Beauty and the Beast

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From autumn 2026, the most enchanting musical of all time, Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, will finally be back in Vienna. VBW Musical Director Christian Struppeck is bringing the impressive new production by US star director and choreographer Matt West to the Raimund Theater. International Musical Phenomenon based on the world-famous Disney film With Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, one of the world's most successful musicals returns to the Austrian capital. The original Broadway production ran continuously for over 13 years, was nominated for nine Tony Awards, including "Best Musical." Over 35 million people in over 40 countries have seen Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. The London production was awarded the prestigious Laurence Olivier Award for "Best Musical." The musical adaptation is based on the world-famous Disney animated film, which was nominated for an Oscar for "Best Picture." Oscar, Golden Globe, and Grammy-winning music The music is by eight-time Oscar and Tony Award winner Alan Menken (Disney's "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," "Sister Act," Disney's "The Little Mermaid," "Pocahontas," "Tangled," "Enchanted," among others), one of the most successful musical composers of our time, with lyrics by Oscar winner Howard Ashman and Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award winner Sir Tim Rice. Unforgettable classics include songs like "Be Our Guest" and the world-famous title song "Beauty and the Beast," which won an Oscar, a Golden Globe, and a Grammy. Now, the touching story of Belle and the enchanted prince, who can only be redeemed by true love, will be brought back to life in the Raimund Theater in a brand new production – with captivating music, magnificent stage design, dazzling costumes, opulent choreographies, and overwhelming stage technology. The Creative Team of the Original Production for Vienna The new production in Vienna is overseen by members of the Tony Award-winning original creative team, including composer Alan Menken, lyricist Sir Tim Rice, book writer Linda Woolverton, director and choreographer Matt West, set designer Stanley A. Meyer, costume designer Ann Hould-Ward, and lighting designer Natasha Katz. Together, they bring the new, impressive version of the Disney classic to the musical stage. A fairytale experience for the whole family Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST tells the story of the beautiful Belle and the prince, whom a sorceress's curse has transformed into a beast. Only when he finds true love can the spell be broken. This touching narrative about courage, inner beauty, and the power of love has captivated generations. Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is an emotional, humorous, and unforgettable musical experience for all generations, full of magic, wit, and Disney charm. German with English surtitles Recommended age: 6 years and up