DIE SCHÖNE UND DAS BIEST

From fall 2026, the most enchanting musical of all time Disney's THE 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
Disney's DIE SCHÖNE UND DAS BEST is one of the world's most successful musicals returning to the Austrian capital. The original Broadway production ran continuously for over 13 years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, including "Best Musical". Over 35 million people in over 40 countries have seen Disney's Die Schöne und das Biest. The London production won 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-, Gold Globe- and Grammy-winning music
The music was composed by eight-time Oscar and Tony Award-winner Alan Menken (Disney's "The Hunchback of Notre Dame", "Sister Act", Disney's "Ariel the Mermaid", "Pocahontas", "Rapunzel Reborn", "Cursed", etc.), one of the most successful composers of all time.etc.), one of the most successful musical composers of our time, the lyrics by Oscar winner Howard Ashman and Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award winner Sir Tim Rice. Unforgettable classics include songs such as "Be a Guest Here" and the world-famous theme song "Die Schöne und das Biest", which won an Oscar, a Gold and a Grammy.

Now the touching story of Belle and the enchanted Die Prinzen, who can only be redeemed by true love, is brought back to life in a brand new production at the Raimund Theater - with rousing music, magnificent stage design, dazzling costumes, opulent choreography and stunning stage technology.

The creative team of the original production for Vienna
The new production in Vienna features 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 Die Schöne und das Biest tells the story of the beautiful Belle and the Die Prinzen, who has been turned into a beast by a sorceress's curse. Only when he finds true love can the spell be broken. This touching tale of courage, inner beauty and the power of love has inspired generations. Disney's Die Schöne und das Biest is an emotional, humorous and unforgettable musical experience for all generations, full of magic, wit and Disney magic.

German with English surtitles
Age recommendation: from 6 years

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