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Pepe Cibrián revives his iconic 'Drácula' musical 30 years later with 'Resurrección'

Pepe Cibrián revives his iconic 'Drácula' musical 30 years later with 'Resurrección'

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Pepe Cibrián Campoy revives his iconic musical "Drácula" 30 years after its premiere.
  • The new production, "Drácula II Resurrección," features advanced technology, 28 artists, and 240 costumes.
  • Cibrián aims to surpass his previous success, exploring the myth of Dracula with an immersive experience.

Thirty years after its groundbreaking premiere, Pepe Cibrián Campoy is resurrecting his iconic musical "Drácula" with a new production titled "Drácula II Resurrección." The show promises an immersive experience, inviting audiences into Dracula's universe from the moment they enter.

This sequel is fundamental and the public will find 35 years of advanced technology. A superlative production. It is a very strong visual and auditory show combined with a marvelous cast, there are 820 light changes and it is a marvelous story.

— Pepe Cibrián CampoyIn an interview, Cibrián Campoy detailed the ambitious new production.

Staged within a specially imported tent, the spectacle boasts 28 artists, 240 period costumes designed by Vanesa Mascolo, original music by Pablo Flores Torres, and arrangements by Yair Hilal. Cibrián Campoy, directing the production, highlighted the integration of 35 years of technological advancements, describing it as a "superlative production" with a "very strong visual and auditory show" and a "marvelous cast."

I think the biggest challenge is to compete with myself. Drácula was iconic and more than 4 million people saw it! And it's mine like this one is! The work always belongs to its author.

— Pepe Cibrián CampoyCibrián Campoy discussed the pressure of following up his previous success.

"The biggest challenge is to compete with myself," Cibrián Campoy admitted, referencing the original "Drácula" which captivated over 4 million people. He emphasized that the new version is a potent sequel, building upon the legacy of the original while exploring new dimensions of the Dracula myth. The narrative delves into the adult life of Mina, now 45, a departure from her portrayal as a young woman in the first installment.

The most challenging part of building my character was understanding Mina's emotional journey. She is a character who goes through many stages.

— Antonela CirilloCirillo, who plays the adult Mina, spoke about the complexities of her role.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.