 Music by Georges Bizet Choreography by Roland Petit Inspired by the Opera by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halevy Scenery and costumes by Antoni Clave, reproduced by John Jensen Lighting by David K. H. Elliott World Premiere: Les Ballets de Paris, Prince's Theatre, London, 2/21/49 Original Cast: Renee Jeanmaire, Roland Petit, Serge Perrault ABT Premiere: Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C., 12/15/81 Cast: Natalia Makarova (Carmen), Mikhail Baryshnikov (Don Jose), Victor Barbee (Escamillo) |