Opera at The Bay 2026: The Merry Widow

Audiences can return from 7:00–8:55 p.m. on Saturday, April 25 for Franz Lehár’s The Merry Widow, recorded during Sarasota Opera’s 2026 Winter Opera Festival and featuring soprano Raquel González as Hanna Glawari, baritone Jake Stamatis as Danilo, soprano Sara Kennedy as Valencienne, and tenor Patrick Bessenbacher as Camille, with Anthony Barrese conducting the Sarasota Opera orchestra. One of the most beloved operettas in the repertoire, the story follows the wealthy widow Hanna as she navigates mischief, romance, and high‑society intrigue in 1905 Paris, where a reunion with a former love sets off a swirl of elegant dances, witty complications, and unforgettable melodies.

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