- Venue: Rita Tong Liu Drama Theatre
- Price Info: $65 - $150
- Language: Sung in English with Chinese surtitles
- Presenter: The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
- Remarks: This production is suitable for audience aged 6 or above
The Merry Widow is an operetta composed by Franz Lehár. The story revolves around Hanna Glawari, a wealthy widow from the Balkan province of Pontevedro. Ambassador Baron Zeta is anxious that when Hanna re-marries, it should be to a Pontevedrian and not a Frenchman, to keep her money in the country and save them all from ruin. Count Danilo seems the obvious choice, but they are former lovers, and he's reluctant to marry her for her money. Misunderstandings arise when Baron's wife, Valencienne, has an affair with Frenchman Camille. Hanna steps in to save Valencienne's reputation by saying that she intends to marry Camille. This complicates matters, even as Danilo begins to realise his true feelings for Hanna. The operetta is filled with misunderstandings and comic intrigue, leaving the audience wondering about the outcome.
- Director: Harry Silverstein
- Composer: Franz Lehár
- Librettists: Viktor Léo & Leo Stein
- English translator: Christopher Hassall
- Conductor: Vivian Ip
- Choreographer: Stella Lau
- Dance Coach: Wong Yong
- Ballet Mistress: Wu Fei-fei
- Set Designer: Louis Chan Sing-yin
- Co-Costume Designers: Bacchus Lee, Po Ng
- Lighting Designer: Paul Wong Tsz-chung
- Production Manager: Rachel Yip Zhun-huen
Main Cast:
- Hanna Glawari: Alice Li Zixian, Hannah Bu Qiao
- Count Danilo Danilovitsch: Jeff Chan Chun-fung, Jason Li Cho-shun
- Baron Mirko Zeta: Aaron Kwan Cheuk-shing
- Valencienne: Harriet Liu Hanrui, Nicole Tse Wai-tung
- Camille, Count de Rosillon: Gary Kam Ka-yiu
- Gaby Deslys: Michelle Siu Hoi-yan
Performed by students from the Department of Vocal Studies & Academy Symphony Orchestra.
Image Credit: The Hong Kong Academy For Performing Arts
Age
6+
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From: 65 HKD
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