上海 · 弗兰克·怀德霍恩和他的朋友们音乐会 Frank Wildhorn & Friends Gala Concert

From Broadway to the manga-adaptation universe, his melodies are "addictive". He is a legend who taught himself piano. Before stepping into the theatre, Frank Wildhorn was already a master songwriter for global pop superstars — the track *Where Do Broken Hearts Go* that earned Whitney Houston her 7th consecutive Billboard No.1 hit was written by him. When he brought his sharp pop music sensibility into the theatre world, he created the timeless masterpiece *Jekyll & Hyde* that has driven countless musical fans worldwide crazy. In 1999, Wildhorn had three productions *Jekyll & Hyde*, *The Scarlet Pimpernel* and *The Civil War* running on Broadway simultaneously, becoming the first American composer to achieve this feat in 22 years. In recent years, Wildhorn has turned his gaze to Asia, breaking the "dimensional wall" and injecting a perfect blend of classical elegance and pop-rock soulful rhythm into manga-adapted musicals including *Your Lie in April* and *Princess Knight*. Music is like love, it knows no borders "Music, like love, knows no borders." —— Frank Wildhorn From North America to Europe and then to Asia, Wildhorn's music has been performed and loved on stages across different languages. Whether it is the split Jekyll and Hyde, the lonely Count Dracula, or the Man of the Man who bears a forced smile carved by fate... Wildhorn uses his soulful melodies to render intense dramatic conflicts, vividly telling the hidden pain of love, the tear of identity and self-sacrifice, accurately setting off the fateful atmosphere. He builds a bridge with music, becoming the emotional bond connecting the stage and the souls of the audience. Wildhorn's debut, all-star lineup, exclusive for Shanghai Wildhorn's works are the "touchstone" for lead singers, and also showstopper pieces. This time, the legend will be present in person: Frank Wildhorn will step onto the Chinese stage for the first time, leading Thomas Borchert, Kerry Ellis, Sabrina Weckerlin, Gerónimo Rauch and Xu Lidong to sing on the same stage, with special guest appearances by Ye Qisheng and Zhong Jiacheng. With the most direct, most sensory-impacting vocals, they will reproduce those passionate, soul-stirring and stunning classic scenes, presenting an unrepeatable gathering. FRANK WILDHORN IS COMING! If you are already thrilled, let's meet in Shanghai! Frank Wildhorn Composer and producer, multiple Grammy, Tony and Emmy Award nominee, his creations span pop, musical, jazz, R&B, classical music and other fields. In 1999, with *Jekyll & Hyde*, *The Scarlet Pimpernel* and *The Civil War* running on Broadway at the same time, he became the first American composer to achieve this achievement in 22 years. His Broadway representative works include musicals *Bonnie & Clyde*, *Dracula*, *Victor/Victoria*, *Wonderland*, and the revival version of *Jekyll & Hyde*. His West End works include *Bonnie & Clyde*, *Your Lie in April* etc. His international original and licensed touring productions include *Carmen*, *Einstein: Time Relative*, *No Longer Human*, *Rudolf*, *Tears of Heaven*, *The Count of Monte Cristo*, *The Man Who Laughs*, *Your Lie in April*, *Arthur: The Epic of the Sword* etc. He once produced the stage play *Harlem Song* at the famous Apollo Theatre. In 2024, he became the first American musician to win the Best Musical Composer Award in China with *No Longer Human*. Thomas Borchert Multi-talented artist integrating singing, performance and songwriting, one of the top-tier musical stars in Europe. Representative works: Played Dan in the European premiere version of *Next to Normal* Played Naroch in the global premiere of *Moses* Played Merlin in *Arthur: The Epic of the Sword* Played Edmond Dantès in *The Count of Monte Cristo* Played Jekyll/Hyde in *Jekyll & Hyde* Played Dracula in *Dracula* Appeared in *The Phantom of the Opera*, *Les Misérables*, *Rebecca*, *Dance of the Vampires* etc. Kerry Ellis Known as the "Queen of West End", widely recognized as the leading musical leading lady on London West End and Broadway. Representative works: Played Meat in the Queen musical *We Will Rock You* Played Elphaba in *Wicked* Played Grizabella the Glamour Cat in *Cats* Played Nancy in *Oliver!* Played Eliza Doolittle in *My Fair Lady* Played Ellen in *Miss Saigon* Played Fantine in *Les Misérables* Played Sarah in *Murder Ballad* Played Alice in *Wonderland* Sabrina Weckerlin One of the most outstanding musical stars in Germany. Representative works: Played Elphaba in *Wicked* Played Natalie in *Next to Normal* Played Kala in *Tarzan* Played Elsa in *Frozen* Played Morgan le Fay in *Arthur: The Epic of the Sword* Appeared in *Pope Joan*, *Marie Antoinette*, *The Physician*, *The Three Musketeers* etc. Gerónimo Rauch Argentine singer and actor. Representative works: Played Jean Valjean in *Les Misérables* Played The Phantom in *The Phantom of the Opera* Xu Lidong Graduated from the Musical Department of Rotterdam Conservatoire, Netherlands. Representative works: London international tour version of *Cats*, *Miss Saigon*, *Lady Macbeth*, *Jekyll & Hyde* Chinese versions of *Anna Karenina*, *The Count of Monte Cristo*, *The Sound of Gulangyu*, *The Devotion of Suspect X*, *Ghost*, *The Distance of Love*, *Rock Faust*, *Tick, Tick... Boom!*, *Rent* She was once the special guest for John Owen Jones' concert tour and Alfie Boe's concert tour. She participated in Disney Carnival Concert, Disney 100th Anniversary *Wonderland*, *Frozen* Concert, Disney Fantasy World Concert. Special Guest: Ye Qisheng Well-known Chinese musical actor and singer, graduated from the Performance Department of Shanghai Institute of Visual Arts. Played Jiang Yang in *The Long Night* Played Dorian Gray in *The Picture of Dorian Gray* Played Edmond Dantès in the Chinese version of *The Count of Monte Cristo* Played Richard in the Chinese version of *Apollo* Played Faust/Mephistopheles in the Chinese version of *Rock Faust* Played Tetsuya Ishigami in *The Devotion of Suspect X* Played Dazai Osamu/Oba Yozo in *No Longer Human* Performing Guest: Zhong Jiacheng Well-known Chinese musical actor, film and television actor and singer, graduated from the Musical Department of Shanghai Theatre Academy. Played Nathan in the Chinese version of *Dangerous Game* Played Alyosha in the Chinese version of *The Brothers Karamazov* Played Benjamin in the Chinese version of *The Castle* Played Tim in the Chinese version of *The Legend of 1900* Played Kim Woo-jin in the Chinese version of *Overcast Day* Played Tom in the Chinese version of *Murder Ballad* Played Jiang Yang in *The Long Night* Played Orpheus in *Orpheus*