The Sound of Salzburg

A piece is being developed at the Salzburg Playhouse that examines the impact of mass tourism on the city. A theater ensemble is tasked with staging a new version of The Sound of Music—but how can the original be reimagined? Should the clichéd image of Salzburg be reinforced or questioned? And how can Mozart be woven into the plot?

Under the direction of Nestroy Prize winner Felix Hafner, the ensemble collaboratively creates a musical satire that addresses current debates: How many tourists can a city sustain? What remains of its identity when mass tourism is excluded? The production blends theater, music, and social reflection, seeking the true Sound of Salzburg.

The cast includes Elisabeth Kanettis, Elisabeth Nelhiebel, Fabian Cabak, Lucas Riedle, Anna Hübner, and Noah Löffelberger.