The two full-blooded comedians Heinz Marecek and Erwin Steinhauer will bring their successful program “Was lachen Sie?” back to the stage on the occasion of Heinz Marecek's 80th birthday on September 17, 2025. The program, which was sold out over 120 times throughout Austria more than 25 years ago, not only offers the classic double conference – with Steinhauer as the "smart one" and Marecek as the "silly one" – but also solo pieces by the two acting legends. The comeback is supported by years of stage experience, pointed humor, and a deep appreciation for the Viennese cabaret tradition. The audience can expect an evening that brings laughter but also stimulates thought – an event that should not be missed.

In Italian with German supertitles

The myth of the Thracian singer Orpheus, who with his song was able to move not only humans and animals but also to make rocks and the gods of death weep, tells of the inseparable intertwining of love and music. After his wife Euridice dies from the bite of a poisonous snake, Orpheus descends into the underworld to beg for a second life for Euridice. With his music, he soothes the spirits of hell, after which they grant Euridice the return to the world of the living. However, on the way up, the couple must pass one last test: Orpheus must not look back at Euridice until they are once again on the surface.

With Orfeo ed Euridice, Ranieri de’ Calzabigi and Christoph Willibald Gluck created a new type of opera in 1762. The libretto tells the story straightforwardly, without intrigues, subplots, or detours, thus opening up space for the portrayal of the elemental human experiences of love and loss. Gluck's congenial music is characterized by unembellished but all the more moving clarity and unfolds primarily in the contrast between the eerie underworld and the lovely radiance of Elysium to monumental tributes of love.

With this production, Carolin Pienkos and Cornelius Obonya, who have established themselves as a successful directorial duo since their staging of Die Fledermaus at La Scala in Milan, celebrate their debut in Klagenfurt.

Libretto by Felice Romani based on the libretto by Eugène Scribe for the opera "Le Philtre" (1831) by Daniel-François-Esprit Auber / In Italian language with German supertitles

The young farmer Nemorino is head over heels in love with the beautiful and also wealthy Adina, but he does not dare to court her. In the story of Tristan and Isolde, he finds the solution to his problem: A love potion is needed! When a company of soldiers arrives in the village led by the macho Belcore, time is running out, as Adina seems to take a liking to the confident sergeant. Just at that moment, the traveling physician Dulcamara arrives in the village and advertises his medicine, which is supposed to help with all ailments. From him, Nemorino acquires a bottle of the legendary love potion of Isolde. Of course, Dulcamara sold him nothing more than a bottle of red wine, but to the surprise of the quack, the drink leads to the desired goal after some complications and unites the young lovers.

After a delayed submission of the libretto, Gaetano Donizetti took less than three weeks to create one of the most colorful jewels of opera literature. Ruthless but full of love and affection for the characters, L’elisir d’amore exposes the weaknesses and vanities of the human condition. In the microcosm of a "Basque village," the great questions of life condense into sweet, melting, and rousing melodies – and unlike in the big world out there, at least in this musical comedy, everything turns out well in the end.

We are very pleased that Katharina Riha presents her debut novel "Choices" with us!

Start: 19:00 (Doors open at 18:30 - free seating)

The book: Ellie is on her way up as a junior assistant in a London law firm. Her breakthrough seems near when the heir and investor Jacob Davis wants her as his legal advisor. Soon, the working relationship becomes more. At the same time, Tom enters her life, the mysterious daredevil who comes and goes as he pleases and awakens feelings in Ellie that she has never felt before.

The author: Katharina Riha, born in 1991, opened a boutique for women's fashion after completing her A-levels and further years of training. She began writing at an early age, but only dedicated herself intensively to her project when her two children started kindergarten. This led to the novel "Choices".

As always, we will wrap up the evening with a drink along with snacks and lively conversations.

We HEYNis look forward to seeing you!

Libretto by Felice Romani based on the libretto by Eugène Scribe for the opera "Le Philtre" (1831) by Daniel-François-Esprit Auber / In Italian language with German supertitles

The young farmer Nemorino is head over heels in love with the beautiful and also wealthy Adina, but he does not dare to court her. In the story of Tristan and Isolde, he finds the solution to his problem: A love potion is needed! When a company of soldiers arrives in the village led by the macho Belcore, time is running out, as Adina seems to take a liking to the confident sergeant. Just at that moment, the traveling physician Dulcamara arrives in the village and advertises his medicine, which is supposed to help with all ailments. From him, Nemorino acquires a bottle of the legendary love potion of Isolde. Of course, Dulcamara sold him nothing more than a bottle of red wine, but to the surprise of the quack, the drink leads to the desired goal after some complications and unites the young lovers.

After a delayed submission of the libretto, Gaetano Donizetti took less than three weeks to create one of the most colorful jewels of opera literature. Ruthless but full of love and affection for the characters, L’elisir d’amore exposes the weaknesses and vanities of the human condition. In the microcosm of a "Basque village," the great questions of life condense into sweet, melting, and rousing melodies – and unlike in the big world out there, at least in this musical comedy, everything turns out well in the end.

Roland Düringer's REGNERATIONSABEND - the high art of storytelling - is going into the third round. New stories from his varied life, told in his usual manner.

Unprepared, but deeply relaxed. Grateful for every question from the audience and, as always, speaking candidly. A cabaret evening in simple language, and if someone still doesn't understand everything, they just raise their hand as always.

PREMIERE: 14.10.2025, STADTSAAL Vienna

Press reviews:
"Loud and funny." - Der Standard

"Roland Düringer entertains his audience from the first to the last minute." - Wiener Zeitung

Peter Jackson's cinematic success in a live concert with film orchestra and special guests from the original productions.

THE HOBBITS ARE COMING! In a wonderful concert with film orchestra, choir, and a special guest, you will be transported into the musical world of J.R.R. Tolkien. From the ominous sounds of Mordor and the shrill attack of the Black Riders to the beautiful lyrical melodies of the Elves!

In a grand concert experience with live orchestra, choir, soloists, and a special guest from the original productions, the legendary world of Hobbits, Elves, and Orcs is brought to life, transforming reality into a musical stage of Middle-earth. The moderation will be carried out by an actress or actor from the film successes or the new Amazon series "The Rings of Power".

Successful composer Howard Shore created much of the music for the film trilogies "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" and has been honored with an Oscar, Grammys, and the Golden Globe. His motifs allow the audience to feel its corporeal presence, just as in Richard Wagner's "Ring of the Nibelung," when the ring reveals its power and corrupts the bearer of all power: a parable that could very well fit into today's time.

Whether bombastic with timpanis and trumpets or elvish and filigree, the well-known melodies performed by a fantastic film orchestra and great soloists instantly provide the right images in your head. Enjoy your time in Middle-earth!

(The special guest varies and will be announced via the organizer's social media channels before the concert. Changes reserved.)

Hospital, Intensive Care Unit. A couple, long separated, fears for the life of their son Jonah. The 9-year-old had a serious accident and lies in deep sleep. Will he die? How do we talk about feelings? How about the situation? Is it even possible to talk to each other anymore, without accusations, without hurt? Between settling scores and coming together, tenderness and harshness, and between Twix and Bounty bars from the vending machine, the scenes of this reunion oscillate, which is also a confrontation with dying, with death. Meanwhile, Jonah, far beyond the machines that keep him alive, experiences fantastic adventures. His companion in this world is Hannah, who also lies in the intensive care unit.

Thus, carefully unfolds a web of becoming and passing, of holding on and letting go, of comfort and sorrow, of first kisses and old songs.

These are the banal, the essential, the painful, the joyful - the wondrous constants of life.

David Bösch is a director of emotions. Like few others, he knows how to delve into people and their needs. His works, which always place humans at the center, seem feather-light, as if effortlessly brushed on, allowing them to shine in all their complexity and ambiguity. Wiedersehen. Ein Stück Hoffnung is his first play.

A Celebration of Film Music: The Sound Worlds of Hans Zimmer in Grand Performance with Orchestra, Choir, Soloists / including music from Pirates of the Caribbean, The Lion King, Mission Impossible, Batman, Dark Knight, Inception, Interstellar, Dunkirk, Superman, Gladiator

Berlin / Los Angeles - With fanfares into the film music concert: the magnificent symphonic sound worlds of Hans Zimmer can be experienced for the first time in your city in a unique concert. Probably no composer has shaped the world of film with his overwhelming compositions as much as the Oscar, Globe, and Emmy winner. Visitors can expect a special musical evening in a grand performance with orchestra, choir, soloists, and a light show.

German-born Hans Zimmer became famous with "Rain Man" and has since helped numerous Hollywood mega-hits to success and dramatic-emotional impact, such as "Mission Impossible II", "Gladiator", "Pirates of the Caribbean" as well as "Interstellar" and "Batman". For the film score for Christopher Nolan's "Dunkirk", Hans Zimmer received his eleventh Oscar nomination in 2018.

The audience will also learn interesting background stories, such as how Hans Zimmer completely changed the beginning of Gladiator with Ridley Scott and smuggled a message against apartheid into the lyrics of The Lion King in the national language, telling the Disney corporation that it was about butterflies...

"The Music of Hans Zimmer & More - A Celebration of Film Music" is presented by the Hollywood Philharmonic Orchestra, a choir, and international soloists, with an impressive light show, projections, and selected film excerpts. "The Music of Hans Zimmer & More - A Celebration of Film Music" is an unforgettable audiovisual concert event.

Excerpt from the program:
The Lion King
Pirates of the Caribbean
Gladiator
Interstellar
Batman
Dunkirk
Inception
Mission Impossible II
*Subject to change

Press reviews about the choir and orchestra:
"Successful event, delighted audience!" Neue Presse
"...Fascinating to see how the spark jumps over at this concert..." Leipziger Volkszeitung
"The numbers with choir and large orchestra were impressively successful..." Weser Kurier/Bremer Nachrichten

Orchestra and Choir

The Hollywood Philharmonic Orchestra cooperates in Europe with the State Academic Symphony Orchestra and the Choir of the Republic of Belarus. This musical body delights audiences throughout Europe with "its unrestrained pleasure in making music." For several years, the ensemble has successfully performed at the most famous opera houses and concert halls in Germany, such as the Alte Oper Frankfurt, the Gewandhaus Leipzig, the Philharmonie Munich, the Philharmonie Berlin, and the Laeiszhalle Hamburg.

The State Academic Symphony Orchestra of the Republic of Belarus was founded in 1927 as one of the oldest institutions in the Soviet Union. The "Belarusian State Philharmonic Society" was established ten years later, to which the orchestra belongs today. The Symphony Orchestra has always been one of the leading orchestras in Russia. Some of the most sought-after soloists of the twentieth century were always happy to accept the invitation of this Symphony Orchestra, such as David Oistrach, Yehudi Menuhin, Victor Ashkenazy, and Isaac Stern.

Libretto by Felice Romani based on the libretto by Eugène Scribe for the opera "Le Philtre" (1831) by Daniel-François-Esprit Auber / In Italian language with German supertitles

The young farmer Nemorino is head over heels in love with the beautiful and also wealthy Adina, but he does not dare to court her. In the story of Tristan and Isolde, he finds the solution to his problem: A love potion is needed! When a company of soldiers arrives in the village led by the macho Belcore, time is running out, as Adina seems to take a liking to the confident sergeant. Just at that moment, the traveling physician Dulcamara arrives in the village and advertises his medicine, which is supposed to help with all ailments. From him, Nemorino acquires a bottle of the legendary love potion of Isolde. Of course, Dulcamara sold him nothing more than a bottle of red wine, but to the surprise of the quack, the drink leads to the desired goal after some complications and unites the young lovers.

After a delayed submission of the libretto, Gaetano Donizetti took less than three weeks to create one of the most colorful jewels of opera literature. Ruthless but full of love and affection for the characters, L’elisir d’amore exposes the weaknesses and vanities of the human condition. In the microcosm of a "Basque village," the great questions of life condense into sweet, melting, and rousing melodies – and unlike in the big world out there, at least in this musical comedy, everything turns out well in the end.

Hospital, Intensive Care Unit. A couple, long separated, fears for the life of their son Jonah. The 9-year-old had a serious accident and lies in deep sleep. Will he die? How do we talk about feelings? How about the situation? Is it even possible to talk to each other anymore, without accusations, without hurt? Between settling scores and coming together, tenderness and harshness, and between Twix and Bounty bars from the vending machine, the scenes of this reunion oscillate, which is also a confrontation with dying, with death. Meanwhile, Jonah, far beyond the machines that keep him alive, experiences fantastic adventures. His companion in this world is Hannah, who also lies in the intensive care unit.

Thus, carefully unfolds a web of becoming and passing, of holding on and letting go, of comfort and sorrow, of first kisses and old songs.

These are the banal, the essential, the painful, the joyful - the wondrous constants of life.

David Bösch is a director of emotions. Like few others, he knows how to delve into people and their needs. His works, which always place humans at the center, seem feather-light, as if effortlessly brushed on, allowing them to shine in all their complexity and ambiguity. Wiedersehen. Ein Stück Hoffnung is his first play.

Libretto by Felice Romani based on the libretto by Eugène Scribe for the opera "Le Philtre" (1831) by Daniel-François-Esprit Auber / In Italian language with German supertitles

The young farmer Nemorino is head over heels in love with the beautiful and also wealthy Adina, but he does not dare to court her. In the story of Tristan and Isolde, he finds the solution to his problem: A love potion is needed! When a company of soldiers arrives in the village led by the macho Belcore, time is running out, as Adina seems to take a liking to the confident sergeant. Just at that moment, the traveling physician Dulcamara arrives in the village and advertises his medicine, which is supposed to help with all ailments. From him, Nemorino acquires a bottle of the legendary love potion of Isolde. Of course, Dulcamara sold him nothing more than a bottle of red wine, but to the surprise of the quack, the drink leads to the desired goal after some complications and unites the young lovers.

After a delayed submission of the libretto, Gaetano Donizetti took less than three weeks to create one of the most colorful jewels of opera literature. Ruthless but full of love and affection for the characters, L’elisir d’amore exposes the weaknesses and vanities of the human condition. In the microcosm of a "Basque village," the great questions of life condense into sweet, melting, and rousing melodies – and unlike in the big world out there, at least in this musical comedy, everything turns out well in the end.

Libretto by Felice Romani based on the libretto by Eugène Scribe for the opera "Le Philtre" (1831) by Daniel-François-Esprit Auber / In Italian language with German supertitles

The young farmer Nemorino is head over heels in love with the beautiful and also wealthy Adina, but he does not dare to court her. In the story of Tristan and Isolde, he finds the solution to his problem: A love potion is needed! When a company of soldiers arrives in the village led by the macho Belcore, time is running out, as Adina seems to take a liking to the confident sergeant. Just at that moment, the traveling physician Dulcamara arrives in the village and advertises his medicine, which is supposed to help with all ailments. From him, Nemorino acquires a bottle of the legendary love potion of Isolde. Of course, Dulcamara sold him nothing more than a bottle of red wine, but to the surprise of the quack, the drink leads to the desired goal after some complications and unites the young lovers.

After a delayed submission of the libretto, Gaetano Donizetti took less than three weeks to create one of the most colorful jewels of opera literature. Ruthless but full of love and affection for the characters, L’elisir d’amore exposes the weaknesses and vanities of the human condition. In the microcosm of a "Basque village," the great questions of life condense into sweet, melting, and rousing melodies – and unlike in the big world out there, at least in this musical comedy, everything turns out well in the end.

Hospital, Intensive Care Unit. A couple, long separated, fears for the life of their son Jonah. The 9-year-old had a serious accident and lies in deep sleep. Will he die? How do we talk about feelings? How about the situation? Is it even possible to talk to each other anymore, without accusations, without hurt? Between settling scores and coming together, tenderness and harshness, and between Twix and Bounty bars from the vending machine, the scenes of this reunion oscillate, which is also a confrontation with dying, with death. Meanwhile, Jonah, far beyond the machines that keep him alive, experiences fantastic adventures. His companion in this world is Hannah, who also lies in the intensive care unit.

Thus, carefully unfolds a web of becoming and passing, of holding on and letting go, of comfort and sorrow, of first kisses and old songs.

These are the banal, the essential, the painful, the joyful - the wondrous constants of life.

David Bösch is a director of emotions. Like few others, he knows how to delve into people and their needs. His works, which always place humans at the center, seem feather-light, as if effortlessly brushed on, allowing them to shine in all their complexity and ambiguity. Wiedersehen. Ein Stück Hoffnung is his first play.

Voodoo Jürgens & die Ansa Panier present themselves in 2026 as a revitalized and renewed live band. Rumor has it that Voodoo has been working on new material high up in northern Germany, where Heintje once sang about his "Mama."

The first three Voodoo albums "Ansa Woar," "`s klane Glücksspiel," and "Wie die Nocht noch jung wor" are all considered well-deserved classics of Austrian pop, and together they form a kind of Sturm & Drang trilogy of early Voodoo. Now, with the fourth album, a rejuvenation of the sound is on the horizon; a breakthrough in sound and vision.

The lyrical palette is also set to expand, as the pub for the big world out there, as well as the small world inside, that which resides in one's own soul, is to be left behind. The band feels that they have their best album, their greatest hit up their sleeve, and so one can expect quite a lot from Voodoo and his Ansa Panier live in 2026. Step forward, come by, listen closely, check it out.

After the successful first collaboration for Tatort.Oper, the ensemble minui and actress Christina Scherrer dedicate themselves to one of the greatest works in music history: Richard Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen. The orchestra is minimized to nine musicians. With wit, irony, and critical depth, Christina Scherrer tells the captivating story of the Ring of the Nibelung from various perspectives and discovers the characters beyond classical clichés anew. With his arrangements, Stefan Potzmann preserves the profundity of Wagner's music in his usual manner while simultaneously opening up new perspectives.

Hospital, Intensive Care Unit. A couple, long separated, fears for the life of their son Jonah. The 9-year-old had a serious accident and lies in deep sleep. Will he die? How do we talk about feelings? How about the situation? Is it even possible to talk to each other anymore, without accusations, without hurt? Between settling scores and coming together, tenderness and harshness, and between Twix and Bounty bars from the vending machine, the scenes of this reunion oscillate, which is also a confrontation with dying, with death. Meanwhile, Jonah, far beyond the machines that keep him alive, experiences fantastic adventures. His companion in this world is Hannah, who also lies in the intensive care unit.

Thus, carefully unfolds a web of becoming and passing, of holding on and letting go, of comfort and sorrow, of first kisses and old songs.

These are the banal, the essential, the painful, the joyful - the wondrous constants of life.

David Bösch is a director of emotions. Like few others, he knows how to delve into people and their needs. His works, which always place humans at the center, seem feather-light, as if effortlessly brushed on, allowing them to shine in all their complexity and ambiguity. Wiedersehen. Ein Stück Hoffnung is his first play.

The well-known travel journalist Silvia Trippolt-Maderbacher presents her novel "Küchengeflüster" for the first time. An evening between words and enjoyment in our bookstore.

Actress MARISA BURGER, known to most from the series "Die Rosenheim-Cops," will read selected excerpts and thus bring wonderful atmosphere to the reading evening.

And the award-winning top chef Josef Trippolt, supported by the young "bears" Julius and Theo, will provide suitable culinary highlights.

An entertaining, intimate literary event with reading, conversation, and small delights, moderated by Mr. HEYN.
Ideal for friends who enjoy a narrative comfort tone.

We HEYNis are already looking forward to this evening and to seeing you!

Start: 19:00 (Doors open at 18:30 - free seating)

Hospital, Intensive Care Unit. A couple, long separated, fears for the life of their son Jonah. The 9-year-old had a serious accident and lies in deep sleep. Will he die? How do we talk about feelings? How about the situation? Is it even possible to talk to each other anymore, without accusations, without hurt? Between settling scores and coming together, tenderness and harshness, and between Twix and Bounty bars from the vending machine, the scenes of this reunion oscillate, which is also a confrontation with dying, with death. Meanwhile, Jonah, far beyond the machines that keep him alive, experiences fantastic adventures. His companion in this world is Hannah, who also lies in the intensive care unit.

Thus, carefully unfolds a web of becoming and passing, of holding on and letting go, of comfort and sorrow, of first kisses and old songs.

These are the banal, the essential, the painful, the joyful - the wondrous constants of life.

David Bösch is a director of emotions. Like few others, he knows how to delve into people and their needs. His works, which always place humans at the center, seem feather-light, as if effortlessly brushed on, allowing them to shine in all their complexity and ambiguity. Wiedersehen. Ein Stück Hoffnung is his first play.