Nureyev details

Performance role
Debut in a role
Yes
Creative role
  • Performer

Other info

Venue
Mark Hellinger Theatre, New York, USA
Company
Martha Graham Dance Company
Sources

Martha Graham Dance Company Gala

22 December 1975

This gala performance was part of a season given by the Martha Graham Dance Company at the Mark Hellinger Theatre.  Other works in this programme, all choreographed by Martha Graham, were Seraphic Dialogue, Frontier and Diversion of Angels.  At this performance Nureyev only danced in The Scarlet Letter, making his debut in a role created on him.

When more programming information about other performances in the season is confirmed this record will be updated. 

Works

The Scarlet Letter

Choreography: Martha Graham

Music: Hunter Johnson

Performance role: Dimmesdale

Debut performance of this role

Other performers: Janet Eilber