RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN'S CAROUSEL
April 22 - May 07, 2016
Swaggering, carefree carnival barker, Billy Bigelow, captivates and marries the naive millworker, Julie Jordan. But all too soon, they fall on hard times and unbearable loss. Yet the power of love perseveres, as do the tuneful hits, in this masterpiece of American musical theater. You’ll hear “If I Loved You,” “June Is Bustin’ Out All Over,” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone” all set against the backdrop of an original new production from Lyric Opera.
Featuring a cast of luminaries of the stage and screen and directed and choreographed by Tony Award-winner Rob Ashford and conducted by Houston Grand Opera's Richard Bado, the all-star cast will be accompanied by the powerful Houston Grand Opera Orchestra, Dancers and Chorus for a truly once-in-a-lifetime production you don’t want to miss!
Music by Richard Rodgers.
Books and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II.
Based on the play Liliom by Ferenc Molnár, as adapted by
Benjamin F. Glazer.
Original dances by Agnes de Mille.