Ins & outs. A field analysis of the performing arts in Flanders

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Musical van Vlaanderen

http://www.musichallgroup.be/

Musical Van Vlaanderen's ambition is to become Flanders' most prominent producer of musicals. Working with local Flemish talent, the organization produces musicals which are fully up to international standards and which should have broad public appeal.

The organization, which resides both in Antwerp (Stadsschouwburg) and Ghent (Capitole), is headed by Music Hall Group's Geert Allaert, who is assisted by a team of artistic consultants and experts, including Frank Van Laecke (writer, stage, opera and musical director) and Stany Crets (writer-performer).

The young musical production company set off with Elisabeth, the Musical (2009), the true story of Empress Sissi, starring Ann Van Den Broeck. The texts were written by Michael Kunze, the music was composed by Sylvester Levay.

Dans der Vampieren (Dance of the Vampires, 2009) is Musical Van Vlaanderen's second production. This production is based on the widely acclaimed Fearless Vampire Killers by Roman Polanski, who directed a musical version of his film in 1997. In Flanders, the production is to be directed by Cornelius Baltus, with music by Jim Steinman and texts written by Michael Kunze. Choreographer is Dennis Callahan.

In 2010, Musical Van Vlaanderen plans the productions La Bohème, Notre-Dame de Paris and Spamelot.

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