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Langenlois festival says 'Hello, Dolly!' with first musical

From Der Standard · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Operettensommer Langenlois festival is staging the musical "Hello, Dolly!" for the first time in its 30-year history.
  • Festival director Christoph Wagner-Trenkwitz stars as the miserly Horace Vandergelder.
  • The production, directed by Florian Hurler, premieres on July 23 near Schloss Haindorf.

The Operettensommer Langenlois festival is breaking with tradition this year, presenting its first-ever musical production: the classic "Hello, Dolly!". This marks a significant shift after three decades focused primarily on operettas.

Festival director Christoph Wagner-Trenkwitz takes on the role of the stingy Horace Vandergelder, a character he is reportedly handling with great care. Cornelia Horak steps into the titular role of Dolly Gallagher Levi, replacing Verena Scheitz who had to withdraw due to health reasons. The production is conducted by Lorenz C. Aichner and directed by Florian Hurler.

The premiere is scheduled for July 23, set against the backdrop of Schloss Haindorf. The musical is expected to appeal not only to fans of traditional operettas like Lehár and Kálmán but also to a broader audience, having previously enjoyed success at the Vienna Volksoper.

In addition to the main production, the festival also features other cultural highlights. Latin American artists are showcasing their work in Vienna, and Kärnten offers opportunities to explore abstract art, providing a diverse cultural program for visitors.

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