Die Fledermaus
Synopsis
After the Viennese premiere, the Fledermaus (the bat) conquered the world. It is one of the few operettas that are regularly performed at the major opera houses such as the Metropolitan Opera, the Scala Milan, the Vienna State Opera and the Royal Opera House Convent Garden in London. John Cox directed this lavishly equipped production by Julia Trevelyan Oman initially in London in 1977. On New Year's Eve 1990, this staging offered the luxurious ambiance for the farewell to Joan Sutherland from her London audience. The singer had admired them since her first great success at this prestigious opera house in the fifties. The rushing feast in the second act reached its climax with its stormy cheered performance and the commitment of her friends and colleagues Luciano Pavarotti and Marilyn Horne, with whom she often stood together on the stage.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Nancy Gustafson
Rosalinde
Judith Howarth
Adele
Joan Sutherland
Party's Guest singer
Luciano Pavarotti
Party's Guest singer
Marilyn Horne
Party's Guest singer
Louis Otey
Gabriel von Eisenstein
Bonaventura Bottone
Alfred
Anthony Michaels-Moore
Doctor Falke
Eric Garrett
Frank
John Dobson
Dr. Blind
Richard Bonynge
Self - Conductor
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 27, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Cox
- Screenplay & Story
- Karl Haffner, Richard Genée
- Original Score
- Johann Strauss II
- Original Title
- Die Fledermaus
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 3h 17m
- Production Studios
- BBC, Pioneer, RM Arts, Royal Opera House
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Cox
Karl Haffner, Richard Genée
Johann Strauss II
Department Leadership Roster
John Cox
Director
Johann Strauss II
Original Music Composer
Karl Haffner
Writer
Richard Genée
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Die Fledermaus
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What is Die Fledermaus about?
After the Viennese premiere, the Fledermaus (the bat) conquered the world. It is one of the few operettas that are regularly performed at the major opera houses such as the Metropolitan Opera, the Scala Milan, the Vienna State Opera and the Royal Opera House Convent Garden in London. John Cox directed this lavishly equipped production by Julia Trevelyan Oman initially in London in 1977. On New Year's Eve 1990, this staging offered the luxurious ambiance for the farewell to Joan Sutherland from her London audience. The singer had admired them since her first great success at this prestigious opera house in the fifties. The rushing feast in the second act reached its climax with its stormy cheered performance and the commitment of her friends and colleagues Luciano Pavarotti and Marilyn Horne, with whom she often stood together on the stage.
Who directed Die Fledermaus?
Die Fledermaus was directed by John Cox.
Who stars in Die Fledermaus?
The principal cast of Die Fledermaus includes Nancy Gustafson, Judith Howarth, Joan Sutherland, Luciano Pavarotti, Marilyn Horne.
When was Die Fledermaus released and how long is it?
Die Fledermaus was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 3h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Die Fledermaus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Die Fledermaus was composed by Johann Strauss II.