Sponsored Content
Austrian Federal Theater Holding - Bundestheater-Holding
Scandal or Stroke of Genius? Herheim's “Fledermaus” Divides Opinions on Strauss Anniversary
With the premiere of Johann Strauss' operetta “Die Fledermaus” at the Musiktheater an der Wien, the 200th anniversary of the Waltz King reached a highly controversial climax. Artistic director and director Stefan Herheim presented a “ludicrous” and “fast-paced” new production that playfully exaggerates and politically charges the original, which premiered there in 1874.
October 5, 2025
China's Ambassador Visits the Austrian Theatres-Holding in Vienna
The recent visit of Chinese Ambassador Qi Mei to the Bundestheater-Holding underlines the increasing importance of cultural exchange between Austria and China. The focus is on joint theater projects, artist exchanges, and the strengthening of bilateral relations in the performing arts.
April 2, 2025
