Premiere of The Merry Widow”: An operetta hit in the theater tent!

Premiere of The Merry Widow”: An operetta hit in the theater tent!

On Friday, June 27th, Franz Lehár's operetta “The Merry Widow” will celebrate its premiere in the new theater tent at the Küchengarten in Schwerin. This work, which first saw the light of day in 1905, has become one of the most popular representatives of its genre and was brought to the stage by Andrea Schwalbach. How nice culture mv reports, viewers will not only enjoy magical melodies such as the “Vilja Song” and “Lips Silent”, but also a rousing plot.

The center of the story is Hanna, a rich widow who is swarmed by numerous men at the Pontevedrine embassy ball in Paris. But her secret lies not only in her fortune, but also in her love for her former lover, Count Danilo, who was commissioned to marry her in order to save the financial fate of her homeland of Pontevedro. Even if the old love between Danilo and Hanna rekindles, there are obstacles: Danilo doesn't want to woo Hanna just for her money, while Hanna insists that he first say "I love you" to her, something he has sworn never to say. An exciting game of intrigue unfolds that seems to question social conventions the website of the Mecklenburg State Theater describes.

A feast for the senses

The musical direction is in the hands of Eric Staiger, supported by the Mecklenburgische Staatskapelle Schwerin, the opera choir, the soloists and the Schwerin Ballet. This combination not only promises first-class entertainment, but also expresses the multi-layered complexity of the operetta. “The Merry Widow” tries to put a confident woman at the center of the plot, like in the program announcement is to be read.

A total of eleven performances are planned before the Mecklenburg State Theater goes into the summer break. Remaining places are still available for the premiere as well as for further performances on June 29th, July 6th, 20th and 27th and August 3rd, 2025. The exact performances are listed in detail in advance, so that anyone interested can quickly get a ticket. Simply contact the ticket telephone on 0385 53 00-123 or send an email to kasse@mecklenburgisches-staatstheater.de.

A look at the composer

Franz Lehár, who laid the foundation for this operetta, was born on April 30, 1870 in Komaron, Hungary and is considered a defining figure of the Viennese operetta era. With “The Merry Widow” he reached the peak of his work, but other works such as “The Count of Luxembourg” and “Gypsy Love” have also found their place in the musical genre. His ability to combine cultural elements and different styles made him one of the most celebrated composers of his time Operetta lexicon highlights.

Whether through the catchy melodies or the lively dialogues – “The Merry Widow” promises a special experience for all theater lovers and a wonderful opportunity to spend an unforgettable evening in the theater tent. Stop by and let yourself be carried away by the beguiling world of operetta!