zhang mi will play the main role in the pop musical "carmen-passionate love"

the press release of the pop musical "carmen-passionate love" was held on february 21st, 2008 at the beijing century theatre. "carmen-passionate love" will premiere on may 15th 2008 at the beijing century theatre. it will be performed seven times a week until the end of 2008. later on, the production will go on tour in china. in 2009, "carmen-passionate love" will begin its world tour from germany.

zhang mi, the famous singer, model, actress in asia and the emi music publishing continental europe artist, will play the main role hu ji, who is a beautiful and sexy, charming and coquettish woman, has an ineffable attraction to men.

"carmen-passionate love" is a "first" for china's emerging musical industry. the first musical to be performed by a wholly chinese cast, carmen represents a genuine effort to bring musical culture and appreciation to china. written and directed by the renowned elmar ottenthal, our production aims to bring the joy of musicals to china and inspire generations of actors and audiences.

inspired by the original compositions of bizet, 'carmen-passionate love' combines the works of both chinese and western composers. in addition to merging famous pieces like toreador, habanera and son on, the musical features jazz and popular, classical and traditional chinese themes.

the fascinating story will be performed with a unique combination of dramatic stage performance, modern music and fired dancing. the production will be enhanced by video projection and a digital surround sound system to give audiences an unforgettable experience.