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The Traitor

Choreography by José Limón
Music by Gunther Schuller (Symphony for Brasses)
Costumes by Charles Tomlinson
Lighting by Tharon Musser

World Premiere

José Limón and Company
August 19, 1954
Palmer Auditorium, Connecticut College
New London, Connecticut

Cast:
Lucas Hoving (The Leader)
José Limón (The Traitor)

ABT Premiere

June 30, 1970
New York State Theater
New York, New York

Cast:
Royes Fernandez (The Leader)
Robert Brassel, William Carter, Robert Gladstein, Keith Lee, Dennis Nahat, Marcos Parades, Frank Smith, Vane Vest (His Followers)
Bruce Marks (The Traitor)