Shadow Dancer

Shadow Dancer

Iridescent night

In your eyes,

Sparks

Of infinity

And passion,

Inebriated by power

Your voice floats

Through darkness

Until your eternal lips

Take

What – since the beginning of time –

Has been theirs.

In 1992, shortly after its world premiere, I saw Elisabeth, which was soon to become my favourite musical, ever. When I studied in Vienna the following year, I saw it about ten times, and a part of me began hoping to, perhaps, one day sing the title role. Well, fate was of a different opinion. But this magnificent piece of musical theatre has remained imbedded in my soul ever since.

I fell in love with the premiere cast and haven’t watched the musical since. But now, the 20^th anniversary tour called out me… and I will see it again, very soon – and undoubtedly write about it here.

Intoxicated by the music of Elisabeth which I listened to yesterday, practically all day, singing along, I couldn’t get the male lead out of my head. Death. The most seductive character in musical theatre. Well, to me he is. And this poem had to be written. Enjoy.