A Midsummer Night's Dream (1967)

A ballet version (using Felix Mendelssohn's music) of Shakespeare's play,featuring the New York City Ballet.

Directors:

George Balanchine, Dan Eriksen

Writer:

William Shakespeare (play)

Stars:

Suzanne Farrell, Edward Villella, Arthur Mitchell

Cast

Cast overview:
Suzanne Farrell	...	Titania
Edward Villella	...	Oberon
Arthur Mitchell	...	Puck
Mimi Paul	...	Helena
Nicholas Magallanes	...	Lysander
Patricia McBride	...	Hermia
Roland Vazquez	...	Demetrius
Francisco Moncion	...	Theseus
Gloria Gorvin	...	Hippolyta
Richard Rapp	...	Bottom
Jacques d'Amboise	...	Court Danseur
Allegra Kent	...	Court Danseuse

Storyline

A musical ballet based on the Shakespearean tale of beguiled lovers and feuding faeries. The story is told through performance, with no spoken parts.

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Plot Keywords:

ballet | fairy | dance | shakespeare's a midsummer night's dream | independent film | 

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Genres:

Music

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 April 1967 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Films Obéron

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Version of ITV Play of the Week: A Midsummer Night's Dream (1964)

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