That's PRD takes a look at the best of the month in Hong Kong:
Sept 4–9: Beyond the Barnacle
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Four stars from Broadway and London’s West End unite for a powerhouse performance of the greatest showtunes from the last half century. The blockbusting two-hour show features hit songs from The Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Wicked, Miss Saigon, West Side Story, Chicago, Hamilton, Mamma Mia and many others, climaxing with a spectacular finale from, of course, Les Misérables.
Weekdays 7.45pm, Sat & Sun 4pm & 8pm; HKD395-695. The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (www.beyondthebarricade.com.hk)
Sept 8: Semiramide
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Rossini's dazzling masterpiece makes a rare appearance at the New York Metropolitan Opera House – and thanks to The Met: Live in HD, it appears via telecast in Hong Kong as well. After nearly 25 years, the opera returns with Maurizio Benini conducting an all-star bel canto cast. Angela Meade stars in the title role as the murderous Queen of Babylon, with Elizabeth DeShong, Javier Camarena, Ildar Abdrazakov and Ryan Speedo Green completing the stellar cast.
Sat Sept 8, 5pm; HKD210 adult, HKD180 student/senior. Béthanie Theatre, HKAPA Béthanie Landmark Heritage Campus, Pok Fu Lam (www.themetinhongkong.info)
Sept 12: End of the World (Sekai no Owari)
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The four childhood friends behind one of Japan’s most popular pop outfits play their distinct roles. Group leader Nakajin takes guitar, Fukase lead vocals and group conception, Saori piano and stage production, with masked clown DJ LOVE in charge of sonic palette and comedic stage banter. After sell-out shows in the Nissan Stadium and a team-up with Clean Bandit, they’re bringing their infectious J-pop back to Hong Kong.
Wed Sept 12, 8pm; HKD588-888. Star Hall, Kowloonbay International Trade & Exhibition Centre
Sept 16: UK Comedy Master Jimmy Carr
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The man The Guardian calls “a comedy hero for our time” gathers his best jokes and some new material for his ‘Best Of, Ultimate, Gold, Greatest Hits World Tour.’ Over a decade and a half, Jimmy Carr has performed nine sell-out tours, playing nearly 2,000 shows to over two million people across four continents. He’s won the British Comedy Award for ‘Best Live Stand-Up Tour’ and now you can experience his very best, all in one show.
Sat Sept 16, 6pm; HKD488-888. Rotunda 3, Kowloonbay International Trade & Exhibition Centre, Kowloon (+65 6324 0764)
Sept 19: The Killers
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After selling over 25 million albums worldwide and headlining all of the world’s top festivals, the Killers’ newest studio album, Wonderful Wonderful, landed at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 after last September’s release. With hard-driving hits like ‘Mr. Brightside,’ ‘Somebody Told Me,’ and ‘Run for Cover,’ fans in Hong Kong are in for an incredible show.
Wed Sept 19, 8pm; HKD888. AsiaWorld Expo, Lantau (2629 6218)
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[Cover image via beyondthebarricade.com.hk, metoperafamily.com, End of the World/Facebook, Wikimedia]
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