Dorian Gray comeback at Burgtheater
Burgtheater bosses have decided to bring back a German-language theatre adaptation of Oscar Wildes famous novel “The Picture of Dorian Gray” following the roaring success it enjoyed last season.Markus Meyer, who is currently starring in William Shakespeares “Othello” and “Richard II” at the prestigious Viennese theatre, played the title role of Dorian Gray and attracted great crowds to the Burgtheaters vestibule stage in the 2009/2010 season.”The Picture of Dorian Gray” is widely regarded as one of the best fiction books ever written. It has been adapted for opera and cinema several times.Yasmina Rezas “Der Gott des Gemetzels” (God of Carnage) and “Die Jüdin von Toledo” by Franz Grillparzer are other highlights of the current season at the Burgtheater.See www.burgtheater.at or call +43 1 514 444 140 for ticket information.