A man and a woman who cannot be honest with one another. A wife and a youth whose flings and true intentions do not match.
The decadent wit of Paris. The gorgeous cancan at Maxim's. How will men and women's struggles over love turn out?
In response to overwhelming demand, there will be an encore performance of the most-loved operetta in the world, The Merry Widow.

The Merry Widow is filled with the maneuvers of love between men and women, showcasing the battle for romance fought by two couples: Danilo and Hanna are fond of one another but both have trouble expressing how they truly feel, while Valencienne and Rosillon are caught in a tryst. Throughout the story, each man and woman refuse to act as their partners wish, inflaming the others' emotions and finally leading to a happy ending in which a woman's stratagem results in a man revealing how he really feels.　

Through its stage artistry and the refined beauty of its costumes, this production has all the style necessary to portray the battle for love among adults. Enjoy being mesmerized by the sweet, beautiful tones of the well-known theme, "The Merry Widow Waltz," and enjoy whistling at the extravagant cancan dance.　

The Merry Widow was performed four years ago in Japan to high acclaim. It was broadcast on television and stirred up many wishes for a revival. The world's most beloved Viennese opera, The Merry Widow, is the Volksoper's most confidently performed piece. This time, let's gather to rejoice in the bubbling joy of the performance, not on the small screen but on the grand stage!

Conductor：Alfred Eschwé

（5/19,20）

CAST

Marco Di Sapia

Mathias Hausmann

Michael Havlicek

Julia Koci

Mara Mastalir

Caroline Melzer

Robert Meyer

Martina Mikelic

Mehrzad Montazeri

Ursula Pfitzner

Vincent Schirrmacher

Kurt Schreibmayer