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ROCK ME AMADEUS - THE FALCO MUSICAL

07.10.2023 - 29.06.2025

approx. 2 hours 50 minutes (one intermission)

He was a superstar - he was popular. The VBW in-house production tells the exciting and moving story of the young Viennese musician Hans Hölzel and his rise to world stardom in a spectacular and at the same time touching new musical created especially for Vienna by top international creatives. With over 60 million records sold, numerous number 1 hits and songs in hit parades in 27 countries, Falco is still one of the most successful pop stars in Europe.

Ronacher

WE ARE MUSICAL – THE NEXT GENERATION 2025

Big graduate concert of the MUK

23.06.2025 - 23.06.2025

The Vereinigte Bühnen Wien (VBW) and the Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna (MUK) once again presented WE ARE MUSICAL – THE NEXT GENERATION at the Ronacher on 23 June 2025. The specially developed and jointly created concert was once again focussed on promoting young talent and offered young artists the opportunity to perform on a large stage to introduce themselves to a wide audience and gain important initial experience for their future.

Ronacher

ROCK ME AMADEUS - relaxed performance

18.05.2025 - 18.05.2025

approx. 3 hours 30 minutes (including 30 minutes intermission)

On 18 May 2025, a ‘relaxed performance’ took place at ROCK ME AMADEUS – THE FALCO MUSICAL. This was realised in cooperation with Österreichische Autistenhilfe. A ‘relaxed performance’ is a performance adapted for people with disabilities, people with learning difficulties or neurodiversity (including autism, ADHD), but which can be attended by anyone and everyone. During the performance, sensory stimuli such as loud noises and strong lighting effects are reduced or adapted. In addition, the auditorium remains lightly lit throughout the performance and it is possible to leave and return at any time. Simple orientation aids and a guide in easy-to-understand language support the preparation for the musical experience.

Raimund Theater

Dutch Divas - The Concert

28.04.2025 - 28.04.2025

The three Dutch musical stars Ana Milva Gomes, Annemieke van Dam and Wietske van Tongeren invited to a vocal evening of superlatives on 28 April 2025. As male support and special guests, they brought three absolute musical superstars on stage: Drew Sarich, Lukas Mayer and Moritz Mausser.

Ronacher

ROCK ME AMADEUS - SING ALONG

03.04.2025 - 03.04.2025

approx. 2 hours 50 minutes (one intermission)

On 3 April 2025, ROCK ME AMADEUS – THE FALCO MUSICAL hosted a big musical sing-along. On this extraordinary evening, the audience was part of the play, got involved interactively in the action and sang along loudly to Falco's great hits to make the visit to the musical an unforgettable participatory overall theatre experience for everyone.

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Dutch Divas - The Concert 2024

14.10.2024 - 14.10.2024

Three fascinating voices - three Dutch women - three extraordinary personalities - a gala concert of superlatives!

They are known from the most famous musicals of the last decades and now they were performing together on one stage for the very first time:  Ana Milva Gomes, Annemieke Van Dam and Wietske Van Tongeren.

They were supported on stage by none other than musical superstars Mark Seibert and Drew Sarich. They were accompanied by a 6-piece live band under the musical direction of Herbert Pichler. 

Ronacher

We Are Musical 2024

Musicalfest

21.09.2024 - 21.09.2024

12.00 - 17.00 Uhr

The Ronacher opened its doors on 21 September 2024! Just in time for the start of the season, Vereinigte Bühnen Wien was once again organising the big musical festival WE ARE MUSICAL around the musical theatre in the 1st district. 

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THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA - relaxed performance

Experience Andrew Lloyd Webber's masterpiece in a relaxed atmosphere at the Raimund Theater!

14.07.2024 - 14.07.2024

~2:50h (incl. Intermission)

On July 14, VBW and Österreichische Autistenhilfe were offering a "relaxed performance" of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. This is an adapted performance for people with disabilities, people with learning difficulties or neurodiversity (e.g. autism, ADHD), but it can be attended by anyone and everyone.

Schloss Schönbrunn | Ehrenhof

ELISABETH 2024

In Concert | Open Air in the grand forecourt of Schönbrunn Palace

27.06.2024 - 29.06.2024

~ 2:30h (inkl. Pause)

Due to its great popularity, the VBW's successful production of ELISABETH took place for the fourth and unfortunately last time as a major concert highlight in the courtyard of Schönbrunn Palace. From June 27 to 29, 2024, the most successful German-language musical of all time presented one last time as an exceptional concert experience in front of the famous historical setting of the Schönbrunn Palace.

Ronacher

WE ARE MUSICAL - THE NEXT GENERATION 2024

on 24 June at the Ronacher

24.06.2024 - 24.06.2024

VBW and MUK presented students of the "Musikalisches Unterhaltungstheater (MUNTER)" programme at a major graduate concert in June.

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REBECCA

22.09.2022 - 07.01.2024

~ 2:40h

The romantic love story at Manderley gradually develops into a gripping thriller with plenty of intrigue and dark surprises. Breathtakingly staged, with magnificent sets, poignant melodies, a unique, large live orchestra and amazing special effects, REBECCA is a musical experience in a class of its own.

Ronacher

We Are Musical 2023

Musicalfest

30.09.2023 - 30.09.2023

12.30 - 5.00 pm

On 30 September 2023 the Ronacher opened its doors! Just in time for the start of the season, Vereinigte Bühnen Wien once again hosted the big musical festival WE ARE MUSICAL, this time in and around the musical theatre in the 1st district.

Schloss Schönbrunn | Ehrenhof

ELISABETH 2023

In Concert | Open Air in the grand forecourt of Schönbrunn Palace

~ 2:30h

Due to the enormous audience success and a total of over 30,000 tickets sold, the VBW’s internationally successful production ELISABETH, penned by the successful duo of Michael Kunze & Sylvester Levay, performed also from the 29th of June to the 1st of July 2023 as an exceptional concert experience in the grand forecourt of Schönbrunn Palace.

The famous historical setting provides a unique and dignified backdrop for the concert version of the musical, which tells the dramatic and moving story of the life, loves and tribulations of Empress Elisabeth of Austria. 

Raimund Theater

WE ARE MUSICAL - THE NEXT GENERATION 2023

in June in Raimund Theater

26.06.2023 - 26.06.2023

VBW and MUK present students of the "Musikalisches Unterhaltungstheater (MUNTER)" programme at a major graduate concert in June.

Ronacher

THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME

Experience the successful musical at the Ronacher!

08.10.2022 - 25.06.2023

~ 2:40h

Disney's THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME promises an extraordinary and highly moving musical experience for young and old with all the unforgettable songs of the world-famous film. This impressive musical adaptation captivates not only with its Oscar-nominated, opulent music featuring large church choirs, but also with Scott Schwartz's lavish and powerful staging. The successful play performed after many international productions, including in the USA, Berlin and Tokyo, finally for the first time in Vienna at the Ronacher in 2022 and 2023. 

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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR 2023

Experience the impressive concert highlight at the Raimund Theater!

31.03.2023 - 10.04.2023

~ 2h

From 31 March to 10 April 2023, Vereinigte Bühnen Wien present the world-famous cult rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice as an impressive concert experience at the Raimund Theater!

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Together for children in need

Charity concert unplugged

23.01.2023 - 23.01.2023

On the initiative of Marjan Shaki and Lukas Perman and with the support of Vereinigte Bühnen Wien, a Wien Holding company, the who's who of the German-language musical scene has joined forces to sing again for a good cause on 23 January 2023.

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We Are Musical 2022

Musicalfest

17.09.2022 - 17.09.2022

On September 17, 2022 the Raimund Theater opened its doors! Just in time for the start of the season, Vereinigte Bühnen Wien was once again hosting the big musical festival WE ARE MUSICAL, this time in and around the musical theater in the 6th district. Visitors could expect an exciting afternoon in the historic house with insights behind the scenes. In addition to the first exclusive excerpts from the VBW musical success REBECCA (premiere on September 22, 2022), visitors could also expect many other great program items from the world of theater.

Schloss Schönbrunn | Ehrenhof

ELISABETH - In Concert 2022

Open Air in the grand forecourt of Schönbrunn Palace

30.06.2022 - 02.07.2022

~ 2:30h

The VBW’s internationally successful production ELISABETH, penned by the crack team of Michael Kunze & Sylvester Levay, will be performed from the 30th of June to the 2nd of July 2022 as an exceptional concert experience in the grand forecourt of Schönbrunn Palace.

The famous historical setting provides a unique and dignified backdrop for the concert version of the musical, which tells the dramatic and moving story of the life, loves and tribulations of Empress Elisabeth of Austria. 

Ronacher

CATS

The most successful musical of all times

20.09.2019 - 26.06.2022

~ 2:40h

The most successful musical of all time will stay longer in Vienna because of its great success! Breathtaking dance, legendary costumes, a magical stage design, Grammy-awarded, electrifying music and the moving world hit "Memory" make CATS an unforgettable experience. A magical theatre evening for the whole family.

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MISS SAIGON

The most moving love story of our time

23.01.2022 - 25.06.2022

~ 2:40h

The global smash hit musical as the opening production at the newly renovated Raimund Theater. The moving love story of Kim, the Vietnamese girl, and Chris, the American GI, and their fateful encounter in Vietnam is brought to life in a lavish staging with haunting music, extravagant choreography, a striking set and breath-taking technical effects.  

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THE NEXT GENERATION 2022

VBW and MUK presented students from the Musical Entertainment Theater (MUNTER) course at a major graduate concert in June 2022.

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Together for Ukraine

On the initiative of Marjan Shaki and Lukas Perman, Vereinigte Bühnen Wien is organizing the benefit concert “Together for Ukraine” at the Raimund Theater on 28 March 2022.

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WE ARE MUSICAL - Die große Raimund Theater Eröffnungsgala

Glanzvolle Wiedereröffnung des Raimund Theater

The Raimund Theater reopened its doors at the end of September with WE ARE MUSICAL - The Grand Opening Gala.

Other Events

Wir spielen für Österreich | VBW Musicalstars

Die schönsten Musical-Balladen in ORF III & 3sat

On May 3, the musical stars of Vereinigte Bühnen Wien presented the greatest VBW musical ballads live from the RadioKulturhaus as part of the ORF III cultural initiative “Wir spielen für Österreich”.

Ronacher

WE ARE MUSICAL Musicalfest 2019

On Saturday, September 14, 2019, the Vereinigte Bühnen Wien hosted the big annual WE ARE MUSICAL musical festival to kick off the season in and around the Ronacher theater. The theater opened its doors and gave the audience a glimpse behind the scenes for an entire afternoon.

Ronacher

The Diaries of John Rabe

Opera by Tang Jianping

“The Diary of John Rabe” is a touching piece of contemporary Chinese history. The work stands for universal humanism and is an expression of deep gratitude for the rescue of hundreds of thousands of Chinese civilians during the Sino-Japanese War of 1937-38 by a small group of international residents of Nanking, led by German businessman John Rabe.

Schloss Schönbrunn | Ehrenhof

ELISABETH - Konzertante Aufführung 2019

Open Air

The VBW’s internationally successful production ELISABETH, penned by the crack team of Michael Kunze & Sylvester Levay, will be performed on 5 and 6 July 2019 as an exceptional concert experience in the grand forecourt of Schönbrunn Palace.

The famous historical setting provides a unique and dignified backdrop for the concert version of the musical, which tells the dramatic and moving story of the life, loves and tribulations of Empress Elisabeth of Austria. 

Ronacher

Bodyguard - The Musical

Based on one of the greatest cinema blockbusters of all time

The musical version of the internationally successful blockbuster movie in an elaborate German-language production, with spectacular choreography and the world-famous songs sung in English from the multiple award-winning film soundtrack. Immerse yourself in the gripping love story of superstar Rachel Marron and her bodyguard Frank Farmer and enjoy an exciting evening at the theater with songs like One Moment in Time, I Have Nothing, I Wanna Dance With Somebody, The Greatest Love Of All and one of the greatest ballads of all time: I Will Always Love You.

Ronacher

We Are Musical 2018

Musicalfest

This year the Ronacher opens its doors: The Vereinigte Bühnen Wien cordially invite you to an exclusive afternoon on Saturday, 22nd September 2018 at the Ronacher.

Ronacher

We Are Musical - The Next Generation 2018

Experience the stars of tomorrow

I'm a hit - and you do not even know it! True to this motto - from the current West End hit Everybody's Talking About Jamie - the cooperation between Vereinigte Bühnen Wien (VBW) and Musik und Kunst Privatuniversität der Stadt Wien (MUK) will continue after the successful premiere last year. An evening in the spirit of promoting young talent - with the stars of today and tomorrow!

Raimund Theater

Mark Seibert & Lukas Perman in Concert Vol. 1

Ziemlich gute Freunde

Mark Seibert and Lukas Perman are pretty good friends. And it has been for over 15 years. In their first joint gala concert, the two entertainers talk about their numerous, exciting experiences on and off the stage. Of course, the hits from the stations of their careers, such as "Dance of the Vampires", "Elisabeth", "Romeo & Juliet" and much more. as well as well-known pop songs that connect the two, are not missing!

Ronacher

The little vampire ABC

A journey into the world of vampires for children

In his sing-along musical "Das kleine Vampir-ABC", Gernot Kranner, together with his piano assistant Axel Ramerseder, explains why it is better to be careful of some bloodsuckers, but not at all afraid of gruesome vampires.

Ronacher

MUSICAL MEETS OPERA 10

An event for music lovers

For the tenth time, MUSICAL MEETS OPERA, a cooperation between the VEREINIGTEN BÜHNEN WIEN and the Friends of the Vienna State Opera, will take place on May 6, 2018. The matinee, which combines the genres of musical and opera, is - as in the very first event in 2010 - once again a guest at DANCE OF THE VAMPIRES im Ronacher.