With Precision and Playfulness, ‘La Fille du Regiment’ Considers Love, Loyalty and the Absurdities of War

La Fille du Regiment: A Comedy of Love, Loyalty, and War

Laurent Pelly's revival at the Met transforms military mayhem into comedy. His production, which debuted in 2008, is directed with precision to produce maximum whimsy and delight.

Who wouldn’t want to be a saucepan-helmeted townsperson, a bumbling drunken soldier, or a pearl-clutching little old lady in this unabashedly adorable comedy?

Author's summary: La Fille du Regiment is a comedy about love and loyalty.

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Observer Observer — 2025-10-29

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