The Ballerina Fanny Elssler From: The Village Voice | Date: November 19, 2003| Author: Tobias, Tobi | Copyright Village Voice Nov 19-Nov 25, 2003. Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

THE BALLERINA FANNY ELSSLER Euro-Operetta Showcase Closed

Gemutlich singing seeks matching dance in novelty item uptown

Claiming that its pretty young soprano star Robin Bartunek can dance as well as sing, the Euro-Operetta Company staged Johann Strauss Jr.'s 1899 The Ballerina Fanny Elssler for a couple of performances in public school auditoriums. The production was acted (in English) in a quaint, florid style that was appropriate, if unevenly applied, with makeshift decor, ou...

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