Liliom

Liliom is a crier at the carousel at the amusement park - a loud, rude and yet irresistible suburban Casanova. The piece, with which the visually stunning film and theater director Philipp Stölzl presents himself for the first time at the BURG, was created in 1909 in the final phase of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It tells of a time of social upheaval in which poor and exploited people begin to emancipate themselves. Unfortunately, Liliom's attempts to free him lead him into the demimonde of gamblers and petty criminals: a friend convinces him to commit a robbery. But it goes wrong... and in the end nothing and no one comes to his aid. Not even the sky.

duration: 2 hours - no break

program

Liliom
von Ferenc Molnár
In einer Neuübersetzung von Terézia Mora
In einer Bearbeitung von Thomas Jonigk und Philipp Stölzl

Place

Wiener Burgtheater – The Stage of Great Drama and Timeless Classics

The Wiener Burgtheater, often referred to as Austria’s "first stage," is one of the most prestigious and influential German-speaking theaters in Europe. Founded in 1741, it has shaped the theatrical landscape for centuries, standing for artistic excellence, literary classics, and contemporary productions.

Located on Vienna’s Ringstrasse, the Burgtheater is not only an architectural masterpiece but also a place where great playwrights such as Goethe, Schiller, Shakespeare, Arthur Schnitzler, Thomas Bernhard, and Elfriede Jelinek come to life through groundbreaking performances. With its renowned ensemble and innovative direction, the theater masterfully combines tradition with modernity, captivating thousands of theatergoers every year.

Getting There by Public Transport

Subway:

• U2 – Rathaus station (approx. 5-minute walk)

• Lines 1, D, 71 – Rathausplatz/Burgtheater stop
• Lines 2, 46 – Dr.-Karl-Renner-Ring stop

• Line 13A – Theater in der Josefstadt stop (approx. 10-minute walk)