Carmen Jones Revival 1991 - Articles Page 7

Opened: April 15, 1991
Closing: unknown

Carmen Jones - 1991 - West End History , Info & More

Old Vic Theatre
The Cut, South Bank London

Based on novel by Prosper Merimee


Based on the opera by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy

"In a Southern town during World War II, Joe, an army corporal, is stationed near a parachute factory where Carmen Jones is employed. This reputed hussy soon manages to steal Joe away from his fiancée, and the army as well, and they run off to Chicago together. But the fickle Carmen loses interest in Joe when she meets and successfully woos Husky Miller, a prize fighter on his way to the top. Mad with jealousy, Joe waits for Carmen outside the stadium the night of Husky's big fight to make a last desperate plea for her love. When she denies him resolutely, he stabs her to death in a rage of passion to the eerie accompaniment of the crowd inside the stadium cheering Husky's victory."

Carmen Jones - 1991 - West End Cast

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Chavez Fills In For Ailing Blythe For Gluck's Orfeo ed Euridice 'Orfeo' at MET 1/14
by Eddie Varley - Jan 13, 2009


Kirsten Chavez will sing the role of Orfeo in Gluck's Orfeo ed Euridice at the Met on January 14, replacing Stephanie Blythe, who is ill.

NYC Opera Presents 'ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA' 1/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 24, 2008


New York City Opera is proud to present the company premiere of Samuel Barber's Antony and Cleopatra in concert on January 15 and 16, 2009 at 8 PM in Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium. Soprano Lauren Flanigan sings the role of Cleopatra opposite baritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes, in his New York City Opera debut, as Antony. The cast includes rising tenor Simon O'Neill as Caesar and City Opera favorites David Pittsinger as Enobarbus, Sandra Piques Eddy as Charmian and Laura Vlasak Nolen as Iras. City Opera Music Director George Manahan will conduct. The company's celebration of Samuel Barber's upcoming centennial will also include a Symposium on Antony and Cleopatra on Saturday, January 10, co-presented by and taking place at Miller Theatre at Columbia University, which will feature City Opera soprano Elizabeth Futral in a unique recital of musical depictions and evocations of Cleopatra.

Donmar Warehouse To Present 'Piaf' Starring Attwooll, Roger and More
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2008


The Donmar Warehouse will present Piaf by Pam Gems. The cast will feature Shane Attwooll, Phillip Browne, Lorraine Bruce, Luke Evans, Michael Hadley, Katherine Kingsley, Leon Lopez, Stuart Neal, Elena Roger, Steve John Shepher. The director is Jamie Lloyd with set design by Soutra Gilmour, lighting design by Neil Austin, sound design by Christopher Shutt and original composition by Ben and Max Ringham. Nigel Lilley is the musical director. The show will run from August 8th - September 20th with an official opening on Wednesday August 13th .

Donmar Warehouse To Present 'Piaf' Starring Attwooll, Roger and More
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 13, 2008


The Donmar Warehouse will present Piaf by Pam Gems. The cast will feature Shane Attwooll, Phillip Browne, Lorraine Bruce, Luke Evans, Michael Hadley, Katherine Kingsley, Leon Lopez, Stuart Neal, Elena Roger, Steve John Shepher. The director is Jamie Lloyd with set design by Soutra Gilmour, lighting design by Neil Austin, sound design by Christopher Shutt and original composition by Ben and Max Ringham. Nigel Lilley is the musical director. The show will run from August 8th - September 20th with an official opening on Wednesday August 13th .

Seattle Opera Announces Artist of the Year Awards
by BWW News Desk - Jul 17, 2008


On Tuesday, July 15, during its Annual Meeting at McCaw Hall, Seattle Opera General Director Speight Jenkins announced that the company's Artist of the Year awards went to tenor Lawrence Brownlee, who performed the role of Arturo in Seattle Opera's production of Bellini's I Puritani in May 2008, and to Thomas Lynch, set designer for Seattle Opera's production of Wagner's Flying Dutchman in August 2007 and Seattle Opera's co-production with the Metropolitan Opera of Gluck's Iphigenia in Tauris in October 2007.

Music Center of LA Announces Dance At Music Center Series
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2008


The Music Center of Los Angeles County announces the sixth season of the Dance at the Music Center series. The season opens with the return of Miami City Ballet led by Artistic Director Edward Villella, performing the much anticipated, West Coast premiere of NIGHTSPOT a Twyla Tharp and Elvis Costello collaboration, October 24-26. Known for her innovation and creativity, Twyla Tharp has created some of the most memorable dances in modern repertory.

2006 Tanglewood Jazz Festival has many Broadway Ties
by Randy Rice - Sep 1, 2006


The Boston Symphony Orchestra will present its annual Labor Day Weekend Tanglewood Jazz Festival September 1-3 at the Orchestra's summer home in the Berkshire Mountains in Lenox, Massachusetts.

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.

Judy Kaye, Anika Rose, Darius de Haas, and James Martin Star in Lost Tribes of Vaudeville May 11
by BWW News Desk - Apr 8, 2005


The New York Festival of Song, with Artistic Director Steven Blier and Associate Artistic Director Michael Barrett, closes its 17th season on Wednesday, May 11th with LOST TRIBES OF VAUDEVILLE, at Merkin Concert Hall at Kaufman Center, 129 West 67th St., beginning at 8 p.m.

Carmen Jones FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Carmen Jones have there been?
Carmen Jones has had 11 productions including Broadway which opened in 1943, Broadway which opened in 1943, Broadway which opened in 1945, Broadway which opened in 1945, Broadway which opened in 1946, Broadway which opened in 1946, Off-Broadway which opened in 1956, Off-Broadway which opened in 1959, West End which opened in 1991, West End which opened in 2007 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2018.
What awards has Carmen Jones been nominated for?
Carmen Jones has been nominated for several awards. These include Best Director of a Musical at the Olivier Awards for Simon Callow, Best Supporting Performance in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for Gregg Baker, and Best Supporting Performance in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for Karen Parks. The show was also nominated for the American Express Award for Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards, as well as the Ned Sherrin Award for Best Musical at the Evening Standard Awards.
What awards has Carmen Jones won?
Carmen Jones has won several awards, including the Best Director of a Musical at the Olivier Awards for Simon Callow. Additionally, Gregg Baker and Karen Parks received the Best Supporting Performance in a Musical award at the Olivier Awards. The show also won the American Express Award for Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards, and the Ned Sherrin Award for Best Musical at the Evening Standard Awards.

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