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Jean Cocteau

Date of Death: October 11, 1963

Birth Place: Maisons-Laffitte, FRANCE

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[West End, 2022]
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Jean Cocteau Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1995 - Best Play

Jean Cocteau, Indiscretions

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Double Bill ROMAN REVER and THE HUMAN VOICE Come to Pegasus Opera Company

Pegasus Opera Company and Hagemann Rosenthal Associates are proud to present a double bill featuring the gripping female driven stories of Roman Fever by Philip Hagemann and The Human Voice (La Voix Humaine) by Francis Poulenc, play by Jean Cocteau at Susie Sainsbury Theatre, Royal Academy of Music, London.

Brazilian Diva Claudia Raia Portrays Iconic Painter TARSILA DO AMARAL in a New Musical

The show Tarsila, a Brasileira will address Tarsila's life, work and influence on Brazilian culture. With book and lyrics by Anna Toledo and Jose Possi Neto, who also directs, the production has Claudia Raia as the protagonist and producer alongside Jarbas Homem de Mello, who plays Oswald de Andrade.

Works By Iconic Artists & Performers Of The 1970s On View at MOCA Jacksonville

MOCA Jacksonville has announced A Walk on the Wild Side: ‘70s New York in the Norman E. Fisher Collection at MOCA Jacksonville, an exhibition exploring the dynamic culture of New York in the 1970s that spurred a decade of collaboration and innovation between artists working in a variety of genres.

Brooklyn Art Song Society to Present CIRCLES IV: LES SIX at First Unitarian Church of Brooklyn

Brooklyn Art Song Society presents Circles IV: Les Six, a program exploring the rebellious French composers who revolutionized music in the early 20th century. Don't miss this unique musical experience.

Pianist Ursula Oppens Joins All-Star Lineup for Philip Glass's The Complete Etudes at Lincoln Center

Join pianist Ursula Oppens and a stellar lineup of acclaimed pianists for a marathon concert of Philip Glass's Complete Etudes at Lincoln Center. Celebrate the release of a new special edition boxed set and experience the unforgettable music of Glass on November 19, 2023.

Video: Watch a Preview of Maria Callas' Restored Paris 1958 Performance

One of Maria Callas’ greatest filmed performances of all time has now been meticulously restored from the original reels in colour, 4K resolution and Dolby Atmos surround sound for the big screen. Watch the video trailer for the film, giving audiences their first glimpse of the beautiful remastering.

Photos: First Look at the English Language Premiere of REBECCA

Richard Carson, Lauren Jones and Kara Lane head the cast for the eagerly anticipated English language premiere of the critically acclaimed musical ‘Rebecca’. Check out all new photos here!

Video: Watch Lauren Jones and Kara Lane Sing 'Mrs. de Winter Is Here' from REBECCA

The English language premiere of Rebecca is coming soon to Charing Cross Theatre and we have a first look! In this video, watch as Lauren Jones (2nd Mrs. de Winter) and Kara Lane (Mrs. Danvers) record 'Mrs. de Winter Is Here' at The Umbrella Rooms.

Video: Richard Carson and Lauren Jones Perform 'Through the Night' From English-Language Premiere of REBECCA

An all new video has been released from the English language premiere  of REBECCA at Charing Cross Theatre. The video features Richard Carson as Maxim de Winter  and Lauren Jones as Second Mrs de Winter singing 'Through the Night', featuring Pianist Tom Knowles.

Carriageworks Performs 'earth.voice.body,' a New Triple Bill of Solo Works By Resident Company Sydney Chamber Opera

Carriageworks, one of Australia’s most significant contemporary multi-arts organisations, will present earth.voice.body from 28 September to 7 October 2023, a new triple bill of solo works by resident company Sydney Chamber Opera.

Brooklyn Art Song Society Announces 2023�"24 Season

Brooklyn Art Song Society (BASS) announced its 2023-24 season, which features Circles, a six-part series following friendships between composers throughout history, as well as the return of the Dichter Project and New Voices Festival. Led by Artistic Director Michael Brofman, the organization, which plays a vital role in keeping the tradition of art song alive, presents ten full-length concerts highlighting 37 composers and 56 performers.

Photos: First Look at the Cast of REBECCA at Charing Cross Theatre

Richard Carson, Lauren Jones and Kara Lane  head the cast for the eagerly anticipated English language premiere of the critically acclaimed musical ‘Rebecca’. Check out all new photos of the cast here!

Richard Carson, Lauren Jones and Kara Lane Will Lead English Language Premiere of REBECCA

Richard Carson, Lauren Jones and Kara Lane will lead the cast for the eagerly anticipated English language premiere of the critically acclaimed musical ‘Rebecca’. Performances run 4 September to 18 November at Charing Cross Theatre.

Ghosteater Presents Jean Cocteau's THE HUMAN VOICE An Unforgettable Production In Tempe This July

Ghosteater, the Phoenix-based contemporary theater ensemble founded in 2020, is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of 'The Human Voice' by Jean Cocteau, in a version by Daniel Raggett.

Cast Revealed For ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST in the West End

The new West End cast has been announced for Daniel Raggett's production of Accidental Death of an Anarchist, following a sell-out run at Lyric Hammersmith.

VOX HUMANA is Now Playing at Dramaten

En kvinna talar i telefon med sin före detta älskare, en allra sista gång. Hon är förkastad och bortvald, men så visste hon hela tiden att det skulle bli, försäkrar hon. Med telefonen som livlina och lögnen som mask behåller hon sansen. Vi ser och hör kvinnan, men inte mannen hon pratar med. Och vi ser allt hon inte vill att han ska se.

El Teatro Del Bosque Julio Castillo, Recinto Representativo En El ámbito Escénico Nacional E Internacional

La Secretaría de Cultura federal y el Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (Inbal), a través de la Coordinación Nacional de Teatro, celebra este 3 de mayo el 66 aniversario del Teatro del Bosque Julio Castillo. Sin duda, este recinto es uno de los espacios que ha consagrado el patrimonio teatral mexicano, a través de personajes, historias y propuestas que han retratado por más de seis décadas el quehacer de la comunidad artística en nuestro país. 

VOX HUMANA Comes to Dramaten This Week

En kvinna talar i telefon med sin före detta älskare, en allra sista gång. Hon är förkastad och bortvald, men så visste hon hela tiden att det skulle bli, försäkrar hon. Med telefonen som livlina och lögnen som mask behåller hon sansen. Vi ser och hör kvinnan, men inte mannen hon pratar med. Och vi ser allt hon inte vill att han ska se.

Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Desert Theatricals At Rancho Mirage Amphitheater

What did our critic think of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Desert Theatricals At Rancho Mirage Amphitheater?

Theater 2020 to Present SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Beginning in February

THEATER 2020, Brooklyn Heights' NY award-winning professional theater company has announced its winter mainstage run of the Stephen Sondheim musical masterpiece “Sunday in the Park with George,” in a limited run of 16 performances, Thursday, February 16th - Sunday, March 12th, 2023.

Jean Cocteau FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Jean Cocteau has written 2 shows including The Eagle Has Two Heads (Playwright), Indiscretions (Playwright).

Jean Cocteau has been nominated for the Best Play category at the Tony Awards for "Indiscretions".

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