With Australians holidaying at home this summer, visitors to Sydney, now more than ever, are encouraged to tick off ‘seeing an opera in the Opera House’ from their ‘must-do’ list.
The perfect show for first time opera-goers, The Merry Widow is performed in English and is a feast for the senses, with its sumptuous art deco era costumes, stunning geometrics sets and high energy dance numbers. Check out the trailer here.
More than nine months since its last performance, Opera Australia is thrilled to be back at the Sydney Opera House, opening on January 5 with Lehár’s uplifting The Merry Widow.
In this magnificently opulent production, all the glitz and glamour of art deco France comes alive thanks to the creative dream team of director/choreographer Graeme Murphy, set designer Michael Scott-Mitchell and costume designer Jennifer Irwin. Their vision combines spirited choreography with lavish costumes and stunning sets, creating a show to be enjoyed by all.
Following their acclaimed performances in West Side Story on Sydney Harbour last year, two of the country’s finest performers, Julie Lea Goodwin and Alexander Lewis will lead an all-Australian cast in this dance-packed show.
The pair will reunite on the Joan Sutherland Theatre stage to play former lovers Hanna Glavari and Danilo Danilovich in this entertaining tale of a newly wealthy widow who is suddenly the hottest catch in town.
Performing alongside the duo will be David Whitney as the comic Baron Mirko Zeta and soaring soprano Stacey Alleaume as Valencienne. Joining them on stage will be an ensemble of celebrated local talent including Jane Ede, Luke Gabbedy, Richard Anderson, Benjamin Rasheed and Angela Hogan.
Conductor Brian Castles-Onion will lead the Opera Australia Orchestra and Opera Australia Chorus in their performance of Lehár’s fantastic music.
With magnificent sets, brilliant choreography and fabulous costumes The Merry Widow is the perfect start to 2021.
“The Merry Widow is light-hearted entertainment at its best. Shining through the glitz and glamour, remarkably authentic performances from the leading duo tell a sincere story of the desire to be loved for who you are, not for what you have.” - The Age
CreativesConductor Brian Castles-Onion(Evenings), Paul Fitzsimon (Matinees) Director & Choreographer Graeme Murphy AO Creative Associate Janet Vernon AM Revival Director & Choreographer Shane Placentino English Translation by Justin Fleming Set Designer Michael Scott-Mitchell Costume Designer Jennifer Irwin Lighting Designer Damien Cooper Sound Designer Tony David Cray
CastHanna Glavari Julie Lea Goodwin Danilo Danilovich Alexander Lewis Baron Mirko Zeta David Whitney Valencienne Stacey Alleaume Camille de Rosillon Virgilio Marino Njegus Benjamin Rasheed Alexis Kromov Richard Anderson Dominik Bogdanovich Andrew Moran Sylviane Jane Ede Raoul de St. Brioche Bradley Cooper Viscount Nicolas Cascada Luke Gabbedy Olga Kromov Angela Hogan Konrad Pritschich Tom Hamilton Praskovia Dominica Matthews
Opera Australia Chorus Opera Australia Orchestra Performance informationEvenings at 7.30pm Saturday Matinees at 12.30pm
Running time
Performed in English
Please note this performance contains flashing light effects
BookingsAdult tickets from $79 (fees may apply)
Opera Australia Box Office
Joan Sutherland Theatre, |
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