Metropolis is a musical based on the 1927 silent movie of the same name that was staged at the Piccadilly Theatre in London in 1989. Read More
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Metropolis is a musical based on the 1927 silent movie of the same name that was staged at the Piccadilly Theatre in London in 1989.
The music was written by Joe Brooks, the lyrics by Dusty Hughes.
The cast included Judy Kuhn, Brian Blessed, Graham Bickley, Jonathan Adams, Paul Keown and Stifyn Parri. The musical marked the London debut of Judy Kuhn, who left the show shortly before the end of its run to be replaced by Mary Lincoln. The production was notable for its set design by Ralph Koltai. After that time Joe Brooks worked with American Randy Bowser at editing the already finished musical. By 2002 they had created a more complete libretto to the show, and it was first produced at the Pentacle Theater in Salem, Oregon. A new 5 star production, the very first London Revival, was announced on 13 September 2017, which was performed at the Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre, from 10 October 2017 to 5 November 2017.
The main changes between the silent film and the musical are name changes for many of the characters (Joh Fredersen to John Freeman, Freder Fredersen to Steven, Rotwang to Warner, Hel to Helen), slightly different religious themes, a completely different ending, and a larger focus on the children. Dusty Hughes - "Metropolis" was begun in the early summer of 1986.
TRACKLIST:
CD One:
1. Opening / 101.11 / Look, The Sun, Maria - Judy Kuhn, Children, Company
2. Hold Back The Night - Judy Kuhn, Lindsey Danvers, Robert Fardell, Stifyn Parri, Company
3. The Machines Are Beautiful - Brian Blessed
4. He's Distant From Me Now - Graham Bickley
5. Elitists' Dance
6. Oh My, What A Beautiful City - Children
7. This Is The Vision We're Forbidden - Judy Kuhn
8. Children Of Metropolis - Judy Kuhn
9. 50,000 Pounds Of Power / One More Morning - Graham Bickley, Company
10. It's Only Love / Bring On The Night - Judy Kuhn, Graham Bickley
11. Pressure Chant / Day After Day - Company
12. When Maria Comes - Company
13. You Are The Light - Judy Kuhn, Company
14. The Girl Is A Witch - Paul Keown, Judy Kuhn, Company
15. It's Only Love (Reprise) - Judy Kuhn
16. The Sun - Stifyn Parri
17. Almost Done - Jonathan Adams
18. I Don't Need Help From You / There's A Girl Down Below - Jonathan Adams, Paul Keown, Brian Blessed
19. Futura / End Of Act One - Brian Blessed, Jonathan Adams, Company
CD Two:
1. Nothing Really Matters - Company
2. I've Seen A Nightmare - Graham Bickley, Paul Keown
3. This Is Life - Graham Bickley, Paul Keown, Company
4. Look At This Girl Who Stands Before You - Brian Blessed
5. Futura's Dance - Company
6. Where Do You Think She's Gone, Your Precious Maria? - Paul Keown, Lucy Dixon, Company
7. It That Was Love - Graham Bickley
8. Listen To Me - Graham Bickley, Stifyn Perri
9. Learning Song - Judy Kuhn, Children
10. Old Friends - Jonathan Adams
11. When Maria Wakes - Company
12. Futura's Promise / Maria's Insane - Judy Kuhn, Company
13. Perfect Face - Jonathan Adams
14. Haven't You Finished With Me? - Judy Kuhn, Jonathan Adams
15. Let's Watch The World Go To The Devil - Judy Kuhn, Company
16. One Of Those Nights - Judy Kuhn
17. Requiem - Company
18. Metropolis - Brian Blessed
19. Finale - Graham Bickley, Judy Kuhn, Children, Company
Additional Information
| Artist | Original London Cast |
|---|---|
| Barcode | 605288124822 |
| Genre | Musical, Stage and Screen |
| Label | Jay Records |
| Format | 2CD |
Tracklist
CD One:
1. Opening / 101.11 / Look, The Sun, Maria - Judy Kuhn, Children, Company
2. Hold Back The Night - Judy Kuhn, Lindsey Danvers, Robert Fardell, Stifyn Parri, Company
3. The Machines Are Beautiful - Brian Blessed
4. He's Distant From Me Now - Graham Bickley
5. Elitists' Dance
6. Oh My, What A Beautiful City - Children
7. This Is The Vision We're Forbidden - Judy Kuhn
8. Children Of Metropolis - Judy Kuhn
9. 50,000 Pounds Of Power / One More Morning - Graham Bickley, Company
10. It's Only Love / Bring On The Night - Judy Kuhn, Graham Bickley
11. Pressure Chant / Day After Day - Company
12. When Maria Comes - Company
13. You Are The Light - Judy Kuhn, Company
14. The Girl Is A Witch - Paul Keown, Judy Kuhn, Company
15. It's Only Love (Reprise) - Judy Kuhn
16. The Sun - Stifyn Parri
17. Almost Done - Jonathan Adams
18. I Don't Need Help From You / There's A Girl Down Below - Jonathan Adams, Paul Keown, Brian Blessed
19. Futura / End Of Act One - Brian Blessed, Jonathan Adams, Company
CD Two:
1. Nothing Really Matters - Company
2. I've Seen A Nightmare - Graham Bickley, Paul Keown
3. This Is Life - Graham Bickley, Paul Keown, Company
4. Look At This Girl Who Stands Before You - Brian Blessed
5. Futura's Dance - Company
6. Where Do You Think She's Gone, Your Precious Maria? - Paul Keown, Lucy Dixon, Company
7. It That Was Love - Graham Bickley
8. Listen To Me - Graham Bickley, Stifyn Perri
9. Learning Song - Judy Kuhn, Children
10. Old Friends - Jonathan Adams
11. When Maria Wakes - Company
12. Futura's Promise / Maria's Insane - Judy Kuhn, Company
13. Perfect Face - Jonathan Adams
14. Haven't You Finished With Me? - Judy Kuhn, Jonathan Adams
15. Let's Watch The World Go To The Devil - Judy Kuhn, Company
16. One Of Those Nights - Judy Kuhn
17. Requiem - Company
18. Metropolis - Brian Blessed
19. Finale - Graham Bickley, Judy Kuhn, Children, Company
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