The Philippine Ballet Theatre (PBT) will launch its 2025 season with The Merry Widow, a ballet adaptation of Franz Lehár’s operetta, at the Samsung
‘The Merry Widow,’ set in Paris, combines ballet, character dance, and acting to explore love, wealth, and deceptionThe Philippine Ballet Theatre will launch its 2025 season with The Merry Widow, a ballet adaptation of Franz Lehár’s operetta, at the Samsung Performing Arts Theatre on April 5 and 6.
Set in Paris, The Merry Widow explores themes of love, wealth, and deception. Choreographed by PBT artistic director Ronilo Jaynario, the production combines classical ballet, character dance, and theatrical acting, accompanied by Lehár’s celebrated score.The ballet holds historical significance for PBT, having been one of the first productions performed by the company.
The upcoming restaging honors the company’s founding members, including Borromeo, Felicitas Radaic, and the late Tony Fabella. “This production is a tribute to the vision of our founders, who set the foundation for PBT’s legacy,” the company said in a statement. The lead roles will be performed by debuting cast members Jimmy Lumba as Count Danilo Danilovistch and Jessa Tangalin as Hanna Glawari. Julafer Fegarido and Justine Joseph Orande will alternate as Count Camille de.
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