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Georges Bizet

Date of Death: June 03, 1875 (36)

Birth Place: Paris, FRANCE

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Awards and Nominations


winner
Olivier Awards - 1992 - The American Express Award for Best New Musical

Bizet, Carmen Jones

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CARMEN Opens This April At Arsht Center
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2025

Carmen as you’ve never seen it before is coming to South Florida this April in a bold and emotionally charged new production, conceived and directed by French-born Maria Todaro.
Florida Grand Opera Will Bring CARMEN to Miami and Fort Lauderdale
by Emmy Rice - Mar 22, 2025

Carmen is coming to South Florida this April in a new production, conceived and directed by French-born Maria Todaro. Check here for more details on this performance.
Philadelphia Ballet Announces 2025/26 Season Featuring CARMEN, ROMEO AND JULIET, And More
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2025

Philadelphia Ballet has announced its 2025/26 season, an exceptional lineup of performances that blend beloved classics with daring new works, reinforcing the company's legacy of artistic excellence.
The Joffrey Ballet Reveals 2025-26 Season at Lyric Opera House
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2025

The Joffrey’s 2025-2026 season at Lyric Opera House has been revealed, featuring U.S. and Chicago premieres by Liam Scarlett and Yuri Possokhov, and a celebration of dance legends Martha Graham, Glen Tetley and more. Learn more!
BIZET'S CARMEN Comes to Hong Kong Cultural Centre in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2025

Bizet's Carmen is coming to Hong Kong Cultural Centre Grand Theatre next month. Learn more about the upcoming performance and how to get tickets here!
Tulsa Opera Performs THE TRAGEDY OF CARMEN This Week
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2025

Tulsa Opera will perform The Tragedy of Carmen in February 2025. Performances begin this week. Learn more about the upcoming performance and find out how to get tickets here!
A NIGHT IN SPAIN �" CARMEN SUITE AND THE THREE CORNERED HAT to be Presented at Ballet Ariel
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2025

Ballet Ariel will round out its 2024/2025 season (and 26th anniversary) with a passionate production of two classics during A Night in Spain– Carmen Suite and The Three Cornered Hat. Learn how to purchase tickets.
CARMEN is Now Playing at Theatre Basel
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2024

Carmen is now playing at Theatre Basel. This is an opéra comique in four acts by Georges Bizet with text by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy after the novella by Prosper Mérimée.
Works & Process to Present Miami City Ballet: Annabelle Lopez Ochoa And Pam Tanowitz
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2024

Works & Process at the Guggenheim will present the Miami City Ballet: Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and Pam Tanowitz. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
San Francisco Opera to Present Two Concerts in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2024

San Francisco Opera's 102nd season will continue in November with a variety of performances and events. Along with Georges Bizet’s Carmen (November 13–December 1) and the Carmen Encounter (November 21), November brings two annual, year-end concerts. Learn how to purchase tickets.
CARMEN Comes to San Francisco Opera Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2024

San Francisco Opera’s 2024 Fall Season will conclude with the return of Georges Bizet’s Carmen from November 13–December 1 at the War Memorial Opera House.
Review: CARMEN at Arkansas Museum Of Fine Arts
by Theresa Bertram - Oct 22, 2024

There is nothing more glamorous than going to the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts in Little Rock to witness the world-class artists of Ballet Arkansas bring to life the iconic opera CARMEN that opens with the most exquisite voice you have ever heard. On Saturday, Oct. 12, Broadway World was treated to this experience of passion, elegance, and drama, merging the intensity of Georges Bizet's famous score with the fluid grace of Rodion Shchedrin’s “modernist perspective.” Under the guidance of Choreographer Michael Fothergill, the audience was thoroughly captivated from beginning to end. 
El Arte Del Canto Llega A Escuelas De Nivel Bachillerato Con Cantantes Solistas De Bellas Artes
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2024

Desde hace 20 años, la Coordinación Nacional de Música y Ópera del Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (INBAL) realiza el ciclo El arte del canto como parte del programa Música Inbal en tu escuela, con el fin de acercar a las nuevas generaciones a la música clásica.  
New Camerata Opera Presents LA TRAGEDIE DE CARMEN
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2024

New Camerata Opera announced a November performance of LA TRAGÉDIE DE CARMEN, offering a fresh take on Bizet's classic. The production promises an intimate and powerful experience for opera enthusiasts.
Faena Theater to Debut CARMEN 'The Iconic Legend Reimagined' This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2024

Faena Theater will present a new resident show, Carmen, ‘The Iconic Legend Reimagined,’ debuting this fall. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
American Ballet Theatre to Host 2024 Fall Gala in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2024

American Ballet Theatre will host its 2024 Fall Gala at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on Wednesday, October 23. Learn how to purchase tickets.
El Inbal Lleva El Arte Del Canto A La Preparatoria Núm. 7 Ezequiel Chávez
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 29, 2024

The National Institute of Fine Arts and Literature (INBAL) announced a special event bringing the art of singing to students at Preparatoria No. 7 Ezequiel Chávez, aiming to enrich their cultural education.
El Estudio De La �"pera De Bellas Artes Vuelve Al Palacio Postal Con Música Angelical
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2024

El Estudio de la Ópera de Bellas Artes returns to Palacio Postal with a performance titled Música Angelical, showcasing a blend of classical and contemporary opera pieces.
James Robinson Named General and Artistic Director Of Seattle Opera
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2024

James Robinson is the next General and Artistic Director of Seattle Opera, and the fifth person to lead the company in its 61-year history. Robinson begins his tenure on September 4, 2024, replacing Christina Scheppelmann, who takes over as General and Artistic Director of Brussels' La Monnaie/De Munt in January 2025 following the completion of her contract with Seattle Opera.
Bard Music Festival To Present BERLIOZ AND HIS WORLD This August
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2024

The Bard Music Festival will present a celebration of French Romantic composer Berlioz with 11 themed concerts, 5 livestreams, and more, starting August 9.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Georges Bizet written?

Georges Bizet has written 6 shows including L'Arlesienne (Composer), Carmen (Composer), Carmen Jones (Source Material), Carmencita (Composer), La Tragédie de Carmen (Composer), Something Wonderful (Composer).

What awards has Georges Bizet been nominated for?

Georges Bizet has been nominated for The American Express Award for Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for Carmen Jones.

What awards has Georges Bizet won?

Georges Bizet has won The American Express Award for Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for Carmen Jones.

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