On June 7, 1933, George Balanchine and Kurt Weill's ballet chanté "The Seven Deadly Sins" premiered in Paris. This innovative work, blending ballet and opera, featured a libretto by Bertolt…
1947: "Chocolate Soldier" Opens in NYC: The operetta "The Chocolate Soldier" opened at the Century Theater in New York City on March 12, 1947, for a run of 69 performances.…
The Historical Significance of George Balanchine and Kurt Weill’s ‘The Seven Deadly Sins’ Premiere in Paris
On June 7, 1933, George Balanchine and Kurt Weill's ballet chanté "The Seven Deadly Sins" premiered in Paris. This innovative work, blending ballet and opera, featured a libretto by Bertolt…
1947: “Chocolate Soldier” Opens in NYC
1947: "Chocolate Soldier" Opens in NYC: The operetta "The Chocolate Soldier" opened at the Century Theater in New York City on March 12, 1947, for a run of 69 performances.…