Philadelphia Ballet Performs ‘The Merry Widow’ at Academy of Music
The Philadelphia Ballet will stage The Merry Widow for the first time at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia from March 5 through March 15. The plot centers on Hanna, who loves…
The Philadelphia Ballet will stage The Merry Widow for the first time at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia from March 5 through March 15.
The plot centers on Hanna, who loves Danilo. After Danilo rejects her, Hanna marries a billionaire, becomes a widow, and returns wealthy, setting in motion a plan to unite Hanna and Danilo to boost the town's wealth.
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According to Action News 6 ABC, the production unfolds across three acts — a ballroom scene with 12 couples, a garden party, and a Maxim's-style restaurant sequence — all featuring love triangles and near-escapes.
"Since I became artistic director, I wanted to do this ballet, and finally it's here," said Angel Corella, the artistic director of the Philadelphia Ballet. "It's a very big ballet with, you know, a lot of costumes, great sets, and, of course, a beautiful love story."
For more information about The Merry Widow, visit the Philadelphia Ballet website. Get tickets to the performance through the Ensemble Arts Philadelphia website. The Academy of Music is at 240 S. Broad St. in Philadelphia.
