Maria Theresa – The Musical

World premiere on October 10, 2025: The life of Maria Theresa, one of the most influential monarchs of the 18th century, presented in the form of a lavish musical on the stage of the Ronacher.

Maria Theresa – The Musical tells the fascinating story of the legendary Habsburg ruler. It paints a vivid portrait of a woman with a strong character who redefined the rules of the game of power and helped shape the world through her reign.

The musical combines drama, modern sounds and haunting lyrics. History from the 18th century meets contemporary staging. Maria Theresa – The Musical is a stage experience packed with energy and surprises that pays tribute to the legendary ruler.

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Trailer for the production “Maria Theresa - The Musical”: Scenes from the life of the ruler, in historical costumes, in representative, palatial rooms.

First female regent of the Habsburg Monarchy

In a world dominated by men, a young woman rises up who is not content to remain in the shadows. Maria Theresa, who took a keen interest in political events from an early age and was ahead of her time in many ways, defied the patriarchal imperial family and developed impressive strength and grand visions. She fought against adversity and eventually became the first woman to lead the nation, which she guided through turbulent times.

Ruler, strategist, mother

As the mother of sixteen children, Maria Theresa combined caring for her family with political acumen and strategic vision. She had to face the challenges of her time, confronted Frederick the Great of Prussia and defied court intrigues. While wars raged in Europe, she modernized the Empire’s administration and military and revolutionized education and social policy. With all the light and dark sides of her character, she became a trailblazer with a visionary spirit whose influence helped shape Europe.

The large orchestra of the Vereinigte Bühnen Wien will perform live, conducted by Carsten Paap. The cast is expected to be announced at the end of May 2025.

Tips for Habsburg fans

Explore the Vienna of the Habsburg era: visit Vienna’s imperial attractions or take a walk in the footsteps of the Habsburgs. The highlight: Maria Theresa was laid to rest in the Capuchins’ Crypt (guided tours available!) in a magnificent double sarcophagus next to her husband, Emperor Franz I Stephan of Lorraine.

Maria Theresa – The Musical

From October 10, 2025
In German with English surtitles
Age recommendation: 10 years and older
www.musicalvienna.at

Ronacher

Seilerstätte 9
1010 Vienna

http://www.musicalvienna.at
+43-1-588 85 (Ticket reservation at Wien-Ticket)
kundenservice@wien-ticket.at

Vienna City Card
- Benefits of the Vienna City Card: -25%
  
  Additional information on the offer:
  
  Discount valid for in-house musical productions by Vereinigte Bühnen Wien. In categories A to D (box offices, pavilion next to the State Opera). Vienna Ticket Call Center: +43 1 588 85 111 and at ticket.viennacitycard.at. For reservations prior to VCC purchase, please contact the Call Center.
Accessibility
- Side entrance
  - (Automatic sliding doors 185 cm wide)
- Car parks Side entrance
  - Parking spaces for people with disabilities
    Seilerstätte 9 left of main entrance, signed accordingly
- Elevator available
  - Door 90 cm wide
- Further information
  - Seeing eye dogs allowed
  - 10 Wheelchair spaces available (ground floor, 2 places in regular sales)
  - Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
- Special offers for people with disabilities
  Wheelchair seat can be booked at the daytime box office of the Vereinigte Bühnen Wien and by telephone from WIEN-TICKET on Tel. +43 1 588 85 until not later than 1 week before the performance for EUR 10 (for musical productions of Vereinigte Bühnen Wien) for the wheelchair seat, the companion gets a 50% discount on the respective ticket price. Visitors with disabilities receive a 50% discount upon presentation of a valid disability ID.
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  Seeing-eye dogs with muzzle and leash permitted.