Trouble in Tahiti
Jan 01, 2001 · 40m
Director
Tom CairnsOverview
Leonard Bernstein was on his honeymoon in 1951 when he began composing his one-act opera, Trouble in Tahiti, a candid portrait of the troubled marriage of a young suburban couple. Written between his biggest Broadway successes— On the Town in 1944 and Candide and West Side Story in 1956 and 1957, respectively— Trouble in Tahiti draws upon popular songs styles to deliver an uncompromising critique of post-war American materialism. Beneath the couple's marital discord is a profound longing for love and intimacy. Their spiritual emptiness, in contrast to a veneer of happy consumerism, creates the heart of the drama and is emphasized by sudden stylistic shifts in the music.
Cast of Trouble in Tahiti
Crew of Trouble in Tahiti
About Trouble in Tahiti
What is Trouble in Tahiti about?
Leonard Bernstein was on his honeymoon in 1951 when he began composing his one-act opera, Trouble in Tahiti, a candid portrait of the troubled marriage of a young suburban couple. Written between his biggest Broadway successes— On the Town in 1944 and Candide and West Side Story in 1956 and 1957, respectively— Trouble in Tahiti draws upon popular songs styles to deliver an uncompromising…
When was Trouble in Tahiti released?
Trouble in Tahiti was released on January 1, 2001.
How long is Trouble in Tahiti?
Trouble in Tahiti runs 40 minutes.
Who directed Trouble in Tahiti?
Trouble in Tahiti was directed by Tom Cairns.
Who is in the cast of Trouble in Tahiti?
The cast of Trouble in Tahiti includes Karl Daymond (Sam), Stephanie Novacek (Dinah), Tom Randle (Gardener / Male Chorus) and Mary Hegarty (Female chorus).