Ben Hur comes to life in Barcelona

Gladiators and galleys, love and revenge, 400 actors, 100 animals, spectacular special effects, 5 chariot authentic: the fascinating story of Ben Hur, filmed over half a century ago comes to life thanks to a spectacular live production. The 26th and December 27, 2009, the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona will host the grand spectacle Ben Hur Live, a German production company Art Concerts that recreates the legend of Jewish prince Judah Ben Hur. The staging of Ben Hur Live coincides with the 50th anniversary of the film, the first in history to win 11 Oscars, and will feature a spectacular blend of light, sound and special effects to give life to a circus maximum of 2,500 m² .

This stunning production by renowned German producer Franz Abraham, has required 15 years of preparation and offers the public a 360-degree experience in a show that includes the legendary chariot race, among other highlights. In the words of Abraham, BEN HUR LIVE combines "the strength of the rock concerts, the energy of Broadway musicals, the quality of the theater and the magic of the great classics of Hollywood." The creative team includes figures such as first-line Stewart Copeland, founder and drummer of The Police, who has composed 60 film scores and television among which "Nine and a half weeks" or "Desperate Housewives", J. Peter Robinson, author of the music of "Highlander 3 "" Bank Job "and" Charmed, "the writer Shaun McKenna, author of the version of" The Lord of the Rings "for the West End of London, and Philip Wm. McKinley, director of the Broadway hits" The Boy from Oz "and" Hair. "The show is based on the novel by Lewis Wallace" Ben Hur. A tale of the Christ?. For those who want to attend any of the three sessions of the show, LateRooms.com recommends booking hotels Barcelona and buy tickets as soon as possible, which costs between 35 and 110 €.

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