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Philadelphia Ballet’s The Merry Widow: a Belle Époque dream

Yuka Iseda, Ashton Roxander and Russell Ducker in Ronald Hynd's The Merry Widow © Alexander Iziliaev
The Philadelphia Ballet transported audiences back to Belle Époque Paris with The Merry Widow, set to Franz Lehár’s beloved score (adapted by John Lanchbery) and Ronald Hynd’s spectacular choreography.
****1
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Hungarian National Ballet: a tremendously witty Merry Widow

Yuki Wakabayashi, András Rónai and Vlagyiszlav Melnyik in The Merry Widow © Valter Berecz / Hungarian State Opera
Hungarian National Ballet strike a delightful balance between lighthearted comedy and technical assurance in Ronald Hynd's The Merry Widow.
****1
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