Rose-Marie

About

This production of Rose-Marie was presented at the Grand-Théâtre de Tours during the 1951–1952 season. It employed the resident forces of the house, including the Orchestre du Grand Théâtre de Tours, the Choeurs du Grand Théâtre, and the Ballet du Grand Théâtre. While specific directing and design details do not survive in the available archive, the staging reflects a post-war French interpretation of the classic American operetta. The principal cast featured Liette Bardin in the title role, with Barbara Le May as Wanda and Odile Costarelli as Lady Jane. The presence of the in-house ballet indicates that the show’s dance components—such as the famed Totem Tom-Tom—were fully realized on stage.