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Opening the Castle Gates

By Binu Starnegg

The Burgtheater's new director Martin Kušej wants to reflect contemporary Vienna on stage with a broader palette of languages and culture

With high culture such an integral part of the Austrian identity, there are few positions as coveted and prestigious as director of Vienna’s Burgtheater, the country’s premier stage. One of the oldest and largest theaters in Europe, it has been considered a “national theater” akin to the Comédie-Française ever since Emperor Joseph II elevated its […]
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Binu Starnegg
Manila born, Brooklyn bred and a longtime resident of Vienna, Binu Starnegg is currently managing editor for Metropole, where he completes myriad tasks with style and aplomb. Photo: Visual Hub
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