We Will Rock You Musical: Under Pressure
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We Will Rock You is a musical based on the music of Queen with a book by Ben Elton. The musical tells the story of a group of Bohemians who fight against the oppression of a future world where everyone must conform.
Introduction
We Will Rock You is a musical based on the songs of British rock band Queen with a book by Ben Elton. The musical tells the story of a group of Bohemians who struggle to restore theatre and live music in a future world where creativity has been outlawed and everyone dresses, thinks and does the same thing.
The musical was first performed in 2002 in London’s West End, and has since been produced in numerous cities around the world. We Will Rock You has won several awards, including Best Musical at the Laurence Olivier Awards, Best Musical Production at the WhatsOnStage Awards, and Best International Musical at The BroadwayWorld UK Awards.
The Plot
We Will Rock You is a musical based on the music of British rock band Queen with a book by Ben Elton. The musical tells the story of a group of Bohemians who struggle to restore the free exchange of thought, fashion, and live music in a distant future where everyone dresses, thinks and acts the same.
The Characters
The We Will Rock You musical tells the story of a group of Bohemians who fight against the mighty Globalsoft company and its powerful ruler, the Killer Queen. The Bohemians are a group of misfits who are united by their love of rock music and their desire to save the world from rules and conformity.
The main character is Galileo Figaro, a young man with a great passion for rock music. He is joined by his friends Scaramouche, Buddy Holly, Meatloaf, and Oz. Together, they must find the lost Queen song before it’s too late.
The characters in We Will Rock You are unique and inspiring. They are united by their love of rock music and their desire to save the world from rules and conformity. This makes for a truly captivating and entertaining story that is sure to please audiences of all ages.
The Music
The music of We Will Rock You was composed by British rock band Queen with contributions from Brian May. The musical is based on the band’s 1977 album News of the World. Ben Elton was brought in as co-writer following discussions with May.
The musical contains Queen songs arranged into a sung-through rock opera. The story follows a group of Bohemians who struggle against the Darth Vader-like “Globalsoft” and its head, the Killer Queen, for the freedom to wear ripped jeans and listen to unspecified “real music” instead of the homogenized popular music that has conquered the world. Many references are made to other works by Queen, including their earlier works, such as “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “We Are the Champions”, “Somebody to Love”, and “Killer Queen”.
The Lyrics
The musical tells the story of a group of Bohemians who struggle to restore the free spirit of rock music in a future world where everyone dresses, thinks and acts alike. The lyrics, written by Ben Elton, are frequently witty and ironic. “Under Pressure” is a song by the English rock band Queen and British singer David Bowie. It was released as a single in 1981, reaching number one in the UK charts.
The Set
The original set for We Will Rock You was designed by Mark Fisher and Paul Brown. It featured a bleached white backdrop, with a series of concentric oval-shaped video screens looming overhead. These screens would display various images and video footage related to the plot of the show. The set also included a number of large rock formations, which were used to create the illusion of being inside a rock concert venue.
The Costumes
The costumes for We Will Rock You were inspired by the fashion of the late 1970s and early 1980s, as well as by the punk and new wave movements of that era. The Queen tribute band, Queen Extravaganza, served as consultants on the costumes. Brian May stated that “We didn’t want [the costumes] to be period-perfect ’70s or ’80s. We wanted them to be futuristic.”
The costumes were designed by Tim Chappel and Lizzy Gardiner, who won an Academy Award for their work on The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. For We Will Rock You, they created a total of 350 unique costumes. Some of the more notable costumes include those worn by the characters Galileo Figaro (played by Brian Justin Crum), Killer Queen (played by Ruby Lewis), Britney (played by Joey Khoury), and Oz (played by Wayne Brady).
The Lighting
The quality of the lighting can make or break a performance. For “We Will Rock You”, the stage is constantly awash in color, with different lights signifying different times of day or different emotions. But it’s not just about pretty colors: the lighting also has to be functional, making sure that the actors can be seen by the audience and that they are well-lit when they need to be.
Lighting designer Paul Pyant says that he wanted to create a “constant sense of visual excitement” with the lighting, and he definitely succeeded. The show is full of dramatic moments, and the lighting helps to heighten the emotion and intensity of those scenes.
The Sound
We Will Rock You is a musical by Queen and Ben Elton that tells the story of a group of rebels who fight against the tyranny of an oppressive regime. The musical features some of Queen’s most iconic songs, including “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “We Are the Champions”, and “Under Pressure”. The sound of the musical is unique, blending together rock ‘n’ roll with elements of opera and Broadway.
The Conclusion
We Will Rock You Musical has finally come to an end. Though it was a great experience, we have to say goodbye to the amazing cast and crew. We want to thank everyone who was involved in making this happen. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.
