The German original musical "Rebecca" will make its final performance at the Guangzhou Opera House with six shows from November 28 to December 1. This performance is jointly produced by the Vereinigte Bühnen Wien - VBW and the Danish Lion Entertainment company, with the participation of an overseas orchestra and nearly 30 actors and dancers.
A stage photo of the musical "Rebecca" (Photo: Guangzhou Opera House)
Two months ago, "Elisabeth" sparked a craze for Austrian-German musicals. "Rebecca," as another classic masterpiece following "Elisabeth," has made a brand-new design and adjustment on stage. Moreover, it boasts a vast number of props and costumes, with the leading actress alone changing more than 20 outfits throughout the show, and the props are also meticulously chosen.
Daphne du Maurier, the author of the original work, presents the complexity of human nature in "Rebecca" through thrilling and intense plots, winning the American National Book Award and the Anthony Award that year in 1938. In 1940, "Rebecca" was remade into a movie by the famous director Sir Alfred Hitchcock, earning 11 Oscar nominations. In 2006, Michael Rolf Kunze and Sylvester Levay jointly created the musical "Rebecca," making it a world-renowned classic. After more than 80 years, people are still expecting the story of "Rebecca" to be reinterpreted.
"Rebecca" narrates the thrilling experiences of the female protagonist "I" after she meets the wealthy Maxim de Winter at Manderley. It depicts the fascinating transformation of "I" from a shy, timid, and insecure newlywed to a strong, confident woman.
"Rebecca" offers a fresh interpretation of the classic, combining a love story with dark elements, bringing an extraordinary artistic experience to Chinese musical enthusiasts.
A poster of the musical "Rebecca" (Photo: Guangzhou Opera House)
Dates: November 28-29, 2024 (Thursday-Friday) at 19:30, November 30-December 1, 2024 (Saturday-Sunday) at 14:30 and 19:30
Venue: Opera Hall, Guangzhou Opera House (廣州大劇院)
Ticket prices: RMB 180, 280, 380, 480, 680, 880, 1080
Duration: Approximately 140 minutes (including a 20-minute intermission)
*Performed in German, with Chinese subtitles.
*One ticket per person; children under 1.2 meters are not admitted.