Rain coup at premiere: Indigo and the 23 robbers in Vienna!

Rain coup at premiere: Indigo and the 23 robbers in Vienna!

Wien, Österreich - On June 7, 2025, Vienna becomes the scene of a special operetta premiere, but the weather has other plans. After 15 minutes, the performance of "Indigo and the 40 Robbers" on the Kaiserwiese in the 2nd district was interrupted by violent rain, which did not exactly brighten the mood of the audience. This showed that the staging was quickly renamed "Indigo and the 23 robbers" in order to take into account the more mobile cast. The nmz have given a creative framework.

The event is part of the Vienna Festival 2025, which will take place until June 22 under the motto "V is for Love". The organizers of this special performance are we are Vienna.Festival and Johann Strauss 2025 Vienna. In the federal capital, the festival weeks can admire many Rainbow-Badges and neat businesses that take care of a colorful picture.

cultural year full of highlights

The year 2025 is all about Johann Strauss's 200th birthday. The city of Vienna has launched a multifaceted cultural program that includes around 65 productions in different genres. With about 400 artists: Inside, strauss are sought to celebrate as a pioneer of the operetta. The Ö1 that in addition to known classics such as "Die Bat" and "one night in Venice" will also put less popular works in focus, such as "Indigo and the 23 robbers" in an innovative travel format. These productions take place in various, often unusual places in Vienna in the open air.

not only that, but also other pieces such as "The Gypsy Baron", which is staged by Nuran David Calis, show how multifaceted the productions are. The return of Josef Ernst Köpplinger "Waldmeister" as well as various forms of performances, dance and exhibitions are planned as further highlights, which significantly expanded the cultural spectrum in the city. The website for Johann Strauss Year informs about the approximately 69 locations where the events will take place.

A look behind the scenes

with a staging that deals with both the ethnic differences and patriarchal structures, the theater team is trying to interpret modern interpretation. The occupation of Ali Baba is particularly remarkable by a woman, which promotes a gender -neutral representation. The stage design is shaped by tent structures, a pink carpet and a light blue pedestal, which give the performance an imaginative and accessible atmosphere.

The entire series of performance will be listed in several Vienna districts from June 1 to 23, whereby the next performance in the Prater is due. The mood remains exciting, not least because of the uncertain weather that could affect both the number of spectators and the atmosphere. The final event then takes place in the Atzgersdorf city park and thus offers a crowning conclusion of the colorful and varied program.