Alfie in The Merry Widow

xaria · Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 8:45 pm Post subject: Alfie in The Merry Widow

Is anyone going to see our Alfie in the ENO's production of The Merry Widow? It's on at the London Coliseum between April 24th and May 30th. Sarah and I are hoping to see it on May 9th as he was so wonderful in Kismet last year. There's a photo on the ENO's website. I'd post it on here but it hasn't got jpg in the address. You can see it, and book tickets, here: http://www.eno.org/whats-on/whats-on.php?id=1114

Lyndsey x
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xantha · Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 10:02 am Post subject:

That's a great picture of Alfie Lynz, I almost didn't recognise him - it must have been the moustache!! Very Happy

Margaret. · Joined: Jan 05, 2006 Posts: 370

It's a great pic Very Happy

xcept · Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 10:00 pm Post subject:

Please note that the 24th of April is now the dress rehearsal for the production and opening night will be on the 26th. ENO have added an extra night to the run to make up for the cancellation which is the 6 May

The dates are now:

Apr 26, 6:30pm
Apr 29, 7:30pm
May 01, 7:30pm
May 03, 3:00pm
May 06, 7:30pm
May 07, 7:30pm
May 09, 7:30pm
May 10, 6:30pm
May 20, 7:30pm
May 21, 7:30pm
May 29, 7:30pm
May 30, 7:30pm

Alfie and his management were not involved in making these changes. The decision to remove or add dates lies solely with the English National Opera. So please contact them with directly with any ticket enquires or questions.

Margaret. · Joined: Jan 05, 2006 Posts: 370

Thanks for the info xcept Very Happy

xcept · Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 4:23 pm Post subject:

New production of The Merry Widow opens at the London Coliseum on

Saturday 26 April 2008

The Merry Widow was a huge success when premiered in Vienna in 1905 and remains one of the most enduringly popular of all operettas and was later filmed by Metro-Goldwyn-Meyer (1934) starring Jeanette MacDonald in the title role opposite Maurice Chevalier as Count Danilo. Lehár's tale of romance, passion, high society and amorous intrigue, The Merry Widow is set in the heady champagne days of decadent, nineteenth-century Paris.

Oliver von Dohnányi, Music Director of the Prague National Theatre and Director of Slovak National Opera conducts John Copley's new production, part of ENO's 2007/08 Sky Arts Season. One of the world's most distinguished opera directors, Mr Copley has directed opera in most of the world's major opera houses staging 13 new productions at English National Opera, many with Sir Charles Mackerras and Dame Janet Baker, including the award-winning Julius Caesar.

Collaborating on ENO's new production is a team of high calibre including set designer Tim Reed, costume designer Deirdre Clancy and lighting designer Howard Harrison. Tim Reed has designed a wide range of productions for Dublin's Abbey and Gate Theatres, for the UK's foremost repertory theatres, including West Yorkshire Playhouse and The Crucible Sheffield, and for a host of European and UK opera companies. Deirdre Clancy is an Olivier and BAFTA Award winning costume designer specialising in period costume, who has worked on over 200 theatre and opera productions worldwide. In the UK she has designed for the West End, the National Theatre, the RSC and ENO (La Belle Vivette; Don Quixote). Howard Harrison has created the lighting for numerous West End musicals and plays, including Mamma Mia, Mary Poppins (also on Broadway, where it earned him a nomination in the 2007 Tony Awards) and the hit production Rock n' Roll. The production will be choreographed by Anthony Van Laast (The Mikado for ENO and Mamma Mia West End & Broadway) and his co-choreographer Nichola Traherne. The English translation is provided by Jeremy Sams.

ENO is delighted to welcome back Amanda Roocroft, winner of the Olivier Outstanding Achievement in Opera award, for her searing portrayal of Janácek's Jenufa at ENO in 2006. Opposite her as Count Danilo is regular ENO Guest artist John Graham-Hall. The large cast also includes Fiona Murphy Valencienne, Alfie Boe Camille de Rosillon, Richard Suart Baron Zeta, Hal Cazalet Cascada and Daniel Hoadley St. Brioche amongst others. Making his ENO debut as Njegus is veteran stage and television performer Roy Hudd.

The Merry Widow forms part of ENO's 2007/08 Sky Arts Season and opens at the London Coliseum on Saturday 26 April 2008 for 12 performances.

Performance dates: April 26 (Press Night - early start at 6.30pm) & 29 (sign-language interpreted performance) and May 1, 3 (matinee at 3.00pm), 6, 7, 9, 10 (early start at 6.30pm), 20, 21, 29 & 30 at 7.30pm.

Source: ENO

ENO Merry Widow production podcast coming soon - CLICK HERE to check

Margaret. · Joined: Jan 05, 2006 Posts: 370

Thanks for the info xcept Very Happy

xaria · Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 2:34 pm Post subject:

Not long now! Smile

I hope we get to see him after the show again. It was so nice of him to stop and sign autographs last year. x
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Margaret. · Joined: Jan 05, 2006 Posts: 370

Hi Lynz, I hope you can see Alfie after the show again. I saw the pics of you and Alfie the last time Very Happy

xcept · Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 11:00 am Post subject:

Win top-price tickets to see The Merry Widow

Alfie Boe, Amanda Roocroft and Roy Hudd join the cast of Franz Lehár's The Merry Widow - a touching and witty tale of the extremely rich and very glamorous widow, Hanna Glawari.

John Copley directs a major new production of one of the world's best-loved operettas, reviving all the laughter, glamour and romance of the classic Hollywood films that were inspired by the story, with a glittering cast and sumptuous sets and costumes.

Send your answer on a postcard with your name, address and daytime telephone number to: Merry Widow Competition, Rita Gillen, Unecol House, 819 London Road, North Cheam SM3 9BN. Closing date: April 9.

The Merry Widow is being performed from April 26 to May 30. Ticket price range £15 - £83. For full dates and times visit www.eno.org/merrywidow or call 0871 911 0200.

English National Opera, London Coliseum, St Martin's Lane, London, WC2.

In which year did London Coliseum open? A) 1898 B) 1904 C) 1928

Competition prize:
We are offering five lucky winners a pair of top-priced tickets to see the performance of The Merry Widow on May 6 at London Coliseum.

Competition rules:
Prize tickets are valid for the May 6 performance of The Merry Widow at the London Coliseum only. Tickets are subject to availability. There is no cash alternative to the prize. All necessary transportation is the responsibility of the prize-winner. The competition is not open to employees of the Surrey Comet. The editor's decision is final.

Source: Bucks Free Press

Margaret. · Joined: Jan 05, 2006 Posts: 370

Thanks for the info xcept, good luck everyone Very Happy

xcept · Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 7:32 pm Post subject:

Another chance to win tickets for this production or reduced price tickets.

CLICK HERE for the comp or promotion code

Offer closes 23rd April 2008

Source: Mature Times

xcept · Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 1:07 pm Post subject:

Alfie talking about his upcoming role in 'The Merry Widow' at ENO CLICK HERE to listen

Margaret. · Joined: Jan 05, 2006 Posts: 370

Great interview. Thanks xcept Very Happy

Margaret. · Joined: Jan 05, 2006 Posts: 370

It's nice to hear Alfie talk about his role in The Merry Widow and things he would like to do in the future Very Happy