The Metropolitan Opera: The Merry Widow
Originally released in 2015. The Metropolitan Opera: The Merry Widow is a music film. directed by Susan Stroman. With a runtime of 2h 28m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Renée Fleming, Kelli O'Hara, and Alek Shrader
Synopsis
Renée Fleming lights up the Met stage as Hanna Glawari, the fabulously wealthy widow of the title in Lehár’s beloved operetta, set in Paris and seen in a glittering production directed and choreographed by Broadway’s Susan Stroman. Nathan Gunn is Danilo, Hanna’s former flame, who is supposed to woo and marry her in order to keep her fortune in their home country of Pontevedro. Kelli O’Hara sings Valencienne, the flirtatious young wife of the Pontevedrian ambassador in Paris, Baron Zeta, played by Thomas Allen, and Alek Shrader is her suitor, Camille. Andrew Davis conducts the waltz-rich score, and the new English translation is by Jeremy Sams.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 17, 2015
11 years ago
Runtime
2h 28m
148 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Decca
- The Metropolitan Opera
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Metropolitan Opera: The Merry Widow about?
Renée Fleming lights up the Met stage as Hanna Glawari, the fabulously wealthy widow of the title in Lehár’s beloved operetta, set in Paris and seen in a glittering production directed and chor...
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: The Merry Widow?
The Metropolitan Opera: The Merry Widow was directed by Susan Stroman.
How long is The Metropolitan Opera: The Merry Widow?
The Metropolitan Opera: The Merry Widow has a runtime of 2 hours and 28 minutes (148 minutes total).
When was The Metropolitan Opera: The Merry Widow released?
The Metropolitan Opera: The Merry Widow was released on January 17, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Metropolitan Opera: The Merry Widow?
The main cast of The Metropolitan Opera: The Merry Widow includes Renée Fleming, Kelli O'Hara, Alek Shrader, Nathan Gunn, Thomas Allen.