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As part of the educational programme run by the musical theatre division of the Vereinigte Bühnen Wien – VBW JUNGES MUSICAL – a musical workshop was held at MS Gassergasse for the eighth time this year.
On May 7, the hit VBW musical RUDOLF – THE LAST KISS, written by Frank Wildhorn (music) and Jack Murphy (lyrics), celebrated its acclaimed premiere at the Festspielhaus Neuschwanstein in Füssen. The show can now be experienced for the first time in Germany in an impressive new production. The production, directed by Alex Balga, is scheduled to run through October 2026.
Musicals – More Than Just Theater! Under this motto, the Vereinigte Bühnen Wien is hosting exciting musical workshops for apprentices in April in cooperation with OeAD-GmbH – Agency for Education and Internationalization and Basis.Kultur.Wien.
On 11 May at 8 pm, an extraordinary evening of music awaits the audience at the ESC Village on Vienna’s Rathausplatz: WE ARE MUSICAL meets the Eurovision Song Contest.
REBECCA makes its debut at a German opera house. The premiere is on 19 September 2026. The production runs until 10 April 2027.
The first “VBW Musical Workshop for Adults” recently took place with great energy and enthusiasm. Organised by the VBW’s musical theatre outreach programme under the direction of Margarete Reichel-Neuwirth, the event gave around 50 musical theatre enthusiasts the chance to immerse themselves in the world of the genre and get a taste of life on stage.
Inclusive musical experience: ‘relaxed performance’ at THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA.
VBW newcomer Marlene Jubelius and musical star Dominik Hees will be appearing in the title roles of “Belle” and ‘Beast’ in Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Raimund Theatre from autumn onwards.
On 20 February 2026, there were big emotions and moving melodies at the popular Gerngross shopping centre on Mariahilfer Straße.
Hollywood star Fran Drescher, known worldwide for the cult series ‘The Nanny’, was a guest at the Raimund Theatre last week during her stay in Vienna for the Opera Ball.
On January 28, 2026, due to high demand last year, Vereinigte Bühnen Wien held its second “Education Day” for students aged 14 and older, offering young people exclusive insights into the trades and diverse professions behind the scenes of a musical production.
On 23 and 24 January, we welcomed our visitors to a very special treat before the performance.
Following the overwhelming success of the VBW musicals in China last year, Michael Kunze and Sylvester Levay's hit show celebrated its grand premiere in Shanghai on 27 November 2025.
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.
A live recording of MARIA THERESIA – THE MUSICAL will be released on 9 December 2025.
