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An utterly charming night with the Australian Ballet’s Merry Widow

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“It remains gorgeously fresh, proving the genius of Helpmann’s vision”
Reviewed at Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney on 28 April 2018
The Merry Widow (Ronald Hynd)
The Australian Ballet
Paul Murphy, Conductor
Amber Scott, Dancer
Adam Bull, Dancer
Leanne Stojmenov, Dancer
Andrew Kilian, Dancer
Colin Peasley, Dancer
Franco Leo, Dancer
Opera Australia Orchestra
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Hungarian National Ballet: a tremendously witty Merry Widow
****1
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La Scala's home-made tribute celebrates Carla Fracci's legacy
***11
Australian Ballet is back with a bang in its Celebration Gala!
****1
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