Trouble in Tahiti
Leonard Bernstein's 1952 opera is a biting satire on the emptiness of materialist values and the false promise of suburban comforts. This production, conducted by the composer himself, presents a live-action cast performing on an animated set. Inspired by jazz and American musical comedy, the score is a path-breaking fusion of lyric art with popular entertainment.
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- Cast
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Trouble in Tahiti
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 23, 1973
Runtime
0h 45m
Original Title
Trouble in Tahiti
Production Companies
Amberson Productions, LWT, Thirteen
Director
Bill Hays
Description
Leonard Bernstein's 1952 opera is a biting satire on the emptiness of materialist values and the false promise of suburban comforts. This production, conducted by the composer himself, presents a live-action cast performing on an animated set. Inspired by jazz and American musical comedy, the score is a path-breaking fusion of lyric art with popular entertainment.
