The Merry Widow by the Compagnia Italiana di Operette at Teatro Ghione, January 22 to January 24, 2027

The Compagnia Italiana di Operette presents Franz Lehár’s «The Merry Widow» at Teatro Ghione from Friday, January 22, 2027 to Sunday, January 24, 2027. Tickets range from 27.50 to 44 euros.

Updated November 6, 2026.

The event

It is a new theatrical production with a live orchestra, described by the theater as «one of the operettas most loved by the general public». The story is set in Paris, at the embassy of Pontevedro: Baron Zeta must arrange a marriage between the wealthy widow Hanna Glawari and a fellow countryman, so that her fortune stays in the state’s coffers.

With the help of the secretary Njegus, a chain of misunderstandings arises and ends happily. Artistic direction is by Maria Teresa Nania, staging by Flavio Trevisan, with Daniele Moroni on the podium. The cast includes Gianluca Delle Fontane, Consuelo Gilardoni, Emil Alekperov, Gianfranco Teodoro and Silvia Santoro, with a ballet corps.

The running time is about 150 minutes. Performances are on Friday, January 22, Saturday, January 23 (two) and Sunday, January 24, 2027.

Where it takes place: Teatro Ghione

Teatro Ghione has its home in the Prati district, at Via delle Fornaci 37. For information, call 06 6372294, Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

See also: Swan Lake at Teatro Ghione, the Prati area.

Practical information

• Dates: Friday, January 22, 2027 to Sunday, January 24, 2027.
• Venue: Teatro Ghione, Via delle Fornaci 37, 00165 Rome.
• Running time: about 150 minutes.
• Tickets: from 27.50 to 44 euros, depending on the section, sold online.
• Getting there: check the ATAC route planner.

Frequently asked questions about «The Merry Widow»

Who wrote the music?

Franz Lehár.

Who conducts and who directs?

Daniele Moroni conducts the orchestra; the staging is by Flavio Trevisan.

How much are tickets?

From 27.50 euros in the gallery to 44 euros in the premium orchestra seats.

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