Romeo & Juliet - in concert

Musical by Gérard Presgurvic
Version Vienna 2005/06
Hosted by Marjan Shaki & Lukas Perman

The Success Story
It is arguably the greatest love story of all time and celebrated spectacular successes in Vienna as a musical. 20 years later, Romeo & Julia finally returns to Vienna in a staged concert production! "ROMEO UND JULIA – The Musical" is the first musical production by Gérard Presgurvic based on the original story by William Shakespeare, about the 400-year-old - yet eternally young - material. The spectacular production became THE musical event in France after its premiere on January 19, 2001, at the Palais de Congrès in Paris, captivating the world with over 11 million visitors to date. From the European metropolis of Paris, the production went on a tour across France and then to Canada, Great Britain, Scandinavia, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Hungary, Russia, the Philippines, Japan, China, and in 2005 made its German-language premiere in Vienna.

Back in Vienna after 20 years – the Cast
The acclaimed lead actors back then were Marjan Shaki & Lukas Perman – and they will bring the musical hit to life in a staged concert production on November 13 & 14, 2026, at the Wiener Stadthalle, Hall F. Alongside audience favorites from the 2005/06 production such as Carin Filipčić (Nurse), Mark Seibert (Tybalt), Mathias Edenborn (Benvolio), Peter Lesiak (Mercutio), and Norman Stehr (Prince), new artists will also be featured in additional roles. The role of Romeo will be taken on by rising star Lukas Mayer (among others, Death in Elisabeth). Debuting alongside him is the enchanting Amelie Sarich as the newcomer in the role of Julia. Other top castings include musical stars Annemieke van Dam and André Bauer as Lady and Lord Capulet. The former title characters of the musical will appear in 2026 as the initiators, producers, organizers, and artistic directors.

Marjan Shaki: "There are roles that are timeless and can be played at any age. Romeo & Julia represent the first, innocent, devoted love… At 45 years old and with my Romeo by my side for 20 years, as well as our 4 children together, we want to leave this task to young and fresh talents, in order to authentically present this unique love story to the audience."

Lukas Perman: "One must always explore when the right time is for something. And for us, now is the right time to revive this wonderful French musical in Vienna with the orchestration and German translation from 2005/2006 – in a different role: as organizers & producers."

Romeo & Julia 2025 – Magical Music and Sand Painting
After the great success in France, Romeo & Julia was performed in German for the first time in February 2005 at the Raimund Theater in Vienna and was sold out until June 2006. In addition to a gold record for the cast album, the single release of the song "Your eyes are my river" (Love), sung by Marjan Shaki & Lukas Perman, reached number 3 on the Austrian charts and was nominated for the Amadeus award. "Ruler of the World," "Look, She Loves," "Have You Heard," or "Love" are among the most well-known hits from the Franco-pop musical hit. The staged concert production for the 20th anniversary at the Wiener Stadthalle will present all the music from the Vienna version of 2005/06 in orchestral arrangement according to Christian Kolonovits' arrangements in German, with the translation by Michaela Ronzoni. The story of Romeo & Julia will be illustrated and visually represented live through the art of sand painting by the exceptional artist Irina Titova – The Queen of Sand.

Event & Production: PermanProductions & Consulting GmbH
Idea, Concept, Direction: Marjan Shaki & Lukas Perman
Musical Direction: Carsten Paap
Orchestra: Cast according to arrangements by Christian Kolonovits
Cast:
Romeo: Lukas Mayer
Julia: Amelie Sarich
Tybalt: Mark Seibert
Benvolio: Mathias Edenborn
Mercutio: Peter Lesiak
Nurse: Carin Filipčić
Prince: Norman Stehr
Lady Capulet: Annemieke van Dam
Lord Capulet: André Bauer