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It’s a true cult performance: My Fair Lady explores the power of language, and the power struggle between men and women. Since 1979, the musical has been captivating audiences at the Volksoper. Phonetics professor Dr. Higgins transforms the flower girl Eliza Doolittle into a lady of high society through rigorous language training. However, does Higgins not only manipulate Eliza’s language, but her feelings as well?

Ruth Brauer-Kvam takes a new look at a beloved production with a fantastic ensemble, blowing away the dust that has accumulated over the years and allowing My Fair Lady to shine once again in its old-new brilliance!

My Fair Lady

Volksoper Wien

Just as William Shakespeares’ Romeo and Juliet are born into rival families, Maria and Tony are linked to rival gangs. Tony is a Jet, a gang of white American youths led by his best friend Riff. Maria’s brother Bernardo is the leader of the Sharks, a gang of Puerto Rican immigrants. Maria and Tony fall in love, the gangs fight, Tony happens to kill Maria’s brother. Maria, who still loves Tony, agrees to elope with him. But Tony receives a fake message saying that Maria is dead ...

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Ilvy Schultschik

Events

Upcoming events

Sep 27, 2025 - Jun 20, 2026

West Side Story · Volksoper Wien

Past events

Oct 10, 2025

My Fair Lady · Volksoper Wien

Sep 27, 2025 - Jun 20, 2026

West Side Story · Volksoper Wien

Future and recently performed repertoire

Minnie in West Side Story by Bernstein

Volksoper Wien

Blumenmädchen / Zweites Stubenmädchen bei Higgins / Zweite Zofe bei Mrs. Higgins in My Fair Lady by Loewe

Volksoper Wien

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