Carmen Jones
Something Really New! Something Truly Different!
DramaRomanceoperaworld war iiseductionmusicalnorth carolinabased on play or musicallovedesirestockade1940safrican american
A vibrant, musically-driven romantic drama centered on desire and seduction within an all-Black military community, balancing charm with the tension of competing loves.
In this musical set in an all-Black army camp, civilian parachute maker and "hot bundle" Carmen Jones is desired by many of the men. Naturally, she wants Joe, who's engaged to sweet Cindy Lou and about to go into pilot training for the Korean War.
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