Midsummer Night's Dream, A (1962)

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Balanchine’s first wholly original full-length ballet. Act I releates the story of Shakespeare’s play. Act II is a wedding divertissement, concluding with a brief return to the enchanted forest, and Shakespeare’s ending. A film of the enitre work, produced by Oberon Productions, Ltd., was released in 1967.

Premiere date:	January 17, 1962
Premiered at:	New York City Ballet, City Center of Music and Drama
Music:	Overture and incidental music to A Midsummer Night's Dream, Opp. 21 and 61 (1826, 1843); Overtures to Athalie, Op. 74 (1845) and The Fair Melusine, Op. 32 (1833); The First Walpurgis Night, Op. 60; Symphony No. 9 for Strings (first three movements) (1823)
Decor:	David Hays
Lighting:	David Hays
Costumes:	Karinska
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Choreography

George Balanchine

Original Cast

Arthur Mitchell
Melissa Hayden
Francisco Moncion
Nicholas Magallanes
Gloria Govrin
Patricia Mcbride
Conrad Ludlow
Edward Villella
Suki Schorer
Bill Carter
Roland Vasquez
Jillana
Violette Verdy

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