Amahl and the Night Visitors (1951)
The historic, original, live airing of what would become an annual Christmas tradition throughout the 1950s, this opera tells the story of Amahl, a crippled shepherd boy, and his destitute mother, who provide temporary shelter to three men who are following a star to the newly-born Christ child.
Director: Gian Carlo Menotti, Kirk Browning
Genre: Music, Drama, Family, TV Movie
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: December 24, 1951
Cast
- Chet Allen - Amahl
- Rosemary Kuhlmann - The Mother
- Andrew McKinley - King Caspar
- David Aiken - King Melchior
- Leon Lishner - King Balthazar
- Francis Monachino - The Page
- Melissa Hayden - Dancer
- Nicholas Magallanes - Dancer
- Glen Tetley - Dancer
Screenplay
- Gian Carlo Menotti (Lyricist)
Music: Gian Carlo Menotti
Production: NBC
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art, Faith, Religion and Spirituality
Keywords
opera, christianity, live broadcast, nativity, christmas
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Amahl and the Night Visitors about?
- The historic, original, live airing of what would become an annual Christmas tradition throughout the 1950s, this opera tells the story of Amahl, a crippled shepherd boy, and his destitute mother, who provide temporary shelter to three men who are following a star to the newly-born Christ child.
- Who directed Amahl and the Night Visitors?
- Amahl and the Night Visitors was directed by Gian Carlo Menotti, Kirk Browning.
- Who stars in Amahl and the Night Visitors?
- Amahl and the Night Visitors stars Chet Allen, Rosemary Kuhlmann, Andrew McKinley, David Aiken, Leon Lishner, Francis Monachino.
- How long is Amahl and the Night Visitors?
- Amahl and the Night Visitors has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is Amahl and the Night Visitors?
- Amahl and the Night Visitors is a Music, Drama, Family, TV Movie film.
- Where was Amahl and the Night Visitors produced?
- Amahl and the Night Visitors was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Amahl and the Night Visitors?
- The themes of Amahl and the Night Visitors include: Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art, Faith, Religion and Spirituality.