Little Rob J. Cole’s life changes the day he becomes an orphan and discovers he has an unusual gift in his hands: he can predict death. Adopted as an apprentice by a barber surgeon, Rob travels around England discovering life, discipline and the curiosity to learn. At the age of nineteen, a Jewish doctor tells him about faraway Persia, where there is a medical school run by the best physician of the time: Avicenna.
Rob sets off on an adventure, ready to cross half the world to become a doctor. While traveling in a caravan through the desert he meets Mary, a Scottish girl who will remind him of his origins and will mark his plans for the future. Nothing will be easy for Rob in Isfahan, neither passing 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. Only friendship, his vocation and love will push him to survive.
About the work:
“The Doctor, the musical”, based on the bestseller by Noah Gordon, will come to the Municipal Theater of Torrevieja only from April 25 to 27. A musical produced by Dario Regattieri, executive producer of beon. Entertainment, who bet on Torrevieja to bring the award-winning musical. It features music and lyrics by Iván Macías y Félix Amador, and has been recognized for its ambitious staging and richness of detail. The iconic designer Lorenzo Caprile has designed the 490 costumes for the play, bringing a touch of authenticity and sophistication that promises to dazzle the audience.
The musical began its run in Madrid in October 2018 with two consecutive seasons exceeding 300,000 spectators. After the pandemic, it resumed its journey with a new production by beon. Entertainment. After passing through Barcelona, Seville and El Ejido, it will now arrive at Torrevieja.
The original staging of “El Médico, el musical” is by Ignasi Vidal and the artistic direction is by Sebastián Prada. A musical that also had the backing of the book’s author, Noah Gordon, who upon hearing the music for the first time said, “The excitement of the novel has carried over into the music so that I can hear my book. I am delighted that readers can now experience the adventures of Rob J. Cole in a wonderful new way.”
For its part, the creative team is completed by Marietta Calderon in the wardrobe direction; María José Santos as vocal director and artistic supervisor; Felipe Ramos in lighting design; Pablo Santos as technical director; Amaya Galeote in the choreographic direction: Marti Costa as musical director; Josep Simón and Eduardo Díaz in the design of scenery and Alejandro Martín in the sound direction.
Awards
“The Doctor, The Musical” was #1 critics’ choice during the 2018-19 season; was voted Best Musical by Madrid es Teatro magazine; received eleven BroadwayWorld Awards; as well as five awards at the Musical Theatre Awards.
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