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Growing chorus of approval for musicals in China

Annemieke van Dam, a Dutch musical actress, recently won the hearts of Chinese audiences with her portrayal of Mrs Danvers in the German-language musical Rebecca, at the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center. Musical lovers have been sharing videos of Van Dam singing the musical's theme song online, with comments such as "the melody's so beautiful and keeps ringing in my …

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Growing chorus of approval for musicals in China

China Daily

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-07 11:17 Annemieke van Dam, a Dutch musical actress, recently won the hearts of Chinese audiences with her portrayal of Mrs Danvers in the German-language musical Rebecca, at the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center. Musical lovers have been sharing videos of Van Dam singing the musical's theme song online, with comments such as "the melody's so beautiful …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

How high can ‘Wicked’ fly? Competition for top musicals is extremely high

LA Times

“Wicked” has a high bar to clear to rank as a top-grossing musical, let alone score major Oscar gold: The five top-grossing Hollywood musicals have exceeded the $1-billion mark worldwide, and the next three under that, including best picture nominee “Bohemian Rhapsody,” are just below with more than $900 million each. “Wicked,” a long-in-the-making adaptation of the hit stage musical …

Musical Wicked Fly

3 weeks ago

Strictly's Pete Wicks chokes back tears after making it through to semi-finals despite being bottom of the leaderboard amid claims he's the unlikely 'people's champion' and could WIN

Daily Mail

Strictly's Pete Wicks chocked back tears after he avoided the dance off and made it through to next week's semi-finals on Sunday, amid claims his less than polished perfomance could actually see him win the show. Strictly's Pete Wicks, 36, chocked back tears after he avoided the dance off and made it through to next week's semi-finals on Sunday The …

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3 weeks ago

Who left Strictly Come Dancing? Montell Douglas is the tenth celebrity to be eliminated following third dance-off in a row - after fans accused show of 'setting her up to fail'

Daily Mail

Montell Douglas finally fell foul of the dance-off on Sunday night, as she became the tenth celebrity to be sent packing from Strictly Come Dancing during Musicals Week. Montell Douglas finally fell foul of the dance-off on Sunday night, as she became the tenth celebrity to be sent packing from Strictly Come Dancing during Musicals Week The Gladiators star, 38, …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Strictly's Tasha Ghouri is forced to overcome wardrobe malfunction as her cochlear implant FALLS OUT in the middle of her performance

Daily Mail

Strictly Come Dancing's Tasha Ghouri and Aljaž Škorjanec blew fans and judges away on Saturday evening with their Argentine Tango performance during musicals week. Strictly Come Dancing's Tasha Ghouri, 26, blew fans and judges away on Saturday evening with her Argentine Tango performance during Musicals Week However, the former Love Island star suffered a major wardrobe malfunction as her cochlear …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Strictly's Dianne Buswell breaks down in tears as she pays tribute to dance partner Chris McCausland for 'coming out of his safe space' after his incredible Quickstep

Daily Mail

Dianne Buswell fought back tears on Saturday evening as she paid tribute to her dance partner Chris McCausland during Musicals Week. Dianne Buswell fought back tears on Saturday evening as she paid tribute to her dance partner Chris McCausland during Musicals Week The professional dancer, 35, and the comedian, 47, who is blind due to retinitis pigmentosa, blew viewers away …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Strictly Come Dancing latest: Chris McCausland’s score sparks ‘undermarking’ accusations in Musicals Week

The Independent

✕ Close Chris McCausland and Strictly partner share emotional moment after 'joyous' dance performance Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read …

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Strictly fans predict Pete Wicks will be the next star sent home after major misstep during Musicals Week: 'Surely his luck has run out now'

Daily Mail

Strictly Come Dancing fans have predicted Pete Wicks will be the next celebrity sent home after his performance on Saturday night's show. Strictly Come Dancing fans have predicted Pete Wicks will be the next celebrity sent home after his performance on Saturday night's show The former TOWIE star, 36, danced the waltz with his professional parter Jowita Pryzytal but noticeably …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Strictly Come Dancing fans complain that one star has been given the 'kiss of death' this week - and urge supporters to 'rally around them'

Daily Mail

Strictly Come Dancing fans have complained that one star has been given the 'kiss of death' this week and urged supporters to 'rally around them'. Gladiators star Montell Douglas, 38, and his pro dance partner Johannes Radebe, 37, will be dancing the notoriously difficult Rumba to the song I'm Here from The Colour Purple. Gladiators star Montell Douglas, 38, and …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Musical with a message returns to Shanghai

China Daily

Ayanga alongside cast and crew members attending a promotional event for the musical The Message in Shanghai on Oct 26. The Message, a musical adapted from Maodun Literature Award-winning writer Mai Jia's novel of the same name, will be staged at the Shanghai Culture Square on Nov 1 and 2. Set in turbulent wartime 1941, the tale follows five intelligence …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Going gaga over German musicals

China Daily

Scenes from Elisabeth in Concert, in which Annemieke van Dam portrays Elisabeth, and Lukas Mayer plays the role of Death. "Chinese audiences resonate easily with musicals from France, Germany and Austria," Fei says. The popularity of the shows encouraged the theater to work with the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center and the Guangzhou Opera House to introduce two German-language shows, …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Going gaga over German musicals

China Daily

Scenes from Elisabeth in Concert, in which Annemieke van Dam portrays Elisabeth, and Lukas Mayer plays the role of Death. One of the most successful German musicals, Elisabeth, has kicked off a new tour of China with 21 shows at the Shanghai Culture Square from Aug 29 to Sept 15. According to Annemieke van Dam, who plays the title character, …

China Shanghai German Musical Elisabeth

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Going gaga over German musicals

China Daily

Scenes from Elisabeth in Concert, in which Annemieke van Dam portrays Elisabeth, and Lukas Mayer plays the role of Death. "Chinese audiences resonate easily with musicals from France, Germany and Austria," Fei says. The popularity of the shows encouraged the theater to work with the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center and the Guangzhou Opera House to introduce two German-language shows, …

China Shanghai Beijing Concert German Musical Elisabeth

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Going gaga over German musicals

China Daily

Scenes from Elisabeth in Concert, in which Annemieke van Dam portrays Elisabeth, and Lukas Mayer plays the role of Death. One of the most successful German musicals, Elisabeth, has kicked off a new tour of China with 21 shows at the Shanghai Culture Square from Aug 29 to Sept 15. According to Annemieke van Dam, who plays the title character, …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Going gaga over German musicals

China Daily

Scenes from Elisabeth in Concert, in which Annemieke van Dam portrays Elisabeth, and Lukas Mayer plays the role of Death. One of the most successful German musicals, Elisabeth, has kicked off a new tour of China with 21 shows at the Shanghai Culture Square from Aug 29 to Sept 15. According to Annemieke van Dam, who plays the title character, …

China Shanghai Elisabeth German Musicals

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Here's What Grimes Had To Say After Elon Musk's Daughter Vivian Called Him An Absentee Dad

Huff Post

Vivian, who legally changed her name and gender in 2022, denied his claims on Threads, saying, "This entire thing is completely made up." Of Elon's claim that she would pick out his clothes and call them "fabulous," Vivian said, "Literally none of this ever happened. "I did not have a 'love of musicals & theatre' when I was four, because …

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54 years, 11 months ago

Inside the Stephen Sondheim Auction That Stunned Even the Auctioneer

Slate

On Tuesday, some collectibles from the personal homes of Stephen Sondheim, the legendary Broadway composer and lyricist, surprised even Sondheim die-hards when the rarities netted sky-high bids at a New York auction. Instead, the two lots that, per the auction house’s website, “drew loud gasps from the audience,” were two sets of books—thesauruses and dictionaries, to be exact. Peter Costanzo: …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

In 'Suffs,' Shaina Taub Fights For Women's Rights. On Broadway, She's Smashing Barriers.

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING Even before she began writing the musical “Suffs,” Shaina Taub wanted to create a project that would stand as a testament to women’s empowerment. “This was exactly what I’d been looking for.” Actor and composer Shaina Taub portrays Alice Paul in "Suffs," now on Broadway. Bruce Glikas via Getty Images As for how “Suffs” will be received …

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7 months ago

Mozart rocks China

China Daily

From left to right: Solal stars as Leopold Mozart, Laurent Ban as Salieri, Corentine Collier as Aloysia Weber, Mikelangelo Loconte as Wolfgang Mozart, Noémie Garcia as Constanze Weber, and Sahteene Georges as Nannerl Mozart in the French musical Mozart — L'opéra Rock. CHINA DAILY The French musical Mozart — L'opera Rock captivates Chinese audiences with its blend of rock and …

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7 months ago

Mozart rocks China

China Daily

From left to right: Solal stars as Leopold Mozart, Laurent Ban as Salieri, Corentine Collier as Aloysia Weber, Mikelangelo Loconte as Wolfgang Mozart, Noémie Garcia as Constanze Weber, and Sahteene Georges as Nannerl Mozart in the French musical Mozart — L'opéra Rock. CHINA DAILY The French musical Mozart — L'opera Rock captivates Chinese audiences with its blend of rock and …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Lights, Camera, Broadway: Hollywood hits hit Broadway as musicals

Hindustan Times

In recent years, there has been a captivating trend in Hollywood where popular films are being reimagined and brought to life on Broadway stages in the form of vibrant and enchanting musical productions. A Broadway musical based on Kevin Kwan’s acclaimed worldwide bestselling trilogy of books and its beloved 2018 film adaptation is underway. Casting, a full creative team and …

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8 months ago

Britain's Got Talent golden buzzer star Sydnie Christmas' secret boyfriend is a very handsome Italian actor and singer who has also starred in musicals

Daily Mail

Britain's Got Talent golden buzzer star Sydnie Christmas has revealed she is dating a handsome Italian actor who has also starred in musicals. Taking to his Instagram Story on Monday, Max revealed his pride as his girlfriend appeared on ITV's Lorraine to discuss her dazzling Britain's Got Talent audition. Britain's Got Talent golden buzzer star Sydnie Christmas has revealed she …

Italian Talent Star Britain Max Itv Musical

8 months ago

After 40 Years, 'The Wiz' Returns To Broadway With A Trailblazing Director

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING Schele Williams is making her Broadway directorial debut this spring with both “The Notebook” and the revival of “The Wiz” ― an artistic achievement she describes as “a milestone that I wish never happened.” As numerous outlets have pointed out, Williams, who starred in Elton John and Time Rice’s musical “Aida,” is the first Black woman to …

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Growing chorus of approval for musicals in China

Growing chorus of approval for musicals in China

How high can ‘Wicked’ fly? Competition for top musicals is extremely high

Strictly's Pete Wicks chokes back tears after making it through to semi-finals despite being bottom of the leaderboard amid claims he's the unlikely 'people's champion' and could WIN

Who left Strictly Come Dancing? Montell Douglas is the tenth celebrity to be eliminated following third dance-off in a row - after fans accused show of 'setting her up to fail'

Strictly's Tasha Ghouri is forced to overcome wardrobe malfunction as her cochlear implant FALLS OUT in the middle of her performance

Strictly's Dianne Buswell breaks down in tears as she pays tribute to dance partner Chris McCausland for 'coming out of his safe space' after his incredible Quickstep

Strictly Come Dancing latest: Chris McCausland’s score sparks ‘undermarking’ accusations in Musicals Week

Strictly fans predict Pete Wicks will be the next star sent home after major misstep during Musicals Week: 'Surely his luck has run out now'

Strictly Come Dancing fans complain that one star has been given the 'kiss of death' this week - and urge supporters to 'rally around them'

Musical with a message returns to Shanghai

Going gaga over German musicals

Going gaga over German musicals

Going gaga over German musicals

Going gaga over German musicals

Going gaga over German musicals

Here's What Grimes Had To Say After Elon Musk's Daughter Vivian Called Him An Absentee Dad

Inside the Stephen Sondheim Auction That Stunned Even the Auctioneer

In 'Suffs,' Shaina Taub Fights For Women's Rights. On Broadway, She's Smashing Barriers.

Mozart rocks China

Mozart rocks China

Lights, Camera, Broadway: Hollywood hits hit Broadway as musicals

Britain's Got Talent golden buzzer star Sydnie Christmas' secret boyfriend is a very handsome Italian actor and singer who has also starred in musicals

After 40 Years, 'The Wiz' Returns To Broadway With A Trailblazing Director