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Tales of Hoffmann

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Tales of Hoffmann

Choreography by Peter Darrell
Music by Jacques Offenbach (selections from Les Contes d'Hoffmann and other works)
Music Arranged and Orchestrated by John Lanchbery
Libretto by 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
April 6, 1972
Kings Theatre
Edinburgh, Scotland

Cast:
Peter Cazalet (Hoffmann)
Patricia Rianne (La Stella)
Hilary Debden (Olympia)
Marian St. Claire (Antonia)
Elaine McDonald (Giulietta)

ABT Premiere

July 12, 1973
New York State Theater
New York, New York

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)