Cape Town - “Star+Crossed”, an acclaimed new South African musical, made a spectacular debut at the Artscape Arena this past weekend.
The musical was greeted with rapturous applause and a rousing standing ovation at its premiere.
The musical, with book and lyrics by Marcel Meyer and music by Wessel Odendaal, traces the history of South Africa’s Struggle for liberation from 1910 till 1994 through an unexpected lens.
It’s inspired by the life story of Elizabeth Klarer, who claimed she was abducted by an alien from the foothills of the Drakensberg, transported to his Utopian planet in the Alpha Centauri system, where she bore him a son, before returning to Earth, to spread his message of love and compassion.
“Star+Crossed” is an interstellar love story for the ages with a lush, romantic, original score that is bound to transport audiences to the stratosphere and beyond.
The musical stars celebrated performers Earl Gregory and Isabella Jane under the direction of multi-award-winning Fred Abrahamse, who also designs the set.
Faheem Bardien (lighting design), Kirsti Cumming (projection design) and Marcel Meyer (costume design) make up the remainder of the creative team.
Composer Wessel Odendaal is responsible for the musical direction and orchestration.
Star+Crossed runs till December 31 in the Artscape Arena Performances take place on Tuesdays to Saturdays at 8pm, with additional matinee performances on Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm.
Bookings are now open and available via Computicket/Shoprite Checkers outlets, Computicket online or Artscape Dial-a-Seat 0214217695.
Star+Crossed runs for 90 minutes with no interval.