The theatrical phenomenon based on Noah Gordon’s bestseller arrives from April 25 to 27 to the Vega Baja after touring the main cities of the country.
Following its run at the Teatro Principal in Alicante last January, the theatrical phenomenon The Doctor, the musicalbased on the acclaimed bestseller by Noah Gordon, makes a stop at the Teatro Municipal de Torrevieja from April 25 to 27. Produced by Dario Regattieri of beon. Entertainment This show has won over audiences with its ambitious staging and the meticulous details that enrich every moment. Tickets to attend the show can be obtained both at the theater box office and on the website www.culturatorrevieja.com.
With the powerful music and lyrics of Iván Macías y Félix Amador, the musical promises to thrill with its extraordinary artistic quality and an unparalleled visual display. The design of the 490 costumes that dress the characters is by the iconic Lorenzo Caprile, who has infused the play with a touch of authenticity and sophistication. Premiered in Madrid in 2018, where it became a resounding success, El Médico, the musical has gathered more than 300,000 spectators and has toured several cities such as Barcelona, Seville and Alicante. Now, it arrives in Torrevieja to consolidate itself as one of the most anticipated events of the season in which it is an unmissable event for theater lovers.
The story focuses on the life of little Rob J. Cole, who changes the day he is orphaned and discovers that he has an unusual gift in his hands. After being adopted as an apprentice by a barber surgeon, he decides to start a journey that will take him to faraway Persia to become a doctor, a journey in which he will meet Mary, who will mark his future. But nothing will be easy for Rob in Ispahan, neither to pass himself off as a Jew to be allowed to study, nor his relationship with the Shah, who becomes infatuated with his friendship. He soon becomes an outstanding student of Avicenna, but a plague, war and a despot king will test Rob’s life.
The artistic direction of Sebastián Prada and the original staging by Ignasi Vidal bring to life this The ambitious production, which has had the backing of Noah Gordon himself, who has expressed his delight with the musical adaptation of his work. “I’m thrilled that readers will be able to experience the adventures of Rob J. Cole in a wonderful new way,” said the writer, noting how the essence of his novel has been transformed into a unique sensory experience.
A luxury cast
This new version of the musical features an all-star cast, led by Fede Salles as Rob J. Cole. Alba Cuartero will play the role of Mary; Joseán Moreno as Barber; Paco Arrojo will play the Shah; Sergi Albert will be Avicenna and cover Barber; Beatriz de Teresa in the role of Rob child; Fernando Samper as Merlin-Qandrasseh and cover Avicenna; Laureano Ramírez in the role of Mirdim; Adrián de Vicente as Karim and cover of Rob; María Jaraíz in the role of Agnes; Miguel Ferrer, as Fritta and cover of Sha; Jordi Gràcia is father of Mary-Vicerrector and cover Avicenna and Franc de luna as Meir and cover of Rob J. Cole and Sha.
The cast includes Pedro da Costa, Gisela Villamayor, Leyre Aranda, Cristina Salvador and Carmen Yagüe. And as swings will have Imanol Fuentes, Pedro Estrada, Esther Santaella and Berta Butinyà. The show also has a creative team of high level, including Marietta Calderón in costume direction, María José Santos as vocal director, Felipe Ramos in lighting design and a technical and artistic team that guarantees a theatrical experience that will remain engraved in the memory of the audience.
