“Chinese Actor’s Debut” and “World Premiere” both came to Dragon TV’s “City of Philharmonic” premiere and staged the famous scene of “Fight of Immortals”
“Live up to the love, the strength shines”, at 20:30 on March 12, the country’s first full-industry chain musical cultural promotion program “The City of Philharmonic” will be premiered on Dragon TV, and the official video broadcast platform Baishi TV Synchronized rendering.
In the program, 32 actors will go through different stages such as “competing for AB roles”, “1V1 challenge with the same play and role”, “co-starring”, “original development of classic IP musicals”, etc., and finally compete for the “philharmonic crown”. Liao Changyong, Zhang Yuqi, Ayunga, Huang Shujun, Xiao Ke, and Da Zhangwei will form the “Philharmonic Support Group” to have the most direct dialogue and collision with the actors and help the musical culture to further out of the circle. At the same time, under the concept of “not forgetting the original, absorbing outsiders, and facing the future”, the program will not only introduce high-quality works representing the highest level of world musicals, but also combine local culture, with the real life of the people and the spirit of the times. The source of creation, the creation of Chinese original musicals.
In the first episode of the show, a number of powerful and popular actors took the lead. Witnessed by Zhang Yuqi, A Yunga, Huang Shujun, and Xiao Ke, four “philharmonic helpers”, they strived to become “A-angle” actors with their wonderful performances. . From “The Phantom of the Opera” and “Apolonia” to “In the Distance”, many classic and popular musical clips have made their “first performances” and “first performances” on the stage of “The City of Philharmonic”. “The scene is about to explode.
Lively Answer to “What is Musical Theatre”
32 musical actors confidently “check in”
“The stage of the musical is ready, waiting for the best musical actors to come on stage.” As soon as the opening of “The City of Philharmonic”, a visual blockbuster with great texture, closely linked the musical with the urban temperament. The camera swept over the city landmarks such as the Performing Arts World (theater group) and Hongqiao Art Center. The lights outside the theater were brightly lit, the curtain opened inside the theater, and wonderful performances were staged one after another… This is the city that can be most excited by musicals. Talents are based in Shanghai, feel the popularity of China, grasp the world‘s fashion, and collide with a unique new trend of musicals.
In the end, the picture freezes at the scene where 32 actors gather together. One second, they were dream catchers watching the stage; the next second, they put on gorgeous costumes and announced their names loudly in the opening show “Live Up to Love”. Through singing, the actors lively express their understanding of musicals – this is the most gorgeous thing in the future drama industry. It not only requires singing, but also dance and acting skills. Behind every role, there is a brilliance of strength, and only by living up to this love can it be infinitely wonderful.
The love and determination sung by the actors also moved Zhang Yuqi, A Yunga, Huang Shujun, Xiao Ke and other “philharmonic helpers”. They stood with the actors and officially opened the door to this musical journey together. When talking about their starting points for enjoying musicals, several “philharmonic helpers” also have their own priorities: Zhang Yuqi, who came with enthusiasm and expectation, will choose from the audience’s perspective; Ayunga, who has been deeply involved in the musical industry for many years , is willing to tell the past and transformation of his partners; Xiao Ke, who claims to have participated in the 20-year development of Chinese musicals for 15 years, has a professional perspective and unique taste, and Huang Shujun, who has integrated the knowledge of musicals, is also a stage Humorous, friendly and warm companionship on one side.
It is reported that, in order to further boost the development of the musical industry and to thrive Chinese original musicals, “The City of Philharmonic” also arranged for actors to cooperate with “Philharmonic Helpers” in the middle and later stages. Based on the present, they will perform and create together, and further explore to tell Chinese stories with originality and consolidate cultural confidence.
At the same time, the “Philharmonic Appreciation Group” composed of musical directors such as He Nian, Xiao Jie, and Hu Xiaoqing participated in the creation and editing of the program; “, will also witness the birth of the strongest new force leading Chinese musicals.
What is even more surprising is that in terms of opening up the upstream and downstream industrial chains, Shanghai Media Group will also take advantage of its resources to start a Chinese original musical tour escorted by top teams with the actors of “The City of Philharmonic” as the team. The “imported product” of musicals carries the mission and responsibility of telling Chinese stories and promoting Chinese culture.
“The Phantom of the Opera” Surprise “Premier”
“In the Distance” and “Apolonia” “arranged”
In the 20 to 30 years since musicals entered China, overseas musicals and local original works complemented each other, helping audiences to gradually establish their aesthetic taste and viewing habits for musicals. Adhering to the attitude of not forgetting the original, absorbing outsiders, and facing outsiders, “The City of Philharmonic” brought the most classic, most popular, most representative and even the most rare musical works in the first episode of the program. . The “Musical Introducer” specially installed on the side of the stage uses narration and sketched pictures to let the audience quickly understand the background story and character settings of the play.
Actors Zheng Qiyuan and Guo Yaorong joined hands to stage “The Phantom of the Opera”, known as the “Living Fossil of Broadway”. Since no Chinese actor has performed this classic repertoire on stage before, the cooperation between the two can be called a “history-making debut”. They also have a video connection with the director of the original musical far away overseas and receive guidance, striving to present the original version. flavor.
It is also rare to see “The King of the Circus” brought by musical actors Zhao Chaofan and Li Ziting. In the words of Xiao Ke, “A Music Helper”, “The King of the Circus” is a movie created in the way of a musical. After it was released that year, the outside world generally expected the musical version to be staged, but after many years, this wish has not been able to. accomplish. The appearance of “The King of the Circus” in “The City of Philharmonic” not only broke the film, screen and stage restrictions, but also was the “world premiere” of an unprecedented player.
While the classics shine, excellent Chinese original musicals also make a strong debut in the first episode. Actors Xia Zhenkai and Liu Siwei brought the well-received Chinese original musical “In the Distance”. The play tells the story of the struggle and growth of “the courier boy”, showing the great changes of the times in the development of Chinese society in the past two decades. The protagonist Yao Yuan and his brother Gao Chang’s attitude of not afraid of difficulties and chasing dreams are moving, and the big screen is displayed on the stage. “Tribute to this great era, and pay tribute to every ordinary but extraordinary struggler”, which made the audience excited and enthusiastic.
Of course, “The City of Philharmonic” did not disappoint urban youth who love musicals and pursue trends. “Rock and Roll Red and Black” co-produced by Ye Qisheng and Fang Shujian is a highly sought-after French musical with a unique stage presentation. And “Apolonia” brought by Zhang Weilun, Cao Muzhi and Cai Qi is a popular work that is hard to find in the Shanghai performance market. This work that breaks the routine and creates an immersive experience has received rave reviews since its premiere, and even the other musical actors present were full of expectations.
Zheng Qiyuan, Xia Zhenkai, Ye Qisheng, extraordinary strength
Zhang Weilun, Fang Shujian, and Li Ziting’s “back wave” strikes
As a musical competition show, “The City of Philharmonic” takes the real ecology of the musical industry as a reference, and boldly integrates the competition relationship and creative laws in the industry into the program model. In the first round of competition, 32 actors will cooperate to perform 13 plays respectively. Only when 4 “A Music Helpers” get all “A” scores can they become A actors. In the first round, there will be 16 Actors A and 16 Actors B, and the competition is very fierce. Therefore, in the program premiered on March 12, scenes of “fighting with gods” frequently appeared, and the choice of “Aile Helping People” was often unexpected.
Among them, Zheng Qiyuan, a well-recognized “top celebrity”, aroused exclamations from the audience as soon as he appeared. Ayunga bluntly said, “This show can’t be done without you.” “, the backstage actors were also amazed at his appearance. But after the performance, as “seniors”, they also have to accept the test. Can they really get the “corner A” in their pockets? Who caused the “Philharmonic Support Group” to fall into controversy, and even to use the precious “guarantee card” with only one “helper”?
At the same time, more “backbone” also shined on the stage: Ye Qisheng, an actor known as “the box office responsible” and “the most performances in a year”, showed his superb business skills and strong confidence on the stage , Zhang Yuqi gave a compliment without hesitation: “There is light in his eyes!” Actor Liu Siwei, who calls himself a “musical non-staff”, choked up several times when he talked about his ideals for musicals. The power of love and persistence lies in him. He performed brilliantly.
Of course, the “back waves” on the stage are also surprising: as a musical theatre lover, singer Li Ziting has always dreamed of performing musicals. She made her debut on stage and challenged her to sing and perform while hanging Weiya; Zhang Weilun, Cai Qi and Fang Shujian played their talents on the stage early, and their strength and popularity are remarkable. Can they make themselves “A-horns” with great performances? Why are their performances the envy of the rest of the cast? All kinds of answers will be answered in the wonderful stage of the premiere.
“Live up to the love, the strength shines”. From March 12 onwards, every Saturday at 20:30, Dragon TV’s “City of Philharmonic” will be locked, and the official video broadcast platform Baishi TV will be presented simultaneously! Let us understand the entire industrial chain of musicals together, experience the culture of musicals together, and witness the infinite splendor in front of and behind the scenes.