 Music by Jacques Offenbach (for La Belle Helene) Music arranged by Antal Dorati Choreography by David Lichine Libretto by David Lichine and Antal Dorati Scenery and costumes by Marcel Vertes Lighting by Gilbert V. Hemsley, Jr. World Premiere: Palacio de Bellas Artes, Mexico City, 9/10/42 Choreography and libretto by Michel Fokine Original Cast: Irina Baronova (Helen), Anton Dolin (Paris), Donald Saddler (Menelaus/Zeus), Simon Semenoff (Calchus), Nora Kaye (Aphrodite), Lucia Chase (Palas Athene), Rosella Hightower (Hera), Ian Gibson (Hermes), Jerome Robbins (Hymen) |