The musical "Born to Be a Couple" is a long-running repertoire performed by Japan's Four Seasons Theater Company for half a century. It was introduced and made into a Chinese version this year. Following the national premiere at the Guangzhou Grand Theater this month and the performance at the Beijing Tianqiao Art Center, the play will come to Shanghai on July 30 and 31 for two performances at the Shanghai Cultural Plaza.
The musical "Born Together" originated from the children's literature classic "Two Little Lotters" published by German "father of children's literature" Erich Kesterner in 1949. Its story has had a profound impact on Europe and the world. In 1971, the Four Seasons Theater Company of Japan adapted it into the musical "Born in Love" and put it on the stage, and since then it has become the most representative repertoire of the troupe. This year, the producer of the musical Wang Xiangqian, after landing several works of the Four Seasons Troupe, has once again introduced the classic repertoire "A Pair of Nature" that has been unforgettable for many years to make a Chinese version, and invited actor Liu Tianchi to be the director and musician of the play. Man Jiang cross-border starring.

Children's Literature Classic "Two Little Lotts"

This is a story that makes people laugh and cry. A pair of twin sisters, separated since childhood, met by chance during the camp interaction and discovered the secret that their parents had buried for 14 years. In order to keep mom and dad forever apart, older sister Lott and younger sister Louise swap identities, and their dramatic encounters and adventures bring their divorced parents back together.
"It is not just for children, it is suitable for every family. In a complex society, we may all need an opportunity to cross our 'heart wall', and I hope it can become a work that has the ability to heal emotions. "The producers hope that this Chinese version will give it a new theme as the times change.
As an actor and acting teacher, Liu Tianchi is familiar to the audience because of many works and variety shows. But it was her first time to direct a musical independently. Previously, Liu Tianchi had studied musical theatre in Japan's Four Seasons Theatre Company for three years. In this work, she hopes to develop a happy story from the perspective of a child. In addition, the parent-child relationship is also an important theme in "Born to Be". In Liu Tianchi's view, this drama is also suitable for adults to watch.
Musician Man Jiang is also the first time to try musical performances. The father he plays in the play is a conductor. Although he is a familiar character, he has to challenge dancing on the stage, which is also true for Man Jiang, who is used to singing. new challenge.

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In this Chinese version of the work, all the music songs follow the original version of the Four Seasons Troupe, and the energetic music melody is easy to impress the audience. However, the producer also stated that this work is not simply a copy of the original version. In addition to the music and script, it also hopes to give it new vitality after it takes root. To this end, the whole play invited the famous Japanese choreographer Hachiko to create and communicate online. The Chinese choreographer, Niu Junjie, adapted it in the rehearsal hall according to the director's instructions, making the dance more dramatic. In addition, the entire stage draws on the popular "hand account" elements, and nearly 20 scene changes are completed in the rhythm of music, hoping to present a colorful world on the stage.