“Rock Me Amadeus” back at the Ronacher after summer break
Falco, the legendary Austrian musician and pop star, is returning to Vienna in a new, spectacular production. "Rock Me Amadeus - The Falco Musical", an in-house production of the Vereinigte Bühnen Wien (VBW), will celebrate its revival in the Ronacher Theater after the summer break from September 14, 2024. This musical is not only a tribute to the artist who shaped the international music scene with his unique style and inimitable personality, but also offers the audience an emotional and gripping journey through the ups and downs of his life. Hans Hölzel, better known as Falco, rose from the underground clubs of Vienna to become one of the most successful pop musicians in Europe. With over 60 million records sold and an impressive number of number 1 hits in 27 countries, Falco remains a cultural phenomenon to this day. But his path to the top was not only marked by success, but also by deep personal crises, eccentric escapades and a constant conflict that accompanied him until his early death in 1998. This complex personality is portrayed in a lively and captivating way in "Rock Me Amadeus - The Falco Musical". With this production, the Vereinigte Bühnen Wien are presenting not only another musical world premiere, but a piece that was developed especially for Vienna and for Falco fans around the world. The book was written by Christian Struppeck, the artistic director of the VBW, who has already enjoyed international success with musicals such as "I am from Austria" and "The Visit of the Old Lady". The director is Andreas Gergen, a specialist in premieres who has already staged more than 100 operas, musicals and plays. For the
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