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Céline Dion Takes Center Stage in Hysterical Musical 'Titanique'
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The comedy musical 'Titanique,' directed by Martin Michel, reimagines the Titanic disaster through an absurd lens where Céline Dion claims to have witnessed the sinking. Performed at Chassé Theater in Breda on September 20, 2026, the campy production features Calvin Kromheer as Jack and Dana van der Geer as Rose, alongside Renée van Wegberg as Céline. The show relies heavily on slapstick, wordplay, and references to drag culture, including nods to 'RuPaul’s Drag Race.' While lacking depth or romance, the performance is praised for its high-quality acting and vocal talents, particularly from Robbert van den Bergh. Originally premiered in the US in 2017, the Dutch adaptation by Jeremy Baker targets LGBTQIA+ audiences with humor that walks a fine line between self-deprecation and stereotyping.
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