The Merry Widow

T1101407547
Set in Paris in1905, a three act comedy which includes a can-can at Chez Maxim's. The plot centres around the past love affair between Madame Glavari (the wealthy widow of the title) and Count Danilovitsch - which becomes inextricably entailed with the appalling state of the Pontevedrian economy (they need her cash). Several sub-plots add to the drama - the Ambassador's fondness for young females and his wife's penchant for even younger men - all help to produce an evening of witty songs and lively music.

Music	Franz Lehar
Book by	Victor Leon
Lyrics	Leo Stein

Archive :: production:T1101407547, opera or operetta:S2024, venue:V376
Current production:Work

Production details

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Performance

Venue	London Coliseum
Town	West End
County	Greater London
From	24th April 2008
Opened	26th April 2008
To	30th May 2008
What is currently on at London Coliseum (V376)

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Company

Corporate Sponsor	skyARTS
Producer	English National Opera
Director	John Copley
Design	Tim Reed
Costume	Deidre Clancy
Lighting	Howard Harrison
Performer	Hann Glawari (The Merry Widow)
Performer	Amanda Roocroft (The Merry Widow)
Performer	Alfie Boe (Camille de Rosillon)
Performer	Roy Hudd (Njegus)
Performer	John Graham-Hall (Count Danilo)
Performer	Fiona Murphy (Valencienne)
Performer	Richard Suart (Baron Zeta)
Performer	Hal Cazalet (Cascada)
Performer	Daniel Hoadley (St Brioche)

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