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Season 2026/27

We love musical theatre in all its forms! In the 2026/27 season, you can look forward to ten premieres, two revivals, fifteen repertoire works, and numerous special performances.

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An edited photo of the Volksoper Vienna from the outside in front of a painted, dark blue sky.

“Unanimous applause”, “Audience success”, “Lehár just like in a picture book”: press reviews of Der Zarewitsch

There were standing ovations and prolonged applause for everyone involved at the premiere of Lehárs operetta Der Zarewitsch. The press is also enthusiastic.

5 reasons you shouldn’t miss Der Zarewitsch

On April 13, 2026, Der Zarewitsch will celebrate its premiere – at last, this central work of the operetta repertoire returns to the program. We have put together 5 good reasons why you should not miss this performance under any circumstances!

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Drawing by Steef de Jong for The Tsarevich: Kautschukoff with a red dress in his left hand.

Shared storytelling full of imagination

On April 13, 2026, the operetta Der Zarewitsch (The Tsarevich) premieres in a way you’ve never seen before. We spoke with director Steef de Jong about Tsarevich auditions, operetta stereotypes, and the love of storytelling.

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Title page of the illustration by Steef de Jong for The Tsarevich

“These pirates take Vienna by storm”: Press reviews of The Pirates of Penzance

“Rarely is there such hearty laughter in an opera house as there was on this evening,” read one review of the acclaimed premiere of The Pirates of Penzance.

5 reasons you shouldn’t miss The Pirates of Penzance

Do you still remember the hilariously funny operetta Orpheus in the Underworld, directed by the British comedy troupe Spymonkey? Did you laugh your head off at the precisely choreographed nonsense and silliness? Then start looking forward now to The Pirates of Penzance. We’ve put together 5 good reasons why you definitely shouldn’t miss the performance!

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Pirate ship, stage set model from the operetta "The Pirates of Penzance"

“Magnificent Young Voices”: Press Reviews of the Musical Spring Awakening

“It could be the start of the next cult production,” read one review of the acclaimed premiere of the musical Spring Awakening.

Responsibility and Respect: Intimacy Coordinator

In the artistic team of our musical premiere ofSpring Awakening, there is a position called Intimacy Coordinator. What exactly does that involve? And how does this role change the rehearsal process?

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5 reasons you shouldn’t miss Spring Awakening

Spring Awakening is a rock musical based on Frank Wedekind’s famous play Frühlings Erwachen. On 21 February 2026, the production will premiere at the Volksoper with a very young ensemble. We have put together five good reasons why you absolutely shouldn’t miss this performance!

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