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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jan 23, 2023 19:25:04 GMT
Thank you SuttonPeron. That is indeed impressive for an A list star like Banderas. Kudos to him! I suppose it is a fact that as more big name (Broadway) musicals are staged in Madrid expectations will be raised. If you see The Lion King and then see Company there will be a very stark difference. I said in my comments that it was almost a concert version but the performances and the orchestra more than made up for that. I thought it was wonderful. |
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Post by SuttonPeron on Jan 23, 2023 19:47:00 GMT
Indeed. Though there´s still so much work to be done, Spanish MT has came a long way over the last 25 years. Producing less known shows is still very much a risk for producers, but audiences are very slowly embracing new titles with a less commercial approach, being slightly stricter regarding quality, and understanding what makes a musical excellent.
It´s not just about expectations, but showing the audience the infinite possibilities that musical theatre has to offer, perfectly seen in this production, where it´s the orchestra and the acting that are the stars of the show.
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Post by musicalsmadrid on Feb 6, 2023 9:44:41 GMT
Hi musical lovers, I just want to bring you some updates from Spain since the last couple of weeks have been full of news with reagards to Musical Theater. - The new spanish Production cast of Aladdin has been announced last week with Roc Bernadi as Aladdin, Jana Gomez in the role of Jasmine and David COmrie as Genie. Premiere on 24th March and pre-sales seems to be very promising (first days have nearly sold-out), if you are insterested you can try to buy your ticket in the link below (official page) www.stage.es/musicales/aladdin/entradas- Castings Calls for next season's productions: The Book of Mormon (casting closed now) and Legally Blonde (Still open). Looking forward to watching both of them..... but mostly (:-)) The Bok of Mormon. If you love this musical as I do, you will have a great opportunity to wacth in Spanish next season (from September/October this year, dates to be confirmed) - Also Pretty Woman the musical (which is now running in Barcelona) will be moved to Madrid from September onwards. Now, the bad news: 1. Grease, currently running in Barcelona, will close on next 12th February. There are rumours this production will continue on national tour 2. Singing in the rain will close next 19th February 3. The national tour of The Physician (orginal spanish produciton based on Noah Gordon's book) will close next 26th February. Extraordinary performance of this original Spanish production after several years on stage. 4. Godspell (Antonio Banderas Production) closed in Malaga last 8th Jan. I suspect this production will sooner or later come to Madrid & Barcelona, but nothing confirmed yet 5. Last but not least.....Antonio Banderas production of Company will close in Madrid next 14th February (:-(), thanks God we have the spanish cast recording (:-)) |
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Post by intoanewlife on Feb 6, 2023 22:02:25 GMT
4. Godspell (Antonio Banderas Production) closed in Malaga last 8th Jan. I suspect this production will sooner or later come to Madrid & Barcelona, but nothing confirmed yet I hope so, I LOVE Godspell x |
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Post by SuttonPeron on Feb 13, 2023 13:45:25 GMT
Godspell was supposed to come to Madrid, but it got replaced by an extension of Play that goes wrong. So it will eventually come to Madrid when they find an appropriate time and venue. Auditions are currently being held for a production of Chicago (rumored to be a replica production of the iconic staging), and a new non-replica of School of Rock.
Other rumors are The Producers in Barcelona, The Phantom of the Opera in Madrid, and Gypsy in Málaga. But those aren´t confirmed just yet. The upcoming season does seem promising, but as always, it´ll all depend on the quality and care behind each new production.
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Post by kz on Feb 19, 2023 11:45:29 GMT
We've just booked 5 nights in Madrid in April (really looking forward to it as we've never been before). We've booked Tick Tick Boom for the Friday night and Aladdin for the Sunday. Is there anything else we should try to fit in? I know quite a few shows are closing before then and I'm not overly fussed about seeing Matilda.
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Post by intoanewlife on Feb 19, 2023 20:22:04 GMT
Godspell was supposed to come to Madrid, but it got replaced by an extension of Play that goes wrong. So it will eventually come to Madrid when they find an appropriate time and venue. Hopefully around the first week of December! |
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Post by musicalsmadrid on Feb 20, 2023 8:18:23 GMT
We've just booked 5 nights in Madrid in April (really looking forward to it as we've never been before). We've booked Tick Tick Boom for the Friday night and Aladdin for the Sunday. Is there anything else we should try to fit in? I know quite a few shows are closing before then and I'm not overly fussed about seeing Matilda. I'd reccommend you either The Nerveending Story (orignal spanish produciton based on Michael Ende's novel) or Mamma Mia! (a non replica production but worth to watch it specially the new coreography) |
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Post by SuttonPeron on Feb 20, 2023 13:41:23 GMT
We've just booked 5 nights in Madrid in April (really looking forward to it as we've never been before). We've booked Tick Tick Boom for the Friday night and Aladdin for the Sunday. Is there anything else we should try to fit in? I know quite a few shows are closing before then and I'm not overly fussed about seeing Matilda. If it´s before the 9th April, Bridges of Madison County is an absolute must! I would NOT reccommend Mamma Mia if you´re used to the original production. This one is a huge downgrade. I found Neverending Story extremely boring and dull, but it´s the only choice you have if you want to see an original Spanish show. Oh, and do NOT go to Charlie and the Chocolate factory. One of the worst shows I´ve seen. Feel free to shoot me a PM if you want discount tickets for the musicals, or if you need help with anything of your trip. Very happy to help. |
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Post by jr on Feb 20, 2023 16:16:55 GMT
A friend of mine saw Bridges in Madrid and, not being a huge fan of Nina, loved the show and said Nina was amazing in the role. I am sorry now I didn't see it at the Menier with Jenna Russell.
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Post by musicalsmadrid on Feb 20, 2023 16:38:36 GMT
I guess there is not accounting for taste :-)
I still recoommend you the non replica Mamma Mia! It's true is not the original version but still worth to watch it, I liked it specially the new coreography
Wrt Neverneding Story it's true is not a huge hit but still nice to see.
Bridges on Madison County also reccommeded if you travel before 9th April when it closes.
Definetively you can get rid of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
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Post by viserys on Feb 20, 2023 18:10:58 GMT
I would love to see the Neverending Story as the movie was a big part of my childhood.
There had been talk of Stage Entertainment doing a musical version here in Germany, which would probably have sold better than most of their flops. I wonder if this is the same musical or something different.
Why is there no CD, so that people could at least listen to it? Has Spain ever done DVDs of their musicals like France does? I wish I could just hop on a plane to Madrid and see it live, but just not possible at the moment.
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Post by kz on Feb 20, 2023 20:39:47 GMT
Thank you very much everyone. We arrive on the 20th so will miss Bridges, unfortunately. I will definitely steer clear of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. With NeverEnding Story, do you think we would be able to follow it with really woeful understanding of Spanish?
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Post by viserys on Feb 20, 2023 20:47:10 GMT
With NeverEnding Story, do you think we would be able to follow it with really woeful understanding of Spanish? I would at least read some good synopsis or better yet, watch the movie. Judging by the pictures online they stayed very close to the movie version including the white fluffball dragon (which author Michael Ende hated with a passion). |
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Post by SuttonPeron on Feb 21, 2023 8:16:53 GMT
Thank you very much everyone. We arrive on the 20th so will miss Bridges, unfortunately. I will definitely steer clear of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. With NeverEnding Story, do you think we would be able to follow it with really woeful understanding of Spanish? If you know the story and plot, yes. If not, no way. There´s a lot of dialogue and the plot is a bit dense. That being said, there are some good singing and dance numbers you would still enjoy. So yes, I would watch the movie beforehand. |
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Post by SuttonPeron on Feb 21, 2023 8:25:50 GMT
A friend of mine saw Bridges in Madrid and, not being a huge fan of Nina, loved the show and said Nina was amazing in the role. I am sorry now I didn't see it at the Menier with Jenna Russell. Nina´s Francesca was a wonderful surprise. I thought it was going to be disastrous, but she´s really made the role her own, and puts her heart and soul in every performance. Vocally, she´s completely different to Kelli O´Hara, but still wonderful. If anyone´s interested, here´s her "Always Better" with former Phantom Gerónimo Rauch as Robert. A stunning rendition. http://instagram.com/p/CoiIxLgK5yM And here´s her "To Build a Home". The set wasn´t working so it remained still for the media call, but a lot of scenic movement happens in the actual show. |
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Post by schuttep on Feb 21, 2023 11:23:44 GMT
Loved Company at the Teatro Albéniz in Madrid in December. No Spanish, though if you knew the show it was still good.
But my goodness, translating English into Spanish does add substantially to the length of the show to 3 hours!
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Post by musicalsmadrid on Jun 19, 2023 7:53:09 GMT
Antonio Banderas has confirmed last week what was a rumour for weeks, the new production of Teatro del Soho is going to be GYPSY!
For spanish musical lovers as I am this is one of the most exiciting news ever. This is going to be the first production of Gypsy in Spain and carry out by Antonio Banderas is guarantee of quality and highest standards.
I couldn't be happier. Looking forward to it!
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 20, 2023 19:36:02 GMT
Antonio has a lot going on!
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Post by jr on Jun 23, 2023 8:50:21 GMT
Antonio Banderas has confirmed last week what was a rumour for weeks, the new production of Teatro del Soho is going to be GYPSY! For spanish musical lovers as I am this is one of the most exiciting news ever. This is going to be the first production of Gypsy in Spain and carry out by Antonio Banderas is guarantee of quality and highest standards. I couldn't be happier. Looking forward to it! I wish Mamma Rose would be played by Ana Belén, amazing singer and actress and Antonio Bandera's friend. See them singing together in La corte de Faraón. |
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Post by SuttonPeron on Jun 23, 2023 15:54:54 GMT
Well, she´s already been cast and it´s not her...
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Post by jr on Jun 25, 2023 6:12:44 GMT
Well, she´s already been cast and it´s not her... Pity Who is she? |
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Post by SuttonPeron on Jul 21, 2023 14:55:34 GMT
Gypsy will premiere in October 2024. Marta Ribera, known for playing Joanne and Velma Kelly, will be playing Rose.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 21, 2023 19:02:10 GMT
Gypsy will premiere in October 2024. Marta Ribera, known for playing Joanne and Velma Kelly, will be playing Rose. Nice! I can totally see her as Rose after seeing her in Company. I hope she gets to keep her applause after Rose’s Turn! |
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Post by musicalsmadrid on May 21, 2024 9:47:15 GMT
Quick round of news about next season in case someone would be interested to travel to Spain
Madrid
- Confirmed the arrival of two new musicals:
1- The argentinian production of "Come from Away" comes to Madrid and will premiere on 12th Sept at Teatro Marquina with pretty much same original cast
2- A brand new & original musical "The Pillars of the Earth" based on Ken Follet's worldwide bestseller book. Music from Ivan Macias and Lirycs from Felix Amador (same duo responsabile musicals as "The Physician" & "The Neverending Story" with great success in Spain)
- Aladdin, The Lion King, The Book of Mormon, Mamma Mia, We Will Rock You & Grease have also confirmed they will stay next season in Madrid
- Currently it can be also watched Avenue Q & First Date till end of June, pending confirmation of renewal.
Barcelona
- The Groundhog Day The Musical. Premiere in Spain
- Revival of Priscilla Queen of the Dessert
Malaga
- The already announced Antonio Banderas production of Gypsy, pending confirmation on dates (I'm looking forward for it)
- Also Antonio Banderas production of "They are playing our song"
Quite interesting list of releases for musical lovers!
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