Theater in der Josefstadt

The Theater in der Josefstadt is a theater in Vienna in the eighth district of Josefstadt. It was founded in 1788 and is the oldest still performing theater in Vienna. It is often referred to colloquially as simply Die Josefstadt.

Following remodeling and rebuilding in 1822 — celebrated by the performance of the overture Die Weihe des Hauses ('Consecration of the House') by Beethoven — opera was staged there including Meyerbeer and Wagner. From 1858 onwards the theatre gave up opera and instead concentrated on straight theatre and comedy.

and Richard Wagner conducted there.

Ludwig van Beethoven

and Ferdinand Raimund were connected to the theater as actors and poets.

Johann Nestroy

performed in the Sträußelsälen.

Johann Strauss I

In 1814, had his Vienna debut as Franz Moor in Die Räuber by Friedrich Schiller.

Ferdinand Raimund

In 1822, composed and directed by Ludwig van Beethoven.

Die Weihe des Hauses

In 1829 debuted as an actor with the Die Verbannung aus dem Zauberreich oder Dreißig Jahre aus dem Leben eines Lumpen.

Johann Nestroy

From 1833 to 1836 was the theater conductor and on 13 January 1834, his romantic opera Das Nachtlager in Granada was first performed in the theater.

Conradin Kreutzer

On 20 February 1834, 's Der Verschwender was first performed with the poet in the role of Valentin (with stage music by Kreutzer).

Ferdinand Raimund

Between around 1840 and 1860, famous dancers and the Spanish Pepita de Oliva performed in the theater.

Fanny Elssler

wrote music for over a hundred productions at the theater.

Franz von Suppé

The first German-language performance of 's Liliom with Josef Jarno in the title role on 28 February 1913 played a key role in the piece's long-lasting appeal.

Ferenc Molnár

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