Chevalier: Movie and Pre-Concert at The Broad Theater

Joseph Boulogne, Le Chevalier de Saint Georges (1745-1799), our first opera composer of African Descent, 

finally gets worldwide recognition in a major motion picture!

OperaCréole is excited to offer a private showing and pre-movie concert for this historic moment in the cinema.

New Orleans's own Kelvin Harrison, Jr,  of the Donald Harrison. Sr. legacy stars as Le Chevalier.

Sponsor. The Historic New Orleans Collection

Partners: New Orleans Opera Association, The Council of French Societies, The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra's Education Program. and Vaucresson's Creole Cafe and Deli., and Deez Cookies.

 CHEVALIER

FOX SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES | RELEASE DATE: APRIL 21, 2023

Summary: Based on the true story of composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, the illegitimate son of an enslaved African and a French plantation owner, rises to heights in French society as a composer before an ill-fated love affair.

Rated PG-13 for thematic content, some strong language, suggestive material, and violence. 107 minutes.

Principal Cast       Credit

Alec Newman             Poncet

Alex Fitzalan               Philippe

Ben Bradshaw            La Bossiere

Jessica Boone           La Arnould

Jim High                      George Bologne

Kelvin Harrison Jr.  Joseph Bologne, Chevalier De Saint-Georges

Lucy Boynton            Marie Antoinette

Marton Csokas         Montalembert

Minnie Driver            La Guimard

Ronke Adekoluejo  Nanon

Samara Weaving     Marie-Josephine

Sian Clifford              Madame De Genlis