After the famous novel by Victor Hugo and based on the Disney film of the same name with a great, Oscar-nominated score, the legendary musical composer and 8-time Oscar-, 11-time Grammy- and Emmy Award- Tony Award-winner Alan Menken (among others. “Sister Act”, “Beauty and the Beast”, “Pocahontas”) together with songwriter and three-time Oscar, Golden Globe and Grammy Award winner Stephen Schwartz (among others “Wicked”, “Cursed” and “Schikaneder” in Vienna) a fascinating musical adaptation of the highly emotional story about the bell ringer “Quasimodo” and the famous Cathedral of Notre Dame.

Touching musical evening with unforgettable Disney songs

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 and live orchestra, but also with Scott Schwartz’s lavish and powerful staging. Experience the successful play after many international productions, including in the USA, Berlin and Tokyo, now finally for the first time in Vienna at the Ronacher.

A musical highlight for the whole family

The musical tells the story of Quasimodo, who grows up shielded from the rest of the world in the bell tower of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. When he sneaks into the annual Feast of Fools, he gets into trouble. Only the pretty Esmeralda stands up for him. When she is targeted by the evil Archdeacon Frollo, Quasimodo rescues her und hides her in his church tower. Look forward to the touching story about love, longing and passion and a highly emotional musical evening for the whole family.

A shy and naïve young girl falling in love with the worldly, elegant millionaire Maxim de Winter. A man with a troubled mind and a dark secret, obsessed by a shadow from the past – his late wife, Rebecca. A sinister yet charismatic female villain – the vicious Mrs. Danvers – , slyly pulling all the psychological strings the classic thriller genre has to offer. And a magnificent mansion by the seaside – the legendary de Winter family estate Manderley – as a backdrop, endangered by looming catastrophic events: REBECCA has all the ingredients of a classic Hollywood film noir, with one crucial difference: instead of the silver screen, this production by VBW has been created for the live stage.

Based on Daphne du Maurier’s eponymous bestselling novel, adapted by thriller mastermind Alfred Hitchcock in 1940 as the equally fabulous movie version – his first and only movie ever awarded an Oscar – REBECCA by VBW adheres closely to its legendary source, approved and warmly welcomed by no other than the du Maurier family themselves: hugely impressed by a performance of Michael Kunze’s and Sylvester Levay’s ELISABETH, Daphne du Maurier’s son, Christian Browning, gladly granted the rights for a musical version to VBW.

Faithful to its psychologically riveting template, REBECCA traces the fascinating transition of the story’s unnamed narrator from a shy, mousy and insecure newlywed to a strong and self-assured woman, overshadowed by the mysterious Rebecca, a menacing character only present in memories and imagination. A superb example of the new genre created by Michael Kunze – the drama musical – this new interpretation of a true classic combines a moving love story with the dark elements of a quintessential Hollywood thriller. The secret that hangs heavy over Manderley, the ancestral home of the de Winter family, and a tightly woven web of intrigues and plot twists keep the audience enthralled from curtain up to the final dénouement.

Vienna is this beautiful at Christmastime

From mid-November until Christmas, Vienna’s most beautiful squares are once again transformed into magical Christmas markets. The aroma of Christmas baking, hot punch and toasted almonds wafts through the air. The Old City and shopping streets are decorated with festive lights that spread the Christmas cheer in Vienna.

A tall arched gateway with candles welcomes visitors at the entrance to the Viennese Christmas Market on City Hall Square. The traditional Christmas Market offers Christmas gifts, Christmas tree decorations, handicrafts, culinary treats, confectionery, and warming drinks. At the Vienna Ice World at the Christmas Market, ice skaters can put on their skates and make rounds through the romantically illuminated City Hall Park. A special attraction for couples in love is the tree of hearts. For children, there is a Christmas World in the park with carousel, nativity scene trail, and its own skating ring.

Not far from here is the Christmas Village on Maria-Theresien-Platz, between the Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna and the Naturhistorisches Museum Vienna. Over 70 booths offering traditional handicrafts and original gift ideas are set up here during Advent. The romantic Christmas Village on the University Campus is also a popular meeting point during the run-up to Christmas, especially for students. With a children’s railway and an old-fashioned carousel, the Christmas Market on the Campus is also a big hit with families. Two curling lanes are also available.

The Old Viennese Christmas Market on Freyung in the city center is committed to tradition. A Christmas market was held here as early as 1772; today, it is a place to buy handicrafts, glass decorations, traditional mangers and ceramics. Festive Advent music can be heard on the square from 4.00 pm. Top-quality handicrafts can also be purchased a couple of steps further along at the Am Hof Christmas Market. Christmas music and choral singing provide the perfect atmosphere.

Imperial flair in front of palaces

The Christmas Market in front of Schönbrunn Palace enchants with its imperial backdrop and is converted into a New Year’s market after Christmas. The atmospheric market offers traditional handicrafts, hand-made Christmas decorations, Christmas concerts and an extensive children’s program, including Christmas workshop. The Christmas Village at Belvedere Palace impresses visitors with its Baroque background. The unique palace park provides an ideal site for this tranquil Christmas market with elegant handicrafts and culinary delights. This year, the Advent market at Liechtenstein Garden Palace is being held for the second time and is still considered a secret tip for everyone seeking a quiet atmosphere.

Art Advent on Karlsplatz offers a diverse children’s program and above all handicrafts to buy. Further variety is provided by art installations, show workshops and live bands. All of the food on offer is organically certified. There are also numerous booths full of handicrafts in the idyllic tiny alleyways of the Biedermeier district at the Christmas Market on Spittelberg as well as numerous other vendors with unique culinary gift ideas.

Sensitively executed light-and-dark drawings, critical moral satires, portraits, and expansive landscapes: virtually no other European place or historical period witnessed such an astounding variety of drawn art as did the Netherlands during the 16th century.

It was with the utmost degree of technical virtuosity and with extraordinary inventiveness that the artists of this period depicted an everyday world in the throes of radical change in which the Reformation, the blossoming of colonial trade, and increasing urbanization led to a renegotiation of societal norms. In cartoons for the stained glass windows of imposing cathedrals and private residences, as well as in sketches for precious luxury objects, paintings, and printed graphics, the drawing found a wide range of practical application. Drawing also came to be regarded as a means of artistic expression in its own right, with well-heeled elites increasingly seeking out drawn works as collector’s items.

This exhibition at the ALBERTINA Museum presents around 90 works from the museum’s own holdings that exemplify this incomparable golden age of drawing. Alongside famed masterpieces by Jan de Beer, Pieter Bruegel the Elder, and Hendrick Goltzius, the selection will also feature works on paper that are now being prepared for presentation to a broader public for the first time. This project is being mounted with generous support from the Flemish Government.

The exibition last from 22.02. until 29.05.2023.

Mozart and Strauss in unequalable excellence

The Vienna Residence Orchestra is a classical chamber orchestra with a long tradition, it was established to perform the works of the Viennese classics in supreme completion. The Rosenkavalier Hall is the perfect setting of the Palais Auersperg, where the Vienna Residence Orchestra performs with famous opera singers and ballet dancers. It is a cultural highlight on the scene of classical music.

Authentical Viennese music

Authenticity is the trademark of the Vienna Residence Orchestra. An exclusive ensemble of musicians who interpret classical music like Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven genuinely, with sensibility and the special feeling that is needed to make the Viennese waltz a great experience. With a program that leaves nothing to be desired for, dancers of the Vienna State Opera Ballet and the Volksoper Ballet, as well as known opera singers make every concert an aesthetic enjoyment.

A journey to the stars!

Holiday on Ice goes on tour again with a 360 DEGREE SPECTACLE!

Some of the world’s best creative minds are staging the fast-paced history of the new show. Holiday on Ice SUPERNOVA captivates with large-scale, playful and surprising costume worlds by star designer Stefano Canulli, with the highest technical demands and above all with world-class figure skating. Rapid speeds, flying skaters, planets and star images, a huge 3D LED wall, special acts and much more await the spectators.

“SUPERNOVA is a tribute to the icy polar world and the universe with all its stars, which we celebrate with exhilarating sets and breathtaking choreography. We make it really snow in the show, transport our audience to a magical galaxy and stage colourful northern lights,” says Robin Cousins, Creative Director of the production, describing details of the new show.