On October 02nd, 2024, the Vienna Metropol will celebrate a very special premiere: the German film classic “The Three from the Gas Station” returns in a lavishly staged stage version. Under the direction of director Peter Hofbauer and director Peter Kratochvil, the Metropol brings this film operetta classic to the stage and takes viewers back to a time when life and driving were characterized by romance and a thirst for adventure. Until November 02nd, 2024, visitors have the opportunity to experience this musical masterpiece with its unforgettable melodies live. The return of a classic “The Three from the Gas Station” is one of the most famous German sound films of the 1930s. The film premiered in 1930 and quickly became a crowd favorite. With stars like Heinz Rühmann, Willy Fritsch and Lilian Harvey on board, the work became a symbol of the light-hearted entertainment of the Weimar Republic, a symbol of optimism and friendship in a time of economic upheaval. The new production at the Vienna Metropol takes up exactly this flair and breathes new life into the story in a charming and modern way. The plot revolves around three friends - Hans, Willi and Kurt - who are forced to run a gas station after losing their fortune. Their friendship is put to the test when the lively and charming Lili Cossmann enters their lives. Lili, the daughter of a wealthy industrialist, not only causes complications and confusion, but also brings romance into the otherwise sober world of the three friends. But not only love, but also

On September 24, 2024, the rock musical "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" celebrated a triumphant premiere at the Vinobodana in Vienna. The award-winning piece, which originates from the off-Broadway scene and has achieved international cult status, thrilled the audience with a brilliant production. Demand was already high before the premiere, which underlines the complete sell-out of the event. With the performance of musical star Drew Sarich in the title role and Ann Mandrella as Yitzhak, the Viennese audience experienced an emotionally intense and musically diverse spectacle. At the center of the musical is the story of Hansel, an East German musician who undergoes gender reassignment for the love of a woman in the USA and becomes the charismatic Hedwig. But the operation fails and Hedwig is left with an "angry inch", a symbolic remainder. She tours the USA with her band "The Angry Inch" and fights not only for musical success, but also for her personal identity. The story created by John Cameron Mitchell (book) and Stephen Trask (music and lyrics) is characterized by emotional highs and lows, profound self-reflection and the constant pursuit of self-realization. Drew Sarich, known for his versatile roles on the musical stage, shines as Hedwig in a powerful and nuanced performance. He gives the character the necessary mixture of charisma, vulnerability and exuberant energy that captivates the audience. His musical performance, which ranges from rocking guitar riffs to soulful ballads and reflects the soul of the character, is particularly noteworthy. A rock show with emotional depth The approximately 100-minute musical