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.