Carmen Jones (1991 original London cast) (1991 original London cast)
~ Release group by Georges Bizet
Annotation
1991 London revival cast recording of Oscar Hammerstein II's 1943 musical setting of Bizet's opera. Recorded 6-9 June, 1991. New Arrangements by David Cullen, directed by Henry Lewis.
The leading roles of Carmen and Joe were double cast on stage - the couples sing two acts each on the recording.
Cast
Carmen Jones – Sharon Benson (tracks: 9, 11, 12) / Wilhelmenia Fernandez (tracks: 4, 6, 17)
Cindy Lou – Karen Parks (tracks: 2, 5, 14)
Dink – Danny John-Jules (tracks: 9)
Frankie – Carolyn Sebron (tracks: 7, 9, 12)
Husky Miller – Gregg Baker (tracks: 8)
Joe – Damon Evans (tracks: 5, 6, 17) / Michael Austin (4) (tracks: 10, 11)
Myrt – Wendy Brown (tracks: 9, 12)
Rum – Clive Rowe (tracks: 9)