Kristina Fran Duvemala - On Broadway?
Kristina Fran Duvemala - On Broadway?
ThunderCat8
Understudy Joined: 1/11/06
#0Kristina Fran Duvemala - On Broadway?
Posted: 1/24/06 at 1:59pm
Just wondered if anyone knew about Kristina Fran Duvemala coming to Broadway. I know it is, but has it been announced when? I adore this musical, and am keen to hear it in English. Hopefully the translation from Swedish to English will be better than Tanz der Vampire's German - English disgrace!
Any other fans of Kristina Fran Duvemala here? I just love it myself! Need to spread the word!
#1re: Kristina Fran Duvemala - On Broadway?
Posted: 2/27/06 at 5:13pm
its in a legal hiatus in Sweden with someone who claims to have been the English translator of which Benny & Bjorn fired and translated themselves.
They are working in New York City as we speak, but no set date yet
If you have the time and can brave the Minnesota winter, on March 18th Benny will be performing there along with Helen who is one of the original singers and is fantastic to hear
see http://www.americanswedishinst.org/baoconert.htm
and my website for more info
George
Kristina web site
#2re: Kristina Fran Duvemala - On Broadway?
Posted: 2/27/06 at 5:15pm
There's a workshop going on right now in NYC. Stephen Patterson, Sara Chase, and Patti Cohenour are involved.
http://www.stephenpatterson.net
"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt
sweeedboy
Stand-by Joined: 10/31/03
#3re: Kristina Fran Duvemala - On Broadway?
Posted: 2/27/06 at 5:22pm
One of my favorite shows! My question is how will the length go over. The original is over four hours long. And while it is genius, that is quite a long time! I believe the original translator was the same one who helped with Les Mis, I am suprised they fired him! Last I heard it had gone very well.
BrianWilsonFan
Featured Actor Joined: 1/3/06
#4re: Kristina Fran Duvemala - On Broadway?
Posted: 2/27/06 at 6:23pmWow, i never expected to see this fine work mentioned here. Good to see it's getting some serious attention. The eclectic mix of styles and tastes here never cease to amaze me...
ThunderCat8
Understudy Joined: 1/11/06
#5re: Kristina Fran Duvemala - On Broadway?
Posted: 2/27/06 at 6:27pm
If I lived in the USA I'd definitely come to Minnesota to see the show, but I'm from the UK unfortunately! Helen Sjoholm is one of my favourite singers of all time. Her voice is so pure and amazing. Love her!
I hope we hear that Kristina will open soon, I want to hear the score in English! And of course see the show :)
#6re: Kristina Fran Duvemala - On Broadway?
Posted: 3/3/06 at 12:28am
I've been listening to Kristina a ton later. Good to see there's been some talk of it on here. The score is nothing short of glorious. I hope they keep the full length show in tact. It's a shame Americans (I'm one too) can't sit still and be compelled for 4 hours. It's long, but the story is there, so it's doable.
I also want to make a correct as to something ThunderCat said about Dance of the Vampires. The original Austrian production was written first in English, so Steinman could compose the score (he doesn't speak German), then translated into German. In fact, some of the original reviews from Vienna noted this and said the show will likely work better in English. The problem with the Broadway show was the original show was rewritten. The disgrace had nothing to do with a translation.
"What the hell happened to you? You look like a Make-A-Wish Kid. You know, I just knew you were gonna bring shame on this new family of ours, and it just figures you had to go make yourself over into some heroin-shootin skate board chic on the only day E! could interview you!" - Cherry Cherry, on her daughter Mary Cherry
Kai
Swing Joined: 2/12/06
#7re: Kristina Fran Duvemala - On Broadway?
Posted: 3/11/06 at 5:26pm
So, the workshop finished today according to the excellent www.icethesite.com - and this fabulous musical is now in the hands of the investors and potential backers. Let us hope that some of the money that Benny and Björn have pocketed from Mamma Mia! goes towards the financing of their ultimate collaboration.
As a Swede living in London and without the funds to travel to New York if the musical opens there, I can only hope that it comes to the West End as well. Fingers crossed for a fabulous Broadway run!
daspazoo
Leading Actor Joined: 3/11/06
#8re: Kristina Fran Duvemala - On Broadway?
Posted: 3/11/06 at 5:33pm
Is there a recording of Kristina?
If so, where is it available?
...this bird is singing.
#9re: Kristina Fran Duvemala - On Broadway?
Posted: 3/11/06 at 5:58pm
Yes there is a 3 CD Box Set of Kristina but only in SWEDISH !!!
http://georgenet.net/kristina/
My web site above has information about where you can buy/order it
Also there is another CD out that has about 16 of the songs
I cant find it on Amazon, but look around you might get it
Kristina
#10re: Kristina Fran Duvemala - On Broadway?
Posted: 3/11/06 at 5:58pm
Yes there is a 3 CD Box Set of Kristina but only in SWEDISH !!!
http://georgenet.net/kristina/
My web site above has information about where you can buy/order it
Also there is another CD out that has about 16 of the songs
I cant find it on Amazon, but look around you might get it
Kristina
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