The Merry Widow (2005)

Cast

• Dagmar Schellenberger - Hanna Glawari
• Rodney Gilfry - Count Danilo Danilovitch
• Ute Gfrerer - Valencienne
• Rudolf A. Hartmann - Baron Mirko Zeta
• Herbert Prikopa - Njegus
• Piotr Beczała - Camille, Count de Rosillon
• Gabriel Bermúdez - Vicomte Cascada
• Guido Götzen - Bogdanowitsch
• Eva Maria Kaufmann - Praskowia
• Mary O'Sullivan - Sylviane

Screenplay

• Viktor Léon
• Henri Meilhac (Original Story)
• Leo Stein

Keywords

opera, operetta, opera live performance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Merry Widow about?

Zurich Opera House production of Franz Léhar's operetta, with Dagmar Schellenberger, Rodney Gilfry, and Ute Gfrerer in lead roles. Baron Zeta is desperate that the fabulously wealthy widow Hanna Glavari marry a Pontevedrian man so that her fortune remains in the country. He attempts to match her and his handsome attaché, Danilo. It turns out that Danilo and Hanna had had a love affair in years past. Nevertheless, Danilo now refuses to love her because he doesn't want to appear like he is only interested in her money...

Who directed The Merry Widow?

The Merry Widow was directed by Anton Reitzenstein.

Who stars in The Merry Widow?

The Merry Widow stars Dagmar Schellenberger, Rodney Gilfry, Ute Gfrerer, Rudolf A. Hartmann, Herbert Prikopa, Piotr Beczała.

How long is The Merry Widow?

The Merry Widow has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).

What genre is The Merry Widow?

The Merry Widow is a Comedy, Music film.

Where was The Merry Widow produced?

The Merry Widow was produced in Germany, Switzerland.