 It premiered at the Theater an der Wien, in Vienna, on 12 November 1909 and was an immediate success, being revived in Germany and translated into other languages for successful foreign productions including in France as "Le comte de Luxembourg" and in English-speaking countries as "The Count of Luxembourg".It has remained in the repertory until the present day, especially in German-speaking countries, and several film and stage adaptations have been produced.The piece was recorded with the original Viennese cast and has since been recorded in several languages.