Viennese cabaret
VIENNA CABARET
There is always plenty of room for humor in Vienna. This has also been reflected in the cabaret scene of the Viennese stage world. Thus, there are some much-visited cabarets in Vienna, which you should not miss as a fan in any case.
A small list of the most important Viennese cabarets should give you an overview:
First of all, the Stadtsaal on the Mariahilfer Strasse shopping street is considered the first port of call when it comes to Viennese cabaret. Because here you will meet the grandees of the cabaret scene. Celebrated cabaret artists such as Thomas Stipsits, Alfred Dorfer and Lukas Resetarits make their appearances here.
In addition, as the former ballroom of the inn "Zum blauen Bock", the Stadtsaal is also a historical institution since the 19th century. Today the Stadtsaal offers space for 422 people, as well as a program on the pulse of time!
Kabarett Niedermair also presents top-quality cabaret formats that are worth seeing and hearing. But the focus of this house is on up-and-coming cabaret artists, who are to be helped to a breakthrough here.
Another address is the Orpheum, which is known not only for first-class cabaret but also for exquisite concerts. Among others, stars such as Science Busters, Josef Hader and Alfred Dorfer have performed here.
The Globe Vienna is also something special. This theater space in Neu Marx is modeled on Shakespeare's historic Globe Theatre in London. Special highlights in the production history of the Globe Vienna, were among others "The highly lamentable and completely unknown marriage tragedy of Romeo & Juliet" or "The incredible tragedy of Richard III".
Not to be forgotten is also the Kabarett Simpl in Wollzeile in the 1st district. Founded in 1912, the "Bierkabarett Simplicissimus" has become one of Vienna's most important cabaret stages under Niavarani's management. As early as the 1930s, Fritz Grünbaum and Karl Farkas made their career start here.
Small but mighty. That's how you could describe the cozy theater at Alsergrund. Here, as an audience member, you definitely have eye contact with the cabaret artists, no matter where you sit.
The 17th district can boast its charming Metropol event center. Concerts and cabaret alternate here.
Around the main stage you sit on 550 seats in a semicircle. For smaller circles there is also the small stage "Metropoldi" and the historical open-air stage "Pawlatschen-Bühne".
In the middle of a municipal building in the 3rd district, a versatile venue of Vienna has been established since the 1930s. The original workers' assembly hall is now an independent theater for contemporary political satire. While political cabaret is the specialty of the Rabenhof Theater, you can also attend literary evenings, a children's theater or a musical here.
Last but not least: the CasaNova. This legendary stage is located right next to the no less legendary Café Hawelka in downtown Vienna. The CasaNova was not only the location for the film "The Third Man," but has also provided a stage for cabaret greats such as Josephine Baker, Viktor Gernot and Sagan. One of CasaNova's specialties is musical cabaret.