Liliom

About

John Neumeier, the legendary American choreographer who for half a century helmed the Hamburg Ballett, based his Liliom on Ferenc Molnár’s 1909 eponymous play. He was the first to have created a dance adaptation of the work, depicting a tragic love story, set in the milieu of US fairs in the 1930s.

The historical background for the ballet is provided by the music of the French film score composer Michel Legrand, winner of a number of coveted accolades, including Oscars. Blending classical and jazz, it evokes America during the Great Depression.

State Opera Orchestra

Czech premiere performances: 23 and 24 October 2025 at the State Opera

Creatives

Choreography: John Neumeier

Music: Michel Legrand

Costumes and lighting design: John Neumeier

Sets: Ferdinand Wögerbauer