Edward af Sillén will stage Singin' in the Rain at the Gothenburg Opera in 2027

In the fall of 2027, the musical will premiere at the opera under the direction of Edward af Sillén.

"We will give the audience a grand, colorful, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy with captivating dance numbers you can only dream of," he says in a press release.

"Singin' in the Rain" is based on the film of the same name from 1952. It first became a musical in 1983 and has been performed several times in Sweden.

Edward af Sillén's production will be performed during the 2027–2028 season. Calle Norlén is responsible for a new translation and Alistair David is the choreographer.

The cast list will be announced at a later date.