Didn't want to start a new thread, but another production utilized Scott Joplin's music. The ballet, "Prodigal Son," (based on the biblical story), using music by Scott Joplin, was performed by The London Festival Ballet, to good reviews, about 1974. The ballet was orchestrated by Grant Hossack and the Festival orchestra was conducted by him. It was choreographed by Barry Moreland. An LP was released by CBS Records. The "Joplin Group" of the orchestra consisted of saxophones, four brass and Sousaphone, and a rhythm section including banjo.

Was this ballet ever performed in North America? Does anyone know about its history after the London performance? I played the LP of the music tonight and enjoyed it.