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The Merry Widow by Franz Lehar Set in high-society in turn-of-the-century Paris, The Merry Widow is a light-hearted, whimsical operetta that tells the story of Anna Glawari, the witty widow of an outrageously wealthy man in search of a new husband. But, she faces a tough decision: If she decides to remarry, her tiny country, Pontevedro, will be left bankrupt. What unfolds is an embassy plot to match and marry her off to the suave, handsome Count Danilo; a scheme complicated by the secret affair of the French attaché and the wife of the Pontevedrian ambassador. Lovers' crazy trysts, lavish parties, spirited hijinks and political intrigue make this joyful operetta one not to be missed. Read the full synopsis. Cast Highlights: Who needs a glass slipper when you’ve got a stocking full of cash? Join us for a delightful evening of music, comedy and romance as Dallas favorites Ruth Ann Swenson and Rod Gilfry return for The Merry Widow. This gorgeous Lotfi Mansouri production comes straight from a triumph at Los Angeles Opera and also features Stephen Costello, a fast-rising young star on the international stage.

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Ruth Ann Swenson Rod Gilfry Stephen Costello Lotfi Mansouri

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