Theatre entertainment in Vienna
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Theater an der Wien
The Theater an der Wien has hosted some monumental premiere performances, such as Beethoven’s Fidelo, Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte and Strauss Jnr’s Die Fledermaus. These days the theatre is more attuned to popular culture and features musicals such as Elisabeth and Mozart. Discounts include €10 to €15 tickets for students on sale 30 minutes before shows, and €7 standing tickets available one hour before performances.
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Volkstheater
With a seating capacity close to 1000, the Volkstheater is one of Vienna’s largest theatres. Built in 1889, its interior is suitably grand. While most performances are translations (anything from Woody Allen to Ingmar Bergman to Molière), only German-language shows are produced. Unsold tickets go on sale one hour before performances start, for €3.60, but only to students. Be sure to grab a drink before or after the show at the Rote Bar.
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Vienna’s English Theatre
Founded in 1963, Vienna’s English Theatre is the oldest foreign-language theatre in Vienna (with the occasional show in French or Italian). Productions range from timeless pieces, such as Shakespeare, through to contemporary works. Students receive 20% discount on all tickets; standby tickets for €9 go on sale 15 minutes before showtime.
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Theater in der Josefstadt
Theater in der Josefstadt is a theatre in the Volkstheater mould, with an ornate interior and traditional German productions. One hour before performances tickets are available to students and schoolchildren for €5; same-day standing-room tickets are available for €4 at 1pm for afternoon productions, and at 3pm for evening productions.
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Raimund Theater
The Raimund Theater hosts big, Broadway-style musicals these days, but when it opened its doors in 1893 it produced only spoken dramas. With a seating capacity of more than 1000, obtaining a ticket won’t be a problem. Standing-room tickets cost €5; students can pick up tickets for €11 30 minutes before performances.
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Schauspielhaus
The Schauspielhaus pushes the boundaries of theatre in Vienna with unconventional productions. Whatever the theme, you can guarantee it will be contemporary and thought-provoking. The adjacent building also features readings by modern, cutting-edge writers (€6 to €9). Student tickets cost €9 and seniors’ €12.
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International Theatre
The small International Theatre, with its entrance on Müllnergasse, has a mainly American company who live locally. Discounted tickets are available to students and senior citizens (€15). It closes around early July through to mid-September.
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