Premiere of the funny widow: a summer full of glamor in Schwerin!

Premiere of the funny widow: a summer full of glamor in Schwerin!

The Mecklenburg State Theater in Schwerin heralds the summer season with an exciting staging by Franz Lehár's operetta classic "The Funny Widow". On Friday, June 27, 2025, the premiere will take place in the newly built theater tent at the kitchen garden. Directed by Andrea Schwalbach, an experienced operetta director, the audience can expect an unforgettable experience, accompanied by the Mecklenburg Staatskapelle Schwerin under the musical direction of Eric Staiger.

"The funny widow", one of the most successful operettas in the world in 1905, tells the story of Hanna Glawari, a wealthy widow that is the focus of a social game in Paris. Her wealth attracts many men, including Count Danilo, Hanna's former lover. But the count should only marry it to preserve the Principality of Pontevedro from bankruptcy, which rekindled old love between the two. The action promises an intrigue game of social norms, peppered with romance, irony and a good dose of glamor.

a festival of music and dance

The staging is accompanied by a varied program of rousing dances, whereby the Schwerin ballet particularly stands out. The audience will inspire choreographies that bring the qualities of the "dance operetta" into their own. The best-known melodies from the operetta include the touching Vilja song, the amusing "I go to Maxim" and the romantic hit "Lips Silence"-pieces that have long been part of the repertoire of classical music.

A total of eleven performances are planned by August 3, 2025 before the theater goes into the summer break. The specific dates are on June 29, July 6, July 20, July 27 and August 3 at 6 p.m. and on July 4, 16, 17, 24 and 31 at 7 p.m. Interested parties should hurry up, because ticket sales are already underway, and only a few places are available for some appointments.

The participants and the anticipation

The ensemble includes the opera choir as well as numerous soloists: inside and guests who breathe life into life together with the Schwerin ballet of production. "The funny widow" not only opens up the summer season, but also focuses on a confident woman, which gives the staging a modern touch. The audience can look forward to a piece that not only maintains, but also stimulates thought.

The highly expected premiere will soon take place, and it becomes clear that "the funny widow" is more than just an operetta - it is an experience that will conquer the hearts of the audience. As reports Schwerin-lokal.de, tickets can be purchased both in the web shop and at the box office.