The Merry Wives Of Windsor Essay

The operatic production The Merry Wives of Windsor, composed by Otto Nicolai and directed by Craig Tyrl, which is based on a Shakespeare play by the same name, was an outrageously hysterical farce with a superlative blend of comedy and musical theatricality. Due to its outrageous characters and outrageous plot situations, the audience is constantly on the edge of their seat laughing through this wild ride while witnessing a humorous secret plan two wives had devised to get back at a lustful drunkard for a love letter he has written to them. Even though the audience cannot fully relate to the animated and cartoonish characters and truly experience the situations that they have encountered, every aspect of this production, especially the acting …show more content…
It was a feast for the eyes as well as music to the ears. Every single aspect of the play was truly astonishing and left the audience captivated from start to finish, which the director successfully accomplished. The musicality and the projection of the actors’ voices, the orchestra, the vibrant lighting and the stunning visuals and props made the overall production much more stunning. The audience was able to leave the comfort of their lives and be transported in the world of the play, filled with outrageous humor and nonstop laughter. The actors were heard very clearly from the audience in the back. The transitions between the scenes were very smoothly executed that the audience can see right before the eyes the change of setting, stage, and props instantly. Overall, this production was truly mesmerizing and left the audience in awe with the spectacle they have just witnessed. It’s truly one of those shows that the audience cannot forget, leaving them simply breathless. Nothing, but positivity can be said about the overall production of this opera. The standing ovation at the end truly speaks louder than words can fully expressed, just as how the music and visuals have done for the opera, making this production of The Merry Wives of Windsor a truly unique and one of a kind experience as love wins the