Die unstillbare Gier – Tanz der Vampire







Music by: Jim Steinman
Original production directed by: Roman Polanski

Book and lyrics by: Michael Kunze (English lyrics by: Jim Steinman)
Based on the movie The Fearless Vampire Killers



Professor Abronsius and his assistant, Alfred, go to a remote Transylvanian village looking for vampires. Alfred falls in love with the inn-keeper’s young daughter Sarah. However, she has been spotted by the mysterious count Krolock who lives in a dark and creepy castle outside the village…
Read the complete synopsis.

Browse through the lyrics in their original German, or read some of the English lyrics from the demo, or check out the Broadway song list.


With the tagline “Who says Vampires are no laughing matter?”, The Fearless Vampire Killers (aka Dance of the Vampires) is not your average horror movie. Read more about the 1967 film.

Tanz der Vampire originated in Vienna, and recently had a short run on Broadway. Find out more about the development of the musical.



I originally only bought the highlights recording of this CD, as I wasn’t sure how I would feel about it. I now own the complete recording as well. 🙂 Read my review of the CD.

To hear some sound clips from the recordings and other media, visit my sound & video page.


Sadly, I haven’t seen this show yet! I really, really, really wanted to see it in New York, but perhaps it’s better that I didn’t. Although, I still think I would have enjoyed it. Anyway, I AM going to see it someday, and when I do, I will add my thoughts here!


There have been some really great people in this show! Read a bit more about some of my favourites.

Once you’re done looking around here, check out some of the other fantastic Tanz der Vampire sites that are out there.

Back to Stacy’s Musical Village