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West Side Story in Rome
West Side Story, a classic musical, is having its Italian adaptation debut at Rome's Teatro Sistina.
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Leonard BernsteinEmanuele FrielloBilly MitchellMassimo Romeo PiparoLuca Gaudiano
- Who are the lead actors playing Tony and Maria?
- The Italian adaptation, directed by Massimo Romeo Piparo, features Luca Gaudiano as Tony and Natalia Scarpolini as Maria, along with 30 artists and an 18-piece orchestra.
- What is the name of the musical debuting in Rome?
- West Side Story, a musical with music by Leonard Bernstein, is debuting at the Teatro Sistina in Rome on December 7th.
- What are some of the themes explored in West Side Story?
- The musical's enduring success is attributed to its timeless themes of love, courage, violence, and intolerance, which resonate across generations.
- What awards did the film adaptation of West Side Story win?
- West Side Story's film adaptation won ten Academy Awards, including two for Best Director, and an additional special Oscar for choreography.
- Who is the director and what production company is involved?
- This production of West Side Story is part of a lineup of new shows at Italian theaters, produced by PeepArrow Entertainment and Il Sistina.