Schönbrunn Palace Theatre #3

During the reign of Emperor Ferndinand I the Schönbrunn Palace Theatre was used during the summer months. At the beginning of the 20th century it was transformed into a furniture depot. After WWI the ensemble of the Burgtheater performed at the Palace Theatre during the summer season but the financial situation led to its closure in 1924. Five years later it was provided to the Max Reinhardt Seminar as an exercise stage. 

Schönbrunn Palace Theatre #2

Joseph Haydn and Wolfang Amadeus Mozart conducted their works at the Schönbrunn Palace Theatre, and the works of Christoph Willibald Gluck were premiered. When Napolean had his headquarters in Schönbrunn, the thatre was renovated and reopened in 1809 with Racine's "Phaedra". During the Congress of Vienna singers of the Kärntnertor Theatre performed at the Schönbrunn Palace Theatre for the royal majesties then present in Vienna.