The God-Husband - Lehár Festival 2026

DER GÖTTERGATTE is a rare gem in the operetta repertoire – a true curiosity. With light-hearted wit and Lehár's musical esprit, the composer and his librettists playfully take on Greek mythology. The premiere in 1904 was met with rapturous acclaim. In search of a spectacular story for a new play, theatre director Mäandros pays a visit to none other than Father Jupiter himself. The god is quickly won over – he wants to experience the theatrical sensation firsthand and, together with Mercury, secretly mingles with mortals, only to end up being seduced by none other than his own wife, Juno. The Lehár Festival brings this captivating little treasure to the Bad Ischl stage for the first time in a semi-staged production. Look forward to a delightfully turbulent emotional whirlwind, framed by Lehár's touching and inventive compositions.