The Merry Widow

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Event The Merry Widow
Venue His Majesty's Theatre, Brisbane, QLD
First Date 12 May 1945
Opening Date 12 May 1945
Last Date 26 May 1945
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description The plot concerns a rich widow and her cohorts' attempt to keep her money in the principality by finding her the right husband. Based on an 1861 comedy play, L'attaché d'ambassade (The Embassy Attaché) by Henri Meilhac.
Description Source Advertisement
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Operetta
Subjects Marriage
Relationships
Wealth
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Gladys Moncrieff Actor
Don Nicol Actor
Edward Tait Administrator
Frank Tait Administrator
John Tait Administrator
Nevin Tait Administrator
Franz Lehar Composer
Resources
Works
Text Nationality Hungary
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Newspaper
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 110154