptation is based on the world-famous Disney animated film, which was nominated for an Oscar® for “Best Picture.”
Oscar®, Golden Globe®, and Grammy® award-winning music
The music was composed by eight-time Oscar® and Tony Award® winner Alan Menken, one of the most successful musical composers of our time, with lyrics by Oscar® winner Howard Ashman and Emmy®, Grammy®, Oscar®, and Tony Award® winner Sir Tim Rice. Unforgettable classics include songs such as “Be Our Guest” and the world-famous title song “Beauty and the Beast,” which won an Oscar®, a Golden Globe®, and a Grammy®.
A magical experience for the whole family
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST tells the story of the beautiful Belle and the prince who has been transformed into a beast by a sorceress's curse. Only when he finds true love can the spell be broken. This touching tale of courage, inner beauty, and the power of love has delighted generations. Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is an emotional, humorous, and unforgettable musical experience for all generations, full of magic, wit, and Disney charm.
