Halle's Spin on a Quirky Musical
"Prince Singer's 'Klosical' - A Track Devoid of Tranquil Symphony"
Straight from the heart of London to Halle, the latest musical sensation by Prince band vocalist Tobias Künzel (60) takes the stage! Titled "Tod auf dem Throne - Das Klosical," this madcap extravaganza premiered at the end of March in the British capital and is now ready to rock in its German adaptation.
Künzel, with an undeniable passion for musicals, co-authored the piece with British buddy Mark Underwood. As his sixth theatrical masterpiece, Künzel aims to bring together a motley crew of history's top dogs.
Off-the-Wall Characters
With "Tod auf dem Throne," Künzel and Underwood pull out all the stops, assembling an eccentric cast of characters drawn from recent history. The Queen, Margaret Thatcher, Elvis Presley, and none other than Erich Honecker grace the stage, played by a collective of two thespians, four puppeteers, and a live orchestra. Künzel himself sat behind the drums, adding the perfect beat.
The idea for this outrageous title emerged in the most prosaic of places: the bathroom. Künzel and Underwood, both buddies from supporting each other's work, found themselves on a pub crawl, and after the third round, they penned a deal to create a musical. With Künzel fresh from the loo, he jokingly christened it as a "Loosical."
Navigating the Language
Although the piece was penned in English, translation into German proved challenging for the artist. "English, God love it, is just simpler when it comes to music. It's got a melody that German does not. But the German version boasts a few quips the original didn't have," said Künzel. "And when ol' mate Mark swings by for the premiere, he'll be tickled pink by the laughter erupting from places he didn't expect!"
Performance Details
- Location: Head on down to the Salinemuseum at Mansfelderstraße 52, Halle (Saale), for an electrifying night of music and theater.
- Dates: The show runs from June 12, 2025, to June 28, 2025, with a grand total of 11 performances scheduled.
- Time: Catch the action every night at 19:30 (7:30 PM).
- Wait Time: Don't fret about waiting too long for your tickets – admission prices start at €32.96.
Other forms of entertainment such as music will be featured alongside the musical "Tod auf dem Throne - Das Klosical" during the performances in Halle. The live orchestra added the perfect rhythm to complement the eccentric cast of characters in the production.
