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Carmen reaches milestone in Shanghai
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“CARMEN La Cubana” recently celebrated its 100th performance at the SAIC Shanghai Culture Square. The musical, featuring a 14-man live band, will run through December 23.
Inspired by the 1954 American musical film “Carmen Jones,” the sizzling new musical is directed by Christopher Renshaw and embedded with Latin culture.
Set in Cuba in 1958 when the country was in the midst of a revolution, Carmen dreams of a better life and thirsts for romance.
The young soldier Jose is deeply captivated by her beauty and assaults a military officer for her.
The couple flee to the capital city, Havana, where Carmen indulges in nightlife and becomes infatuated with a Cuban boxer.
The role of the boxer replaces the toreador called Escamillo in the original version. Another change in the character is the addition of La Senora, acting as a narrator.
“I didn’t completely understand the musical until I came to Havana,” says Matthew Cole, assistant director.
“Walking on the streets, I found that a group of people who might not know each other were beating the drums and dancing in a corner. About 10 minutes later, they spread out. It is just like a drama. The passion is rooted in their nature.”
The music is flavored with authentic Cuban elements like Mambo and Cha-cha. Apart from the classic rhythm, this version of “Carmen” also features a new song “Oye Mi Ritmo de Tambor,” or “Beat That Drum” in English.
Date: Through December 23, 7:30pm;
2pm (Saturdays and Sundays)
Tickets: 80-880 yuan
Tel: 6472-9000
Venue: SAIC Shanghai Culture Square
Address: 597 Fuxing Rd M.
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