The Madrid-born artist is appearing at Teatro Principal for the first time to give a voice to a character who has never had one. “It was a challenge because we had to bring to life a production about a figure who does not exist,” San Basilio said during the presentation of “Dulcinea” in Zaragoza. The show combines excerpts from “Don Quixote,” Golden Age texts and songs in a production that offers a different perspective on the character.
TIRED OF BEING THE PERFECT WOMAN
In “Dulcinea,” the character leaves behind the idealized image created by Don Quixote to question the burden of having been, for centuries, the perfect woman, the lady and mistress of the most famous knight-errant in literature. “I have always had the feeling that Don Quixote did not want to meet Dulcinea. He used her as an excuse to travel the world righting wrongs,” San Basilio said.
Paloma San Basilio, at a press conference on Monday. Photo: Pilar Álvarez
In a world where ideals have less and less room, where ethics have given way to aesthetics and morality to corruption, Dulcinea believes there is no point in continuing to defend impossible dreams. Tired of being a model of propriety and charm, this Cervantine character raises her voice for the first time. “The play champions women’s role and their desire to be free through solitude, without wanting to be chosen by anyone,” the Madrid-born artist said.
WITH LIVE MUSIC
Paloma San Basilio will be accompanied on piano by Julio Awad, who is also responsible for the musical direction. Directed by Juan Carlos Rubio, the production highlights the interpretive side of an artist with an extensive theatrical career, who has starred in musicals such as “Evita,” “Man of La Mancha,” “My Fair Lady,” “Victor/Victoria” and “Sunset Boulevard.”
Performances will take place on Thursday, November 5, Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7 at 8 p.m., and on Sunday, November 8 at 7 p.m. Tickets are already on sale at the box office and on the Teatro Principal website.
