As one of the three stars of French musicals, "Don Juan" will make its debut in Guangzhou for the first time on the occasion of its 20th anniversary since its premiere. It will be performed for five consecutive shows from April 12th to 14th.

Created by French composer Félix Gray in 2003 and directed by Gilles Maheu, director of the French musical "Notre-Dame de Paris," the musical premiered in 2004 and has seen tremendous success in countries such as France and Canada.

For centuries, artistic works such as literature, drama, music, and film about Don Juan have emerged incessantly. Artists offered their own interpretations of this character in different genres and languages. Don Juan's image has evolved from a mere debauchee or playboy despised by everyone to a cultural symbol and a fascinating "antagonist" in people's minds.

In 2004, the musical "Don Juan" premiered in Canada, presenting a modern interpretation of the story. The production focuses more on the character of Don Juan and his story from the perspective of humanity, revealing the inner changes of the characters through songs and dances.

Over the past twenty years, the musical "Don Juan" has enjoyed great success in France, Canada, ROK, and other locations. In 2016, the renowned Takarazuka Revue even produced and performed a Japanese version, receiving applause.

The set design of "Don Juan" is dreamlike and magnificent, reminiscent of impressionist oil paintings. Enormous stone statues and eerie lighting enhance the magical effect. The music, with almost every song worth replaying, accompanied by rhythmic flamenco dances, colorful guitar melodies, and occasional Spanish songs, fills the musical with a captivating Spanish atmosphere.

The French version of "Don Juan," being staged in Guangzhou for the first time, will be led by the top actor of French musicals, Gian Marco Schiaretti, in the role of Don Juan. With his powerful stage presence and superb singing skills, Gian captivates a legion of fans. 

Also making an appearance in the production is Laurent Ban, a familiar face for Guangzhou audiences. Laurent Ban is known for his portrayal of Salieri in "Mozart, L'Opera Rock," where he portrayed the character's inner struggles and arrogance to perfection.

With the stellar performances by French theater stars, audiences can expect a charming musical in Guangzhou.

Source:Yangcheng Evening News

法语原版音乐剧《唐璜》4月首登广州舞台

作为法语音乐剧三巨头之一，法语原版音乐剧《唐璜》将在首演20周年之际首次来到广州，从4月12日-14日连演5场。

该剧由法国作曲家费利克斯·格雷（Félix Gray）于2003年创作，由法语音乐剧《巴黎圣母院》导演吉勒·马修（Gilles Maheu）执导，于2004年搬上舞台，在法国、加拿大等地的演出均获得巨大成功。

几百年来，关于唐璜的文学、戏剧、音乐、电影等艺术作品层出不穷，艺术家们以不同体裁和语言，对这个人物做出了各自的诠释。唐璜的形象早已不仅仅是一个人人唾弃的浪子或者花花公子，转而成为了一枚丰富的文化符号，以及无数人心中迷人的“反派”角色。

2004年，音乐剧《唐璜》在加拿大首度搬上舞台。音乐剧主创赋予了“唐璜”故事现代理解，更多地从人性的角度来诠释唐璜这个角色和他的故事，通过歌曲和舞蹈，戏剧性地揭开人物角色内心的活动和变化。

二十年间，音乐剧《唐璜》在法国、加拿大、韩国等多地的演出均获得了巨大成功。2016年，著名的宝冢歌剧团更是制作上演了日语版本，收获一致好评。

《唐璜》的舞美布景，梦幻绚丽，仿佛印象派的油画。巨大的石像，阴森的灯光调度，又加强了几分魔幻效果。音乐方面，几乎每一首歌都值得单曲循环。配以节奏感强烈的弗拉明戈舞蹈和色彩明丽的吉他音节，以及偶尔穿插其间的西班牙语歌曲，使得这部音乐剧充满了浓郁迷人的西班牙风情。

此次到访广州的法语原版音乐剧《唐璜》将由法语音乐剧的顶流演员吉安·马可·夏雷提领衔“唐璜”一角。在吉安的演绎下，那个风流倜傥、魅力四射的情圣，那位四百多年前的浪荡子跃然眼前。吉安以其强大的舞台气场，超强的演唱实力，俘获了一众粉丝。

同样将有机会在剧中登场的，还有广州观众熟悉的老朋友洛朗·班。他曾在《摇滚莫扎特》中饰演萨列里，这个角色的内心挣扎和自负的特质被他演绎得淋漓尽致。

法剧明星实力演绎，将为观众展示充满魅力的舞台，同时也让这部音乐剧在广州的演出更加令人期待。

文 | 记者 黄宙辉 通讯员 姚惠
图 | 演出方提供
翻译 | 刘佳慧