Carmen Jones: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Carmen Jones revolves around Carmen Jones, a factory worker who seduces the soldier Joe, leading him away from his fiancée, Cindy Lou. As their 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 raw intensity of George Bizet’s original opera.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Golden Age (1943)
Cast Size: 25+
Genre: Drama
Setting: 1940s / USA
Creative Team
Music: Georges Bizet
Lyrics/Book: Oscar Hammerstein II
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1943)➝
Resources
Licensing: Concord Theatricals➝
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1940s, Dramatic, Golden Age, Large Cast, Operatic, Tragedy
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