Carmen Jones: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis
Carmen Jones revolves around a factory worker who seduces a soldier named Joe, leading him away from his fiancée, Cindy Lou. As Carmen and Joe’s passionate affair unfolds, it sets off a chain of events filled with jealousy, betrayal, and tragedy. Carmen Jones explores themes of love, desire, and the consequences of passion, capturing the intensity of George Bizet’s original opera.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Golden Age (1943)
Cast Size: 25+
Genre: Drama
Setting: 1940s / USA (Illinois, The South)
Creative Team
Music: Georges Bizet
Lyrics/Book: Oscar Hammerstein II
Based On: Carmen➝ by Prosper Merimee; Carmen (1875 opera)
Awards
Laurence Olivier Award: Best New Musical (1992)
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1943)➝
Licensing
Carmen Jones is available to license through Concord Theatricals.
UK Licensing
USA/Canada Licensing
Resources
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1940s, Dramatic, Golden Age, Large Cast, Legit, Operatic, Tragedy, Two-Word
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