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The popular musical Dracula returns to the stage. Daniel Hůlka cannot be missing in the main role, who has played in the show since the very beginning. The actor’s figure and hair have changed over the years, but his voice is still strong. At the press conference for the musical, which was attended by the editorial staff of eXtra.cz, there were also other star faces that you can see in the musical.
04/02/2024 05:00 | Author
The famous musical Dracula will soon celebrate 30 years since its premiere and will be touring Czech and Slovak cities. In the main role of Dracula, the cruel ruler of Transylvania, the legend cannot be missing: Daniel Hůlka. The main female role will be played by Monika Absolonová, who will play the English noblewoman Lorraine, who falls in love with Dracula.
In 1995, when it premiered in the Prague Congress Center, Dracula was considered the musical of the century. Since then, it has been replaced by a whole constellation of famous faces. The biggest supporter is Daniel Hůlka, who has aged with the role, even if he should As a vampire, Dracula was not supposed to age. However, this also speaks of how strongly the singer is connected to the performance.
Recommended interview with Daniel Hůlka, which he provided to the editors of eXtra.cz:
The role of Dracula, which shot the actor to the very peak of popularity at the time, was played by Hůlka at the age of 27 as a young and vital man. Now he is thirty years older and a lot has changed. There is an extra kilo in the waist, but not significantly, Hůlka keeps in shape. He also retains long curls and a thick beard, although his hair and beard have turned gray over time. But the voice remains exceptional.
You can see how Hůlka transformed in his role in the gallery.
