The Austrian singer Tom Neuwirth, best known by the stage name Conchita Wurst, is once again stepping into the role of the Death Angel in the hit musical “Romeo & Juliet — Love Is All.” According to the production’s Thursday announcement, the queer Eurovision winner of 2014 will portray the character for six performances in Düsseldorf and fifteen performances in Vienna.
Previously, during twelve sold-out performances at Berlin’s Theater des Westens, Neuwirth brought the role to life, captivating audiences and press alike (TheColu.mn reported). Now the engagement will run from October 14 to 18, 2026 in the North Rhine-Westphalia capital, and from January 27 to February 7, 2027 for the first time in his birthplace Vienna.
“The Death Angel is for me a figure full of emotion, transformation, and depth,” Neuwirth said. “I love music and am discovering theater more and more as an artistic expression.” The musical’s creators Peter Plate and Ulf Leo Sommer were also delighted about the collaboration. “Tom possesses exceptional stage presence and a very special artistic depth,” they explained. “We are thrilled that he will be part of our Romeo & Juliet family for these exclusive performances.”
Following his victory at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014, the Austrian singer released three studio albums. He has previously appeared as an actor in the successful productions of “Luziwuzi” in Vienna, where he played Austrian Archduke Ludwig Viktor, the younger brother of Emperor Franz Joseph. He also stars in the vampire film “Die Blutgräfin.”
Ticket pre-sales for the guest performances of “Romeo & Juliet — Love Is All” in Düsseldorf and Vienna have already begun.
