Dance of the Vampires - in English

Scandinavian Premiere 10th September

Tanz der Vampire is a rock musical by Michael Kunze (book & lyrics) and Jim Steinman (music). It's based on the 1967 film The Fearless Vampire Killers by Roman Polanski. The musical premiered in Vienna, Austria, in 1997 and has been performed successfully in various European countries as well as in Japan.

Tanz der Vampire will have its Scandinavian premiere in Seinäjoki, Finland, on 10 September 2011. This is the first non-replica production ever of the musical Tanz der Vampire.

Vampyyrien tanssi - Dance of the Vampires is performed in Finnish.

Read Naked Wire's article about the Finnish prodution here.
Naked Wire/Jim Steinman News

Cast and Crew:

Count von Krolock – Jyri Lahtinen
Alfred – Ville Salonen
Sarah – Raili Raitala
Professor Abronsius – Esa Ahonen
Chagal – Heikki Vainionpää
Rebecca – Leena Rousti
Herbert – Jouko Enkelnotko
Magda – Anne Vihelä
Koukol – Antti Railio
Creative team

Book and lyrics – Michael Kunze
Music – Jim Steinman
Finnish translation – Marika Hakola
Direction – Olli-Matti Oinonen
Choreography – Harri Kuorelahti
Set design – Marjatta Kuivasto
Costume design – Leena Rintala
Make-up design, wigs and fangs – Kaija Ilomäki
Sound design – Petteri Karri
Light design – Hannu Raja-aho
Conductor – Timo Ristilä