H.R.H. Princess Soamsawali graciously starred in one of the most historical plays in Thailand “Cixi Taihou” from the legendary story written by M.R. Kukrit Pramoj
“Cixi Taihou The Musical” is a story about an ordinary woman who lived with her parents and sister in Hunan province. After her father passed away, she moved to Beijing with her mother and sister. She was later chosen to be an imperial concubine and served Xianfeng Emperor. They fell in love and promised that their love would remain forever. However, the words uttered by the Dragon were empty and meaningless. The Emperor appointed Lady Sakoda, Cixi’s relative, as the Empress. Cixi decided to leave her love behind and focused on getting what she desired – ruling over the Imperial Throne of the Dragon. Through hardship, problems and separation, she fought her way through storms until the last day of her life. She passed away at the age of 73. Her struggle will be recounted through lyrical conversation and malicious songs with extravagant light and sound effects.
H.R.H. Princess Soamsawali graciously honors the play by starring as Niuhulu, Cixi’s mother. She will sing three songs in the musical in all performances to raise fund for the Friends In Need (of “Pa”) Foundation, Thai Red Cross.
Book, Music and Lyrics: Suruj Tipakora Seni
Director: Kriengsak Silakong
Music director: Silapathorn Artist, Dr. Denny Euprasert
Executive Producer The Musicals Society of Bangkok
Producer: Sudapim Bodhipakti
Cast:
Kanda Witthayanuparpyuenyong: Empress Dowager Cixi
Suruj Tipakora Seni: Li Lianying, Head Eunuch
Suveera Boonrod (Q from Flure): Xianfeng Emperor
Sudapim Bodhipakti: Empress Dowager Ci’an (Lady Sakoda)
Pudit KhunChanasongkhram: General Jung Lu who had loved Cixi before she entered the Palace
Sathida Prompiriya: Jiashun Empress, Cixi’s daughter-in-law
Natthanant Roisri: Tongzhi Emperor, son of Cixi
Taofa Maneeprasopchok: Guangxu Emperor, grandson of Cixi
Haruthai Angkasingha: Wanzhen, Cixi’s sister and Guangxu Emperor’s mother
Performance runs from April 25 to 27 and May 2 to 4 at M Theatre. Friday performance is at 7:30pm and weekend performance at 2pm and 7:30pm. There are 10 performances in total. Tickets are available at Thai Ticket Major counters and www.thaiticketmajor.com . Net proceeds after deducting cost will be presented to the Friends In Need (of “Pa”) Foundation, Thai Red Cross.
For more information, visit www.facebook.com/cixithemusical
“Cixi Taihou The Musical” is a story about an ordinary woman who lived with her parents and sister in Hunan province. After her father passed away, she moved to Beijing with her mother and sister. She was later chosen to be an imperial concubine and served Xianfeng Emperor. They fell in love and promised that their love would remain forever. However, the words uttered by the Dragon were empty and meaningless. The Emperor appointed Lady Sakoda, Cixi’s relative, as the Empress. Cixi decided to leave her love behind and focused on getting what she desired – ruling over the Imperial Throne of the Dragon. Through hardship, problems and separation, she fought her way through storms until the last day of her life. She passed away at the age of 73. Her struggle will be recounted through lyrical conversation and malicious songs with extravagant light and sound effects.
H.R.H. Princess Soamsawali graciously honors the play by starring as Niuhulu, Cixi’s mother. She will sing three songs in the musical in all performances to raise fund for the Friends In Need (of “Pa”) Foundation, Thai Red Cross.
Book, Music and Lyrics: Suruj Tipakora Seni
Director: Kriengsak Silakong
Music director: Silapathorn Artist, Dr. Denny Euprasert
Executive Producer The Musicals Society of Bangkok
Producer: Sudapim Bodhipakti
Cast:
Kanda Witthayanuparpyuenyong: Empress Dowager Cixi
Suruj Tipakora Seni: Li Lianying, Head Eunuch
Suveera Boonrod (Q from Flure): Xianfeng Emperor
Sudapim Bodhipakti: Empress Dowager Ci’an (Lady Sakoda)
Pudit KhunChanasongkhram: General Jung Lu who had loved Cixi before she entered the Palace
Sathida Prompiriya: Jiashun Empress, Cixi’s daughter-in-law
Natthanant Roisri: Tongzhi Emperor, son of Cixi
Taofa Maneeprasopchok: Guangxu Emperor, grandson of Cixi
Haruthai Angkasingha: Wanzhen, Cixi’s sister and Guangxu Emperor’s mother
Performance runs from April 25 to 27 and May 2 to 4 at M Theatre. Friday performance is at 7:30pm and weekend performance at 2pm and 7:30pm. There are 10 performances in total. Tickets are available at Thai Ticket Major counters and www.thaiticketmajor.com . Net proceeds after deducting cost will be presented to the Friends In Need (of “Pa”) Foundation, Thai Red Cross.
For more information, visit www.facebook.com/cixithemusical
