The Merry Widow at Sydney Opera House tickets
About The Merry Widow
Sway, smile and swoon your way through Opera Australia's delicious production of The Merry Widow.
It’s an opulent party, all glitz and glamour and Parisian charm. It’s an old-fashioned romance, flirty and funny and fabulous. It’s a Viennese waltz and you know all the steps.
The Merry Widow is a “shimmering all-singing, all-dancing Broadway-style show”(The Sydney Morning Herald), a frothy comedy packed with familiar waltzes and tuneful melodies. From the sumptuous Art Deco era costumes to the glamourous, geometric sets, the show is “visually stunning …sometimes you simply don’t know where to look” (The Sydney Morning Herald).
New Zealand-born international opera star Emma Pearson and beloved Australian soprano Julie Lea Goodwin share the role of Hanna, bringing their own unique energies to the iconic role. They’re supported by Alexander Lewis, returning with his acclaimed portrayal of Danilo, and Alexandra Flood, a dazzling Australian singer making waves internationally.
Graeme Murphy brings his signature brand of lively choreography and deft direction to the dance-packed score.
Know before you go
Performed in English with English surtitles
Run time
2hr 55min. Inc. 2 interval.
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Start date
8th July, 2026
End date
18th August, 2026
Venue
Joan Sutherland Theatre | Sydney Opera House
Accessibility
Step-free access with lifts and wheelchair seating, accessible bathrooms across multiple levels, assistive listening, captioned and audio-described performances, and registered service animals are welcome throughout the Sydney Opera House.
Directions
BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The Sydney Opera House is short six-minute walk from Circular Quay, with frequent trains, buses and ferries. An accessible shuttle also operates between Circular Quay and the venue for those who require assistance.
BY BICYCLE: Bike parking is available beneath the Monumental Steps.
BY CAR: Parking is available at Wilson Parking Sydney Opera House Car Park, open 24/7 with undercover access to the Lower Concourse. Accessible parking spaces are also available on site.
More information about The Merry Widow
Conductor: Vanessa Scammell
Director & Choreographer: Graeme Murphy AO
Creative Associate: Janet Vernon AM
Set Designer: Michael Scott-Mitchell
Costume Designer: Jennifer Irwin
Lighting Designer: Damien Cooper
Assistant Choreographer: Naomi Hibberd
English Translation:: Justin Fleming
CAST
Hanna Glavari: Emma Pearson (8–26 Jul), Julie Lea Goodwin (31 Jul–18 Aug)
Danilo Danilovich: Alexander Lewis
Baron Mirko Zeta: David Whitney (8–26 Jul), Andrew Moran (31 Jul–18 Aug)
Valencienne: Alexandra Flood
Camille de Rosillon: John Longmuir (8–26 Jul), Virgilio Marino (31 Jul–18 Aug)
Njegus: Benjamin Rasheed
Alexis Kromov: Richard Anderson
Dominik Bogdanovich: Alexander Hargreaves
Sylviane: Jane Ede
Raoul de St. Brioche: Iain Henderson
Olga Kromov: Helen Sherman
Konrad Pritschich: Tom Hamilton
Praskovia: Dominica Matthews
Opera Australia Orchestra
Opera Australia Chorus