Experience musical summer Kufstein 2025: West Side Story in the fortress!
Experience musical summer Kufstein 2025: West Side Story in the fortress!
Kufstein, Österreich - In Kufstein, preparations for the musical highlight of the summer of 2025 are in full swing. The focus is on the legendary musical "West Side Story" by Leonard Bernstein, which is performed in the impressive backdrop of the Kufstein fortress. This staging takes place as part of the Musical summer Kufstein for the 17th time and has long since developed into an integral part of the Kufstein cultural calendar.
The premiere of the musical is scheduled for July 24, 2025. "West Side Story", which is performed in German, inspires songs in English and a playing time of about 2.5 hours. The fortress not only offers visitors an open-air experience in the open air, but also a weatherproof roof that ensures unforgettable musical evenings. The further performance dates are:
- Thu, July 24th, 8:00 p.m.
- Fri, July 25th, 8:00 p.m. (Premiere)
- Sa, July 26th, 7:00 p.m.
- Sun, July 27th, 5:00 p.m.
- Thu, July 31st, 8:00 p.m.
- Fri, 01.08., 8:00 p.m.
- Sa, 02.08., 8:30 p.m.
- Sun, August 3rd, 5:00 p.m.
- Thu, August 7th, 6:00 p.m.
- Fri, 08.08., 8:00 p.m.
- Sa, August 9th, 6:30 p.m.
- Sun, August 10th, 5:00 p.m.
The story behind "West Side Story"
The action played in New York in the 1950s and tells the tragic love story of Tony and Maria, who come from hostile youth gangs, the jets and the Sharks. Despite the conflicts between the gangs, their love leads to misleading and dramatic events. Bassing Shakespeare's "Romeo and Julia", "West Side Story" has developed into a timeless classic since its premiere in 1957. The film was filmed in 1961, followed by the first German -language staging in 1968 in the Volksoper Vienna.
The design of costumes and stage design is a special challenge in the historical fortress Kufstein. Julia Neuhold, who is responsible for the creative design, will revert and color both new and second-hand costumes in order to capture the flair of the time-collector.
pre -sale and arrival
The tickets for the performances are available via various ticket agencies in Austria, including the Innsbruck information, the Kufsteinerland tourist office, Raiffeisenbanken and Ö-Ticket. For fans in Germany, Munich Ticket and Berr Reisen offer the opportunity to acquire admission tickets. It is pointed out that Viagogo is not an official ticket office.
The best way to get to the fortress arena is to reach Kaiserjägerweg, which promises a nice view - the path is a bit steep and can take a few minutes depending on the condition. There is also the possibility to use the panoramic railway or the lift. Visitors with a ticket can drive up for only 2 euros. It should be noted that the driveway to the fortress is possible one hour before the start of the introduction and the return trip can only be carried out with the lift.In order to do justice to all visitors, it is pointed out that the site is only suitable for wheelchair users. However, the Red Cross offers an opposite fee for a transport service to enable barrier -free access.
be ready to return to the 1950s with "West Side Story" and to experience this unforgettable story live. The Kufstein fortress becomes the scene of a moving and rousing performance that you shouldn't miss.
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