This was the first ever musical I have attended that was based on a famous living personality. This is actually a program under my college, Kolej Tun Hussein Onn, UTM Skudai in collaboration with Culture Bureau of UTM. This event was held at Istana Budaya on 2nd October 2010.
When I decided to go for this musical, I really didn’t place much expectation on the entertainment value of the show. I was hoping just to catch a glimpse of the life of Malaysia’s living legend. But I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the cast, the choreography, the vocal talents and the lighting set-up of the musical. It certainly has all the hallmarks and story line of a hit musical.
It’s amazing that a mundane life of a politician could be made into such an entertaining musical which highlights his childhood, the Japanese Invasion, the rebellion against Malayan Union, his student days in Singapore, his clinic, his involvement in UMNO, 13th May 1969, The Malay Dilemma, becoming Deputy Prime Minister, appointment as the Prime Minister, his achievement as the Prime Minister of Malaysia, his relationship with 3 of his deputies and finally his tearful resignation. Although I personally do not agree with one or two of his views, I can totally respect him for his life-long dedication and achievements for this country. I do hope this musical could be brought back at a later date so that more Malaysian could appreciate and understand this enigmatic man. Below are some photos taken discreetly during the musical.
