Vienna is getting a new major musical production. On November 18, 2027, „The Lion King“ will celebrate its Austrian premiere at the new Theater im Prater. The musical will be performed in German and is intended to attract numerous visitors as a long-term production.

The new theater is currently still under construction and will accommodate around 1800 spectators. A grand gala is planned for the opening, as announced by the organizer ATG Entertainment.

The musical premiered in 1997 and is one of the major Broadway successes. The music is by Elton John, and the lyrics were written by Tim Rice. The production is advertised as the „world’s most successful stage production.“

With the performance in Vienna, the well-known musical is coming to Austria for the first time. At the same time, „The Lion King“ will be the inaugural production for the new Theater im Prater.

Advance sales for the musical will start on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Initially, tickets for performances up to August 31, 2028, will be available. The cheapest tickets cost 54.99 euros.

Eight performances per week are planned, spread over six days. The stage will remain closed on Mondays.

Tickets and further information are available at .

(APA)

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