Rodgers & Hammerstein’s
Carousel
Music by
RICHARD RODGERS
Book and Lyrics by
OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II
Based on Ferenc Molnar’s Play “Liliom“
As adapted by Benjamin F. Glazer
Original Choreography by Agnes de Mille
Conducted by David Angus
Directed by Anne Bogart
Production Choreography by Shura Baryshnikov
Co-Production with Boston Lyric Opera, Austin Opera, and Utah Opera
Emerson Colonial Theatre
Friday, April 4, 2025 | 7:30PM
Sunday, April 6, 2025 | 3:00PM
Friday, April 11, 2025 | 7:30PM
Sunday, April 13, 2025 | 3:00PM
80th Anniversary Production
Running Time: 3 hours with 1 intermission
Nearly a century after premiering at the Colonial Theatre, Carousel has become one of the most beloved American musicals of all time. In this landmark 80th anniversary production, creative visionary and BLO Artistic Associate Anne Bogart stages a stunning and evocative tribute to this Rodgers & Hammerstein gem. Featuring unforgettable songs like “If I Loved You” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” this timeless paean to the power of love and redemption is sure to sweep you off your feet.
Music Director David Angus conducts an exceptional cast featuring Brandie Sutton as Julie Jordan, Edward Nelson as Billy Bigelow, Jamie Barton as Nettie Fowler, and Anya Matanovič as Carrie Pipperidge.
CAROUSEL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization. www.concordtheatricals.com
Edward Nelson’s appearance as Billy Bigelow is supported by Peter Wender
Jamie Barton’s appearance as Nettie Fowler is supported by Katie and Paul Buttenwieser
“A revelatory production…a richly resonant and memorable experience!”
– Edge Media Network
“Breathtaking…a musical and theatrical event for the ages..”
– On Boston Stages
“Sparkles with originality, grit and passion…a beautiful pageant of a show.”
– Theater Mirror
Carousel is more than just a musical; it is a time capsule from 1945, carrying with it a sense of magic that transcends generations. Yet, as we view this material through our contemporary social lens, we must confront its problematic themes – domestic violence, cycles of poverty and crime, suicide, and toxic masculinity – issues that resonate strongly into day’s social and political climate. As artists and audiences alike engage with challenging subject matter, we are invited to question characters like Billy Bigelow – a morally ambiguous protagonist whose flaws prompt us to examine our own attractions to danger. This reflection is crucial as we navigate our own dilemmas in a world fraught with complexity.
Emerson Colonial Theatre
106 Boylston Street | Boston, MA 02116
