The Merry Widow

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Event The Merry Widow
Venue Porirua Little Theatre, Elsdon, Porirua, New Zealand
First Date 1972
Dates Estimated No
Status Amateur
World Premiere No
Description English adaptation of the operetta, originally in German, by the Austro–Hungarian composer Franz Lehár. The story of a rich widow, Hanna Glawari, and her countrymen's attempt to keep her money in the principality by finding her the right husband.
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Operetta
Adaptation
Subjects Marriage
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Basil Hood Adaptor
Franz Lehar Composer
Adrian Ross Lyricist
Works
Text Nationality England
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 196724