Trouble in Tahiti
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Cairns
- Screenplay & Story
- Leonard Bernstein
- Original Score
- Leonard Bernstein
- Original Title
- Trouble in Tahiti
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Studios
- BBC, Opus Arte
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Cairns
Leonard Bernstein
Leonard Bernstein
Department Leadership Roster
Leonard Bernstein
Writer
Tom Cairns
Director
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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 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.
Who directed Trouble in Tahiti?
Trouble in Tahiti was directed by Tom Cairns.
Who stars in Trouble in Tahiti?
The principal cast of Trouble in Tahiti includes Karl Daymond, Stephanie Novacek, Tom Randle, Mary Hegarty.
When was Trouble in Tahiti released and how long is it?
Trouble in Tahiti was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Trouble in Tahiti?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Trouble in Tahiti was composed by Leonard Bernstein.