Chinese version of French musical to be staged in Beijing

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The Chinese version of the French musical, Ponzi, will make its debut in Beijing on April 26 and will run for three performances at Poly Theater.
Produced by Beijing-based company, Magnificent Culture, the Chinese version musical is adapted from the French musical production, Le système de Ponzi, directed by French director David Lescot.
The musical, based on the life story of the infamous Italian Charles Ponzi, who emigrated to the United States in the early 20th century and became a millionaire after promoting a dubious financial scheme in Boston, premiered in Limoges, France in 2012 and has been staged over a 100 times so far.
Lescot, who will direct the Chinese version of the musical, was in Beijing to announce the new show along with the main Chinese cast, including Chinese actress Jiang Wenli and Chinese actor-singer Dai Jun.
Actress Jiang will play the role of Charles Ponzi.
Lescot is also the composer of this musical.
After the Beijing stop, the musical will visit nine Chinese cities.
From: China Daily