http://operetta-research-center.org/erich-von-stroheims-merry-widow-staatsoperette_dresden/ The #1 Archive for Musical Theater Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:54:13 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.9.40 http://operetta-research-center.org/erich-von-stroheims-merry-widow-staatsoperette_dresden/#comment-2554 Thu, 25 Aug 2016 19:44:40 +0000 http://operetta-research-center.org/?p=10760#comment-2554 For me, this MERRY WIDOW – with the new score by Maud Nelissen – was one of the most exciting operetta experiences of my life, when I saw it in Utrecht and Amsterdam. The chamber music version and these lush visuals were a great combination, and Stroheim’s vision of decadent operetta, with all its perversities, is unsurpassed. In this case I have to say that not even Lubitsch made a better version of “Lustige Witwe.” There are scenes here which – once seen – you’ll never forget, because they are so outstanding. The stars are outstanding. And Maud’s music is also outstanding, I’m glad to hear this film is getting new attention in Germany. Fully deserved.

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