Golden Lotus (musical)

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Golden Lotus
Golden Lotus (2021) Musical Film Poster.jpg
Golden Lotus Film Poster
MusicGeorge Chiang
LyricsGeorge Chiang
BookGeorge Chiang
BasisJin Ping Mei (The Golden Lotus)
PremiereSeptember 12, 2014: Y-Theatre, Hong Kong
Productions2014 Hong Kong
AwardsFull list

Golden Lotus is a musical written and composed by George Chiang. The musical is based on the classic c. 1610 Chinese novel Jin Ping Mei (The Golden Lotus). Set amidst the dying, war-torn years of Song Dynasty China, the musical tells the story of the beautiful Golden Lotus (Pan Jinlian) whose desire for true love leads her into a blood-soaked web of passion, deception and desperation with the valiant tiger slayer Wu Sung, the rich and powerful Xi Men (Ximen Qing) and the humble peddler Wu Da (Wu Dalang). Betwixt a story of political satire, a doomed love story, and an epic tale of heroism, therein lies also a story of a woman's transformation and her eventual path to redemption.[1][2]

Development[]

Golden Lotus was the first Canadian musical to participate in the prestigious ASCAP Foundation/Disney Theatrical Productions Musical Theatre Workshop in New York City during March and April 2003, artistic directed by Stephen Schwartz. The three-week workshop included two live performances by a cast of sixteen performers which included Harriet Chung as Golden Lotus, Timothy Huang as Wu Sung, Jovanni Sy as Xi Men, Alan Ariano as Wu Da, Telly Leung as the Fruit Peddler and Scott Watanabe (who also served as the music director) as the District Intendant.[3][4]

World Premiere in Hong Kong[]

On September 12, 2014, Golden Lotus opened in Hong Kong with a cast of twenty-six performers at the Y-Theatre. The production starred Harriet Chung as the title character, Boon Ho Sung as Wu Sung, and Ronan Pak Kin Yan as Ximen Qing. Also featured were Billy Sy as Wu Da, Samantha Fa as Madam Wang, Scott Watanabe as the District Intendant, Marc Ngan as the Fruit Peddler and Soraya Chau as Ping. The production was directed by Emily Chan with music arrangements by George Gao, choreography by Ivy Chung and set & costume design by Moe Mo.[5][6][2] The musical's score which blends pop rock and Chinese music traditions along with its signature pop love song, "A World Away", were unanimously praised by the Hong Kong critics. "More than an enjoyable theatrical experience."[7] "The music is first rate and unforgettable."[8] "A great milestone and a great achievement ... Golden (Lotus) is a great and novel experience for the theatre lover... brilliant on its own terms, and anyone who loves a good musical or a good story should go watch it."[1] "Clear traces of some of the greatest western musicals."[2] The production garnered three Hong Kong English Drama Award nominations for Best Show, Best Actress [Harriet Chung] and won for Best Original Work.[9][10][11]

Musical Film[]

The Hong Kong production was captured live during four consecutive performances and edited into a feature length film. Released in September, 2021 to film festivals around the world the feature length film has received critical praise. "The most important part of any musical is the music itself and it is here that 'Golden Lotus' manages to shine. The actors sing perfectly, the music aiding their performances in a magical way .... Sure to be a cultural phenomenon, the Golden Lotus is a mesmerizing achievement with stunning choreography and equally stunning physical performances."[12] The musical film has won dozens of awards across the globe.

Recordings[]

Golden Lotus: Sounds From The Musical

Golden Lotus: Sounds From The Musical was released on May 31, 2015. It is a CD consisting of 15 songs from the musical as they appeared in the Hong Kong world premiere. Recorded in Toronto with Harriet Chung as Golden Lotus, Charles Azulay as Wu Sung, Thom Allison as Xi Men, George Chiang as Wu Da, Stacey-Lea Marhue as Madam Wang, Scott Watanabe as the District Intendant, Pierre Bayuga as the Fruit Peddler and Josette Jorge as Ping. Music directed by Tim Stiff. Vocal arrangements by Tim Stiff. Music arrangements by George Gao.[13]

Track Listing - Golden Lotus: Sounds From The Musical
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Wu Sung Slayed the Tiger"Scott Watanabe4:07
2."Captain of the Guard"Chales Azulay2:17
3."Fresh Buns for Sale"
Lauren De Simon		1:43
4."Paradise"
2:15
5."Her Name Is Golden Lotus"Stacey-Lea Marhue2:45
6."As Each Day Goes By"
Charles Azulay		2:40
7."A World Away"
3:31
8."Purple Stone Street"Pierre Bayuga2:31
9."Clandestine Affair"Pierre Bayuga2:56
10."Does Anybody Here Know?"Charles Azulay, Pierre Bayuga3:04
11."Flag of Death"Charles Azulay
4:25
12."Waterlily Pavilion"Marisa Mclntyre, Katie Beetham, Leah Canali
2:34
13."a World Away"
2:21
14."Little Brother Mandarin"
Scott Watanabe, Josette Jorge		3:52
15."Destiny"Charles Azulay3:42
Total length:40:28

A single of the signature pop ballad from Golden Lotus, A World Away, was recorded by Harriet Chung. The song was newly arranged by Warren Robert who also conducted the live orchestra for the recording. Both the single and its music video were dropped on August 25, 2020 as . The single won for Best Original Song at the Hollywood Gold Awards and has won over a dozen Best Music Video awards. Chung's performance in the music video also and also garnered Chung a Best Actress award by the Only The Best International Film Awards in Miami.[14]

Awards[]

Theatre Awards & Nominations Received by Golden Lotus[]

Awards Year Category Result
Hecklers Awards 2015 Best Original Work Won
Best Actress Nomination
Best Show Nomination

Film Awards & Nominations Received by Golden Lotus[]

Awards Year Category Result
Amsterdam International Film Festival [4] 2021 Best Original Score Won
Best Musical Film Honorable Mention
Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival[5] 2021 Best Art Film Won
Barcelona International Film Festival[15] 2022 Best Producer Won
Best Actress Won
Best Actor Honorable Mention
Best Costume Design Won
Best Actor& Director Awards - New York 2021 Best Actress in a Musical[16] Won
Black Swan International Film Festival[17] 2021 Best Film Score - Soundtrack [18] Outstanding Achievement Award
Cinematic European Film Festival[19] 2021 Best Original Score[20] Won
Dreamz Catcher International Film Festival[21] 2022 Best Performing Arts Won
Best Actress Won
Filmmaker Life Awards[22] 2021 Best Musical Film[23] Won
Best Film Score Composition[23] Won
Best Female Filmmaker[23] Nomination
Filmmaker Globe Award[23] Nomination
Florence Film Awards[24] 2021 Best Original Song[25] Honorable Mention
Gangtok International Film Festival[26] 2021 Best Film Score - Soundtrack[27] Outstanding Achievement Award
Golden Sparrow International Film Festival[28] 2021 Best Original Score - Feature Film[29] Won
Halo International Film Festival[30] 2021 Best Scenography[31] Honorable Mention
High Tatras Film & Video Award[32] 2021 Best Musical Film Feature[33] Honorable Mention
Hollywood Global Film Festival 2021 Best Musical Film[34] Won
Hollywood Gold Awards[35] 2021 Best Original Song[36] Gold Winner
Best Producer[36] Gold Winner
Best Costume Design[36] Gold Winner
Best Hairstyling & Makeup[36] Gold Winner
International Smyrna Movie Festival[37] 2021 Best Original Score[38] Gold Winner
Best Art Director[38] Silver Winner
London Movie Awards[39] 2021 Best Original Song[40] Won
Megaflix Film Awards[41] 2021 Best Musical Film[42] Platinum Award
Milan Gold Awards[43] 2021 Best Producer[44] Silver Award
Best Original Song[44] Silver Award
Moscow Russia International Film Festival[6] 2022 Best Music Feature Won
Munich Music Video Awards[45] 2021 Best Musical Feature Film[46] Won
Naples Film Awards[47] 2021 Best Original Score[48] Won
New York International Film Awards™ - NYIFA[49] 2021 Best Musical Film[50] Won
New York Movie Awards[51] 2021 Best Original Score[52] Won
Best Costume Design[52] Won
Makeup & Hairstyling[52] Honorable Mention
Oniros Film Awards® - New York[53] 2021 Best Musical Film[54] Grand Jury Award
Only The Best Film Awards[55] 2021 Best Original Song or Score[56][57] Won
Best Musical | Short or Feature Film[56][57] Won
Best Actress[56][57] Special Award
Paris Film Awards[58] 2021 Best Original Score[59] Honorable Mention
Portugal International Film Festival[60] 2021 Honorable Mention Won[61]
Pure Magic Film Festival[62] 2021 Best Original Musical[63] Won
Best Original Song[63] Won
Best musical Score[63] Won
River Atreyee International Film Festival[7] 2021 Best Perfoming Art Won
Royal Society of Television And Motion Picture Awards[64] 2021 Best Film Score - Soundtrack[65] Outstanding Achievement Award
San Diego Movie Awards[66] 2021 Best Original Music Won
Tokyo International Monthly Film Festival 2021 Honorable Mention Won
Virgin Spring Cinefest[67] 2021 Best Music Score[68] Won
World Film Carnival (Singapore)[69] 2021 Best Film Score - Soundtrack[70] Outstanding Achievement Award

Musical Numbers[]

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