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Theatre and Opera
Art and culture have a long tradition in Vienna. There are a lot of theatres contributing to the cultural life of the city, for example the Burgtheater and its second stage, the Akademietheater, which can be seen as one of the most important playhouses in the world. But also the Volk theatre and the Theatre in der Josefstadt offer cultural pleasure on the highest standards. Beside the big theatres a couple of small stages exist which have no lack of quality at all compared to the big ones. Most of the time they show modern and experimental plays, cabaret or small art in all their facets. But also friends of opera don’t get a raw deal.
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The State Opera House and the Volksopera offer something for every taste, although latter has been concentrating on operetta and classical musical. You can also attend concerts of classical music for example in the Vienna Musical Society or the Vienna Concert Hall.
But also musicals are very popular, especially in the Theater an der Wien. The House of Music is a museum of sounds for children and adults likewise. The puppet theatre Castle Schönbrunn offers performances with precious marionettes in operas and plays for adults and children.
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Burgtheater
The Burgtheater is the most important federal theatre of Autria. The Vienna Burgtheater is also a significant stage in the German – speaking area und one of the most important theatres in Europe. Initially, the theatre was called “k.k. theatre close to the castle”, later until 1918 “k.k. Court-Castle theatre”. Most of the time the theatre is just called “The castle” and the members of the ensemble “castle actors”. Its all-German program includes all the variety of spoken theatre: classics and contemporary pieces, as well as experimental theatre and readings. The director is Klaus Bachler. The Burgtheater is large. It has got 1175 seats, 81 standing places, and room for 12 wheelchairs and escorts. Despite that it is often worth buying tickets in advance.
During the summer there are daily guided tours through the theatre starting 2pm and 3pm in German and in English. They start at the main entrance and last approximately one hour. Additional tours for groups can be booked during the summer period at the service centre of the theatre. You can also have a nice chat and a joyful moment in the restaurant Vestibül that belongs to the theatre and is open mon – frid 11am-24 pm and sat 6pm-24pm.
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Dr. Karl Lueger Ring 2
1010
Vienna
Tel: +43 (0)1 514444145
Fax: +43 (0)1 514444147
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Akademietheater
The Akademie theatre was built between 1911 and 1913 by the three architects Fellner, Hellmer and Ludwig Baumann. Since 1922 it is the second play location of the Burgtheater. Following the demand of the actors of the Burgtheater the theatre of the academy for music and applied art, short Akademietheater, was annexed to the Burgtheater. 1945, after WW II, the theatre was reopened. In 1974 and 1999 it was reconstructed and updated to the latest technical standard. The theatre consist of 500 sitting places, 32 standing places and 4 places for wheelchairs.
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Lisztstraße 1
1030
Vienna
Tel: +43 (0)1 514444740
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Volkstheater
The folk theatre in Vienna is a private play house in Vienna. It is lead as a GmbH by the folk theatre private foundation. The theatre was founded in 1889 by a poet and an industrialist who wanted to build a middle-class opponent to the imperial theatre.U2, U3, tram lines 1, 2, D, J, 49, Bus 48A and parking at the park garage in the Museumsquartier.
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Neustiftgasse 1
1070
Vienna
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Theater in der Josefstadt
The theatre was established in 1788 by Karl Meyer, son-in-law of the innkeeper of the “Bey den goldenen Straußen”, in whose garden the first theatre building was brought up. The oldest theatre that still exists today is the most played theatrical institution in Vienna.
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Josefstädter Straße 26
1080
Vienna
Tel: +43 (0)1 42700300
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Wiener Staatsoper - Vienna Opera House
The Vienna Opera House is the “First House at the Ring” and the most important opera house in Vienna and one of the best known in the world. More than 50 productions are in its repertoire, for which reason the house is able to play operas nearly every night in ten months.
The opera offers guided tours and different exhibitions. They also have operas for children, an opera school and a ballet school for children, where they can get a musical education.
Public Transport: U-Bahn lines: U1, U2, U4; trams: 1, 2, D, J, 62, 65; busses: 59A
local tram: Badner Bahn, Stop: Karlsplatz / Oper.
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Opernring 2
1010
Vienna
Tel: +43 (0)1 514442250
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Theater an der Wien
The Theater an der Wien is a traditional theatre in the urban district “Mariahilf” in Vienna. It was founded by Emanuel Schikaneder, the genius, actor and organisational talent and most important the librettist of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute”. Since 2006, since the jubilee of Mozart’s 250 birthday, the theatre presents itself as the new opera house in Vienna. Twelve months per year they play operas with a monthly premiere and keep their quality on a very high standard. The atmosphere, the materials and ideal acoustics open the senses to the world of beauty. The Theater an der Wien combines the lively environment at the Naschmarkt with the young cultural scene around the Schleifmühlviertel.Public transport: U1, U2 und U4 stop Karlsplatz, exit Secession; Bus 59A stop Bärenmühldurchgang; Bus 57A Station Laimgrubengasse, walking through Laimgrubengasse to the Left Wienzeile.
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Linke Wienzeile 6
1060
Vienna
Tel: +43 (0)1 58885
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Volksoper
The Volksoper Vienna is after the Vienna Opera House the second biggest Opera House in Vienna. The repertoire consist of operas, operetta, musicals, dance and concerts. The Volksoper was founded in 1898 under the name of “Kaiser-Jubiläums-Stadttheater” (Imperator – Jubilee- City Theatre).Public transport: Subway U6; Tram 40, 41, 42; Bus 40A. Station: Währinger Straße / Volksoper.
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Währingerstraße 78
1090
Vienna
Tel: +43 (0)1 5144430
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