The Circus Princess (original German title: Die Zirkusprinzessin) is a three‑act operetta composed by Emmerich Kálmán, with a libretto by Julius Brammer and Alfred Grünwald. It premiered on March 26, 1926, at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna.
The plot revolves around the mysterious figure known as “Mister X”, whose true identity is unknown to everyone, as he always appears masked. In reality, he is Prince Fedja Palinski, who was cast out and disinherited by his uncle after falling in love with the uncle’s future wife, Princess Fedora — a beautiful and young Parisian woman. After Fedora Palinska becomes a widow, she leaves for Paris, while Prince Fedja Palinski enters the world of the circus, becoming the enigmatic Mister X and the star attraction of the performances.
Following a series of intrigues that ultimately lead to a happy ending, Mister X and Princess Fedora meet again and remain together. Part of the story unfolds in the vibrant, colorful, and enchanting world of the circus.
Duration: 3h
Intermission: YES
10+
Cast
Conductor: Constantin Grigore
Princess Fedora Palinska: Mihaela Alexa
Mister X: Mihai Urzicana
Mabel Gibson: Daniela Bucșan
Toni Schlumberger: Cătălin Petrescu
Prince Sergius Vladimir: Marius Mitrofan
Carla Schlumberger: Camelia Rădulescu
Pelikan: Valentino Tiron
Circus Director: Florin Ganea
Aide‑de‑camp: Mihăiță Radu
Captain: Marius Meragiu
Lieutenant: Alexandru Vasile
Baron: Răzvan Rusu
Orchestra, Chorus, and Ballet of the Ion Dacian National Operetta and Musical Theatre
Conductor: Constantin Grigore
Princess Fedora Palinska: Mihaela Alexa
Mister X: Mihai Urzicana
Mabel Gibson: Daniela Bucșan
Toni Schlumberger: Cătălin Petrescu
Prince Sergius Vladimir: Marius Mitrofan
Carla Schlumberger: Camelia Rădulescu
Pelikan: Valentino Tiron
Circus Director: Florin Ganea
Aide‑de‑camp: Mihăiță Radu
Captain: Marius Meragiu
Lieutenant: Alexandru Vasile
Baron: Răzvan Rusu
Orchestra, Chorus, and Ballet of the Ion Dacian National Operetta and Musical Theatre
Conductor: Constantin Grigore
Princess Fedora Palinska: Patricia Seymour
Mister X: Mihai Urzicana
Mabel Gibson: Mediana Vlad
Toni Schlumberger: Daniel Andrei Găină‑Cojuharov
Prince Sergius Vladimir: Marius Mitrofan
Carla Schlumberger: Camelia Rădulescu
Pelikan: Valentino Tiron
Circus Director: Victor Bucur
Aide‑de‑camp: Mihăiță Radu
Captain: Marius Meragiu
Lieutenant: Alexandru Vasile
Baron: Răzvan Rusu
Orchestra, Chorus, and Ballet of the Ion Dacian National Operetta and Musical Theatre
Conductor: Ethan Schmeisser
Princess Fedora Palinska: Mihaela Alexa
Mister X: Mihai Urzicana
Mabel Gibson: Gabriela Daha
Toni Schlumberger: Cătălin Petrescu
Prince Sergius Vladimir: Anton Zidaru
Carla Schlumberger: Camelia Rădulescu
Pelikan: Valentino Tiron
Circus Director: Florin Ganea
Aide‑de‑camp: Mihăiță Radu
Captain: Marius Meragiu
Lieutenant: Alexandru Vasile
Baron: Răzvan Rusu
Orchestra, Chorus, and Ballet of the Ion Dacian National Operetta and Musical Theatre
Conductor: Alexandru Ilie
Princess Fedora Palinska: Rodica Ștefan
Mister X: Mihai Urzicana
Mabel Gibson: Daniela Bucșan
Toni Schlumberger: Cătălin Petrescu
Prince Sergius Vladimir: Marius Mitrofan
Carla Schlumberger: Camelia Rădulescu
Pelikan: Valentino Tiron
Circus Director: Victor Bucur
Aide‑de‑camp: Mihăiță Radu
Captain: Marius Meragiu
Lieutenant: Alexandru Vasile
Baron: Răzvan Rusu
Orchestra, Chorus, and Ballet of the Ion Dacian National Operetta and Musical Theatre
Conductor: Ethan Schmeisser
Princess Fedora Palinska: Patricia Seymour
Mister X: George Vîrban
Mabel Gibson: Mediana Vlad
Toni Schlumberger: Daniel Andrei Găină‑Cojuharov
Prince Sergius Vladimir: Marius Mitrofan
Carla Schlumberger: Camelia Rădulescu
Pelikan: Valentino Tiron
Circus Director: Florin Ganea
Aide‑de‑camp: Mihăiță Radu
Captain: Marius Meragiu
Lieutenant: Alexandru Vasile
Baron: Răzvan Rusu
Orchestra, Chorus, and Ballet of the Ion Dacian National Operetta and Musical Theatre
Conductor: Ethan Schmeisser
Princess Fedora Palinska: Mihaela Alexa
Mister X: Mihai Urzicana
Mabel Gibson: Daniela Bucșan
Toni Schlumberger: Cătălin Petrescu
Prince Sergius Vladimir: Anton Zidaru
Carla Schlumberger: Camelia Rădulescu
Pelikan: Valentino Tiron
Circus Director: Victor Bucur
Aide‑de‑camp: Mihăiță Radu
Captain: Marius Meragiu
Lieutenant: Alexandru Vasile
Baron: Răzvan Rusu
Orchestra, Chorus, and Ballet of the Ion Dacian National Operetta and Musical Theatre
Conductor: Constantin Grigore
Princess Fedora Palinska: Mihaela Alexa
Mister X: Mihai Urzicana
Mabel Gibson: Daniela Bucșan
Toni Schlumberger: Cătălin Petrescu
Prince Sergius Vladimir: Anton Zidaru
Carla Schlumberger: Gladiola Nițulescu‑Lamatic
Pelikan: Cristian Caraman
Circus Director: Victor Bucur
Aide‑de‑camp: Mihăiță Radu
Captain: Marius Meragiu
Lieutenant: Alexandru Vasile
Baron: Răzvan Rusu
Orchestra, Chorus, and Ballet of the Ion Dacian National Operetta and Musical Theatre
Conductor: Constantin Grigore
Princess Fedora Palinska: Rodica Ștefan
Mister X: Mihai Urzicana
Mabel Gibson: Gabriela Daha
Toni Schlumberger: Cătălin Petrescu
Prince Sergius Vladimir: Anton Zidaru
Carla Schlumberger: Gladiola Nițulescu‑Lamatic
Pelikan: Cristian Caraman
Circus Director: Victor Bucur
Aide‑de‑camp: Mihăiță Radu
Captain: Marius Meragiu
Lieutenant: Alexandru Vasile
Baron: Răzvan Rusu
Orchestra, Chorus, and Ballet of the Ion Dacian National Operetta and Musical Theatre
Conductor: Constantin Grigore
Princess Fedora Palinska: Rodica Ștefan
Mister X: Mihai Urzicana
Mabel Gibson: Gabriela Daha
Toni Schlumberger: Cătălin Petrescu
Prince Sergius Vladimir: Marius Mitrofan
Carla Schlumberger: Camelia Rădulescu
Pelikan: Valentino Tiron
Circus Director: Florin Ganea
Aide‑de‑camp: Mihăiță Radu
Captain: Marius Meragiu
Lieutenant: Alexandru Vasile
Baron: Răzvan Rusu
Orchestra, Chorus, and Ballet of the Ion Dacian National Operetta and Musical Theatre
Conductor: Constantin Grigore
Princess Fedora Palinska: Mihaela Alexa
Mister X: Mihai Urzicana
Mabel Gibson: Mediana Vlad
Toni Schlumberger: Daniel Andrei Găină‑Cojuharov
Prince Sergius Vladimir: Marius Mitrofan
Carla Schlumberger: Gladiola Nițulescu‑Lamatic
Pelikan: Cristian Caraman
Circus Director: Victor Bucur
Aide‑de‑camp: Mihăiță Radu
Captain: Marius Meragiu
Lieutenant: Alexandru Vasile
Baron: Răzvan Rusu
Orchestra, Chorus, and Ballet of the Ion Dacian National Operetta and Musical Theatre
Conductor: Constantin Grigore
Princess Fedora Palinska: Patricia Seymour
Mister X: George Vîrban
Mabel Gibson: Daniela Bucșan
Toni Schlumberger: Cătălin Petrescu
Prince Sergius Vladimir: Anton Zidaru
Carla Schlumberger: Camelia Rădulescu
Pelikan: Valentino Tiron
Circus Director: Florin Ganea
Aide‑de‑camp: Mihăiță Radu
Captain: Marius Meragiu
Lieutenant: Alexandru Vasile
Baron: Răzvan Rusu
Orchestra, Chorus, and Ballet of the Ion Dacian National Operetta and Musical Theatre
Conductor: Constantin Grigore
Princess Fedora Palinska: Rodica Ștefan
Mister X: Mihai Urzicana
Mabel Gibson: Daniela Bucșan
Toni Schlumberger: Cătălin Petrescu
Prince Sergius Vladimir: Marius Mitrofan
Carla Schlumberger: Gladiola Nițulescu‑Lamatic
Pelikan: Cristian Caraman
Circus Director: Victor Bucur
Aide‑de‑camp: Mihăiță Radu
Captain: Marius Meragiu
Lieutenant: Alexandru Vasile
Baron: Răzvan Rusu
Orchestra, Chorus, and Ballet of the Ion Dacian National Operetta and Musical Theatre
Show details
Operetta in 3 Acts by Emmerich Kálmán
Stage Direction and Scenic Adaptation: Beatrice Rancea
Libretto: Julius Brammer and Alfred Grünwald
Text Translation: Ozana Oancea
Musical Text Translation: Vasile Timuș and Petre Andreescu
Musical Direction: Constantin Grigore / Alexandru Ilie
Chorus Master: Aurel Muraru
Costumes: Doina Levintza
Set Design: Vladimir Turturica
Choreography: Dragoș Roșu and Johanna Bodor
Assistant Director: Sorina Micșunescu
Assistant Choreographer: Mircea Crăciun
