The Merry Widow
Synopsis
Lotfi Mansouri's spectacular last production as General Director of The San Francisco Opera with Yvonne Kenny making her debut in the title role, new dialogue specially commissioned from Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Wendy Wasserstein and an original ballet to set the scene ‘Chez Maxime’ bringing fresh insight into Lehár's classic operetta. This production also features another world premiere, Njegus's song, ‘Quite Parisian’.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lotfi Mansouri, Gary Halvorson
- Screenplay & Story
- Leo Stein
- Original Title
- The Merry Widow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Opus Arte
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lotfi Mansouri, Gary Halvorson
Leo Stein
Department Leadership Roster
Lotfi Mansouri
Director
Leo Stein
Writer
Gary Halvorson
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Merry Widow
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What is The Merry Widow about?
Lotfi Mansouri's spectacular last production as General Director of The San Francisco Opera with Yvonne Kenny making her debut in the title role, new dialogue specially commissioned from Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Wendy Wasserstein and an original ballet to set the scene ‘Chez Maxime’ bringing fresh insight into Lehár's classic operetta. This production also features another world premiere, Njegus's song, ‘Quite Parisian’.
Who directed The Merry Widow?
The Merry Widow was directed by Lotfi Mansouri, Gary Halvorson.
Who stars in The Merry Widow?
The principal cast of The Merry Widow includes Yvonne Kenny, Bo Skovhus, Angelika Kirchschlager, Gregory Turay, Erich Kunzel.
When was The Merry Widow released and how long is it?
The Merry Widow was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Merry Widow?
The Merry Widow holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).