John Ewbank News

'Carmen' to Premiere at La Jolla Playhouse 6/5 - 7/22
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2007

A new and restaged 'Carmen,' directed by Cirque du Soleil's Franco Dragone, will premiere at La Jolla Playhouse beginning June 5, opening June 17.

Carmen, Cry-Baby, Etc. Part of '07/'08 La Jolla Season
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2007

The complete 2007 La Jolla Playhouse season has been announced, with The Deception, after the quake, The Adding Machine and the Broadway-bound musical Cry-Baby joining the previously announced Carmen and The Seven.

LaJolla Adds Shows by Sheik, Power, Etc. to 2007 Season
by BWW News Desk - Sep 16, 2006

La Jolla Playhouse Artistic Director Des McAnuff has announced three of the six shows that will be included in the upcoming 2007 La Jolla Playhouse season

Franco Dragone Announced as Director for Carmen, the Musical, to Hit Broadway 2006/2007
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2005

Robin de Levita, Dragone and The Firm have announced the creative team for CARMEN: The Musical, based on the classic 1845 novel by Prosper Mérimée, directed by Franco Dragone. With music by John Ewbank, and a book by Sarah Miles, a developmental staging will be work-shopped later this year, with a Broadway production targeted for the 2006/07 season.