Sancho Panza the Musical
2005 Spanish musical
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Sancho Panza the Musical (originally titled Sancho Panza el Musical in Spanish) is a two-act musical that premiered in Madrid in 2005, coinciding with the 400th anniversary of the publication of Don Quixote.[2][3] by Miguel de Cervantes. The play is humorous take on the social landscape of the 16th and 17th centuries, including the era's customs, beliefs, professions, and trades, that updates the original story by displaying it in the looks and forms of the 21st century.
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| Music | José Luis Narom (José Luis Morán – Composer) |
| Lyrics | Inma González and José Luis Narom |
| Book | Miguel de Cervantes |
| Basis | Don Quixote (Don Quixote of la Mancha) |
| Productions | 2005 Madrid, Spain 2006-2007-2008 Spanish tour [1] |
The play debuted at the Teatro Nuevo Apolo with music and original lyrics created by José Luis Narom. Narom collaborated with his wife, lyricist and costume designer Inma González[4] (image designer and production manager on "The Blackout"[5]). Narom created the play's music in the style of Broadway musicals, with full orchestrations.
The musical was included in the book Don Quixote literary theoretical thinking,[4] as well as in the Guide to Musical Theater in Spain (1955–2012).[6] edited by Xavier Martínez and Íñigo Santamaría.
2005 production
The starring roles included:
- Dulcinea, played by the singer and actress Geno Machado
- Galeote, played by actor and singer Gonzalo Alcaín
- Rocinante, played by Esteban Oliver, who later played Zazu in The Lion King on Broadway [7] and reprised the role in Madrid between 2011 and 2014.[8]
The premiere was attended by entertainers such as Chenoa,[9] Nuria Fergó, and Natalia.
Sancho Panza the Musical received awards in the category of Best Music in a Spanish Musical,[10] for José Luis Narom[11] in the X Review Awards Musical Theatre in Spain.
Cast album
The producer recorded a live album of the musical with the original cast.
Musical numbers
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Cast and crew
Madrid original cast
Source:[12]
- Geno Machado (Dulcinea)
- Angel Savín (Sancho Panza)
- Luz Martinez (Rucio/Dapple)
- Manuel Elias (Don Quixote)
- Esteban Oliver[13] (Rocinante)
- Azucena Ribas (Teresa)
- Lourdes Zamalloa (Ama/Housekeeper)
- Eva Manjon (Sobrina/Niece)
- Carlos Segui (Cura/Priest)
- Pedro Ordóñez (Duque/Duke)
- Marta Arroyo (Duquesa/Duchess)
- Marcos Valiente (Mayordomo/Butler)
- José Manuel Santos (Sabio Frestón/Frestón Wise)
- Quique Fernández (Caballero de la Blanca Luna/Knight of the White Moon)
- Gonzalo Alcaín (Galeote/Galley Slave)
- Nuria Zamora (Aldeana/Villager)
Crew
Source:[12]
- Original music and arrangements: José Luis Narom
- Vocal direction: Eduardo Laguillo
- Director of choreography: Alberto Sánchez Diezma
- Script and song lyrics: Inma González and José Luis Narom
- Set design: J. Carlos Guerra
- Lighting design: Lola Barroso
- Costume design: Inma González
- Stage direction: José Luis Narom