Salzburg Marionette Theater: The Sound of Music

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Overview

The Salzburg Marionette Theater has charmed countless children and adults for a century, and has become famous throughout the world. Since 2016 it is has been included in the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The performance technique of the Salzburg Marionette Theater has been declared a cultural asset worthy of preservation, as the "most highly developed form of puppet and figure theatre." In this unique baroque auditorium, they present operas, including Mozart's Magic Flute, as well as, the Salzburg classic The Sound of Music, Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker ballet, and Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream or Saint-Exupéry's The Little Prince. Children for sure will like Peter and the Wolf or Rumpelstiltskin. This is for one admission ticket to see the show of choice, that is available. Transportation and other accommodations not included.

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Salzburg Marionette Theater

In this unique, baroque, audience hall with 350 seats, there have been operas, musicals, plays, and fairy tales performed here such as the one showcased here: The Sound of Music - "A delightful surprise from start to finish" - The New York Times. Performed in English, and subtitled in various languages. The duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes. The Salzburg Marionette Theatre employs 12 puppeteers trained in a wide variety of trades and professions. Qualities common to all of them are musicality, manual skill, and the ability to empathize with the various characters in order to bring the marionettes alive on stage. The Salzburg Marionette Theatre has evolved its own technique, which is used as a model by many marionette theaters worldwide. The puppeteers’ training, which takes place exclusively in the theater itself, demands just as much time and perseverance as learning to play a musical instrument. Shows are subject to seasonality and won't all be available at one time. Be sure to check back to see what new shows will be playing next.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infant seats are available on request, dress code is smart casual
No short trousers in the evening

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Amazing

Published on Feb, 2025

We went to Salzburg as we LOVE the Sound of Music. It was an 18th birthday surprise for my daughter. The marionette theatre turned out to be the highlight of our trip! Amazing

Memorable Experience!

Published on Aug, 2024

A truly memorable experience! The skill of the puppeteers is amazing and the show is so well produced. One of our Salzburg highlights for sure.

Amazing Sound of Music!!!

Published on Jul, 2024

Absolutely AMAZING show! We were absolutely blown away by how magical the show was! At the end when the curtain went up we could see all the amazing people who operated the puppets in such a tiny area.

What a Delightful Show!

Published on May, 2024

After touring Sound of Music sites for several days, we booked this show for our last night in Salzburg. Such a creative and artistic production. Delightful, humorous moments throughout the show. At the end, we got a chance to see the Puppeteers and watch them demonstrate how they actually operate the marionettes. What a talented group! Absolutely loved the show!

The artistry is mind-blowing!

Published on Aug, 2023

They somehow retained the integrity of this musical, eventhough it is pared down from the original. The serious material was still all there, mixed in with all the joyful moments most keep in their hearts when thinking of SoM. First and foremost though, the artistry blew my mind, and the curtain call literally took my breath away. I was also fascinated how they staged certain songs that just require someone to "act". They managed to pull it off finding ingenious moments, without it becoming suddenly a parody of the original piece. Incredible! ...coming from a New Yorker who sees Broadway shows all of the time.

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