Candide

March 2023

Music: Leonard Bernstein
Lyrics: Richard Wilbur, John Latouche, Dorothy Parker, Lillian Hellman, Stephen Sondheim, & Leonard Bernstein
Book: Lillian Hellman & Hugh Wheeler
Premiere Date: December 1, 1956, Martin Beck Theatre, Broadway

Leonard Bernstein’s best-known operetta brings levity to spring in Atlanta. The innocent Candide discovers that people aren’t all they are cracked up to be and decides to live own terms. Featuring modern classics “Glitter and Be Gay,” “Make our Garden Grow,” and a rip-roaring Overture, Candide makes its company debut in Atlanta. Deanna Breiwick and Jack Swanson star. James Lowe conducts and Alison Moritz will direct.

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Media

Candide: Livestream Replay
Candide | Official Cinematic Trailer
Candide | OFFICIAL TRAILER
SIDEBAR Candide: Bernstein's Music
SIDEBAR Candide: Production Design
SIDEBAR Candide: Candide & Cunégonde
Program

Cast + Creative

Cast

Voltaire / Dr. Pangloss
Maximilian

Creative

Conductor
Stage Director
Scenic Designer
Costume Designer
Lighting Designer
Wig & Makeup Designer
Assistant Director
Studio Artist
Assistant Conductor & Chorus Master
Choreographer

Creators

Leonard Bernstein

Composer

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Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre is a world-class facility, creating diverse cultural, educational and entertainment experiences that will promote accessibility to the arts. Conveniently located in northwest Atlanta, at 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway at Akers Mill Road, adjacent to I-75 inside I-285.