Opera or Operetta

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.

Creatives/Company

Music: Franz Lehar
Book by: Victor Leon
Lyrics: Leo Stein

UKTW Historical Archive

The Merry Widow archive with 144 listings from Thursday, 24th April 1997 to Saturday, 13th April 2019.