Carmen Jones Revival Broadway Original Cast

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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. Full synopsis

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Original Cast

Mr. Higgins

Girl

Miss Higgins

James May, a versatile performer with a rich theatrical background, was part of the cast of "Carmen Jones," bringing his extensive experience from national and international tours, including "Kinky Boots" and "Beauty and the Beast," to the production. more...

Boy

T-Bone

Dancing Girl

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Other productions of Carmen Jones

1943 Broadway — Original Broadway Production · Cast
1945 Broadway — Unknown · Cast
1956 Off-Broadway — City Center Revival · Cast
1959 Off-Broadway — Off-Broadway Revival · Cast
1991 West End — London Revival · Cast
2007 West End — London Revival · Cast
2018 Off-Broadway — Classic Stage Company Off-Broadway Revival · Cast

Production Team

Howard Bay Scenic Designer

Robert Russell Bennett Orchestrator

Eugene Loring Choreographer

David Mordecai Musical Director

Raoul Pène Du Bois Costume Designer

Robert Shaw (iii) Choral Director

Hassard Short Director
(Staging)

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