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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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FSLC and Dance Films Association Announce 43rd Dance on Camera
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The Film Society of Lincoln Center and Dance Films Association announced today the lineup for the 43rd edition of Dance on Camera

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by BWW News Desk - Aug 8, 2014


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by Tyler Peterson - Jul 18, 2014


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by Tyler Peterson - May 9, 2014


Michael Feinstein and the Pasadena POPS kick off their one of a kind, simply cannot miss popular outdoor summer concert series at the Los Angeles County Arboretum on Saturday, June 7th with 'Feinstein's Favorites.' A POPS trademark, Feinstein brings a wealth of rare musical gems and premieres from his personal treasure hunts from archives found in basements in Brooklyn, garages in Hollywood and the personal family collections of Peggy Lee, Leo Arnaud, Henry Mancini, Nelson Riddle and more. Audiences of all ages will indulge in a priceless opportunity to hear these definitive performances of great songs in classic arrangements that carry a freshness and excitement in a one of a kind setting.

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by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2014


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The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Presents Leonard Bernstein's ON THE TOWN, 1/31-2/1
by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2014


The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Associate Conductor Francesco Lecce-Chong present Leonard Bernstein's On the Town on January 31-February 1, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts with soprano Georgia Jarman. The program features Bernstein's Three Dance Episodes from On the Town and On the Waterfront Symphonic Suite, Foss's Time Cycle, and Barber's Knoxville: Summer of 1915, Opus 24.

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by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2013


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by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2013


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by BWW News Desk - Oct 9, 2013


The Museum of Modern Art has announced its exhibitions and events for November 2013. Details below!

Photo Flash: Jeannie Shubitz Leads KISS ME, KATE at Westchester Broadway Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2013


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Six-CD Box Set of Hy Zaret and Lou Singer's BALLADS FOR THE AGE OF SCIENCE Set for 10/15 Release
by BWW News Desk - Sep 23, 2013


For the first time in over fifty years, Harbinger Records will release 'Ballads for the Age of Science,' the most successful educational recordings of all time, as a six-CD box set. Featuring more than four dozen original songs written by Hy Zaret, co-author of the iconic popular song 'Unchained Melody,' and Lou Singer between 1959 and 1961, the albums introduced scientific concepts and terms using catchy, easy-to-learn lyrics and music to grade school students across America in the early 1960s.

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by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2013


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by BWW News Desk - Aug 26, 2013


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by BWW News Desk - Jul 4, 2013


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by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2013


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by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2013


Legendary French dancer Nicolas Le Riche, Etoile of the Paris Opera Ballet, will dance the lead role in Le Jeune Homme et la Mort, partnering Tamara Rojo, for the Ecstasy and Death programme.

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by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2013


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by Movies News Desk - Nov 7, 2012


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