For the twelfth time, Vereinigte Bühnen Wien and Wiener Städtische Versicherung focused their long-standing cooperation on cultural education and youth development. A theatre visit and musical workshop offered schoolchildren space for creativity, fun and enjoyment of musical theatre.

Experiencing musical theatre up close – this was made possible for 100 schoolchildren from all over Austria for the twelfth time this year thanks to the long-standing partnership between Vereinigte Bühnen Wien, a Wien Holding company, and Wiener Städtische Versicherung. They attended the latest hit production ROCK ME AMADEUS – DAS FALCO MUSICAL by Vereinigte Bühnen Wien at the Ronacher.

The long-standing partnership between Vereinigte Bühnen Wien and Wiener Städtische Versicherung is all about cultural education and youth development. The shared goal is to make art and culture more accessible to children and young people, spark lasting interest, and provide a space for them to discover and express their creativity and talent

In their long-standing partnership, Vereinigte Bühnen Wien and Wiener Städtische Versicherung not only focus on promoting art and culture, but also place emphasis on supporting children and young people. The aim is to spark an interest in art and culture at an early age, facilitate access and nurture talent.

The long-standing partnership between Vereinigte Bühnen Wien and Wiener Städtische Versicherung is all about cultural education and youth development. The shared goal is to make art and culture more accessible to children and young people, spark lasting interest, and provide a space for them to discover and express their creativity and talent.

VBW Junges Musical, the cultural outreach programme of the musical division, regularly organises the VBW Musical Kids Club. Through workshops, children aged 7–12 can get a taste of musical theatre and immerse themselves in the world of current musical productions. A workshop on VBW's latest in-house production, ROCK ME AMADEUS – THE FALCO MUSICAL, was recently held.

After the great success of CATS, they are presenting another musical world hit by composer Andrew Lloyd Webber. A spectacular new production by legendary producer Cameron Mackintosh (MARY POPPINS, MISS SAIGON),  Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will be brought to the Raimund Theater in spring 2024 by Artistic Director Christian Struppeck, for the first time in German-speaking countries. Production and principals were presented at a press conference today.

This new production  has already enjoyed sensational sell out success in Great Britain, the USA, and Australia at the iconic Sydney Opera House. The European premiere will take place in Vienna in March 2024.

Yesterday evening, the festive premiere of the concert performances of ELISABETH took place in a unique setting in front of Schönbrunn Palace. The impressive open-air spectacle at the original venue under the direction of Gil Mehmert and the musical direction of Carsten Paap caused enthusiasm and great jubilation. The audience appreciated the performances of the soloists Maya Hakvoort, Mark Seibert, Abla Alaoui, David Jakobs, André Bauer, Daniela Ziegler, Moritz Mausser, Hans Neblung, Katja Berg and the ensemble with minutes of applause.

The VBW success musical REBECCA is finally back in Vienna! On September 22, 2022, the musical masterpiece by Michael Kunze & Sylvester Levay celebrated its grand gala premiere at the Raimund Theater.