224. The Tempest 1945
Play by William Shakespeare
- Music
David Diamond
- Choreography
George Balanchine
- Production
Produced by Cheryl Crawford, based on a production idea by Eva Le Gallienne. Directed by Margaret Webster. Scenery and costumes by Motley. Scenery built by Nolan Brothers and painted by Centre Studios; men’s costumes executed by Eaves Costume Company; other costumes executed by Edith Lutyens. Lighting by Moe Hack
- Premiere
January 25, 1945, Alvin Theatre, New York. Conductor: David Diamond. (Out-of-town preview: December 26, 1944, Shubert Theatre, Philadelphia.)
- Cast
Alonso, Philip Huston; Gonzalo, Paul Leyssac; Antonio, Berry Kroeger; Sebastian, Eugene Stuckmann; Prospero, Arnold Moss; Miranda, Frances Heflin; Ariel, Vera Zorina; Caliban, Canada Lee; Ferdinand, Vito Christi; Trinculo, George Voskovec; Stephano, Jan Werich; and others
Performance Type
Theater
Note
Although his name does not appear on the printed program, Balanchine arranged movement sequences for Vera Zorina.
Balanchine
