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Die Fledermaus Reviews

  • 1962
  • 1 hr 47 mins
  • Music, Fantasy, Comedy
  • NR
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A musical work by Johann Strauss first performed in 1874 provides the basis for this musical comedy set in Vienna during the late 19th-century. It tells the story of a prince who plans an enormous costume ball with Phillip, his good friend. They are holding the ball to get revenge on Alexander, another friend. As the lavish dance begins, comic mayhem ensues.

A classical musical comedy based on the Johann Strauss composition first performed in 1874. Set in turn-of-the-century Vienna, DIE FLEDERMAUS stars Gobert as the prince who, along with his good friend, Philipp, plans a massive costume ball by which to get even with their friend Alexander. The usual mistaken identity, flirtations, intrigue, comic subplots, and jealous confrontations ensue, surrounded by a lavish production.