xi's moments
Home | Music & Theater

'Popeye' transformed into rock musical

By Wang Ru | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2019-11-14 10:03

Actors and organizers pose during a news conference for a musical adapted from classic cartoon  Popeye. [Photo provided to China Daily]

A rock musical adapted from the cartoon Popeye was promoted at a press conference in Beijing on Tuesday.

According to music director Fan Chong, Popeye is part of his childhood memories and an indispensable part of his growth. Fan wanted to use rock music to show the struggles of an ordinary hero, and helped create 14 original songs for the musical.

Director Li Zongxi explains the musical is different from the cartoon, since they add more characters and dramatic conflicts into the story, making a simple storyline more interesting.

"I hope our audience can believe in love and courageously face up to challenges in life just like Popeye," says Li.

Global Edition
BACK TO THE TOP
Copyright 1995 - . All rights reserved. The content (including but not limited to text, photo, multimedia information, etc) published in this site belongs to China Daily Information Co (CDIC). Without written authorization from CDIC, such content shall not be republished or used in any form. Note: Browsers with 1024*768 or higher resolution are suggested for this site.
License for publishing multimedia online 0108263

Registration Number: 130349