Alfred and the Professor plan to sneak Sarah out during the dance, but unfortunately for them, a mirror is unveiled, blowing their cover since they're the only ones reflected. Indeed, Crawford was involved in reshaping the role of von Krolock in a more comic fashion, insisting that the role as written was too close to the Phantom. The three humans make their escape as von Krolock, furious, sends Koukol chasing after the girl. Alfred and the Professor make their way to the crypt (In der Gruft - In the Crypt), where they locate the two vampires. "[21] Crawford's agent Mort Viner reported that the role would not be a repeat of his Phantom performance "because of the comedy." The three heroes stop on a small hillside to rest. The official database for Broadway theatre information Dance of the Vampires This is the international "The Fearless Vampire Killers" cut not the shorter European "Dance of the Vampires" cut (despite the cover claiming (in Spanish) that it is the latter. A complete cast recording and a highlights cast recording of the Vienna production was released on a double CD in 1998. Herbert tries flirting with the confused and terrified "hero" (Wenn Liebe in dir Ist - When Love is Inside You), which culminates with him lunging at Alfred's neck, but the Professor comes in the nick of time and hits the young vampire with an umbrella. The vampires arrive in the castle and the ball begins (Tanzsaal - The Dance Hall). "[14] Crawford himself was no angel either; co-author Michael Kunze attested after the fact that Crawford "reject[ed] any well-meant suggestions for change by saying 'I don't wanna talk about it anymore. Will Alfred and the Professor be able to save Sarah and escape the Count? You got the wrong vampire" and bite her anyway Count Von Krolock (Ferdy Mayne, who plays the Count)he looks really as a Nosferatu or a man that needs Transfusion!.Also funny is Herbert, the openly gay vampire who is interested in Alfred rather than Sara, the sexual deviations implicit in early Hammer films like The Brides of Dracula (1960) and Kiss of the Vampire (1964) are brought out. Adding to the lack of a definitive creative head was the director's unplanned absence, due to his mother's death, which sidelined Rando from the production during several weeks of previews. Which vampire hunter would you trust to keep you alive? Dance of the Vampires Original production presented in Vienna by Vereinigte Bhnen Wien GmbH in association with Roman Polaski, Andrew Braunsberg and Rudi Klausnitzer. For the film, see, Casting Crawford, 9/11, and other disasters, his earlier unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor, Objects in the Rear View Mirror May Appear Closer than They Are, "Ronacher: Die Vampire treiben wieder ihr Unwesen", "Kentaur: Bhnenbild & Kostme Wr. The show that is dear to me is still running in Vienna (sic). Professor Abronsius discovers small puncture wounds all over the body, but the villagers, still in denial, (wrongly) assume they came from wolf bites. From The Way of the Dragon to Minari, we take a look back at the cinematic history of Asian/Pacific American filmmakers. English translations of the new German phrases are provided as above, the exception being Wuscha Buscha, which is a nonsense phrase repeated in the peasant scenes in question.) From the premiere of Tanz der Vampire, English producers were seeking to bring the show to English-speaking countries. In addition, portions of this synopsis may reflect later changes to the European show, which will become clear when one reads the song list below. A creative team was also finally being assembled, including set designer David Gallo, whom Steinman liked because Gallo told him upon meeting for the first time that he was probably the only set designer in America who still subscribed to Heavy Metal Magazine, and that he bought Bat Out of Hell because he saw the album cover artwork (conceived by Steinman and executed by Richard Corben) and decided he had to have it before he even heard the music. On April 24, 2016, Tanz der Vampire began a touring production across Germany that concluded on March 17, 2019.[7][8]. Alfred falls in love with the inn-keeper's young daughter Sarah. The Count then proceeds to dance with the weakened Sarah as the other vampires join them in a menuet. The Marketplace: Sell your Script ! Total Eclipse of the Heart - Dance of the Vampires - YouTube She runs off into the woods. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Huge collection, amazing choice, 100+ million high quality, affordable RF and RM images. Initially, the seemingly final result was an altered version with a lot of campy humor that differed considerably from the original show. Composer Steinman was no stranger to the theater scene in New York, having spent five years under the professional wing of New York Shakespeare Festival founder Joseph Papp in the early Seventies[10] and authored several musicals, including The Dream Engine, Neverland and The Confidence Man, and also provided the lyrics for Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Whistle Down the Wind. The next morning, Alfred wants to find Sarah and flee the castle (Ein perfekter Tag / Fr Sarah - A Perfect Day/For Sarah), but Professor Abronsius is more concerned with staking Von Krolock and Herbert. Come on you freaks and friends Our everlasting dance has begun. Dance of the Vampires (or Tanz der Vampire as the original German language version is named) is a musical remake of a 1967 Roman Polanski film of the same name (called The Fearless Vampire Killers in the USA). In the epilogue, all vampires rejoice in their eternal dance. Dance of the Vampires. After briefly considering a West End run,[11] under the influence of Steinman and his manager David Sonenberg, it was decided to bring the musical (now titled Dance of the Vampires) to New York for the 1998 season, with Steinman translating and reshaping the German book and lyrics, Polanski returning as director, and original Viennese producer/Polanski manager Andrew Braunsberg serving as executive producer. [19] The possibility of the film role, meanwhile, was never mentioned again. A noted professor and his dim-witted apprentice fall prey to their inquiring vampires, while on the trail of the ominous damsel in distress. Realizing there was no way to open before the Tony cut-off as planned, and (it later emerged) unable to raise his share of the investment on time,[14] Sonenberg publicly announced the postponement of the show's opening to October 24. 2011 Berlin Revival The next morning, Chagal's frozen body is found; Rebecca is devastated (Trauer um Chagal - Mourning For Chagal). Dance of the Vampires (1967) Plot. If you are unsure how best to edit this programme please take a moment to read it. [19] Additionally, though not a major point in negotiations, Crawford also sought assurance that he would receive the role of von Krolock in any resulting film version, having recently lost the film role of the Phantom to initial star Antonio Banderas (later replaced by Gerard Butler). Dance Of The Vampires (Region B) [Blu-ray] [1967] The Fearless Vampire Killers. 2009 Vienna Revival Chagal and Rebecca arrive, furious. It was decided that a star lead in the role of Count von Krolock would be just the trick; feelers were put out to names as diverse as David Bowie, John Travolta, Richard Gere and Plcido Domingo. This song list also reflects the Japanese production in 2006. At this point, the show needed some kind of drawing card to attract investors scared off by the previous snafus on the producing front. [20] While Steinman, still ebullient over Crawford's casting, defended the original figure by saying Crawford "would be worth every cent we can pay him",[18] a more sensible Crawford claimed that initial reports of a $180,000 salary were "ridiculous" and "a piece of fantasy journalism from my home country," adding that "anyone who knows how many people you can fit in a theater knows that you don't do Broadway to make money". Company morale was no better, as cast members began poking fun at Crawford's weight-sensitive costumes behind his back, calling him a "fat rooster. 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