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‘Kello masmouh': Anything goes, even joy despite sorrow

After the immense success of "Chicago bil Arabi," which elevated the level of musicals in Lebanon, Roy al-Khoury and Nayla Khoury take the plunge on the Casino du Liban stage with the Arabic adaptation of a Broadway classic and an exceptional Carole Samaha.

‘Kello masmouh': Anything goes, even joy despite sorrow

Carole Samaha on stage during "Anything Goes." (Credit: anythinggoes.arabia)

Monday night, 8:30 p.m. For the premiere of "Anything Goes bil Arabi," Casino du Liban dons its festive attire. Celebrities from the world of art, music and theater, dressed to the nines, are swarmed by paparazzi. After making their entrance in an orderly fashion and commanding silence, the 22 musicians are ready, Elio Kallassi's magical baton raised. Breaths are held for a brief moment. The iconic red velvet curtains part, lights illuminate the grand stage and it begins. From the first notes of Cole Porter, time is forgotten, and the difficulties of carrying this project through after a cursed year vanish. Read more At Al-Madina theater, Chrystele Khodr examines memory of generation born under bombs Then Carole Samaha arrives on this magical cruise ship, professional to the last: A first standing ovation, a thank you...
Monday night, 8:30 p.m. For the premiere of "Anything Goes bil Arabi," Casino du Liban dons its festive attire. Celebrities from the world of art, music and theater, dressed to the nines, are swarmed by paparazzi. After making their entrance in an orderly fashion and commanding silence, the 22 musicians are ready, Elio Kallassi's magical baton raised. Breaths are held for a brief moment. The iconic red velvet curtains part, lights illuminate the grand stage and it begins. From the first notes of Cole Porter, time is forgotten, and the difficulties of carrying this project through after a cursed year vanish. Read more At Al-Madina theater, Chrystele Khodr examines memory of generation born under bombs Then Carole Samaha arrives on this magical cruise ship, professional to the last: A first standing ovation, a thank...
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