Drew Sarich

Review: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at DAS VINDOBONA

This wicked establishment called Vindobona is humbled to present HEDWIG for the 24/25 season. This rampant, genderqueer, eastern Berlin Rock-Singers story is a Gift for Musical theatre: loud, nasty, sexy, profoundly moving, and—long story short— it rocks!

Previews: GOODBYE SUMMER AND HELLO THEATRE SEASON at AUSTRIA

After saying goodbye to tropical nights and hello to colorful autumn, it is time to return to the theatre in Austria. There is plenty to look forward to if you can grab tickets. Linz is kicking off the season with something extraordinary, Frank Wildhorn's first German production of WONDERLAND, with the fantastic Daniela Dett (Broadwayworld Award Winner 'Best Performer In A Musical') as Everheart/ Queen of Hearts.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Austria Awards; Voting Ends 12/31

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Austria Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Austria Awards; ROCK ME AMADEUS, KASIMIR UND KAROLINE, Raimund Theater Wien & More Lead!

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Austria Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Austria Awards; ROCK ME AMADEUS, KASIMIR UND KAROLINE, Raimund Theater Wien & More Lead!

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Austria Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Austria Awards December 5th Standings; ROCK ME AMADEUS Leads Best Musical!

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Austria Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Austria Awards; KASIMIR UND KAROLINE Leads Best Play!

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Austria Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Austria Awards; ROCK ME AMADEUS Leads Best Musical!

The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Austria Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

First Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Austria Awards; BlackBox Musiktheater Linz Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

The first wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 13th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Austria Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 24th, 2023

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is  August 24, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Do Broadway Actors Ever Play Multiple Roles in the Same Show?

This time, the reader question was: How many different roles has one actor been contracted to play in the same Broadway production?

From Novel to Stage: The History of JEKYLL & HYDE the Musical

Take a deep dive into the history of Jekyll & Hyde the musical, from its origins as a novel to its development as a Broadway classic. Learn about the show's haunting melodies, significant changes, and worldwide success.

Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR IN CONCERT at Raimund Theater

What did our critic think of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR IN CONCERT at Raimund Theater?

Interview: Megan Reinking of BROADWAY ON THE ROCKS at Hyatt Regency Orlando

A new cabaret series is now underway in Orlando featuring stars from some of Broadway’s most beloved musicals. The series, called “Broadway On the Rocks” will offer it’s next show on Saturday, March 4th at the newly renovated Rocks Lounge at the Hyatt Regency Orlando. During each one-hour show, performers will share songs and stories from their lives on-stage, accompanied by pianist John R. Mason, III. Taking the stage on April 22nd will be Megan Reinking (HAIR, DRACULA THE MUSICAL, HBO’s Boardwalk Empire). I caught up with Megan and talked about her theatrical career, her experience on Broadway, and her thoughts on living in Orlando.

Review: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at DAS VINDOBONA

What did our critic think of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at DAS VINDOBONA? The Glam-Rock Musical Sensation with Music and Lyrics by Stephen Trask and a Book by John Cameron Mitchell is back in Austria for a limited run at the Vindobona. What a way to start the year. After Hedwig's first appearance in 2006, starring Andreas Bieber in the Leading Role and Anke Fielder as Yitzhak and the highly acclaimed production at the Landestheater Linz with Riccardo Greco in Heels and Ariana Schirasi-Fard as his Backup-Singer it's Drew Sarich together with his wife Ann Mandrella, to tell the story of Hansel Schmidt and his Angry Inch.

Feature: THE MUST SEE SHOWS LIST 2023 at AUSTRIA/GERMANY

Ready for a new year full of splendid shows and numerous Opening Nights. Here is my short list of some of this year's recommendable shows you can't miss.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Austria Awards!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Austria Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Review: HARRY POTTER THE EXHIBITION at METAstadt Vienna

What did our critic think of HARRY POTTER THE EXHIBITION at MetaStadt Vienna?

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Austria Awards; at Felsenreitschule Salzburg Leads Best Ensemble Performance!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Austria Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Review: DAS VINDOBONA SEASON PRESENTATION at Das Vindobona

What did our critic think of DAS VINDOBONA SEASON PRESENTATION at Das Vindobona? Summer is coming to an end, and theatres all over the country are ready to welcome back their audiences. So did Wolfgang Ebner, head of DAS VINDOBONA, a place already known for its diversly entertaining program.