It all begins in 1926, in a small hotel in Monte Carlo. Maxim de Winter, a wealthy widower from England, marries a beautiful young woman from a rather common background.
Return to Manderley
As soon as the couple returns to de Winter’s Estate Manderley, trouble arises in the form of long-time housekeeper Mrs. Danvers. The ghost of Maxim’s first wife Rebecca seems to dominate everything that happens at Manderley, and Mrs. Danvers won’t hide her lack of respect for the new Lady of the House.
Mrs. Danvers
Just one year earlier, Rebecca had died in an alleged boating accident. She must have been a perfect wife and the most beautiful woman in the world…according to Mrs. Danvers. Maxim seems to be taken aback by his young woman’s loneliness and insecurities, and when she wears one of Rebecca’s precious gowns for a society ball, the new marriage begins to crumble…
Rebecca The Musical
And then police find Rebecca’s boat…with her corpse in it! At the time of the accident, Maxim had apparently identified a different victim’s remains as his wife’s body. Now, police consider him as their prime suspect…
Rebecca's Boating Accident?
Intrigues abound and de Winter’s situation seems hopeless. His young wife, however, discovers new strength and self-confidence through standing by his side. After a series of dramatic turns, Maxim gets cleared by police. The trials of this experience reward the couple with a truly happy ending. But Mrs. Danvers and Manderley must face a terrible finale…
Read the latest news about REBECCA’s North American debut:
Michael Kunze Interview – REBECCA U.S. Premiere, Toronto And Broadway
UPDATE…as of early 2010, a London premiere of REBECCA is planned for 2011.
Achim Thiemermann aka Chef Keem is a German-born chef and musician, since 1981 residing in Austin, Texas. As a pop music composer during the 1970's, Achim collaborated with Michael Kunze on a number of musical projects. He considers Michael as the most influential professional mentor of his life, as well as a dear personal friend.