239. The Chocolate Soldier 1947
Operetta in Three Acts
- Music
Music by Oscar Straus (Der tapfere Soldat, 1908). Original German libretto by Rudolph Bernauer and Leopold Jacobson, based on Arms and the Man by George Bernard Shaw. American version by Stanislaus Stange (1909). Revised book by Guy Bolton. Revised and additional lyrics by Bernard Hanighen. Orchestrations by Jay Blackton
- Choreography
George Balanchine, assistant to Mr. Balanchine: Edward Brinkman
- Production
Produced by J. H. Del Bondio and Hans Bartsch for the Delvan Company. Directed by Felix Brentano. Scenery and lighting by Jo Mielziner. Costumes by Lucinda Ballard. Scenery built by Martin Turner Studios and painted by Studio Alliance; costumes executed by Eaves Costume Company.
- Premiere
March 12, 1947, New Century Theatre, New York. Conductor: Jay Blackton. (Out-of-town preview: February 6, Forrest Theatre, Philadelphia.)
- Cast
Nadina, Frances McCann; Mascha, Gloria Hamilton; Bumerli, Keith Andes; Popoff, Billy Gilbert; and others. Première Danseuse, Mary Ellen Moylan; Premier Danseur, Francisco Moncion; 7 Ladies of the Ballet, 7 Gentlemen of the Ballet.
SLAVIC DANCE (Act II): Mary Ellen Moylan, Francisco Moncion, corps de ballet.
WALTZ BALLET (Act III): Moylan, Moncion, corps de ballet.
AFTER TODAY GALA POLKA (Act III): Moylan, Moncion, corps de ballet
Performance Type
Operetta
Note
69 performances
Elizabeth Aldrich
