Actor

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 ...

West Side Story

Volksoper Wien

A small Hessian town is facing financial ruin, but Mayor Carola Weissgut has the solution: an ideas competition promises millions in funding for "diversity and community." Surely there must be a few queer people in the village who can polish up the reputation of this struggling community! And there are, but they have absolutely no desire to be used for the image campaign. And one or two concerned citizens have a problem with the rainbow flag on the town hall… A dazzling drag queen, arguments and reconciliations, family drama, new elections, and true love complete the rainbow-colored chaos.

Actor

Danai Simantiri

Events

Upcoming events

Sep 27, 2025 - Jun 20, 2026

West Side Story · Volksoper Wien

Feb 18, 2026

All love!: A queer rural operetta by Misha Cvijović and Philipp Amelungsen · Staatstheater Wiesbaden

Past events

Sep 27, 2025 - Jun 20, 2026

West Side Story · Volksoper Wien

Future and recently performed repertoire

Rosalia in West Side Story by Bernstein

Volksoper Wien

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