Holidays is a jukebox musical with a book by Gaétan Borg based on the songs recorded by American singer Madonna, mainly her discography from the '80s and the '90s. The title of the musical is taken from the singer's 1983 song "Holiday".
| Holidays | |
|---|---|
 Official poster for the original Paris production. | |
| Music | Various |
| Lyrics | Various |
| Book | Gaétan Borg |
| Basis | Madonna discography |
| Premiere | 22 September 2023: L'Odyssée, Balma |
| Productions | 2023 Balma (Previews) 2023 Paris 2024 France tour |
The musical focuses on a group of four childhood friends who reunite as adults following the invitation of one of them who wants to give them a special night before making a big announcement.
The original French production, directed by Nathan Guichet with choreography by Cécile Chaduteau, premiered on 22 September 2023 at L'Odyssée in Balma for three previews performances, and opened in Paris on 29 September 2023 at the Alhambra.
Synopsis
editLouise, 30, is a French-American heiress to a wine producer who lives in Malibu. One day, she call her three childhood friends that she has not seen for fourteen years: Nicole, a globetrotter and Instagram influencer; Veronica, a fashion designer from New-York; and Suzanne. She give them only three days to join her in her teenage bedroom, where they spent every vacation together.
During their evening in their "Mad’Room", Louise reveals to them that it is their last night together before making a very special announcement.
Productions
editBalma and Paris (2023–2024)
editThe show premiered on 22 September 2023 at L'Odyssée in Balma in the southwestern of France for three previews performances.[1] The show transferred to the Alhambra in Paris and officially opened on 29 September 2023 for a limited run until January 2024.[2]
France tour (2024)
editFollowing the end of the Parisian run, the show will go on a tour in France. The tour is scheduled to premiere at the Théâtre Galli in Sanary-sur-Mer on 5 April 2024.[3][failed verification]
Cast and characters
edit| Character | Balma | Paris | France tour |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2023 | 2024 | |
| Louise | Juliette Behar | ||
| Veronica | Fanny Delaigue | ||
| Nikki | Nevedya | ||
| Suzanne | Ana Ka | ||
| 16-year-old Louise | Naïmy Guichet | ||
| 16-year-old Veronica | Joséphine Auzat | ||
| 16-year-old Nikki | Ilona Samassi | ||
| 16-year-old Suzanne | Sarah Vinum Baudrand | ||
| 10-year-old Louise | Lejla Kurtic | ||
| 10-year-old Veronica | Lila Watson | ||
| 10-year-old Nikki | Melina Masungi | ||
| 10-year-old Suzanne | Marylou Alexis | ||
References
edit- ^ "Balma. "Holidays" : Madonna en version comédie musicale". La Dépêche du Midi (in French). 21 September 2023.
- ^ Henry, Alan (9 October 2023). "First Look at Madonna Jukebox Musical HOLIDAYS in Paris". BroadwayWorld.
- ^ ""Holidays", une comédie musicale pop qui rend hommage à Madonna à Paris". France Info (in French). 1 October 2023. Retrieved 30 November 2023.