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Backstage Pass Web Exclusive: Marjan & Jane Kiepura (The Merry Widow)

by Diane Jones

July 19, 2024

In this web-exclusive audio, Backstage Pass host Diane Jones spoke to Marjan Kiepura and Jane Knox-Kiepura about Franz Lehar’s “The Merry Widow.”  Marjan’s parents were Marta Eggerth and Jan Kiepura, who gave over 2,000 performances as the leads in this timeless operetta.  Find out about the production, the friendship with Lehar, and exactly what Balanchine thought of their dancing!

Marjan & Jane founded Patria Productions.  Visit their website for more information, including audio and video of both Marta and Jan.

Marjan & Jane spoke to us in anticipation of the Geneva Light Opera production of Franz Lehar’s “The Merry Widow.”  More about GLO and this production are available here.