The DramaMusical ‘Rebecca’ by Michael Kunze and Sylvester Levay is scheduled to open in America in 2011 on Broadway.
Based on the Daphne du Maurier novel, Michael Kunze’s German-language production played first in Vienna in 2006, with subsequent sold-out performances in Tokyo, Moscow, and many European cities.
Multiple Tony Award (Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Sunset Boulevard) and Oscar winner (Dangerous Liaisons) Christopher Hampton signed on to work with Michael on the English-language adaption of ‘Rebecca’.
Produced by Ben Sprecher and Louise Forlenza, this world-famous story of soul-searching healing and love at Estate Manderley will be directed by Francesca Zambello.
The video shows the title song by Susan Rigvava-Dumas, portraying housekeeper Mrs. Danvers’ grieving tribute to her late mistress. Observe how the creative use of all theatrical elements evokes Mrs. Danvers’ hostility toward the new wife, while inner agony over unfulfilled obsession dominates her most tender memories of Rebecca.
Can’t wait to see this musical. The original house, Menabilly, belonged to my ancestors in Cornwall.
Thank you for the comment, Julia. How interesting to see that you can relate in a very personal way to this story.
Do we know when this musical will actually start playing on broadway? Did they cast the leads yet?
I saw it in Vienna a few years ago and it was AMAZING. I’m not sure if it’d be the same without Uwe Kroeger though.
The latest news – REBECCA will open in London, early 2011, and on Broadway in 2012!
Exact dates will be announced soon…here and on the website of the production company:
Global Broadway Productions