Carousel - Barbican

Pro reviewers average 2013-05-24 Voted best musical of the 20th century by Time Magazine, Carousel is 'an absolute delight' (The Daily Telegraph) and features breathtaking dancing, and some of the most moving music ever written for the stage, including If I Loved You, June is... Voted best musical of the 20th century by Time Magazine, Carousel is 'an absolute delight' (The Daily Telegraph) and features breathtaking dancing, and some of the most moving music ever written for the stage, including If I Loved You, June is bustin' out all over and You'll Never Walk Alone.Set on the New England coastline, Carousel is a story of true love, loss and feelings left unspoken. Following the ill-fated love affair between bad boy Billy Bigelow and trusting Julie Jordan, this classic musical is deeply touching and will capture your heart. 4.0
Running dates from Aug 15 2012 to Sep 15 2012
Theatre Barbican
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Genre Drama
Synopsis
Voted best musical of the 20th century by Time Magazine, Carousel is 'an absolute delight' (The Daily Telegraph) and features breathtaking dancing, and some of the most moving music ever written for the stage, including If I Loved You, June is bustin' out all over and You'll Never Walk Alone.

Set on the New England coastline, Carousel is a story of true love, loss and feelings left unspoken. Following the ill-fated love affair between bad boy Billy Bigelow and trusting Julie Jordan, this classic musical is deeply touching and will capture your heart.
Author Oscar Hammerstein II
Director Jo Davies
Company Opera North
Featured Actors/Actresses Elena Ferrari
Keith Phares
Designer Anthony Ward
Movement/Choreography Kim Brandstrup and Kay Shepherd
Book Oscar Hammerstein II
Music Richard Rodgers
Lyrics Oscar Hammerstein II