The Merry Widow
Die Lustige Witwe
Synopsis
Franz Lehár’s “Die Lustige Witwe” is reputed to be one of the most famous operettas in the world. Under the direction of the French Jerome Savary's the “Merry Widow” sparkles. At the first staging of this production at the Opera-Comique in Paris (Octobre, 2005) the singers appeared to be having as much fun as the audience. The Austrian Maestro Manfred Honeck presents his musical view on this operetta.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jérôme Savary
- Original Title
- Die Lustige Witwe
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- ZDF/Arte
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jérôme Savary
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Jérôme Savary
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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What is The Merry Widow about?
Franz Lehár’s “Die Lustige Witwe” is reputed to be one of the most famous operettas in the world. Under the direction of the French Jerome Savary's the “Merry Widow” sparkles. At the first staging of this production at the Opera-Comique in Paris (Octobre, 2005) the singers appeared to be having as much fun as the audience. The Austrian Maestro Manfred Honeck presents his musical view on this operetta.
Who directed The Merry Widow?
The Merry Widow was directed by Jérôme Savary.
Who stars in The Merry Widow?
The principal cast of The Merry Widow includes Gunther Emmerlich, Lydia Teuscher, Bo Skovhus, Petra Maria Schnitzer, Oliver Ringelhahn.
When was The Merry Widow released and how long is it?
The Merry Widow was released in 2007 with a total runtime of Unknown.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Merry Widow?
The Merry Widow holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).