''Astarte'', choreographed by

Robert Joffrey Robert Joffrey (December 24, 1930 – March 25, 1988) was an American dancer, teacher, producer, choreographer, and co-founder of the Joffrey Ballet, known for his highly imaginative modern ballets. He was born Anver Bey Abdullah Jaffa Khan in Se ...

, was the first live, multi-media ballet with a specially commissioned rock music score composed and performed by

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. It received its world premier on September 20, 1967, and was performed by the

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at the City Center Theater. It was produced by

Midge Mackenzie Margaret Rose "Midge" MacKenzie, (6 March 1938 - 28 January 2004) was a London-born writer and filmmaker who first become known for producing Robert Joffrey's multimedia ballet ''Astarte'' with the Joffrey Ballet, and ''Women Talking'', a documenta ...

, with sets and lighting design by

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, costumes by

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, and film created and photographed by

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.
''Astarte'' made the cover of ''

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'' magazine in March 1968.''Time'' cover March 15, 1968.
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References

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External links

The Gerald Arpino and Robert Joffrey Foundation
Ballets by Midge Mackenzie 1967 ballet premieres