Tom Neuwirth is a singer, musician, artist and activist. One of his stage personas is Conchita Wurst. As Conchita Wurst, she won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2014 and has since inspired millions of people far beyond the German-speaking world. She brings together pop, drama and a remarkable stage presence, exactly the mix the Angel of Death calls for.
The Angel of Death (Todesengel) is one of the most emotional and striking figures of the musical. With Tom Neuwirth, the figure takes on a distinctive, fascinating new dimension.
Tom Neuwirth has already played the role across twelve sold-out performances at Berlin’s Theater des Westens, with his appearance celebrated night after night. More than 500,000 people saw Romeo und Julia - Liebe ist alles in Berlin up to the end of February 2026. Now this exceptional guest appearance comes to Düsseldorf and Vienna for the first time.
The role comes with the song „So kalt der Tod“ (So Cold, the Death), one of the emotional peaks of the piece. For the Star Edition, Conchita Wurst recorded her own version of it, moving between art song, drama and pop opera. You can read more about the music of the show and its Rosenstolz connection on the songs page.
Romeo und Julia - Liebe ist alles plays at the Capitol Theater Düsseldorf from 26 August to 25 October 2026. As the Angel of Death, Tom Neuwirth alias Conchita Wurst appears for six performances:
Wed 14 Oct 2026, 6:30 pm
Thu 15 Oct 2026, 7:30 pm
Fri 16 Oct 2026, 7:30 pm
Sat 17 Oct 2026, 2:30 pm & 7:30 pm
Sun 18 Oct 2026, 2:00 pm
In Vienna, Conchita Wurst takes on the role of the Angel of Death at every performance. The run plays from 27 January to 7 February 2027 at the MuseumsQuartier.
All dates
Wed 27 Jan 2027, 6:30 pm
Thu 28 Jan 2027, 7:30 pm
Fri 29 Jan 2027, 7:30 pm
Sat 30 Jan 2027, 3:00 pm & 7:30 pm
Sun 31 Jan 2027, 2:30 pm & 7:00 pm
Tue 2 Feb 2027, 6:30 pm
Wed 3 Feb 2027, 6:30 pm
Thu 4 Feb 2027, 7:30 pm
Fri 5 Feb 2027, 7:30 pm
Sat 6 Feb 2027, 3:00 pm & 7:30 pm
Sun 7 Feb 2027, 2:30 pm & 7:00 pm
Yes. Tom Neuwirth, performing as Conchita Wurst, takes on the role of the Angel of Death, at six selected performances in Düsseldorf and at every performance in Vienna. See all dates and tickets
Tom Neuwirth alias Conchita Wurst plays the Angel of Death (Todesengel), a narrative guiding figure of the piece and one of the emotional highlights of the show. Tom Neuwirth has already played the Angel of Death across twelve sold-out performances at Berlin's Theater des Westens.
Conchita Wurst can be seen in two cities: at the Capitol Theater Düsseldorf on six selected dates from 14 to 18 October 2026, and at the MuseumsQuartier Vienna at all performances from 27 January to 7 February 2027.
Across six performances: Wed 14 Oct 2026 (6:30 pm), Thu 15 Oct 2026 (7:30 pm), Fri 16 Oct 2026 (7:30 pm), Sat 17 Oct 2026 (2:30 pm & 7:30 pm) and Sun 18 Oct 2026 (2:00 pm)
At every performance from 27 January to 7 February 2027 at the MuseumsQuartier.
