A Midsummer Night's Dream
Play - Revival
Metropolitan Opera House
Data not verified
- First Preview:
- Opening Date: September 21, 1954
- Closing Date: October 17, 1954
- Previews: 0
- Performances: 29
Playwright: William Shakespeare
Synopsis
William Shakespeare's comedy brings together a group of star-crossed lovers, an inept band of actors led by the pompous Bottom, and the king and queen of the fairies and their impish henchman Puck, who creates romantic and comic havoc for all.
Opening Night Cast
| Robert Helpmann | Oberon | |
| Stanley Holloway | Nick Bottom | |
| Moira Shearer | Titania | |
| Valerie Adams | Corps de Ballet | |
| Ivan Baptie | Ensemble Corps de Ballet |
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| Joan Benham | Helena | |
| Jocelyn Britton | Corps de Ballet |
Opening Night Production Credits
| William Shakespeare | Playwright | |
| Felix Mendelssohn | Composer | |
| Michael Benthall | Director | |
| Robert Helpmann | Choreographer | |
| Christopher Ironside | Costume Design | |
| Robin Ironside | Costume Design |