Nathaniel Merrill, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Nathaniel Merrill

American stage and opera director

Date of Birth: 08-Feb-1927

Date of Death: 09-Sep-2008

Profession: theater director

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius


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About Nathaniel Merrill

  • Nathaniel Merrill (February 8, 1927 – September 9, 2008) was a celebrated American stage director and opera director.
  • He was the resident stage director at the Metropolitan Opera from 1956-1985.
  • During his 28 seasons at the Met he staged a total of 14 new productions in addition to directing several revivals.
  • He also served as the Artistic Director of Central City Opera from 1959-1966.
  • In 1981 he and his wife, conductor Louise Sherman, founded Opera Colorado.
  • Merrill served as the company's artistic director and stage director and his wife worked as the company's musical director.
  • Upon his wife's death from cancer in 1998, Merrill retired and thereafter lived in Denver until his death of complications related to Alzheimer's disease a decade later.

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