Raoul Pene Du Bois, American, 1914 to 1985, pencil and gouache on paper painting depicting two theater costume designs for the Carmen Jones theater show. Signed. Carmen Jones is a 1943 Broadway musical with music by Georges Bizet and lyrics and book by Oscar Hammerstein II which was performed at The Broadway Theatre. Conceptually, it is Bizets opera Carmen updated to a World War II era African American setting. The Broadway musical was produced by Billy Rose, using an all black cast, and directed by Hassard Short. Raoul Pene Du Bois was an American costume designer and scenic designer for the stage and film. He was nominated for two Academy Awards in the category Best Art Direction. Mid Century American Theatre Costume Design Paintings For Collectors.