The smoke of war has not dissipated, time and space have changed, the grand naval club ball with staggered funds has been staged, and under the jubilation and liveliness, the undercurrent of espionage activities has surged ... On the evening of January 14, the "2022 Nanjing Musical Theatre Festival" performed the musical "The Pretender" at the Nanjing Poly Grand Theater. Its fascinating suspense setting, step-by-step dormant camouflage, the twists and turns of the Ming family's life course, and the epic faith picture scroll made the audience shout "hot blood, high combustion, and swinging intestines". On the evening of the 15th, the excitement will continue to be staged.
Jin Dong plays the role of musical theater producer, bringing together the stage strength singers of musical theater
It is reported that the staged "Willing to Have This Body to Serve the Country" is the first in the musical "Pretender" "Home country trilogy", the work takes Mingcheng's personal growth as the main line, telling how he grew from an ignorant teenager to a staunch communist fighter. Bringing together the young and middle-aged singers on the stage of today's Chinese musical theater: Cao Yang and Huang Haowen as Ming Cheng, Ju Hongchuan as Ming Lou, Zhao Chaofan as Ming Tai, Zhu Fu as Ming Jing, Li Leyao as Wang Tianfeng, and Shen Ni as Nantian Yoko.
Adhering to the theme of "classic reconstruction, not reproduction", the musical "The Pretender" invites the original author Daniel Zhang to adapt it, and will also unlock new content that has not been seen in the TV series. It is worth mentioning that Jin Dong, the actor of the TV drama version of "Ming Lou", is the producer of the musical. Jin Dong said frankly: "I have a deep affection for The Pretender, and I very much hope that this work can continue its charm in other forms. With the unchanged original intention of "Ming Lou", he will lead the audience to feel "The Pretender" again and witness the birth of this original musical.
Use the stage to recreate high-energy espionage battles, and interpret fearless blood with songs
The fusion of traditional choreography and new media technology is a major attraction of the visual of the "Pretender" musical. Spatial elements such as fog, smoke, high beam, ink, and stacked transparency "resurrected" the era of bloody rain and espionage with montage-like transition stunts. The Western-style bungalows rich in the style of old Shanghai and the simple and exquisite Haipai style also make the two-story space in the stage play unlimited dramatic possibilities.
As a musical, music is undoubtedly the core. "The Pretender" presents 21 songs: "The Meaning of Death" sung as an underground party in the face of danger and not afraid to carry out tasks, "Edge" sung by Ming Cheng in the midst of struggle and confusion, and the four sisters and brothers of the Ming family will sing the quartet "Let the Fire Burn More Vigorously" with disguise and faith, etc., the first song is moving and worth savoring.
2022 Nanjing Musical Theatre Festival, good dramas continue to be exciting
According to the reporter's understanding, the "2022 • Nanjing Musical Theatre Festival" will take into account the introduction of high-quality musicals, take into account diversified expressions, focus on original musicals, and let more audiences enter the theater and fall in love with musicals.
From February 25th to 26th, the "New Guofeng" musical "Southern Tang Hou Lord", which performs the last monarch and lyricist of the Southern Tang Dynasty, will be staged at the Nanjing Poly Grand Theater, which collides with rock and roll electronic music with a dreamy and delicate National Style aesthetic, which is sought after by young audiences.
From March 4th to 5th, the Chinese version of the musical "Fan Letter" will also be unveiled at the 2022 Nanjing Musical Theatre Festival. The repertoire focuses on Shanghai in the 1940s, depicting the literati spirit in the context of the times with a romantic narrative.
In addition, the musical "Maybe a Happy Ending", which was cancelled due to the epidemic, will also return and meet with the audience in Nanjing on April 2. From the story of two robots, insight into the state of mind of countless human beings, embark on a warm and healing journey.
Yangtze Evening News/Purple Cow News reporter Kong Xiaoping
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