The New York City Center presents "Carmen Jones," conceived and adapted by Oscar Hammerstein II, from the Meilhac and Halevy adaptation of Prosper Merimee's story "Carmen," music by Georges Bizet, adapted for this purpose by Robert Russell Bennett, directed by William Hammerstein, choreography by Onna White, musical director Everett Lee, settings and lighting by Howard Bay, costumes by Raoul Pene Du Bois, choral direction by Leonard Depaur.

Carter Barron Amphitheater, July 19 thru August 1, 1956.

Cast: Sherman Sneed, Stefan Lind, Reri Grist, Walter P. Brown, William DuPree, Muriel Smith, Glory van Scott, Walter Nicks, Peter Burke, Tathleen Stanford, Herbert Stubbs, James Wamen, Delores Martin, Audrey Vanterpool, Joseph James, John Bouie, Jimmy Randolph, Clyde Turner, Carol Joy, John Greenwood, Mary Louise, Carol Joy, Christine Spencer, Louise Parker, John Nielsen, Joseph Nash, James McMillan, Walter Nicks.

Title devised by Library staff.

LC copy accompanied by souvenir program of "Carmen Jones."

In: Richard L. Coe Theater Programs Collection (Library of Congress).