The professional American premiere took place on September 29, 1960, at the New York City Center, where the cast included Norman Treigle, Richard Cassilly and Anne McKnight; Leopold Stokowski conducted Christopher West's production.
The first public presentation of this work in the United States took place on September 29, 1960, at the New York City Center, with a cast that included Norman Treigle, Richard Cassilly and Anne McKnight; Leopold Stokowski directed Christopher West's staging.