Music José Luis Narom (José Luis Morán - Composer) Lyrics Inma González and José Luis Narom Book Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra Basis Don Quixote (Don Quixote of la Mancha) Productions 2005 Madrid, Spain
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The Musical Sancho Panza is a two-act 2005 Spanish musical which premiered in Madrid to coincide with the 400th anniversary of the publication of Don Quixote. by Miguel de Cervantes. The play is a humorously presented look at the social landscape of the 16th and 17th centuries, including the customs, beliefs, professions, and trades of the era, while updating those points of the play by displaying it in the looks and forms of the 21st century.
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Opening at the Teatro Nuevo Apolo, the play's music and original lyrics were created by José Luis Narom. Narom collaborated with his wife, lyricist and costume designer Inma González (Image designer and production manager on "The Blackout"). The play's music was created in the style of Broadway musicals, with full orchestrations.
2005 production
The starring roles included the role of Dulcinea, played by the singer and actress Geno Machado. Actor and singer Gonzalo Alcaín played the role of Galeote. The role of Rocinante was played by Esteban Oliver, who later played Zazu in the The Lion King on Broadway and played the same role in Madrid between 2011 and 2014.
The premiere was attended by entertainers such as Chenoa, Nuria Fergó, and Natalia,.
The Musical Sancho Panza received awards in the category of Best Music in a Spanish Musical, for José Luis Narom in the X Review Awards Musical Theatre in Spain.
Cast album
The producer recorded a live album of the musical with the original cast.
The musical was included in the book Don Quixote literary theoretical thinking,. as well as in the Musical Theatre Guide in Spain (1955-2012). edited by Xavier Martínez and Íñigo Santamaría.