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

This powerful drama of classical ballet—one of the masterpieces of choreographer Marius Petipa, first premiered at the Bolshoi Theatre in St. Petersburg in 1877—continues to enchant audiences worldwide. Its story of the temple dancer, the bayadère Nikiya, set in ancient India, reflects the 19th-century fascination with distant lands and oriental motifs in dance as well as in other arts.

Jiří Petrdlík

Events

Upcoming events

Sep 20, 2026

The merry widow · J.K. Tyl Theatre

23 - 29 Sep, 2026

La Bayadère · J.K. Tyl Theatre

Future and recently performed repertoire

Conductor in The Merry Widow by Lehár

J.K. Tyl Theatre

Conductor in La Bayadère by Minkus

J.K. Tyl Theatre

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