DreamWorks’ The Prince of Egypt is heading to the stage in Gozo this November, with a live English-language production set to take over the Don Bosco Oratory Theatre.Based on the Book of Exodus and the 1998 DreamWorks animated film, the musical follows Moses from his life as a prince of Egypt to his destiny of leading the Children of Israel out of Egypt.The production features music and lyrics by Grammy and Oscar winner Stephen Schwartz, including the Academy Award-winning “When You Believe” and fan favourite “Deliver Us”.The Gozo production will star CJ Friggieri as Moses and Yentel G. Troisi as Ramses, with Kyra Cremona taking on the role of Nefertari and Krista Mercieca portraying Tzipporah.They will be joined by Karl J. Buhagiar, Presley Clark, Aaron Fenech, Jeremy Paul Grech, Carlota Martinez, Casey Sacco, Elisa Vella and Joy Xerri, alongside a cast of around 100 musicians, singers, choristers and dancers.The musical will run for around two and a half hours and will feature new costumes, choreography, live music and large-scale staging inspired by Ancient Egypt.Mro Mark Gauci will serve as musical director, while Jamie Camilleri will handle artistic direction. Angela Tirchett will lead the pit singers, Giada Farrugia is choreographer and Marisa Theuma will oversee wardrobe and costumes.The production will open on Friday 13th November at 7:30pm, with further performances on 14th, 15th, 20th, 21st and 22nd November.The Prince of Egypt is being staged at the Don Bosco Oratory Theatre in Victoria, Gozo, in collaboration with the Gozo Heritage Directorate.Booking is now open. Tickets for “The Prince of Egypt” can be obtained from the Don Bosco Oratory of Gozo every day between 5.00pm and 6.30pm, or else by phoning on 21556616 or 77655194. Online booking is also available through the website theatre.donboscogozo.org. •