Chinese Class - "Mamma Mia!" to launch Chinese version

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"Mamma Mia!" to launch Chinese version

(CRIENGLISH.com)
Updated: 2007-07-19 15:57


The global smash hit musical "Mamma Mia!", now showing in Shanghai Grand
Theater on its China tour, is planning to launch a Chinese version, an
official of the theater disclosed on Tuesday.

Hong Kong-based Wen Wei Po quoted the official as saying that the
musical's European production company, Littlestar, has shown a great
interest on a Chinese version of the drama. Discussion on the details,
such as the scenario and the cast, is expected to be carried out after
this performance season ends.

The musical has already been adapted into various languages including
Swedish, Russian, Japanese and Korean during its international tour.

The largest difficulty of the adaptations lies on the translation of
ABBA's songs, a director of the musical said.

Although many suggested retaining the English lyrics, Littlestar believed
singing in a local language would make the audience feel closer to the
show.

"We now need a Chinese 'poet' as good as ABBA," the director said.

The show's current China tour covers Shanghai (in Shanghai Grand Theater
from July 6 to August 2) and Beijing (Poly Theater from August 7 to 19).






















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