When the most voluptuous, sought-after courtesan in the world meets an ascetic monk whose life is devoted to God, you know erotic sparks are going to fly. And when the clash takes place in a glorious, but rarely performed, opera by Massenet, it’s a delight to the ear just as much as to the eye. Renée Fleming is every inch the glamorous Thaïs, swathed in elegant gowns designed by Christian Lacroix. Thomas Hampson is Athanaël, the tortured man of God. This production by John Cox, which premiered in December 2008, brilliantly sets the stage for a confrontation as old as civilization itself.
Unfortunately the movie Massenet: Thaïs is not yet available on Disney Plus.
Writing | Louis Gallet | Writer |
Directing | John Cox | Director |
Sound | Jesús López-Cobos | Conductor |
Writing | Anatole France | Original Story |
Sound | Jules Massenet | Original Music Composer |
Art | John Cox | Production Design |
Lighting | Duane Schuler | Lighting Design |
Directing | Gary Halvorson | Director |
Costume & Make-Up | Christian Lacroix | Costume Designer |
Production | Elena Park | Supervising Producer |
Costume & Make-Up | Nancy McNamara | Makeup Artist |
Production | Victoria Warivonchik | Producer |
Sound | Jay David Saks | Music Producer |
Crew | Ron Washburn | Technical Supervisor |
Production | Peter Gelb | Executive Producer |
Production | Louisa Briccetti | Producer |
Crew | Sara Jo Slate | Choreographer |
Production | Mia Bongiovanni | Supervising Producer |
Costume & Make-Up | Tom Watson | Hairstylist |
Costume & Make-Up | Victor Callegari | Makeup Artist |
Costume & Make-Up | Paul Brown | Costume Design |
Art | Paul Brown | Set Designer |