Theater in der Josefstadt

The Theater in der Josefstadt is a theater in Vienna in the eight district of Josefstadt. For other usages see Theatre (disambiguation) Theater (American English) or Theatre (British English and widespread usage among theatre professionals in the US) is that branch of the performing arts concerned with acting out stories in front of an audience using combinations of speech, gesture, music, dance, sound and spectacle — indeed... Vienna (German: Wien [viːn]; Slovenian: Dunaj, Croatian and Serbian: Beč Romanian: Viena, Hungarian: Bécs, Czech: Vídeň, Slovak: Viedeň, Romany Vidnya;) Vienna is the capital of Austria, and also one of the nine States of Austria. ... Josefstadt is the eighth district of Vienna, with a population of 22,057 people (2001). ...

It was founded in 1988 and is therefore the oldest still performing theater in Vienna. Colloquially it is often referred to as simply Die Josefstadt.

The history of the theater is tied to major figures in musical and theaterical history. Ludwig van Beethoven and Richard Wagner conducted there, Johann Nestroy and Ferdinand Raimund were connected to the theater as actors and poets, and Johann Strauss I performed in the Sträußelsälen. Ludwig van Beethoven by Carl Jäger (Date unknown). ... Richard Wagner Wilhelm Richard Wagner (May 22, 1813 in Leipzig – February 13, 1883 in Venice) was an influential German composer, conductor, music theorist, and essayist, primarily known for his groundbreaking symphonic-operas (or music dramas). His compositions are notable for their continuous contrapuntal texture, rich harmonies and orchestration, and elaborate... Johann Nepomuk Eduard Ambrosius Nestroy (born December 7, 1801 at Vienna, Austria; died May 25, 1862 at Graz, Austria) was an opera singer, actor and, primarily, a playwright. ... Ferdinand Raimund (born June 1, 1790, died September 5, 1836) was an Austrian actor and dramatist. ... Johann Strauss I Johann Strauss I (also known as Johann Strauss Snr. ...

In 1814, Ferdinand Raimund had his Vienna debut as Franz Moor in Die Räuber by Friedrich Schiller. 1814 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Ferdinand Raimund (born June 1, 1790, died September 5, 1836) was an Austrian actor and dramatist. ... Die Räuber or The Robbers is the title of a Drama of Friedrich Schiller. ... Friedrich Schiller Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller (November 10, 1759 – May 9, 1805), usually known as Friedrich Schiller, was a German poet, philosopher, historian, and dramatist. ...

In 1822, after the theater was remodeled and rebuilt, it was reopened with the overture Die Weihe des Hauses composed and directed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Ludwig van Beethoven by Carl Jäger (Date unknown). ...

In 1829 Johann Nestroy debuted as an actor with the ''Die Verbannung aus dem Zauberreich oder Dreißig Jahre aus dem Leben eines Lumpen. Johann Nepomuk Eduard Ambrosius Nestroy (born December 7, 1801 at Vienna, Austria; died May 25, 1862 at Graz, Austria) was an opera singer, actor and, primarily, a playwright. ...

On January 13, 1834, the romantic opera Das Nachtlager in Granada by Conradin Kreutzer was first performed in the theater. From 1833 to 1840 Kreutzer was band leader in the theater. January 13 is the 13th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1834 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Conradin Kreutzer or Kreuzer (November 22, 1780 - December 14, 1849, Riga) was a composer and conductor from Germany. ...

On February 20, Ferdinand Raimund's Der Verschwender was first performed with the poet in the roll of Valentin (with the stage music by Kreutzer). February 20 is the 51st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Ferdinand Raimund (born June 1, 1790, died September 5, 1836) was an Austrian actor and dramatist. ...

Between around 1840 and 1860, famous dancers Fanny Elssler and the Spanish Pepita de Oliva performed in the theater. Fanny Essler (23 June 1810, Vienna-27 November 1884) was an Austrian dancer. ...

The first German-language performance of Ferenc Molnár's Liliom with Josef Jarno in the title role on February 28, 1913 played a key role in the piece's long-lasting appeal. Ferenc Molnár (b. ... February 28 is the 59th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1913 (MCMXIII) is a common year starting on Wednesday. ...

Directors (with their years of service)

• 1788 - 1812 Karl Felix Mayer
• 1812 - 1822 ?
• 1822 - 1824 Karl Friedrich Hensler
• 1824 - 1828 J. von Scheidlin
• 1828 - 1831 Carl Carl
• 1831 - 1837 Johann August Stöger
• 1837 - 1848 Franz Pokorny
• 1848 - 1865 ?
• 1865 - 1866 Johann Fürst
• 1866 - 1871 ?
• 1871 - 1877 Johann Fürst
• 1877 - 1899 ?
• 1899 - 1923 Josef Jarno
• 1924 - 1926 Max Reinhardt
• 1926 - 1933 Max Reinhardt and Emil Geyer
• 1933 - 1935 Max Reinhardt and Otto Preminger
• 1935 - 1938 Max Reinhardt and Ernst Lothar
• 1938 Robert Valberg
• 1938 - 1945 Heinz Hilpert
• 1945 - 1953 Rudolf Steinboeck
• 1953 - 1958 Franz Stoß and Ernst Haeussermann
• 1958 - 1977 Franz Stoß
• 1977 - 1984 Ernst Haeussermann
• 1984 - 1988 Heinrich Kraus (in September 1986 Boy Gobert was to become director, but died only a few months before)
• 1988 - 1997 Otto Schenk and Robert Jungbluth
• 1997 - 1999 Helmuth Lohner and Robert Jungbluth
• 1999 - 2003 Alexander Götz and Robert Jungbluth
• 2003 - 2004 Hans Gratzer
• 2004 - 2006 Helmuth Lohner
• 2006 - Herbert Föttinger (designated, should take over direction in September 2006)

Max Reinhardt Max Reinhardt (born September 9, 1873 in Baden bei Wien; died October 31, 1943 in New York City) was an influential Austrian director and actor. ... Max Reinhardt Max Reinhardt (born September 9, 1873 in Baden bei Wien; died October 31, 1943 in New York City) was an influential Austrian director and actor. ... Max Reinhardt Max Reinhardt (born September 9, 1873 in Baden bei Wien; died October 31, 1943 in New York City) was an influential Austrian director and actor. ... Otto Ludwig Preminger (December 5, 1906 – April 23, 1986) was a film director. ... Max Reinhardt Max Reinhardt (born September 9, 1873 in Baden bei Wien; died October 31, 1943 in New York City) was an influential Austrian director and actor. ...

Famouus ensemble members

Axel von Ambesser, Albert Bassermann, Else Bassermann, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Vilma Degischer, Herbert Föttinger, Paul Hartmann,Attila Hörbiger, Fritz Imhoff, Curd Jürgens, Fritz Kortner, Hilde Krahl, Werner Krauß, Maria Köstlinger, Ossy Kolmann, Wolfgang Liebeneiner, Helmuth Lohner, Karl Merkatz, Fritz Muliar, Alfred Neugebauer, Johann Nestroy, Susi Nicoletti, Elfriede Ott, Ferdinand Raimund, Leo Reuss, Otto Schenk, Erich Schleyer, Wenzel Scholz, Kurt Sobotka, Hugo Thimig, Hermann Thimig, Helene Thimig-Reinhardt, Hans Thimig, Paula Wessely, Bernhard Wicki. Albert Basserman (September 7, 1867 – May 15, 1952) was an actor. ... Klaus Maria Brandauer (born June 22, 1944) is an actor and director. ... Attila Hoerbiger (April 21, 1896 in Budapest, Austria-Hungary, now Hungary - April 27, 1987 in Vienna, Austria) was a famous Austrian actor. ... Jürgens in a scene from Der Kommissar (1973) Curd Jürgens (December 13, 1915 - June 18, 1982) was a German stage and motion-picture actor. ... Fritz Kortner (May 12, 1892, Vienna - July 22, 1970, Munich) was an Austrian-born stage and film actor. ... Karl Merkatz (b. ... Fritz Muliar Fritz Muliar (born December 12, 1919) is an Austrian actor who, due to his huge popularity, is often referred to by his countrymen as Volksschauspieler. ... Johann Nepomuk Eduard Ambrosius Nestroy (born December 7, 1801 at Vienna, Austria; died May 25, 1862 at Graz, Austria) was an opera singer, actor and, primarily, a playwright. ... Ferdinand Raimund (born June 1, 1790, died September 5, 1836) was an Austrian actor and dramatist. ... Paula Wessely (January 20, 1907 in Vienna, Austria-Hungary, now Austria - May 11, 2000 in Vienna, Austria) was an Austrian actress. ... Bernhard Wicki (28 October 1919 in St. ...

External links

• Theater in der Josefstadt - Official website]