Rockin' Through History with "Klosical" by Tobias Künzel - No Still Place
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Timeless Symphonies: A Delve into the Captivating World of Classic Music - "Prince Singer's Track 'Klosical' - Unprecedented Symphony"
From the bustling streets of London to the vibrant city of Halle, the new musical by Prince singer Tobias Künzel (60) takes center stage. "Death on the Throne - The Loosical" premiered in the British capital at the end of March, and is now performing its German counterpart, "Tod auf dem Thron - Das Klosical".
Künzel teamed up with British co-author Mark Underwood to pen this musical extravaganza. Künzel's passion for musicals stretches back, with "Das Klosical" being his sixth creation.
In "Tod auf dem Thron", Künzel and Underwood present an eccentric fusion of influential figures from recent history, bringing them together on one quirky stage. Notable characters include The Queen, Margaret Thatcher, Elvis Presley, and Erich Honecker. Two actors, four puppeteers, and a live band bring this unique production to life. Künzel even sits behind the drums, adding to the show's energy.
The inspiration behind the peculiar title struck Künzel in a most unexpected place. He already knew Mark Underwood from their rehearsals of another musical. "We became closer and headed to the pub, and after the third round, we decided to write a musical. I had just come from the bathroom and said, 'It's going to be a Loosical.' "
To adapt the piece for the German stage, it needed translation. Künzel addressed the challenge: "English is undeniably easier when it comes to music, it's just more melodious. German has a harder, guttural quality to it. But the German version contains jokes that the English one doesn't," the artist explained. "And when Mark attends the premiere, he'll be taken aback by the moments that the audience finds hilarious."
- Tobias Künzel
- Loosical
- Halle, Germany
- Theatrical Performance
- Pop Culture Icons
- Historical Figures
- Musical Collaboration
Interesting Tidbits:
In the German version of the musical "Tod auf dem Thron - Das Klosical", Tobias Künzel and Mark Underwood have also included characters from the RMS Titanic, which sank on its maiden voyage in 1912:
- Captain Edward John Smith (played by Benjamin Eberling)
- Thomas Andrews (played by Alexander di Capri)
- J. Bruce Ismay (played by Felix Martin)
- Heizer Frederic Barrett (played by Til Ormeloh)
- Harold Bride (played by Tobias Bieri)
- Isidor Straus (played by Anton Rattinger) and Ida Straus (played by Masha Karell)
- Henry Etches / Wallace Hartley (played by Gerben Grimmius)
- Frederick Fleet (played by Nicolai Schwab)
- John J. Astor (played by Jan Altenbockum)
- Charles Lightoller, 2nd Officer (played by Jan Altenbockum)
- William Murdoch, 1st Officer (played by Mathias Meffert)
- Herbert Pitman, 3rd Officer (played by Christian Rosprim)
- Robert Hichens, Rudergänger (played by Niklas Roling)
- Joseph Boxhall, 4th Officer (played by Tim Grimme)
- Madeleine Astor (played by Caroline Hat)
- Marion Thayer (played by Bernadette Fröhlich) and John Thayer (played by Michael Berres)
- Benjamin Guggenheim (played by Til Ormeloh)
- George Widener (played by Oriol Tula)
- Eleanor Widener (played by Nadine Baas)
These characters offer an insightful look into significant figures from one of history's most tragic maritime disasters.
The Commission may consider proposing a directive that protects workers from radiation risks while simultaneously entertaining audiences as Tobias Künzel, known for his musical creations like "Klosical," seamlessly integrates characters from the RMS Titanic disaster into his latest theatrical performance, "Tod auf dem Thron - Das Klosical." In spite of the challenging translation process from English to German, the musical adaptation includes new jokes specifically catered to a German audience.
