the help of Pop, an ancient hippie librarian, who is researching The original production of We Will Rock You opened on 14 May 2002 at the Dominion Theatre, London, with previews beginning on 26 April. The show is scheduled to tour across Italy over the year, so far visiting Milan, Bologna, Trieste and Rome. Britney and Meat reveal themselves, and accuse Galileo and Scaramouche of being spies, because Galileo keeps spouting words of the "sacred text". The Killer Queen and Khashoggi blow up Stonehenge looking for the elusive instruments. ("Brighton Rock solo") Pop hacks into Globalsoft's network so their music can be heard by everyone on the iPlanet, and Killer Queen is defeated. [25] This stage featured an entirely new cast, with Julián Fontalvo and Daniel Diges sharing the role of Galileo, Ruth Calvo and Elena Medina sharing the role of Scaramouche, Nieves Val León and Tessa Bodí sharing the role of Killer Queen, Carlos Fernández as Khashoggi, Juán Félix Bejarano as Brit, María López y Lara Alcázar sharing the role of Meat, and Diego Falcón as Pop. Marjolein Teepen has won the Flemish Musical Award on 18 June 2012. Commander Khashoggi – Killer Queen's second-in-command, he is head of Globalsoft's police and carries out Killer Queen's dirty work. From 23 April 2012 until 31 July 2012 the role was performed by Sarah French-Ellis once again. The lead role of Galileo was shared by Momo Cortés and Miquel Fernández. Killer Queen prematurely starts to celebrate. Ben Elton also attended on the 17th to celebrate this event. Anelita Gallo (Swing e Dance Captain) On 22 September 2008 I'd Do Anything semi-finalist, Rachel Tucker, began performing in the role of Meat. Galileo – Ryan Anderson Elsewhere Taylor's drum kit is being pushed by stage crew and May runs on stage.) Aloueche left the production on 30 September 2011 whereupon the role of Scaramouche was taken by Lauren Samuels. Just click the "Edit page" button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the Plot Summary submission guide. What was the occasion for this appearance is not clear. Raquel Quarterone (Ensemble) The second season is due to start in Bergamo on 4 November and it will be on tour until March 2011. They bring Galileo and Scaramouche to the Heartbreak Hotel, which is located at the ruins of the Tottenham Court Road tube station, where the Bohemians have made their home. Killer queen insists that they have won, and the prophecy will not come to pass. Costumes were designed by Mervi Agombar, with musical direction by Danny Johnson. Musical Director Mike Dixon GaGa-generation listens to the same type of compositions, watches the same movies & has a standard way of thinking. 2 5, Original They argue, and decide that both of them will go to the Seven Seas of Rhye, but their relationship will be purely professional.Back at Globalsoft headquarters ("Fat Bottomed Girls") Khashoggi reports that the Bohemians are no longer a problem. The role of Galileo was played by Noel Sullivan thereafter. ("Who Wants to Live Forever"), The surviving Bohemians have been rounded up by Khashoggi to be tortured. Reconciling and their love for each other rekindled ("Love of My Life"), Scaramouche inspires Galileo to perform the opening of "We Will Rock You", and an electric guitar is revealed. [14], On 11 March 2014 it was announced the West End production would close on 31 May 2014, shortly after its 12th Anniversary, and after 4600 performances at the Dominion Theatre.[15]. before continuing the song. He is eventually revealed to be a reincarnation of Freddie Mercury. Jack Dargan, [72] This license also extends to school performances, under the title "Schools Will Rock You". ("Play the Game")Galileo and Scaramouche wake up in a hospital. They end the song before the stage goes into blackout. Galileo and Scaramouche arrive, while the bohemians hide themselves. In August 2003, the London cast recording was given an Australian edition re-release, containing a bonus track of the original Australian Killer Queen, Annie Crummer, singing a studio version of "Another One Bites the Dust". Brit was also played by Juan Félix Bejarano Rua and Julián Fontalvo. in the rocky rubble of Tottenham Court Tube Station. [31] The North American leg on the We Will Rock You tour covered nearly the whole of the US, corners of Canada and a sold out run in Mexico City at the Auditiorio Nacional. © 2020 The Musical Lyrics All Rights Reserved, We Will Rock You the Musical Songs Lyrics, Rags Parkland - Apocalypse in Tennessee Lyrics, Rags Parkland - Talkin' mars Dust Blues Lyrics, Rags Parkland - Stella Charlemagne Intro Lyrics, Rags Parkland - Stella Charlemagne (Rags) Lyrics, Rags Parkland - One Hundred Years of Subterranean Society Blues Lyrics, Rags Parkland - These Small Things Lyrics. He says that he dreamt a name for the woman: "Scaramouche". [2] A number of international productions have since followed the original, and We Will Rock You has been seen in six of the world's continents. Earth has been renamed as the "iPlanet" (Planet Mall in older productions) and is controlled by the Globalsoft Corporation.Innuendo In 2007 the production returned to Teatro Calderón, Madrid with previews from 23 January and an official opening on 12 February. In 2012, a 10th Anniversary Edition of the London Cast Recording was issued, comprising the original cast recording album, along with a CD with bonus material. Galileo and Scaramouche are making their way to the Bohemians, still fighting all the way. Radio Ga Ga Ga Ga Kids, I Want To Break Free - Galileo, Scaramouche, Somebody To Love - Scaramouche and Teen Queens, Play The Game - Killer Queen and Yuppies, Under Pressure - Scaramouche and Galileo, A Kind Of Magic - Killer Queen, Khashoggi and Yuppies, I Want It All - Britney, Meat and Youth, Headlong - Britney, Meat, Galileo, Scaramouche and Bohemians, Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Britney, Meat, Galileo, Scaramouche Killer Queen then basks in her power over the iPlanet. They realise that they are kindred spirits, feared by the rest of their society. [39] The production starred Francois Schreuder as Galileo, Helen Burger as Scaramouche, Vicky Sampson as Killer Queen, and Helen Goldberg as Oz. A production of the show opened on 23 April 2015 on board the new Royal Caribbean cruise ship, Anthem of the Seas. ("Headlong") Of note, the original London production is staged at the Dominion Theatre, which is located above the real Tottenham Court Road tube station. When Galileo and Scaramouche arrive, Pop explains the full nature of the prophecy to them as inscribed by the three remaining members of the band Queen just before they were sentenced to death (Brian May, his last request being a final guitar solo, apparently delayed his execution for three and a half days). This unique performance is acknowledged by Killer Queen's dialogue: "No, you didn't let me finish, you never let me finish. Musical instruments are forbidden, and rock music is unknown. Coutts left the West End production to perform on the national We Will Rock You Tour. An externally licensed production was staged in Varberg, Sweden from February to July 2007. ("Radio Ga Ga")In the newest graduating class is black sheep, Galileo, who has dreams and hears strange words in his head, most of which are lyrics of songs long since lost, though he does not understand their significance. The fast version is also used as the curtain call music for the musical of the same title, after the finale, which is a pairing of the original "We Will Rock You" and "We Are the Champions". ", "Strawberry Fields Forever", "Penny Lane", "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds", "I Am the Walrus" and "Hello, Goodbye", Little Richard's "Tutti Fruitti" and "Long Tall Sally", the theme from The Wombles, The Goodies' "Funky Gibbon", Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run", David Bowie's "Rebel Rebel" and "Space Oddity", The Wild Ones' "Wild Thing", The Rolling Stones' "Honky Tonk Women", Bob Dylan's "Mr. Tambourine Man", ABBA's "Dancing Queen" and "Fernando", Oasis' "(What's the Story) Morning Glory? Scaramouche agrees they have to go there, but then Galileo insists that she stay because she's a "chick", to which Scaramouche takes offence. After the encore, Elton made a thank you speech, after which the entire cast performed "The Show Must Go On", accompanied by May on guitar. We Will Rock You . Brit (alternately Paris, Duff, Vic and J.B.) – Brit, short for Britney Spears, is the main male Bohemian rebel. She was also nominated in the Netherlands. Synopsis The first international production premiered at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne, Australia on 7 August 2003. Kyla Bartholomeusz, Scaramouche agrees they have to go there, but then Galileo insists that she stay because she's a "chick", to which Scaramouche takes offence. Sign up today to unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. Set in the year 2300, live music has been [26][27] Tony Vincent, who had originated the role of Galileo in the London production, reprised the role, which he alternated with Jason Wooten. ("Under Pressure") They flee together from the hospital. Danilo Barbieri (Swing). A final song, The show must go, on was performed to mark the occasion. The teacher also reveals a second anomaly, a young, goth woman named Scaramouche who is openly mocked and derided by her peers ("Somebody to Love"). Musical instruments and composers are forbidden, and rock music is all but unknown. ("Another One Bites the Dust")Galileo and Scaramouche are making their way to the Seven Seas of Rhye, arguing all the way. Meanwhile, Galileo, a young student and outsider, is desperate to “break free” from this corporate world. Sharon D Clarke Killer Queen Afonso was replaced a second time by Peter Murphy in September 2010. [citation needed], In early 2007 Queen Theatrical granted the rights for a non-equity production of We Will Rock You at the Jedlicka Performing Art Centre in Chicago from April, making it the first North American production since the Las Vegas show closed.[73]. Pippa Grandison played 'Scaramouche' in Japan only. Killer Queen was also played by Nieves Val León. Tony Vincent Galileo They argue, and decide that both of them will go to the Seven Seas of Rhye, but their relationship will be purely professional.Back at Globalsoft headquarters ("Fat Bottomed Girls") Khashoggi reports that the Bohemians are no longer a problem. Coutts was originally Bowden's understudy. Galileo responds correctly with the subsequent lines, and Britney realises that he is the Dreamer of the prophecy. Taylor attended but did not perform. Bowden left the production in May 2010 and the role of Meat was played by Coutts thereafter. May attended the performance but could not play due to a hand injury. Galileo must evade the clutches of the Killer Queen and finally bring back the music. As a jukebox musical, the show's music consists entirely of Queen material. "[4] The Daily Mirror wrote that "Ben Elton should be shot for this risible story. Layla Dale, Britney and Meat reveal themselves, and accuse Galileo and Scaramouche of being spies, because Galileo keeps spouting words of the "sacred text". Kayleigh Stephenson became Meat's third understudy and Alicia Peacock joined the production as Coutts' track. She orders Khashoggi to get to the bottom of the matter and crush the rebel Bohemians who believe in the prophecy. [50] This production closed on 28 June 2009.[51]. ("Headlong (reprise)")Wembley Stadium is in ruins, with no instruments to be found. secret history through old copies of NME (New Musical Express), When Bailey left the production Cameron Jack became first understudy. ("A Kind of Magic"). The role of Khashoggi was performed by Alasdair Harvey thereafter. In this musical documentary of a concert given by the band Queen at the Montreal Forum in Canada, a total of 21 songs are recorded, including "We Are The Champions," "Under Pressure," and "Crazy Little Thing Called Love."