Synopsis
The Merry Widow is set in the fictional Balkan principality of Pontevedro. The story revolves around Hanna Glawari, a wealthy widow whose late husband left her a fortune. The Pontevedrian ambassador in Paris, Baron Zeta, is desperate to ensure Hanna marries a fellow Pontevedrian to keep her wealth within the country and save it from financial ruin. He schemes to pair her with Count Danilo, a charming but carefree diplomat who has a history with Hanna. As the story unfolds, Hanna and Danilo navigate their unresolved feelings for each other amidst a backdrop of lavish parties, misunderstandings, and comedic intrigue. Ultimately, love triumphs as Hanna and Danilo reconcile, and the financial crisis is averted.
Characters
- Hanna Glawari (lead)
- Count Danilo Danilovitch (lead)
- Valencienne (supporting)
- Camille de Rosillon (supporting)
- Baron Mirko Zeta (supporting)
- Njegus (featured_ensemble)
- Cascada (featured_ensemble)
- Raoul de St. Brioche (featured_ensemble)
- Praskowia (featured_ensemble)
- Sylviane (featured_ensemble)
Musical Numbers
- Introduction
- Vilja Song
- Da geh' ich zu Maxim (You'll Find Me at Maxim's)
- Es lebt' eine Vilja, ein Waldmägdelein (Vilja Song - Reprise)
- Wie eine Rosenknospe (Like a Rosebud)
- Lippen schweigen (Merry Widow Waltz)
- Ja, das Studium der Weiber ist schwer (Women Are Hard to Study)
- Finale Act II
- Finale Act III