The Merry Widow (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film
Released in 2001, The Merry Widow is a music film directed by Gary Halvorson, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Lotfi Mansouri's spectacular last production as General Director of The San Francisco Opera with Yvonne Kenny making her debut in the title role, new dialogue specially commissioned from Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Wendy Wasserstein and an original ballet to set the scene ‘Chez Maxime’ bringing fresh insight into Lehár's classic operetta. This production also features another world premiere, Njegus's song, ‘Quite Parisian’.
Who’s in it. The Merry Widow stars Yvonne Kenny as Anna Glawari, Bo Skovhus as Count Danilo, Angelika Kirchschlager as Valencienne and Gregory Turay as Count de Rosillon, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Merry Widow page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Merry Widow tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Merry Widow (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Merry Widow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Merry Widow?
- The Merry Widow stars Yvonne Kenny, Bo Skovhus, Angelika Kirchschlager, Gregory Turay and Erich Kunzel.
- When was The Merry Widow released?
- The Merry Widow was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.