Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical (TV 2001)

Musical version of the Robert Louis Stevenson story about a doctor who conducts an experiment on himself that results in his bringing out the dark, murderous side of his inner self, "Mr. Hyde".

Director:

Don Roy King

Writers:

Leslie Bricusse (book), Steve Cuden (concept)

Stars:

David Hasselhoff, Coleen Sexton, Andrea Rivette

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
David Hasselhoff	...	Dr. Henry Jekyll / Mr. Edward Hyde
Coleen Sexton	...	Lucy Harris
Andrea Rivette	...	Emma Carew
George Merritt	...	Mr. John Utterson, Esq.
Barrie Ingham	...	Sir Danvers Carew
Martin Van Treuren	...	Lord Theodore Savage / The Spider
Corinne Melançon	...	Lady Elizabeth Beaconsfield / Guinevere
Juan Betancur	...	Mentall Patient / Bill (a Docker) / Tough at The Red Rat / Newsboy / Choir Boy
David Chaney	...	Mr. Bisset (an Apothecary) / Old Man / David (a Barrow Boy) / Manservant at Sir Danvers', Maitre d'Hotel, Priest at Wedding
Sheri Cowart	...	Nurse / Alice (a Scullery Maid) / Housemaid / Whore / Bridesmaid
Bill E. Dietrich	...	Right Honourable Sir Archibald Proops / Second Gentleman / Sir Peter / Barrow Boy
John Treacy Egan	...	Mike (a Clerk) / Groom
Robert Jensen	...	Mr. Simon Stride
Peter Johl	...	Poole (Dr. Jekyll's Manservant) / Doctor / Coachman / Lord G.
Stuart Marland	...	General Lord Glossop / Siegfried (the Pianist) / Policeman

Storyline

Musical version of the Robert Louis Stevenson story about a doctor who conducts an experiment on himself that results in his bringing out the dark, murderous side of his inner self, "Mr. Hyde".

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Plot Keywords:

based on book | character name in title

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Genres:

Horror | Musical

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Certificate:

Unrated

Details

Official Sites:

Broadway Television Network Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical Website

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 March 2001 (USA)

Also Known As:

Džekil i Hajd - Mjuzikl

Filming Locations:

Plymouth Theater - 236 West 45th Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Broadway Television Network, Fox Theatricals, Landmark Entertainment Group

Technical Specs

Runtime:

135 min

Sound Mix:

Broadway Surround

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This production features eight members of the Original Broadway Cast: Barrie Ingham, George Merritt, Martin Van Treuren, 'David Chaney', John Treacy Egan, Bill E. Dietrich, Bonnie Schon and Frank Mastrone.

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Goofs

In the scene where Jekyll is suppose to be dead, he is clearly seen breathing.

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Quotes

Lady Elizabeth Beaconsfield: It rather denotes a lack of style to be late for one's own engagement party.
Emma Alice Margaret Carew: Comments on style should never be made by those who have none.

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Connections

Version of Dr Jekyll & Sister Hyde (1971)

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Soundtracks

"Pursue the Truth"
Written by Leslie Bricusse and Frank Wildhorn
Performed by David Hasselhoff & George Merritt

User Reviews

Watched for laugh value, but was occasionally impressed

Since I was christened into the beauty of Jekyll and Hyde the Musical by Anthony Warlow's sterling performance, I sat down to watch this version with exactly the right attitude. I was drawn to watch it by the pure horror that the thought of David Hasselhoff butchering my favourite musical instilled. I had to see it, because potentially I would laugh harder than I ever had in my life. So suitably, I was there with a friend, some cheap chocolate liqueur, and a projection monitor turning the lounge room wall into the stage.

Some of the casting annoyed me. I guess I'm something of a purist when it comes to period theater, but John being black seems culturally improbable, and the inevitable deepness and timbre to George Merritt's voice made him dominate over Hassellhoff, which turns the character into more of a mentor figure than a friend and equal.

Andrea Rivette's singing in what looked like the world's second tightest corset was amazing to behold, but the depth in her acting was lacking.

Small lyrical changes to a lot of the songs seemed made in an effort to dumb the plot and themes down to make it nice and sachharin, and that reeks of censorship, which I abhor in any form.

What made it for me is exactly what drew me, like a train wreck, to watch.

David Hasselhoff is not a born singer, nor is he likely to become a seasoned veteran of Broadway musical, but I was shocked silent by the intensity of his rendition of the confrontation. It wasn't mind-blowing, but it was a guy who used to drive a talking car doing it, which made it all the more impressive. The makeup and lighting effect used for the sequence was also nicely effective.

Ultimately, I feel I got a solid (if B grade) performance all round. Hasselhoff, I imagine, has fulfilled a lifelong dream, and I raise my glass to him for doing it.