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An introduction to the new musical, Dracula
Dracula is the new musical by Gareth Evans and
Christopher J. Orton, with orchestration by Ian Lynn. The musical is
an adaptation of Bram Stoker's classic gothic novel, 'Dracula'.
This collaborative work accurately represents the dark Victorian
world of Stoker's novel whilst making a direct connection between
the fictional vampire and historic figure, Vlad Tepes - Dracula. The
libretto has been deliberately written with due consideration to the
period and intention of the original 1897 novel.
This professional work is a musical based upon the novel (and Stoker's
original references for the novel) and not based upon a film version,
or some romantic idea, of the story and title character.
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Sang de Vie Productions Ltd. presents 'Dracula', the musical adapted from Bram Stoker's novel |
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Michael McCarthy - Stephanie Benavente - Robert Fardell - Kit Orton - Alison Guill - John Barr - Christian Jon Billett - Alex Sangster - Steven Sparling - |
Dracula Mina Van Helsing Harker Lucy Renfield Holmwood Seward Morris |
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Ensemble / Chorus: Deborah Crowe, Stephanie Evans, Claire Falconer, Ian Lynn, Christopher Orton, Alex Sangster, Steven Sparling, Anna-Lee Robertson |
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Within My World from Dracula the Musical "...A powerful new Gothic musical that remains faithful to the original novel" "The songs deliver just the right measure of dramatic passion to get the blood pumping" " ... Michael McCarthy hitting all the right notes in the title role" "This 70 minute CD has already gathered a battalion of fans" "...has enough dramatic bite to keep you listening well beyond moonrise" The Editor - What's On Stage Magazine. See full review in the Newsletter |
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* Dracula album track is played on national radio * "Those Dreams of Long Ago" (with vocals by Stephanie Benavente) received its first national radio broadcast. This was on the Elaine Paige show (BBC Radio 2). Many thanks to Elaine Paige for playing the track from the Dracula concept album. |
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The producers of the album are Sang de Vie Productions Ltd. They can be contacted via their website.
^ TOPThe Dracula Musical Concept Album
DRACULA - The Concept Recording of the new musical
The fully orchestrated and professionally produced concept album of this NEW MUSICAL is available to purchase from Dress Circle (The Showbiz Store), London and at the Sound Of Music store, Germany.
The concept album is currently a BEST SELLER at Dress Circle
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THE DRACULA MUSICAL CONCEPT ALBUM |
Dracula - The Musical By Orton, Evans & Lynn The Concept Album Featuring ...
with Michael McCarthy as Dracula |
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"Come freely. Go safely; and leave something of the happiness you bring" - Bram Stoker 1897 |
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Recent Comments from all over the world, from the Dracula Musical Profile at MySpace:- * Please, BRING THIS ON BROADWAY IN AMERICA!!! I love the album so much!!! * I love the music. I became an instant fan! * It's tough getting a show the recognition it deserves but sounds like you deserve it. * I LOVE the CD!!!! I hope you get it staged soon... And when it comes to the U.S. I want to sing Mina! I'm really impressed! You guys did such a great job on it! * Dracula is fantastic. * I was immediately enchanted with the music. It's wonderful. * I love the songs and can't wait to see the show. * Superb musical arrangements, the instrumentation is top class. * I am so EXCITED to see someone was actually smart enough to peruse this!!! * Ah what I wouldn't do to be in that orchestra. Your love of music and orchestration really shows in the power of your songs. * All songs paint a picture and tell a story but when that song can make tears fall from your eyes, that's magic. Your songs are magic. * Truly. This really is a work of art... everyone involved should rightly be proud * I have intense anticipation to see this musical and get my hands on this CD. * I love the music. I hope the musical comes to Germany next year!
*The Dracula Musical has a MySpace profile.
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The producers of the album are Sang de Vie Productions Ltd. They can be contacted via their website.
Brief History of the Musical
The musical
"Dracula" has taken over six years to reach the present stage of
development. After extensive research had been conducted by the
lyricist in 1999 / 2000 (including the use of references to Stoker's
original notes for the novel), the initial lyric structures for some
of the
proposed songs and the outline of the musical plot were written. The
first version of the complete libretto had been produced by 2003 and
has subsequently been further improved.
Christopher J. Orton and Gareth Evans began working together on the
project in 2004, when Christopher began setting the libretto to his
original music and to create the score for the work.
After the lyricist and composer had recorded some demo material of their work in
2004, and following some private cast readings of scenes, an
opportunity arose to produce a professional concept recording of the
show. This process began in 2005 after the noted composer, arranger
and musical director, Ian Lynn, agreed to orchestrate the work.
The album features the leading West End musical
theatre performer, Michael McCarthy, singing the title role.
The official album launch was on September 25th at Dress Circle
(London). Since then the album has been selling well at all retail
outlets and is still a top CD best seller at Dress Circle.
The UK
Theatre Magazine, What's On Stage, published a very positive review of the
Dracula concept album in its December 2006 issue. Recently, a track from the
album was played on national radio. That was on the Elaine Paige show on
BBC Radio 2.
A further album of the complete Dracula musical is planned
and that process will begin during 2007.
The producers of the album are
Sang de
Vie Productions Ltd. They can be contacted via their website.
Copyright
Book and Lyrics by Gareth Evans. Music by Christopher J. Orton. Orchestration by Ian Lynn.
Copyright © and P 2000 - 2008 by Gareth Evans and Copyright © and P 2004 - 2008 Christopher J. Orton.
The concept album of the musical, “Dracula”, is produced by Sang de Vie Productions Ltd.
Dracula. Copyright © and P 2006-2008 by Sang de Vie Productions Ltd. All rights reserved.
All forms of reproduction of any part of this recorded work are strictly prohibited by law.