Leharfestival 2026: Der Göttergatte

DER GÖTTERGATTE is a rare gem of the operetta repertoire – a curiosity. With light-footed wit and Lehár's musical esprit, the composer and his librettists take on Greek mythology here. The world premiere in 1904 was met with thunderous applause.

In search of a spectacular story for a new play, theatre director Mäandros pays a visit to father god Jupiter himself. He is quickly won over – he wants the material for the theatrical sensation himsel