Germany premiere: Rudolf - the last kiss in the Festspielhaus Füssen!

Germany premiere: Rudolf - the last kiss in the Festspielhaus Füssen!

Festspielhaus Neuschwanstein, 87629 Füssen, Deutschland - The United Bühnen Vienna (VBW) today announced the German premiere of the musical "Rudolf - The Last Kiss". This premiere will take place on May 7, 2026 in the Festspielhaus Neuschwanstein in Füssen. The musical composition comes from Frank Wildhorn, while Jack Murphy's texts were written. Alex Balga takes over the direction, the choreography was designed by Jonathan Huor, and Morgan Large and Alexandra Kica are responsible for the stage design and the costumes. Michael Grundner also ensures light design. The musical is based on the novel "A Last Waltz" by Frederic Morton and tells the dramatic history of the Austrian Crown Prince Rudolf and his relationship with Mary Vetsera.

The action focuses on profound concepts such as courage, truth, love and the challenges of the setting monarchy. The conflict between Rudolf's loyalty to the imperial court and his political attitude is intensively examined in the work. Mary Vetsera, who stays on Rudolf's side until the end, plays a central role in this inspiring story, which emphasizes the courage to truth and tragedy of rebellion against social constraints. The pre -sale for the premiere has already opened, while the occupation is announced before Christmas.

cultural context and tradition

The staging of "Rudolf - the last kiss" is a significant part of the continuous international exports of the VBW, which have reached over 31 million viewers in 24 countries and 18 languages ​​since 1996. The musical is part of the tradition of successful productions and follows the musicals "Ludwig²" and "Elisabeth", which also achieved great success. The Festspielhaus Neuschwanstein offers with its impressive backdrop, which enables a look at the mountains and the Königsschloss Neuschwanstein, a unique framework for this production.

musicals have undergone significant development in Germany. The genre, which combines live singing, music, dance and acting, came up in the 1920s and became an integral part of the cultural landscape during the Weimar Republic. After a difficult time during the Nazi rule, the musical experienced a renaissance with recurring international productions in the 1950s. The boom in the 1980s and 1990s, especially through performances such as "Cats" in Hamburg, contributed to the professionalization of the industry. German productions such as "I have never been in New York" and "Elisabeth" enjoy both nationally and internationally.

The German musical industry has established itself as a significant economic factor and offers specialized training programs and high production quality. In view of the increasing competition through streaming alternatives, musicals must continuously reinvent themselves in order to remain relevant and to hit the taste of the audience. Germany has thus positioned itself as a central location in the global musical scene and contributes to the further development of the genre with its creative in -house productions.

The announcement of the German premiere of "Rudolf - The Last Kiss" represents another step in this fascinating story, which will play a role in both the past and in the future of the musical in Germany. The combination of rousing songs, impressive choreographies and a fascinating stage design promises an unforgettable experience.

For more information about the premiere, please visit [ots.at] (https://www.ots.at/presseaus-sung/ots_20250616_ots0077/vbw-der-kuss-kuss-2026-erstmals-in-Deutschland), das-festSpielhaus.de atgtickets.de.