The Land of Smiles
The Land of Smiles (1956) was an operetta production by Folketeatret, based on the operetta by Franz Lehár (music), Ludwig Herzer and Fritz Löhner-Beda (libretto). The action takes place in China.
Gøran Gentele directed it.
Kari Frisell played the role of Lisa.
Arne Hendriksen played the role of prince Sou-Chong.
Information
(Objekt ID 21902)| Object type | Production |
| Premiere | Navember 30, 1956 |
| Produced by | Folketeatret |
| Based on | The Land of Smiles by Franz Lehár, Ludwig Herzer, Fritz Löhner-Beda |
| Audience | Adults |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Keywords | Operetta, Theatre |
| Running period | Navember 30, 1956 |
More
SOURCE:
Oslo Nye Teater (Oslo New Theatre)'s repertoire database. Donated by Oslo Nye Teater (Oslo New Theatre). Imported to the Sceneweb database 11.09.2011
Contributors (18)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ludwig Herzer | – Playwright |
| Fritz Löhner-Beda | – Playwright |
| Göran Gentele | – Direction |
| Rita Tori | – Choreography |
| Franz Lehár | – Composer |
| Herman Bendixen | – Stage design |
| Norunn Henningsen | – Costume design |
| Øivind Berne | – Actor (Tjener hos Lichtenfels) |
| Marit Bolling | – Actor (Mi) |
| Hilde Brenni | – Actor (Lore) |
| Bjarne Bø | – Actor (En general) |
| Kari Frisell | – Actor (Lisa) |
| Per Theodor Haugen | – Actor (Fu-Li) |
| Arne Hendriksen | – Actor (Prins Sou-Chong) |
| Ola Isene | – Actor (Tschang) |
| Erling Lindahl | – Actor (Grev Ferdinand Lichtenfels) |
| Birger Løvaas | – Actor (Overeunukken) |
| Georg Richter | – Actor (Grev Gustav von Bodenstein) |
Performance dates
| Navember 30, 1956 – Hovedscenen i Folketeaterbygningen | Opening night |