 Music by Jacques Offenbach (selections from Les Contes d'Hoffmann and other works) Music arranged and orchestrated by John Lanchbery Choreography by Peter Darrell Libretto based on the stories by E.T.A. Hoffmann and the scenario of the opera Scenery and costumes by Peter Docherty Lighting by Nananne Porcher World Premiere: Scottish Theatre Ballet, Kings Theatre, Edinburgh, Scotland, designs by Alistair Livingstone, 4/6/72 Original Cast: Peter Cazalet (Hoffmann), Patricia Rianne (La Stella), Hilary Debden (Olympia), Marian St. Claire (Antonia), Elaine McDonald (Giulietta) ABT Premiere: New York State Theater, New York, 7/12/73 Cast: Jonas Kage (Hoffmann), Cynthia Gregory (La Stella/Olympia/Antonia/Giulietta), Gayle Young (Spalanzani/Doctor Miracle/Dapertutto),Ellen Everett, Zhandra Rodriguez, Marianna Tcherkassky (Vision pas de trois), Nanette Glushak, Kim Highton, Clark Tippet, Charles Ward (Entertainers, Act III), David Coll, Warren Conover (Mignons) |