Vienna (OTS) –Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, one of the most successful musicals of all time, will premiere at Vienna’s Raimund Theater in less than two weeks. Pre-sales for fall now open!
Another ticket record is on the horizon at the Vereinigte Bühnen Wien: In just under two weeks, Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s global success THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will celebrate its premiere at the Raimund Theater. And over 120,000 tickets have already been sold – there are only a few tickets left until the end of June. For this reason, the Vereinigte Bühnen Wien, a Wien Holding company, is playing the piece for the first time in July and is already opening advance sales for all performances from the beginning of September 2024.
City Councilor for Finance Peter Hanke: “Like no other cultural company, the Vereinigte Bühnen Wien presents musicals of the highest quality and at an international level. With the musical hit ‘The Phantom of the Opera’, the VBW have brought an audience favorite to Austria. Vienna is once again presenting itself as a cultural capital – also for musical fans. Congratulations to the entire team on over 120,000 tickets sold.”
Vienna Holding Managing Director Dr. Kurt Gollowitzer: “The United Theaters in Vienna stand for great musicals. And that’s exactly what they confirm again with the spectacular new production of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’, which will be shown in the Raimund Theater from March 15th. I am very pleased that advance sales are going so well and that the VBW was once again able to arouse the interest of the Viennese with the successful musical.”
VBW musical director Christian Struppeck: “We are very pleased that the spectacular new version of Cameron Mackintosh’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at the Raimund Theater is already recording such record advance sales with currently over 120,000 tickets. It is not for nothing that it is still considered the most famous musical of all time and has made a success story in every respect. We have just extended ROCK ME AMADEUS – THE FALCO MUSICAL at Ronacher by one season due to the enormous rush for tickets. It fills us with joy and gratitude that our plays are so popular with audiences in both theaters.”
VBW Managing Director Prof. Dr. Franz Patay: “With the premiere of the new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s masterpiece, which is well worth seeing, an absolute classic returns to Vienna. We are very pleased that we have already sold over 120,000 tickets for THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA in the Raimund Theater. It shows that we meet the tastes of the audience and that our musicals make a significant contribution to Vienna’s diverse cultural landscape.”
Over 160 million visitors, more than 70 theater awards: a worldwide one Musical phenomenon
The original production of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA counts with a total of more than 160 million visitors in productions in 46 countries, 192 cities in 21 languages and as a winner of over 70 of the most important theater awards (including 4 Olivier Awards, 7 Tony Awards, 7 Drama Desk Awards and 5 Outer Critic Circle Awards) among the most successful musicals of all time. It tells the well-known, exciting and mysterious story of the Phantom, who lives in the eerie catacombs of the Paris Opera, and his great love for the young singer Christine Daaé. The original Broadway production broke box office records last year at the end of its 35-year run, and the London production is in its 38th year.
The legendary chandelier, thrilling passion and world-famous melodies
International critics rave that Cameron Mackintosh’s new production is “bigger and better than ever before.” The production impresses with many spectacular special effects – including the legendary chandelier -, the popular story and the breathtakingly romantic music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, with all world-famous songs such as “The Music of Darkness”, “Think of Me”, “The Phantom of the… Opera”, “That’s all I want from you” or “Masked Ball” – with a large ensemble, of course accompanied by the VBW Orchestra, also in a large cast. The VBW present an elaborately staged and extraordinary musical evening in every respect in the Raimund Theater great emotions, undying love and thrilling passion that you shouldn’t miss.
Based on the classic novel “Le Fantôme de L’Opéra” by Gaston Leroux, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA tells the story of a masked figure who lurks in the catacombs of the Paris Opera House and exercises a reign of terror over all residents. The Phantom falls madly in love with the young soprano Christine and dedicates himself to the task of making her a star. It promotes their extraordinary talent, for which it is not afraid of any underhanded methods.
Directed by Laurence Connor, with choreography by Scott Ambler, set design by Paul Brown, Tony Award®-winning costume design by Maria Björnson, adaptation and complementary set design by David Harris, lighting design by Tony Award®- Award winner Paule Constable, the projection design by Zakk Hein and the sound design by Mick Potter. The music of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is by Andrew Lloyd Webber, the lyrics by Charles Hart (with additional lyrics by Richard Stilgoe), the book by Richard Stilgoe and Andrew Lloyd Webber, the orchestration by David Cullen and Andrew Lloyd Webber. This new production is under the original overall responsibility of Matthew Bourne and Cameron Mackintosh. THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is staged by Seth Sklar-Heyn in Vienna.
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
From March 15, 2024 every day except Mondays in the Raimund Theater (Wallgasse 18-20, 1060 Vienna) Tickets and information at www.musicalvienna.at or by phone at 01/58885-111.
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