As an example, we can mention Hana Glawari's song about the Vilja fairy or the Danila song about his debauchery at the Maxim’s nightclub. The Merry Widow also belongs to those few operettas, whose libretto can attract audiences even in the 21st century. The story, set in Paris in 1905, is immensely theatrical and offers an important storyline and witty dialogues. The Merry Widow premiered on 30 December 1905 at the Na Vídeňce Theatre in Vienna. In Pilsen it was first shown in 1907 and it has never disappeared from the repertory for a long time. This time, the production is presented to the audience in a co-production with the Prague’s Karlín Theatre.

The merry widow

Theater of JK Tyl New Stage

How Dog and Cat Baked a Cake, How Dog Tore His Trousers, and many other funny adventures of the two friends are well known to both the youngest and the grown-up audiences. Josef Čapek’s book, first published in 1929 with the author’s own illustrations, has delighted generations of readers with its warm language and deep understanding of a child’s world. This charming stage adaptation, sure to bring a smile even to parents’ faces, now returns to the Small Stage.

Lukáš Kuchinka

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Sep 20, 2026

The merry widow · J.K. Tyl Theatre

20 - 23 Sep, 2026

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