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Georges Bizet

Georges Bizet is a composer, source material with credits tracked on BroadwayWorld. Awards include Olivier Awards for Carmen Jones (1992).

Date of Birth: October 25, 1838

Date of Death: June 03, 1875 (36)

Birth Place: Paris, FRANCE

Awards and Nominations


winner
Olivier Awards - 1992 - The American Express Award for Best New Musical

Bizet, Carmen Jones

News

Biloxi Civic Orchestra Will Bring THE COMPOSER IS DEAD to Biloxi Saenger Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2026

The Biloxi Civic Orchestra will present “The Composer Is Dead,” a family concert featuring music by Nathaniel Stookey and text by Lemony Snicket, at the Biloxi Saenger Theatre.
Review: CARMEN at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - Oct 18, 2026

This is a sensational finale to the company’s Golden Jubilee year.
Review: CARMEN at Martin Marietta Center For The Performing Arts
by April Sigler - Oct 17, 2026

North Carolina Opera's Carmen showcases exceptional vocal talent, a magnificent orchestra, and thoughtful design. While the drama didn't entirely draw me in, the artistry is undeniable.
Esther Abrami Releases AMOUR on Sony Classical
by Rachel Stone - Oct 9, 2026

Violinist Esther Abrami released the album AMOUR on Sony Classical, featuring her first large-scale original composition: a nine-part suite exploring love in all its forms.
CARMEN Set To Take The Stage in 2027 For The Nevill Holt Festival
by Marissa Faith Curley - Oct 8, 2026

Nevill Holt Festival has announced the first highlights of its 2027 programme, led by a new production of Georges Bizet's Carmen, presented with Opera North and directed by multi-award-winning director Robin Norton-Hale.
Georges Bizet’s CARMEN Will Come to Centro Cultural de Belém in Lisbon
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2026

OPART/Teatro Nacional de São Carlos will present Georges Bizet’s Carmen at Centro Cultural de Belém in Lisbon, Portugal. Learn more about the performances here.
Violinist Esther Abrami to Release Album AMOUR on Sony Classical
by Rachel Stone - Sep 30, 2026

Violinist Esther Abrami released her new album Amour on Sony Classical, marking her first large-scale composition with the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra.
Review: CARMEN, Grand Opera House
by Adi Ajzenstadt - Sep 13, 2026

What did our critic think of CARMEN at Grand Opera House, Belfast?
Los Angeles Children’s Chorus Opens New Season With Two Performances In October
by Marissa Faith Curley - Sep 12, 2026

Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC) launches its 2026-27 season with two notable engagements in October, including seven performances of LA Opera’s (LAO) new production of Carmen, which marks Domingo Hindoyan's first appearance as LAO’s Music Director.
OPERA DAY IN THE BAY to Present Free Concert with 13 Bay Area Companies
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2026

OPERA DAY IN THE BAY will unite 13 Bay Area opera organizations for a free outdoor concert at Transamerica Pyramid Center Redwood Park, featuring repertoire spanning Baroque to contemporary works and four new compositions.
SIRENS to Premiere at Church of St. Luke in the Fields
by Rachel Stone - Sep 10, 2026

Composer Victoria Bond's vocal work inspired by James Joyce's Ulysses will be performed by the Cygnus Ensemble at a Manhattan church as part of The Village Trip series.
Esther Abrami Releases AMOUR Single Ahead of Sony Classical Album
by Rachel Stone - Sep 8, 2026

Violinist Esther Abrami released a new single, a version of Céline Dion's All by Myself, ahead of her Sony Classical album AMOUR, which features an original nine-part suite exploring love.
CARMEN.MAQUIA To Be Performed By Ballet Hispánico New York
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 25, 2026

Ballet Hispánico New York is set to bring “CARMEN.maquia,” a Picasso-inspired, contemporary take on the Georges Bizet classic opera, to the McAninch Arts Center.
Dutch National Ballet Will Perform LEGACIES in September
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2026

Dutch National Ballet will open its 2026-27 season with Legacies, a program featuring works by George Balanchine, Hans van Manen, Kirsten Wicklund and Toer van Schayk. Learn more here.
Esther Abrami Releases Habanera Single From AMOUR Album
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026

Violinist Esther Abrami has released a new single, a violin-and-orchestra arrangement of Bizet's Habanera from Carmen, ahead of her upcoming Sony Classical album AMOUR.
DOKTOR KABOOM: UNDER PRESSURE! to Open Popejoy Schooltime Series
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2026

Popejoy Hall will launch its Schooltime Series with DOKTOR KABOOM: UNDER PRESSURE!, continuing an Albuquerque education program that has served more than a million students.
Further Cast Set For CARMEN at Northern Ireland Opera
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2026

Northern Ireland Opera announced additional casting for its production of Carmen at the Grand Opera House in Belfast, including baritone Thomas Chenhall as Escamillo.
CARMEN From Cape Town Opera to Screen at Ster-Kinekor Cinemas
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2026

Cape Town Opera's staging of Bizet's CARMEN, filmed live at Artscape Opera House, will screen at Ster-Kinekor cinemas across South Africa following its sold-out run.
OISEAUX REBELLES Will Come to Zurich Opera House in September
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2026

Ballet Zurich will present Oiseaux Rebelles, a double bill featuring choreographies by Dani Rowe and Mats Ek, in September at the Zurich Opera House. Learn more here!
Photos: LA TRAGÉDIE DE CARMEN at Merola Opera Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2026

San Francisco’s Merola Opera Program is continuing its 2026 season with La Tragédie de Carmen. See photos of the condensed adaptation of Georges Bizet’s Carmen, created by visionary theatre director Peter Brook.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Georges Bizet written?

Georges Bizet has written 6 shows including L'Arlesienne (Composer), Carmen (Composer), Carmen Jones (Source Material), Carmencita (Composer), La Tragédie de Carmen (Composer), Something Wonderful (Composer).

What awards has Georges Bizet been nominated for?

Georges Bizet has been nominated for The American Express Award for Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for Carmen Jones.

What awards has Georges Bizet won?

Georges Bizet has won The American Express Award for Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for Carmen Jones.

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