Martin Ganeider - Page 9

The Vereinigte Bühnen Wien got together to celebrate the traditional Season Opening at the summerstage, Oswald Schellmanns In-Location in the heart of the city. Artistic Director Christian Struppeck talked about the upcoming CATS Opening and and was looking forward to set a new record. Cast and Orchestra just finished the 'Sitzprobe'. AD Struppeck is really passionate, when he is talking about this production. Something really special to expect from the Vienna CATS. The hand-picked cast is a mix of well known artists and some fresh faces. A relaxing get together during the stressful rehearsals. It is less than 3 weeks until Opening Night.

The record breaking musical from Alain Boubil and Claude-Michel Schönberg based on Victor Hugos novel is ready to open for the first time in Slovakia. The show has played in 52 countries and more than 424 cities. It has been translated in 22 different languages. The beautiful city of Bratislava will host the first slovakian production at the New Stage Theatre/ Nová Scéna . The show will be directed by Marie Zamora and Gabriela Petráková. The role of JeanValjean will be shared by Titusz Tóbisz and Petr Gazdik. Les Mis is a musical phenomenon. We are looking forward to hear the people sing for the first time in their foreign language. As it is going to be a Non-Replica production, let's see how the directors are going to set up their revolution. Opening Night will be on Sept. 20 and 21st. Bratislava should be on your bucket list for various reasons and now there is one more reason to visit the historical slovakian capitol.

Hit Squad Records is going to release an album with all the Hits from THE BODYGUARD . The perfect teaser for the tour start in Cologne. Patricia Meeden (Rachel Marron in Cologne and Vienna) and Ana Milva Gomes ( Cover Rachel Marron/Vienna) some of the finest voices of musical theatre are presenting the songs from the show.

A five, six seven eight.....! After more than 22 years, the masterpiece from John Kander (Music), Fred Ebb ( Book and Lyrics) and the one and only Bob Fosse ( Book and Original Choreography) is still razzle dazzling people all over the world. CHICAGO is one of Broadways longest running shows in history. A must see for everyone who is visiting New York City. For those who can't make it to the Big Apple, Chicago is on the road, playing all over the world. This summer is getting even hotter in Austria as the Landestheater Linz is hosting the tour for a limited run. It is no surprise that tickets sold as fast as ice cream on a hot summer day. CHICAGO is more accurate than ever. It is all about love, violence, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery, treachery and of course murder. It is also about fake news and the manipulation of the press. Things we all now form todays Daily News. There are Velma Kellys, Roxie Harts, numerous Billy Flynns and also poor guys like Amos Hart between us. That might be the key of success from the show. It is timeless. Describing a Fosse show to someone who hasn't seen one yet is one of the hardest things, maybe even harder than getting a ticket for the Tony Awards. His moves, his style to direct dancers on stage, to minimize movements, like a beautiful painting with many bits and pieces to explore in it.

You can put on a revival of a hit show. You can add or cut songs, costumes or scenes. Some might love it, others might moan about it and some even don't care about it.

Here it is, the cast for the 2019 CATS in Vienna. Christian Struppeck, together with original director Trevor Nunn, presented the cast earlier today. His cast will be lead by the famous Ana Milva Gomez in the role of Grizabella. Milva Gomez is well known for her stunning performances in Austria, Germany and the Netherlands. She will be joined by Dominik Hees (Rum Tum Tugger), Felix Martin (Gus/ Bustopher Jones), Rory Six ( Old Deuteronomy) Carin Filip?i? as Walk In Cover for Grizabella and others. Some familiar faces and some fresh talent should be a perfect mix for the opening night in september. The show sold more than 10.000 tickets in the first 72 hours. CATS is really, once and forever a sensation, everybody wants to see. Expectations are high, let's see if Christian Struppeck has chosen the right kind of people. The naming of CATS, as we all know is a diffcult matter.

The Landestheatre Linz is getting ready for CHESS IN CONCERT. The stage will be shared by the amazing Bruckner Orchestra, the choir, the musical ensemble and their leading actors.

Traveling to the most beautiful cities in Germany and Austria is always a good idea. There are many things to do, cultural highlights, historical places, great food and adorable people everywhere. Not to forget, the german speaking musical cosmos. Some of the shows are homemade, like ELISABETH, TANZ DER VAMPIRE (not the rotten Broadway version), I AM FROM AUSTRIA or MOZART ( all of them from the Vereinigte Buhnen Wien) and some are transferred from the Great White Way. Translating a show into the german language means a lot of work to keep the magic of the production as close to the original as possible.

Let's have a look at the 2019/2020 season at the Landestheater Linz. It is all about confessions. Confessions have to be made when you select your shows for the next season. Linz has done it wisely in the past. The Landestheater brought huge success into the steel city. Let's see, if the 2019/2020 is able to cope with the past ones.

Earlier today, Christian Struppeck announced his cast for the Open Air Concert of ELISABETH, the one Event you better not miss this summer. On july 5th and 6th, 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