Molnár's play, Testör, opened in Budapest, Hungary, in 1911. English versions were staged in London (as 'Playing With Fire') and New York (as 'Where Ignorance Is Bliss') in 1913. But the definitive English version, adapted by Philip Moeller, opened in New York in 1924, and starred Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontaine. The Chocolate Soldier opened in New York City, New York, USA, on 13 September 1909 and ran for 296 performances. The popular musical had 5 New York revivals, the last one in ...[Read Story ]