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The Merry Widow
Broadway
Original
The Merry Widow
Broadway
Original
New Amsterdam Theatre
214 W. 42nd St., New York, NY
SYNOPSIS:
lyrics:
Adrian Ross
book:
Leo Stein
,
Victor Leon
,
Ben Roberts
,
Sidney Sheldon
music:
Franz Lehár
People (10)
Lois Ewell
Natalie
Donald Brian
Prince Danilo
Ethel Jackson
Sonia
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Pro Info
Opening Date
Oct
21
1907
Closing Date
Oct
17
1908
Performances
416
as of Dec 12, 2025
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