The VEREINIGTEN BÜHNEN WIEN presents
Premiere 24th September 2015 RAIMUND THEATER
MOZART! Premiere 24th September 2015 RAIMUND THEATER MOZART! – a worldwide musical success returns
VBW’s original musical MOZART!, by the hugely successful writing team of Michael Kunze and Sylvester Levay, returns to its home town in a new version especially created for Vienna after a series of productions abroad.
A rock star of the Roccoco era: MOZART! The musical by the dream team of Michael Kunze and Sylvester Levay throws light on the world’s most famous composer both as a historical human being and as a legendary figure of classical music.
Mozart is presented here as an artist of exceptional talent who, in spite of his gift – or perhaps because of it – struggles with life’s simplest challenges. MOZART! – a coming-of-age drama – tries to show the man behind the cult, the clichés and the kitsch that have sprung up around the historical human being. After numerous international tours, showing to almost two million people throughout a total of seven countries (Austria, Germany, Japan, Sweden, South Korea, Czech Republic and Hungary), MOZART! was celebrating its long-awaited return to Vienna.
The latest version - especially for Vienna – had its opening night on the 24 th September 2015 at Raimund Theater.
Successful leading team from the world premier
We warmly welcome once more the successful leading team from the world premier Harry Kupfer (Production Manager), Yan Tax (Costume Design), Dennis Callahan (Choreography) and Hans Schavernoch (Set Design). Furthermore making the team complete, we welcome Jürgen Hoffmann (Lighting), Thomas Strebel (Sound) and Thomas Reimer (Video). Together they will be bringing MOZART! in a new version, especially adapted for our Viennese audience, to the Raimund Theater. Additionally, the musical will be enriched through a brand new song, from the original authors Michael Kunze (Book & Lyrics) and Sylvester Levay (Music). A Lovers Duet between “Mozart” and “Constance” will be heard for the first time from September onwards. The 27 piece orchestra will be led by VBW Musical Director Koen Schoots .
New version especially created for Vienna with well-known friends as well as some new faces
Both well-known friends as well as some new faces to the VEREINIGTE BÜHNEN WIEN will be working together to make this world acclaimed hit-musical shine in an amazing new light.
In the title role of „Mozart“, Oedo Kuipers , who is currently performing in Andrew Lloyd Webbers THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA in Hamburg as “Raoul”, will be celebrating his VBW debut in MOZART! His father “Leopold Mozart” will be performed by none other than Thomas Borchert , who is well-known by the Austrian audience for among others his superb performances in VBW own productions DANCE OF THE VAMPIRES; ELISABETH and JEKYLL & HYDE. Mark Seibert , last
MOZART! Premiere 24th September 2015 RAIMUND THEATER seen at Raimund Theater as “Death” in the 20th Anniversary celebration of ELISABETH, to the audience as well as among other leading roles of famous musicals the term is “Hieronymus Colloredo”. Barbara Obermeier (LOVE NEVER DIES, NATURALLY BLOND) is Mozarts’ sister “Nannerl”. Franziska Schuster (MAMMA MIA!) will be playing “Constanze Weber”, her very first leading role. Ana Milva Gomes , presently “Donna” in MAMA MIA! at Raimund Theater but also well- known for her leading role of “Delores” in SISTER ACT will take the part of “Baroness von Waldstätten”. And last but not least, the role of “Cecelia Weber” will be performed by Brigitte Oelke (WE WILL ROCK YOU, SUNSET BOULEVARD).
INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW
“This perfect show is the result of two decades' experience of musicals on the part of the Vereinigte Bühnen Wien.” Variety, USA
„ … wonderfully catchy melodies that range from ragtime to rock to ballads. …This work is more grand opera than musical, it is serious, tragic and problematic. Its charm stems from characters who, unusually for the genre, are not good or bad but always both. “ Berliner Zeitung, Germany
„The splitting of Mozart into the genius and the lusty bon vivant has a charm of its own. Visual attractions with ingenious ideas.“ Süddeutsche Zeitung, Germany
„ A performance of dreamlike effects. … enjoyment guaranteed. “ La Repubblica, Italy
„ The visuals are world-class. What Hans Schavernoch (sets) and Harry Kupfer (director) conjure onto the stage is poetic, spectacular and in parts breathtakingly beautiful. … pure stage magic “ Kurier, Austria
„a sweeping success“ Neue Rhein Zeitung Düsseldorf, Germany
MOZART! Premiere 24th September 2015 RAIMUND THEATER Synopsis
The focus is on the brilliant artist who escapes from a tyrannical but loving father and flees from a family and social system of paternalism, in order to not only develop as a musician but also as a strong human being - a drama about growing up.
Mozart appears in two forms: As the person, Wolfgang and as the ingenious artist, Amadeus. From the cute porcelain child that Amadeus allegedly was, shadowed by the adult Wolfgang. The small Amadeus remains omnipresent throughout Mozarts’ adult life - even if he is only able to be seen by himself and the audience.
The child prodigy Amadeus continuously composes while the adult play cards, drinks, lives and loves - while repetitively daring to break out of the prison of conventions lying before him.
MOZART! Premiere 24th September 2015 RAIMUND THEATER CREATIVE AND LEADING TEAM
Book and Lyrics Michael Kunze Music and Orchestration Sylvester Levay Director Harry Kupfer Choreography Dennis Callahan Musical Director Koen Schoots Set Design Hans Schavernoch Costume Design Yan Tax Lighting Design Jürgen Hoffmann Sound Design Thomas Strebel Video Dsign Thomas Reimer
LEAD CHARACTERS
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Oedo Kuipers Leopold Mozart Thomas Borchert Hieronymus Colloredo Mark Seibert Constanze Weber Franziska Schuster Nannerl Barbara Obermeier Baronin von Waldstätten Ana Milva Gomes Cäcilia Weber Brigitte Oelke
Ensemble:
Karolin Konert * Rebecca Soumangé * Sina Pirouzi * Johannes Glück Jon Goldsworthy * Stefan Poslovski * Abla Alaoui * Dorothea Baumann Jennifer Siemann * Martin Pasching * Susanna Panzner * Thorsten Tinney Anne Marijn Smulders * Jessica Kessler * Linda Veenhuizen Florian Peters * André Bauer * Lucius Wolter * Sebastian Brandmeir Nicolas Boris Christahl * Maximilian Klakow * Judith Jandl Floor Krijnen * Gernot Romic * Jakob Semotan * Carl van Wegberg Raphaela Pekovsek * Jil Clesse
The 27 piece orchestra of the VEREINIGTE BÜHNEN WIEN will be led by VBW Musical Director Koen Schoots.
MOZART! Premiere 24th September 2015 RAIMUND THEATER ADVANCED BOOKINGS AT OUR BOX OFFICES
Schedule MOZART! RAIMUND THEATER - Wallgasse 18-20, 1060 Wien
Premiere 24 th September 2015
Tuesday: 6.30 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday: 7.30 p.m. Saturday: 3.00 p.m. Sunday: 4.00 p.m.
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MOZART! Premiere 24th September 2015 RAIMUND THEATER
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MOZART! Premiere 24th September 2015 RAIMUND THEATER
MOZART! Premiere 24th September 2015 RAIMUND THEATER