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A thrilling Thai musical
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 10/11/2023
» In contrast to the lengthy Thai three-hour musicals that often extend over two acts, theatregoers in Bangkok recently enjoyed a refreshing change with Thrill Me The Musical, a one-act musical that takes on life through redolent songs.
Behind the Golden Sand Mansion
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 21/07/2016
» The deconstruction of classic stories has become more prevalent in Thai theatre. It usually aims to bring new life to the beaten-to-death tales, from modernising the setting to reinterpreting the dated contents, or simply mocking the fate of the characters or reinventing the storyline. But without clear direction, the results can be scatterbrained.
Beating a path to Broadway
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 02/07/2015
» For TV mogul Takonkiet Viravan, musical theatre is the love of his life. Since 1997, he has spared time from lucrative TV production to direct a dozen contemporary Thai musicals. His latest ambition is to have a production on Broadway, though the path is not as simple as following the yellow brick road to the Emerald City.
Stars don't always shine
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 25/06/2015
» When it comes to expressing ultimate passion, no one doubts the capability of superstar Mai Charoenpura. Her latest attempt to turn back the clock to perform her much beloved, yet much younger character from Malai Choopinit's classic novel Phaen Din Kong Rao (Our Land) — a story of a strong-willed young woman who defies her aristocratic family in the mid-20th century — sounds overly ambitious for her own good. The result is a star-studded musical full of passionate acting and sonorous music, lacking authenticity.
Biographical musicals take centre stage
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 05/06/2015
» While many contemporary Thai musicals have taken their inspiration from romantic novels, pop music and hit movies, this year biographical musicals seem to be a trend. May witnessed three biographical musicals paying tribute to real-life characters in Thai and Chinese history.
Sound of nostalgia
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 23/04/2015
» Hit movie Hom Rong (The Overture), which mixed drama with Thai classical music, proved popular among audiences when the film was released in 2004 and later adapted for television in 2012. The same result is expected with Hom Rong The Musical, which kicked off early this month and will run until early next month at the new K-Bank Siam Pic-Ganesha Theatre in Siam Square.
All shine, no substance
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 13/09/2012
» The name is Reya. Home-wrecking is her repertoire. Her boss dumps her for fear of his jealous wife. Reya meets a rich businessman. He hides her in San Francisco from his well-groomed wife. After two years Reya gets bored, joins a golf club, meets a young single psychiatrist. They speak and sing only in English. The new romance kicks in. Then he leaves Reya. Reya flies back to Bangkok. Reya later finds out he is a nightmare from her past.