Artist: Bombay
Dreams
Genre: Broadway
Background: Based on an idea by Shekhar Kapur
and Andrew Lloyd Webber, Bombay Dreams tells the story of
a handsome young man and his dream of becoming a Bollywood
movie star. With a score by A. R. Rahman and Don Black, Bombay
Dreams weaves together the glamour of the movies, heart-aching
romance and epic spectacle.
The name of Andrew Lloyd Webber is synonymous with ground
breaking musical entertainment such as Cats, he is now producing
one of the most enthusiastically awaited theatrical events
of 2002. This musical spectacular is based upon an original
idea conceived by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Shekhar Kapur.
The story of Bombay Dreams is one of universal themes –
dreams and ambitions, the desire to accomplish and the importance
of culture and roots. And at its heart it is a love story
set against the backdrop of the colorful and magical Indian
movie industry – 'Bollywood' - in Bombay, a city of
stark contrasts where romantic fantasy and harsh reality live
side by side. Bombay Dreams is a celebration of the best of
humanity.
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