The children's book for adults, as the author intended it to be understood, was first published over 75 years ago and has been translated into more than 110 languages. In 2015, Saint-Exupéry's masterpiece was turned into a breathtaking and colorful musical with grandiose music and many special effects, which is specifically aimed at the child in adults and can therefore also be understood by children. A show for the whole family! The enthusiasm of audiences of all generations is overwhelming. Full of emotion and visual surprises, the message of the little prince is conveyed to the audience in an entertaining way. Great voices and wonderful melodies alternate with fast-paced dance scenes and spectacular multimedia animations. The 12 actors, singers and dancers bring familiar characters such as the rose, the fox and the snake to life alongside the prince and the pilot. In 2021, the music composed by Deborah Sasson was completely re-orchestrated by the successful British musician Ryan Martin, who has composed and arranged music for Cirque de Soleil, America's Got Talent, Netflix, BBC, ABC, CBS and Fox USA, among others.
The musical was enthusiastically received by the press:
This great little story with its clever poetry was put into a libretto by Jochen Sautter and translated into music by Deborah Sasson. Each scene is carried by appropriate melodies. The vain torero struts in flamenco time, the snake writhes in oriental belly dance sounds with a brilliant hard rock finish, and the king is accompanied by marching music. Südkurier / 9.1.16
A heart-touching new musical has found its way onto German stages: THE LITTLE PRINCE by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry was musically staged by the singer/composer duo Deborah Sasson and Jochen Sautter and was enthusiastically received. Magazine News/ 30.1.16
The audience had to wait a little, but it was worth it. The elaborate video animations (Daniel Stryjecki) and the 3D effects, which seemed to take the audience along on the prince's journey past various planets to Earth and through the desert, were an impressive experience. Remscheider Generalanzeiger/ 6.1.18
In my first review in 2015, I described Sasson/Sautter's "The Little Prince - The Musical" as the rose of the little prince, which can grow into a proud, beautiful flower over time with a lot of loving care. The work has received this care over the years since its premiere - the rose has blossomed radiantly, has taken its permanent place in the rose garden of musicals and will probably continue to be cared for so that THIS special rose retains its uniqueness. The message in the huge final applause from the audience is clear: come back soon, little prince! Neuer Merker/December 2016
The Little Prince-The Musical is a sensational show of great emotions.100 minutes of pure entertainment for the whole family.
Music: Deborah Sasson
Book, lyrics and direction: Jochen Sautter
Music arrangements: Ryan Martin
Video and multimedia animations: Daniel Stryjecki
Artistic direction: Deborah Sasson and Jochen Sautter
12 musical performers: singers, dancers, actors
The show is recommended for children aged 8 and over.
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