Sarasota Opera is to present Franz Lehár’s “The Merry Widow.” The operetta, which will be presented between Feb. 21 and March 27, will feature Raquel Gonzàlez in the role of Hanna Glawari, Jake Stamatis as Count Danilo, Sara Kennedy as Valencienne, and Patrick Bessenbacher as Camille. The production will be conducted by Anthony Barrese and directed by Katherine M. Carter Patrons {…}
Opéra bouffe du Québec will present Franz Lehár’s “The Merry Widow” at the Théâtre des Muses of the Maison des arts de Laval this October. The opera will star Natasha Henry as Missia, Pierre Rancourt as Danilo, Emmanuel Hasler as Camille, Amélie Baland-Capdet as Nadia, Patricia Yates as D’Estillac, Andoni Iturriria as Lérida, Dominic Lorange as Popoff, and Richard Fréchette {…}
(Photo: Alia Simoncini) “The Merry Widow,” an operetta in three acts by Franz Lehár with libretto by Victor Léon and Leo Stein, is based on Henri Meilhac’s comedy play “L’Attaché d’ambassade” (1861). The first performance took place in Vienna, Theater an der Wien, on December 30, 1905. The operetta’s newest Italian version production was featured at this season’s Macerata Opera {…}
Opera Hong Kong is set to present “The Merry Widow” at Hong Kong City Hall on August 15 and 16, 2025. Warren Mok produced a production directed by Tang Xinxin and conducted by Michael Koehler. Koehler and Xinxin previously collaborated on the company’s 2024 production of “The Abduction of the Seraglio.” Taking on the role of Hanna Glaware are Candice {…}
(Photo credit: ©Tristram Kenton) Glyndebourne is set to air its “The Merry Widow” on BBC Four this Christmas. The production was filmed during the 2024 festival and stars Danielle de Niese in the title role. She is joined by conductor John Wilson in a production by Cal McCrystal. “We’re delighted that audiences across the country will have this extra opportunity {…}
CortinAteatro in collaboration with Cortina d’Ampezzo will present Lehàr’s “The Merry Widow.” The operetta will be performed on August 17 at the Alexander Girardi Hall in Cortina d’Ampezzo in a new translation by Corrado Abbati. The operetta will star baritone Fabrizio Macciantelli, soprano Mariska Bordoni, and tenor Davide Zaccherini while Alberto Orlandi will conduct the Orchestra Regionale Filarmonia Veneta. The evening {…}
(Photo © Glyndebourne Productions Ltd. Photo: Tristram Kenton) There was much to fuel the excitement around a brand new production of Franz Lehár’s “The Merry Widow” for Glyndebourne Festival Opera this year. It’s the first time the work has ever been mounted there, and it’s always a treat to see what the slickly-oiled operatic operation, with its six weeks of {…}
The Romanian Opera in Timisoara will present “The Merry Widow” on Feb. 14, 2024. The opera will star Octavian Vlaicu as Baron Zeta, Crina Vezentan as Valencienne, Cristian Rudic as Danilo, Mihaela Marcu as Hanna Glavari, and Stefan von Korch as Camille de Rosillon. The work will be conducted by Hermann Szabolcs with Mario de Carlo directing. “Performing for the {…}
University of Houston’s Moore Opera Center has announced its 2023-24 season, which will include three productions. This is the first season under Artistic Director Kathleen Belcher and Music Director Keith Chambers. “I am thrilled about the operas we are producing this season and for the opportunities we are giving our students. In selecting the operas, we wanted to achieve two {…}
Toledo Opera and Toledo Spirits are set to host “Get Into the Spirit of Opera” on Jan. 31, 2023. The showcase will shine a spotlight on the opera company’s upcoming production of “The Merry Widow.” “Toledo Opera is excited to be producing this comedic operetta – the first comedy we’ve produced since before the COVID-19 pandemic. We are especially happy {…}
Toledo Opera is set to present Franz Lehár’s “The Merry Widow” on Feb. 10 and 12, 2022. The production is set to star Alyson Cambridge as Hanna Glawari and Keith Phares as Count Danilo. The cast will be rounded out by baritone Jason Budd (Baron Zeta), baritone Justin Bays (Njegus), tenor and Toledo Opera Resident Artist Brendan Boyle (Raoul de {…}