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Musique: David Bowie •
Paroles: David Bowie •
Livret: Enda Walsh •
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Lazarus is a musical with music and lyrics composed by David Bowie. First performed at the end of 2015, it was one of the last works Bowie completed before his death on 10 January 2016. The musical is a sequel to Walter Tevis's novel The Man Who Fell to Earth; Bowie previously starred in the 1976 film adaptation of the same name, directed by Nicolas Roeg.

Inspired by the book, 'The Man Who Fell To Earth', Lazarus follows Thomas Newton as he remains still on Earth - a 'man' unable to die. Whilst his head is soaked in cheap gin and haunted by a past love, the musical follows Newton during the course of a few days where the arrival of another lost soul - might set him finally free.

The musical is a sequel to Walter Tevis's novel The Man Who Fell to Earth; Bowie previously starred in the 1976 film adaptation of the same name, directed by Nicolas Roeg.

Creation
The musical was staged for a limited run at New York Theatre Workshop in Manhattan, directed by Ivo van Hove.
Like Bowie's contemporary album Blackstar (with which it shares the song "Lazarus"), much of the production of the musical was kept secret until its first preview in November 2015. The musical opened on 7 December 2015 with a planned run through 17 January 2016, although the production was extended to 20 January 2016. Tickets to the entire run of the musical sold out within hours of being made available.
Bowie's last public appearance was at the 7 December 2015 opening night of the production.
New York City's mayor's office declared the final day of the play's run (20 January 2016) "David Bowie Day" in honor of the late artist (died 10 january 2017) and presented the proclamation to managing director Jeremy Blocker at the curtain call of the final show.

London
A London production of the musical was announced in July 2016. The London production runs at the Kings Cross Theatre from 8 November 2016 to 22 January 2017, with previews beginning the week of 25 October.
Ivo van Hove will direct the London production. The London production will be produced by Robert Fox Ltd. and Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment.

1. "Lazarus"  (frpm Blackstar (2016))
2. "It's No Game (Part 1)" (from Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps) (1980))
3. "This Is Not America" (written by Bowie, Pat Metheny, and Lyle Mays) (from (The Falcon and the Snowman (1985))
4. "The Man Who Sold the World" (1995 "Outside" B-side remix version) (fromThe Man Who Sold the World (1970))
5. "No Plan"  
6. "Love Is Lost" (from The Next Day (2013))
7. "Changes" (from Hunky Dory (1971))
8. "Where Are We Now?" (from The Next Day (2013))
9. "Absolute Beginners" (from Absolute Beginners (1986))
10. "Dirty Boys"  (from The Next Day (2013))
11. "Killing A Little Time"  
12. "Life on Mars?" (from Hunky Dory (1971))
13. "All the Young Dudes" (from All the Young Dudes (1972))
14. "Sound and Vision" (from Low (1977))
15. "Always Crashing in the Same Car" (from Low (1977))
16. "Valentine's Day" (from The Next Day (2013))
17. "When I Met You"  
18. ""Heroes"" (written by Bowie and Brian Eno)

Aucun dossier informatif complémentaire concernant Lazarus

Aucun dossier informatif complémentaire concernant Lazarus

On 21 October 2016, the original cast recording, Lazarus, was released. The album also features three previously unreleased songs from Bowie, among the last he recorded prior to his death.