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Opened: April 14, 1948

Carmen - 1948 - Broadway History , Info & More

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Carmen, a sizzling opera composed by Georges Bizet, is a timeless tale of love, jealousy, and fiery passion. Debuting at the Opéra-Comique in Paris in 1875, Carmen broke conventions with its raw portrayal of human emotions and its unconventional heroine.

The libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy was based on Prosper Mérimée's novella of the same name, captivating audiences with its dramatic story.



The opera centers on Carmen, a free-spirited gypsy who works in a cigarette factory. Her fiery personality and independent spirit clash with Don José, a naive soldier who becomes infatuated with her. Carmen's heart belongs elsewhere, to the glamorous bullfighter Escamillo. This love triangle fuels a passionate and destructive chain of events.



Bizet's music is a captivating blend of Spanish rhythms and French lyricism. The opera features iconic arias like Carmen's seductive "Habanera" and Escamillo's rousing "Toreador Song," both instantly recognizable even by non-opera aficionados.

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Sebastian Kloborg Joins State Ballet of Georgia At Jacob's Pillow 6/23-27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 10, 2010


Audiences will have the opportunity to see some of Europe's leading ballet dancers in this June when Nina Ananiashvili and the State Ballet of Georgia perform at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, June 23-27. Joining the acclaimed company for this engagement is Sebastian Kloborg, a soloist with the Royal Danish Ballet who has a deep family connection to Jacob's Pillow.

Gets and Struthers Come To Pittsburgh CLO In CURTAINS 6/22-27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 9, 2010


Experience a night of laughs, mystery and drama when Pittsburgh CLO presents the Pittsburgh premiere of Curtains, June 22 - 27 at the Benedum Center, in the heart of Pittsburgh's Cultural District. The legendary writing team of Kander and Ebb delivers another hit with this hilarious musical whodunit.

Armitage Gone! Dance Performs THREE THEORIES 7/13-18
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 27, 2010


Jacob's Pillow Dance presents Armitage Gone! Dance in Three Theories, July 14-18, a new contemporary ballet work choreographed by Artistic Director Karole Armitage and inspired by physicist Brian Greene's best-selling book The Elegant Universe.

Prima Ballerina Ananiashvilli Kicks Off Jacob's Pillow Festival June 23-26
by Elisabeth Nebeker - May 7, 2010


Jacob's Pillow Dance, National Historic Landmark and home of America's longest-running international dance festival, kicks off Festival 2010 with the prima ballerina Nina Ananiashvili. The Festival runs Wednesday, June 23 through Saturday, June 26 at 8pm; Saturday, June 26 and Sunday, June 27 at 2pm. Tickets range from $10-63. $10 Friday evening and Saturday/Sunday matinee youth tickets available. Tickets on sale now online jacobspillow.org, via phone at 413.243.0745 or in person at Jacob's Pillow. Jacob's Pillow is located at 358 George Carter Road in Becket, MA, 01223 (10 minutes east on Route 20 from Mass Pike Exit 2).

SOUTH PACIFIC Lands in San Antonio
by Erin Privratsky - Mar 3, 2010


Rodgers & Hammerstein's classic musical South Pacific opened a 5-night stand in San Antonio's Majestic Theatre Tuesday evening. Winner of seven Tony Awards, the 1949 musical is currently enjoying a lively revival on Broadway and is touring the US as a part of Broadway Across America.

OH...! OLLANTAY... Closes February 14 at Teatro La Tea
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2010


Rasgos Group Theatre and Teatro LaTea's production of 'OH...! OLLANTAY...', directed by Walter Ventosilla, will close on February 14.

Rasgos Group Theatre and Teatro LaTea Presents OH! YAN TAY! 1/28-2/14/2010
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2010


Rasgos Group Theatre and Teatro LaTea proudly presents 'OH...! OLLANTAY...', directed by Walter Ventosilla, playing a limited-run Thursday January 28 through Sunday, February 14, 2010 at Teatro LaTea - Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center - 107 Suffolk St, 2nd Floor, between Delancey and Rivington Sts, Lower East Side. Performances are scheduled for Thursdays at 8pm (in English), Fridays at 8pm (in Spanish), Saturday - 3pm (English), Saturday - 8pm (Spanish), Sunday - 4pm - (Spanish).

Rasgos Group Theatre and Teatro LaTea Presents OH! YAN TAY! 1/28-2/14/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 8, 2009


Rasgos Group Theatre and Teatro LaTea proudly presents 'OH...! OLLANTAY...', directed by Walter Ventosilla, playing a limited-run Thursday January 28 through Sunday, February 14, 2010 at Teatro LaTea - Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center - 107 Suffolk St, 2nd Floor, between Delancey and Rivington Sts, Lower East Side. Performances are scheduled for Thursdays at 8pm (in English), Fridays at 8pm (in Spanish), Saturday - 3pm (English), Saturday - 8pm (Spanish), Sunday - 4pm - (Spanish).

The York Theatre Company's BLIND LEMON BLUES Enters Last Days Of Run, Closes 10/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 2, 2009


This is the last chance to catch The York Theatre Company's acclaimed production of Blind Lemon Blues, called 'an inspired, highly original tribute' by Associated Press. Performances continue through Sunday, October 4th only.

Photo Flash: BLIND LEMON BLUES at York Theatre Company Beginning 9/8
by Yosi Merves - Sep 10, 2009


The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) announced the opening of Blind Lemon Blues, featuring more than 60 Blind Lemon Jefferson songs. Performances began September 8th. All performances will be at The company's home at The Theatre at Saint Peter's (54th Street just east of Lexington Avenue). To purchase tickets, visit www.yorktheatre.org or call 212/935-5820.

The York Theatre Company Honored by Rep. Charles Rangel in Congressional Record for BLIND LEMON BLUES
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 9, 2009


The YORK THEATRE COMPANY (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) proudly acknowledges the Hon. Charles B. Rangel for including their new show Blind Lemon Blues in the Congressional Record today.

Cast And Staff Announced For York Theater Company's BLIND LEMON BLUES, Babatunde To Star, Opens 9/8
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2009


Cast and staff have been announced for the upcoming York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) production of Blind Lemon Blues, featuring more than 60 Blind Lemon Jefferson songs. Performances will begin September 8th. All performances will be at the company's home at The Theatre at Saint Peter's (54th Street just east of Lexington Avenue).

Photo Coverage EXCLUSIVE: 'BLIND LEMON BLUES' In Rehearsal
by Walter McBride - Aug 31, 2009


York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) will present Blind Lemon Blues, featuring more than 60 Blind Lemon Jefferson songs. Performances will begin September 8th. All performances will be at the company's home at The Theatre at Saint Peter's (54th Street just east of Lexington Avenue).

Cast And Staff Announced For York Theater Company's BLIND LEMON BLUES, Babatunde To Star, Opens 9/8
by Charlie Piane - Aug 17, 2009


Cast and staff have been announced for the upcoming York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) production of Blind Lemon Blues, featuring more than 60 Blind Lemon Jefferson songs. Performances will begin September 8th. All performances will be at the company's home at The Theatre at Saint Peter's (54th Street just east of Lexington Avenue).

Complete Casting Announced for Wilson's Seven Guitars
by BWW News Desk - Jun 26, 2006


Signature Theatre Company (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Kathryn Lipuma, Executive Director) announces complete casting for SEVEN GUITARS, the first play of its 2006-2007 three-play tribute to the works of August Wilson.

Casting Announced for Seven Guitars; Opens Wilson Tribute
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2006


Signature Theatre Company (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Kathryn Lipuma, Executive Director) announces complete casting for SEVEN GUITARS, the first play of its 2006-2007 three-play tribute to the works of August Wilson.

GOTTA DANCE! A Dance Tribute to Hollywood
by Lilian Barbuti - Oct 28, 2003


Last night, October 27, Career Transition For Dancers (CTFD) presented its 9th Annual Gala - GOTTA DANCE! A Dance Tribute to Hollywood at City Center. BroadwayWorld attended the gala as well as the dress rehearsal earlier in the day. The nostalgic evening honored and paid tribute to that wonderful era when some of the most superb in dance and choreography was immortalized on film.

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What productions of Carmen have there been?
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