{"id":5731,"date":"2026-02-27T19:34:28","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T17:34:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/muzikinis-teatras.tandemumstage.space\/shows\/linksmoji-nasle\/"},"modified":"2026-02-27T19:34:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T17:34:28","slug":"linksmoji-nasle","status":"publish","type":"shows","link":"https:\/\/muzikinis-teatras.tandemumstage.space\/en\/shows\/linksmoji-nasle\/","title":{"rendered":"The Merry Widow"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Franz Leh\u00e1r
\nThe Merry Widow<\/strong>
\n(Die lustige Witwe)<\/em>
\nOperetta in 2 acts<\/p>\n

Premiere 2025, March 27th<\/p>\n

Director VIKTORIJA STREI\u010cA
\nMusical Director and Conductor JONAS JANULEVI\u010cIUS
\nCostume and make-up designer JUOZAS STATKEVI\u010cIUS
\nSet Designer VAIDOTAS JAKUTIS
\nConductor OKSANA MADARASH
\nChoirmaster RASA VAITKEVI\u010cI\u016aT\u0116
\nChoreographer VALERIJ OSAD\u010cENKO
\nLighting Designer MONIKA \u0160ERSTABOJEVAITE
\nAssistant Conductor MANTAS JAN\u010cIAUSKAS<\/p>\n

The director of the show, Viktorija Strei\u010da, summarizes the plot of this well-known operetta in one sentence: \u201cIf life gives you a second chance \u2013 never let it slip away!\u201d<\/strong>
\nThis story will take us into a world of luxurious fun and intrigue, where the expectations of hearts, ambitions, and delightful surprises intertwine. When life offers a second chance, is it possible or worth rejecting it? The characters of the operetta \u2013 noble, charming, and a little reckless \u2013 seek the answer to this question. The operetta intertwines and interacts with plot lines about wealth, the country\u2019s independence, societal expectations, and human happiness.
\nThis production reveals how the world of the high society can become a trap, where wealth and obligations start to limit one\u2019s choices. The main heroine, Hanna, who becomes a symbol of the country\u2019s independence, uses her financial freedom to preserve her personal life, regardless of the needs of society. The situation prompts us to reflect on whether wealth gives freedom or turns a person into a prisoner.
\nFull of romance, satire, and stunning visuals, this \u201cThe Merry Widow\u201d offers a contemporary interpretation while respecting the charm of the original work, only adding modern accents to it.
\nThe premiere of F. Leh\u00e1r\u2019s operetta \u201eThe Merry Widow\u201c took place in 1905 in Vienna. It immediately became one of the most successful and frequently staged operettas of all time. During its early years, it conquered European stages and captivated the audiences of musical theatres across several continents. \u201eThe Merry Widow\u201c has maintained its charm for more than 120 years \u2013 an uncomplicated, delightfully intriguing plot, melodies that became world-famous hits, captivating the soul with intoxicating violin sounds, passionate Hungarian dances \u2013 and the hearts of the audience are warmed!
\nThe operetta tells the story of the wealthy widow Hana Glavari, who arrives in Paris to have some fun. Her countrymen are worried because if the wealthy widow remarries, their small country’s \u201cindebted\u201d government will lose its main capital. Count Danilo is assigned the task of marrying the rich widow to preserve her millions for the country. However, this is not so simple, as Hana and Danilo\u2019s paths had already crossed in the past… After various intrigues, comical situations, and other typical operetta plot twists, love triumphs, and \u201cthe country is saved.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Merry Widow (German: Die lustige Witwe is an operetta by the composer Franz Lehar. The librettists Viktor Leon and Leo Stein based the story \u2013 concerning a rich widow, and her countrymen’s attempt to keep her money in the principality by finding her the right husband \u2013 on an 1861 comedy play, L’attach\u00e9 d’ambassade (The Embassy Attach\u00e9) by Henry Meilhac.
\nThe operetta has enjoyed extraordinary international success since its 1905 premiere in Vienna and continues to be frequently revived and recorded. Film and other adaptations have also been made. Well-known music from the score includes the \u201eVilja Song\u201c, \u201eYou’ll Find Me at Maxim’s”), and the “Merry Widow Waltz”.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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If life gives you a second chance, don’t miss it!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n Director Viktorija Strei\u010da<\/cite>\n <\/div>\n <\/blockquote>

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\n Production Team <\/h3>\n \n \n\n
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\n \"Viktorija_Streica\" <\/div>\n\n
\n Director<\/span>\n\n Viktorija Strei\u010da<\/strong>\n\n <\/span>\n\n \n More <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n\n
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\n \"Jonas_Janulevicius_portrret_02\" <\/div>\n\n
\n Music Director and Conductor<\/span>\n\n Jonas Janulevi\u010dius<\/strong>\n\n <\/span>\n\n \n More <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n\n
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\n \"juozas_statkevicius_portret\" <\/div>\n\n
\n Costume and Make-up Designer<\/span>\n\n Juozas Statkevi\u010dius<\/strong>\n\n <\/span>\n\n \n More <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n\n
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\n \"vaidotas_jakutis_portret\" <\/div>\n\n
\n Set Designer<\/span>\n\n Vaidotas Jakutis<\/strong>\n\n <\/span>\n\n \n More <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n\n
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\n \"oksana_madarash_portret\" <\/div>\n\n
\n Conductor<\/span>\n\n Oksana Madara\u0161<\/strong>\n\n <\/span>\n\n \n More <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n\n
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\n \"rasa_vaitkeviciute_portret\" <\/div>\n\n
\n Chorus Master<\/span>\n\n Rasa Vaitkevi\u010di\u016bt\u0117<\/strong>\n\n <\/span>\n\n \n More <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n\n
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\n \"\" <\/div>\n\n
\n Choreographer<\/span>\n\n Valerijus Osad\u010denko<\/strong>\n\n <\/span>\n\n \n More <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n\n
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\n \"monika_serstabojevaite_portret\" <\/div>\n\n
\n Lighting Designer<\/span>\n\n Monika \u0160erstabojevait\u0117<\/strong>\n\n <\/span>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n\n
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\n \"Mantas_Janciauskas\" <\/div>\n\n
\n Assistant Conductor<\/span>\n\n Mantas Jan\u010diauskas<\/strong>\n\n <\/span>\n\n \n More <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n

\n Performers <\/h3>\n
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\n \"Gabriele_kuzmickaite\" <\/div>\n\n
\n Soprano<\/span>\n\n Gabriel\u0117 Kuzmickait\u0117<\/strong>\n\n Hanna Glawari<\/span>\n \n More <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n \"marija_arutiunova_portret_02\" <\/div>\n\n
\n Soprano<\/span>\n\n Marija Arutiunova<\/strong>\n\n Hanna Glawari<\/span>\n \n More <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n \"regimantas_gabsys_portret\" <\/div>\n\n
\n Baritone<\/span>\n\n Regimantas Gab\u0161ys<\/strong>\n\n Count Danilo Danilovitsch<\/span>\n \n More <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n \"Andrius_Apsega_portret\" <\/div>\n\n
\n Baritone<\/span>\n\n Andrius Ap\u0161ega<\/strong>\n\n Count Danilo Danilovitsch<\/span>\n \n More <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n \"egidijus_bavikinas_portret\" <\/div>\n\n
\n Tenore<\/span>\n\n Egidijus Bavikinas<\/strong>\n\n Camille, Count de Rosillon<\/span>\n \n More <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n \"tomas_pavilionis_portret\" <\/div>\n\n
\n Tenore<\/span>\n\n Tomas Pavilionis<\/strong>\n\n Camille, Count de Rosillon<\/span>\n \n More <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n \"Iveta_Kalkauskaite_portret\" <\/div>\n\n
\n Mezo soprano<\/span>\n\n Iveta Kalkauskait\u0117 Majauskien\u0117<\/strong>\n\n Valencienne<\/span>\n \n More <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n \"Viktorija_Zeilikoviciute_portret\" <\/div>\n\n
\n Soprano<\/span>\n\n Viktorija Zeilikovi\u010di\u016bt\u0117<\/strong>\n\n Valencienne<\/span>\n \n More <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n
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\n \"Zygimantas_Galinis_portret\" <\/div>\n\n
\n Bass<\/span>\n\n \u017dygimantas Galinis<\/strong>\n\n Baron Mirko Zeta<\/span>\n \n More <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n \"\" <\/div>\n\n
\n Baritone<\/span>\n\n Gediminas Maciulevi\u010dius<\/strong>\n\n Baron Mirko Zeta<\/span>\n \n More <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n \"\" <\/div>\n\n
\n Tenore<\/span>\n\n \u017danas Voronovas<\/strong>\n\n Baron Mirko Zeta<\/span>\n \n More <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n \"Martynas_Beinaris_portret\" <\/div>\n\n
\n Baritone<\/span>\n\n Martynas Beinaris<\/strong>\n\n Njegus<\/span>\n \n More <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n \"Vygantas_bemovas\" <\/div>\n\n
\n Tenore<\/span>\n\n Vygantas Bemovas<\/strong>\n\n Njegus<\/span>\n \n More <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n \"Jonas_Lamauskas_portret\" <\/div>\n\n
\n Baritone<\/span>\n\n Jonas Lamauskas<\/strong>\n\n Bogdanovitch<\/span>\n \n More <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n \"\" <\/div>\n\n
\n Baritone<\/span>\n\n Giedrius Prunskus<\/strong>\n\n Bogdanovitch<\/span>\n \n More <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n \"Akvile_Garbenciute_portret_02\" <\/div>\n\n
\n Soprano<\/span>\n\n Akvil\u0117 Garben\u010di\u016bt\u0117<\/strong>\n\n Sylviane<\/span>\n \n More <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n \"Zivile_Lamauskiene_portret\" <\/div>\n\n
\n Soprano<\/span>\n\n \u017divil\u0117 Lamauskien\u0117<\/strong>\n\n Sylviane<\/span>\n \n More <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n \"\" <\/div>\n\n
\n Actor<\/span>\n\n Dainius Bervingis<\/strong>\n\n Kromow<\/span>\n \n More <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n \"\" <\/div>\n\n
\n Actor<\/span>\n\n Ram\u016bnas \u0160imukauskas<\/strong>\n\n Kromow<\/span>\n \n More <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n \"Kristina_Siurbyte\" <\/div>\n\n
\n Soprano<\/span>\n\n Kristina Siurbyt\u0117<\/strong>\n\n Olga<\/span>\n \n More <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n \"\" <\/div>\n\n
\n Soprano<\/span>\n\n Ieva Vaznelyt\u0117<\/strong>\n\n Olga<\/span>\n \n More <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n \"neutralus_portret_02\" <\/div>\n\n
\n Tenore<\/span>\n\n Paulius Kaminskas<\/strong>\n\n Vicomte Cascada<\/span>\n \n More <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n \"rokas_laureckis_portret\" <\/div>\n\n
\n Tenore<\/span>\n\n Rokas Laureckis<\/strong>\n\n Vicomte Cascada<\/span>\n \n More <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n \"Martynas_Stankevicius\" <\/div>\n\n
\n Baritone<\/span>\n\n Martynas Stankevi\u010dius<\/strong>\n\n Raoul de St Brioche<\/span>\n \n More <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n \"neutralus_portret_02\" <\/div>\n\n
\n Baritone<\/span>\n\n Lukas Katinas<\/strong>\n\n Raoul de St Brioche<\/span>\n \n More <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n