{"id":61,"date":"2016-12-07T11:36:43","date_gmt":"2016-12-07T10:36:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peeparrow.com\/?page_id=61"},"modified":"2026-05-18T09:01:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T07:01:13","slug":"storia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/peeparrow.com\/en\/story\/","title":{"rendered":"Story"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” margin_bottom=”-50″ full_width_row=”true” min_height=”300″ css=”.vc_custom_1690621700863{margin-bottom: -50px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1481113871147{background-color: #2b2b2b !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

\"virgolette\"<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1481113849974{padding-left: 20px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”80″][vc_column_text css=””]Peep Arrow Entertainment is the leading musical production company in Italy, with\u00a0 international experience, founded by artistic director Massimo Romeo Piparo. Since its foundation in 1994, the company – which has managed the Teatro Sistina in Rome since 2013 – has based its success on the innovative and emotional vision of director Massimo Romeo Piparo and on the talent and professional skills of its Italian creative team.<\/p>\n

The list of successful productions is enormous and the numbers are impressive: from classic Italian musical comedies to adaptations of the most successful Broadway and West End titles, among others, \u201cJesus Christ Superstar\u201d, a new, totally revised stage version of the masterpiece by Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice, \u201cEvita\u201d, \u201cTommy\u201d, \u201cMy Fair Lady\u201d, \u201cSaturday Night Fever\u201d, \u201cBillie Holiday’s Lady Day\u201d, \u201cHigh Society\u201d, \u201cHairspray\u201d, \u201cSmetti di piangere Penelope\u201d, \u201cRinaldo in campo\u201d, \u201cLa Cage aux Folles\u201d, \u201cSeven Brides for Seven Brothers\u201d, \u201cThe Sound of Music\u201d, \u201cBilly Elliot\u201d, \u201cWe Will Rock You\u201d \u201cMamma Mia!\u201d, \u201c School of Rock\u201d, \u201cThe Full Monty\u201d, \u201cCats\u201d, \u201cMatilda\u201d, “West Side Story”, Tootsie” and “Moulin Rouge! il musical”. Massimo Romeo Piparo’s shows have featured extraordinary performers together with highly appreciated Italian and international stars, becoming the country’s top-grossing production company over the last ten years.<\/p>\n

Masterpiece of PeepArrow Ent. are the 2014 edition of the 40th anniversary of Jesus Christ Superstar, with the reunion of the original film cast with Ted Neeley, Yvonne Elliman, Barry Dennen, and the 2 subsequent editions – 2016 and 2018 – of this Rock Opera at the ARENA in Verona , the open-air temple of the Opera.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” full_width_row=”true”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1481707796254{padding-right: 20px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInLeft” css=””]\"\"[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInDown” css=””]<\/p>\n

2025<\/h6>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInUp” css=””]In 2025\u00a0 open a major PeepArrow project, in collaboration with Il Sistina by Guardamago srl: \u201cMoulin Rouge! il Musical,\u201d the musical based on Baz Luhrmann\u2019s revolutionary film, presented in Rome at the Chapiteau Sistina, under license from the Australian company Global Creatures, producer of the Broadway musical. The blockbuster production of Moulin Rouge! il Musical is entirely customized with atmospheres reminiscent of the Parisian Montmartre, immersing the audience, in a spectacular and unforgettable experience. A live orchestra and a large, high-level cast enrich a unique production in the Italian musical market, with its over 30 meters of width, double revolving stage, and the use of approximately 90 kilometers of light strings.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” full_width_row=”true”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInDown” css=””]<\/p>\n

2024<\/h6>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInUp” css=””]Also debuting in the 2024-25 season is the musical “Tootsie,” fun, romantic, and with an irresistibly irreverent streak that will make you smile but also reflect: acclaimed as “The Funniest Musical on Broadway!” Produced by PeepArrow Entertainment in collaboration with the Teatro Sistina, it stars Paolo Conticini, the star of hits such as “Mamma Mia!” and “The Full Monty.” He also stars Enzo Iacchetti, returning to musicals after his great personal success as Zaz\u00e0 in “Il Vizietto.” “Tootsie” is a brilliant comedy full of twists and turns, playfully poking fun at the entire world of showbiz and its distorted dynamics, where “merit” and “shortcuts” often become confused.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1481707796254{padding-right: 20px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInLeft” css=””]\"\"[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” full_width_row=”true”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1481707796254{padding-right: 20px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInLeft” css=””]\"\"[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInDown” css=””]<\/p>\n

2024<\/h6>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInUp” css=””]In the 2024-2025 season, PeepArrow Entertainment is producing one of the greatest musicals of all time, Leonard Bernstein’s masterpiece “West Side Story.” This timeless show guarantees intense emotion thanks in part to its powerful themes, such as the thwarted love between two young people and the rivalry between two opposing gangs destined to end in tragedy.
\nThe musical, with its grandiose score performed by a live 16-piece orchestra, features over 30 artists.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” full_width_row=”true”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInDown”]<\/p>\n

2023<\/h6>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInUp”]In the 2023-24, PeepArrow Entertainment produces in association with Il Sistina the musical “Matilda”, based on one of the most beloved books for three generations: the famous children’s novel by Roald Dahl. The Italian version of the musical is signed by Massimo Romeo Piparo, with libretto by Dennis Kelly and the magnificent music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and has won over 50 awards around the world, enjoying great international success with audiences and critics. A cast of many extraordinary teenagers with Luca Ward in the role of Trinciabue, The Pozzolis Family in the roles of Matilda’s parents. Choreographed by Billy Mitchell and musical direction by Emanuele Friello.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1481707796254{padding-right: 20px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInLeft”]\"\"[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” full_width_row=”true”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1481707796254{padding-right: 20px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInLeft”]\"\"[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInDown”]<\/p>\n

2022<\/h6>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInUp”]In the 2022, PeepArrow Entertainment produces the musical \u201cCats\u201d. For the first time in the world, the show has obtained authorization from the author to be set in Rome, a city well known throughout the world for its cat colonies and for the particular love towards this domestic animal which has now become the life companion of many families. The musical features an exceptional performer on stage in the role of Grizabella: the Italian music star Malika Ayane.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” full_width_row=”true”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInDown”]<\/p>\n

2020<\/h6>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInUp” css=””]In the 2020, PeepArrow Entertainment was busy with the production of the musical \u201cWe will rock you\u201d starring the international rock star Anastacia. The show, in co-production with TEC International, debuted in Amsterdam, Holland, and continued its tour in several European countries.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1481707796254{padding-right: 20px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInLeft”]\"\"[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” full_width_row=”true”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1481707796254{padding-right: 20px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInLeft”]\"\"[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInDown”]<\/p>\n

2019<\/h6>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInUp”]In the 2019, PeepArrow Entertainment produced a new edition of the musical “The Full Monty” wich debuts with important Italian artists such as Paolo Conticini, Luca Ward, Gianni Fantoni, Jonis Bascir and Nicolas Vaporidis.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” full_width_row=”true”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInDown”]<\/p>\n

2018<\/h6>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInUp”]In March 2018, the new musical by Massimo Romeo Piparo, \u201cSchool of Rock\u201d, debuts in Italy, a large all-Italian production for the first time in a non-English language, produced in collaboration with Il Sistina. The protagonist of the show, also on tour in the 2019-2020 season in the most important Italian theatres, was Lillo, alias Pasquale Petrolo, with a large cast of 13 child musicians\/performers with 3 live bands. The show is also on tour in the 2019-2020 season.
\nAlso in 2018, the comedy “Belle Ripiene” debuted, produced with\u00a0Il Sistina, with 4 important Italian actresses such as\u00a0Rossella Brescia, Tosca D’Aquino, Roberta Lanfranchi\u00a0and\u00a0Samuela Sardo.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1481707796254{padding-right: 20px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInLeft”]\"\"[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” full_width_row=”true”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1481707796254{padding-right: 20px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInLeft”]\"\"[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInDown”]<\/p>\n

2017<\/h6>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInUp”]In 2017 PeepArrow produced a new version of the musical\u00a0\u201cMamma Mia!<\/em>\u201d<\/strong>, adapted and directed by Massimo Romeo Piparo<\/strong>, in coproduction with Teatro Sistina and licensed by Music Theatre International<\/strong> (Europe).<\/p>\n

With an exceptional cast starring Luca Ward, Paolo Conticini, Sergio Muniz, Sabrina Marciano<\/strong>, supported by Laura di Mauro, Elisabetta Tulli, Jacopo Sarno, Eleonora Facchini<\/strong>, 30 performers and a live orchestra, the top-grossing international musical still represented on tour in the most important Italian theatres.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” full_width_row=”true”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInDown”]<\/p>\n

2016<\/h6>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInUp”]Produced by PeepArrow, in 2016 the first Italian version of the musical\u00a0\u201cEvita<\/strong>\u201d\u00a0has been staged, starring a special guest: the Italian singer Malika Ayane as Evita Peron.<\/p>\n

In addition to many awards obtained, in 2016 Peep Arrow has won in Hollad the\u00a0MUSICALWORLD AWARDS as Best International Musical with \u201cJesus Christ Superstar\u201d.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1481113381033{padding-left: 10px !important;}”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInRight”][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” full_width_row=”true”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1481707796254{padding-right: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInDown”]<\/p>\n

2015<\/h6>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInUp”]In 2015, Elton John allowed Peep Arrow to adapt and translate into Italian the musical\u00a0\u201cBilly Elliot\u201d<\/strong>: this is the first time such musical has been produced entirely in Italy and the script hasn\u2019t been written in English language. The show opens for the first time in Rome, at the Teatro Sistina, starring the little kid Alessandro Frola as Billy Elliot, together with a talented cast and a live orchestra, followed by a long-running Italian tour.<\/p>\n

In the same year, Peep Arrow is also engaged for the executive production of the Italian musical\u00a0\u201cIl Marchese del grillo<\/strong>\u201d\u00a0featuring Enrico Montesano, a production by the Teatro Sistina in collaboration with MF Produzioni.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” full_width_row=”true”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInDown”]<\/p>\n

2014<\/h6>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInUp”]PeepArrow, in collaboration with Teatro Sistina, in December 2014 produces the musical\u00a0\u201cTutti insieme appassionatamente<\/strong>\u201d (\u201cThe sound of Music<\/strong>\u201d), casting the experienced couple of actors Luca Ward and Vittoria Belvedere, in the roles of Capitain Von Trapp and the charismatic Maria. An endless fairytale, set in Austria during the 30\u2019s, \u00a0where love and family win it all; a musical characterised by a noticeable cast, including 7 super-talented kids.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1481113381033{padding-left: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInRight”][\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” full_width_row=”true”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1481707282013{padding-right: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInUp”]Still, in 2014 Massimo Romeo Piparo directs a special-event version of \u201cJesus Christ Superstar\u201d<\/strong>, involving in the cast Ted Neeley<\/strong> \u2013 legendary Jesus interpreter in the original movie \u2013 supported by Simona Molinari, Shal Shapiro and the Italian rockband \u201cI Negrita\u201d with the frontman Pau in the role of Pilato. Later, the show has been mounted again and has visited the Arena of Verona, Rome and Milan with an exclusive cast that, besides Ted Neeley, features other 2 leading characters of the original movie: Yvonne Elliman as Maddalena and Barry Dennen as Pilato.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” full_width_row=”true”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1481113381033{padding-left: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInUp”]Applauded even by Tim Rice<\/strong>, the version, still with Ted Neeley<\/strong>, in 2015 \u2013 2016 opens a tour in both Italy and Europe, with sold-out encore performances. In season 2016-2017-2018, another \u201cJesus Christ Superstar\u201d tour has been launched, visiting Holland, Belgium, Bulgary, Spain and Italy with the cast still starring Ted Neeley.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” full_width_row=”true”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInDown”]<\/p>\n

2014<\/h6>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInUp”]With a cast starring Flavio Montrucchio (as Adamo) and Roberta Lanfranchi (as Milly), in 2014 \u201cSette spose per sette fratelli<\/strong>\u201d (\u201cSeven brides for seven brothers<\/strong>\u201d)makes its debut at the Teatro Sistina, running tours for 2 years all-over Italy. A timeless story of the Pontepee\u2019s, rowdy woodsmen coming from Oregon who, thanks to Molly\u2019s help, become perfect gentlemen and get married to the felt-in-love girls in town.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1481707289258{padding-left: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInRight”][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” full_width_row=”true”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1481707302591{padding-right: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInDown”]<\/p>\n

2013<\/h6>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInUp”]PeepArrow production opened \u201cThe Full monty<\/strong>\u201d show in January 2013. A cast starring notoriuos Italian players has been engaged to perform the unmissable ending striptease: Paolo Calabresi, Gianni Fantoni, Sergio Muniz, Paolo Ruffini, Jacopo Sarno and Pietro Sermonti.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” full_width_row=”true”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInDown”]<\/p>\n

2011\/12<\/h6>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInUp”]\u201cLa Cage aux Folles<\/strong>\u201d is the 70\u2019s full-of-glamor heartwarming love-story settled in a very \u201cspecial\u201d club of the Costa Azzurra. It is a happy-ending passionate true love story, full of sensational coup de th\u00e9\u00e2tre, with music by Jerry Herman (\u201cHello Dolly\u201d and \u201cZia Mame\u201d) and impeccable script written by Jean Poiret.
\nThe 2011\/2012 show\u2019s leading roles have been interpreted by Massimo Ghini (as Zaz\u00e0) and Cesare Bocci (as Renato). The 2012\/2013 edition stars Enzo Iacchetti (as Zaz\u00e0) and Marco Columbro (as Renato).<\/p>\n

Still, in season 2011\/2012, Massimo Romeo Piparo directs and mounts, for the Teatro Sistina, the remake of the musical comedy \u201cRINALDO IN CAMPO\u201d<\/strong> by Garinei & Giovannini, with songs by Domenico Modugno, in order to celebrate the 150th<\/sup> anniversary of the Unit\u00e0 d\u2019Italia (the celebration of the unification of Italy). Artistic direction is by Massimo Romeo Piparo.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1481707313592{padding-left: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInRight” css=””]\"\"[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” full_width_row=”true”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/4″][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInUp”]2012\/2013\u00a0\u201cMy Fair Lady\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0is staged, a co-production with Teatro Sistina directed by Gianmario Longoni: one of the most appreciated classics in the musical history starring Vittoria Belvedere (as Eliza Doolittle) and Luca Ward (as Mr. Higgins), with Aldo Ralli (as Alfred Doolittle) and Enrico Baroni (as Col. Pickering).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1481113372179{padding-right: 10px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” full_width_row=”true”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/4″][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInDown”]<\/p>\n

2011\/12<\/h6>\n

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Massimo Romeo Piparo<\/strong> changed the way of interpreting the \u201cMusical opera\u201d in Italy, proposing the real musical, which involves a live-orchestra and a progressive-action development through singing dialogs, music and dance.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1481113360423{padding-left: 10px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” full_width_row=”true”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1481707322976{padding-right: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInDown”]The 2011 production is marked with an all-female brilliant comedy: \u201cSMETTI DI PIANGERE PENELOPE!<\/strong>\u201d that, after the tremendous success obtained in Paris, arrives in Italy for the first time. The Massimo Romeo Piparo adapted and directed version of \u201cSmetti di piangere Penelope!\u201d brings on stage one of the most contemporary topic of the womankind: \u201cIl mio orologio biologico ha deciso: io faccio un figlio, chi c\u2019\u00e8\u2026c\u2019\u00e8\u201d (\u201cThe body clock\u2019s decided for me: I\u2019ll have a baby, no matter who\u2019s with me!\u201d). The cast stars Tosca D\u2019Aquino, Nicoletta Romanoff (2010\/2011 season), Roberta Lanfranchi (2011\/2012 season) and Samuela Sardo.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” full_width_row=”true”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInDown”]<\/p>\n

2010\/11<\/h6>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInDown”]In 2010\/2011, to celebrate the 15th anniversary of \u201cJesus Christ Superstar\u201d<\/strong>, the most famous rock opera of all-times, Piparo involves an exclusive cast: Matteo Becucci, Simona Bencini, Mario Venuti, Paride Acacia and, as special guest, the italian singer Max Gazz\u00e8.<\/p>\n

Not only the production aims to \u201cgrow\u201d and launch new young talented singers and actors, but also features the participation of international stars. Besides the memorable Carl Anderson and the already-mentioned Amii Stewart, also appreciated as performer of Ennio Morricone and Nicola Piovani\u2019s music, other notable cast members were Jaime Rogers, choreographer and dancer in \u201cWest Side Story\u201d movie, Sebastien Torkia, Rocky Roberts and Bob Simon.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1481707331413{padding-left: 20px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInRight”][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” full_width_row=”true”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/4″][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInDown”]<\/p>\n

This last one, for several years, has been performing \u201cFrank-N-Furter\u201d in the world-famous musical \u201cRocky Horror Picture Show\u201d.\u00a0 During the Italian tour of \u201cRocky Tour 2000\u201d, he gains the leading roles in \u201cLa febbre del Sabato Sera\u201d (\u201cSaturday Night Fever\u201d)<\/strong>, \u201cEvita\u201d<\/strong> e \u201cJesus Christ Superstar\u201d<\/strong>. In 2002 he was nominated for\u00a0 two \u201cItalian Musical Awards\u201d: as best actor in \u201cEvita\u201d and as best co-lead actor in \u201cLa febbre del Sabato Sera\u201d (\u201cSaturday Night Fever\u201d)<\/strong>: it is exactly the role of Dj Monty that made him win the award.<\/p>\n

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2007<\/h6>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInDown”]2007 is the year of \u201cAlta Societa\u201d (\u201cHigh Society\u201d)<\/strong> with Vanessa Incontrada: an Italian premiere of a performance already played in Brodway and London West End stages.<\/p>\n

The theatrical season 2008\/2009 is marked with two new musicals: the Italian version of \u201cHairspray\u201d<\/strong> with Giovanna D\u2019Angi and Stefano Masciarelli, that was nominated \u201cBest musical of the year\u201d in London and Broadway, as well as \u201cCenerentola\u201d (\u201cCinderella\u201d)<\/strong> performed by Roberta Lanfranchi, Antonio Cupo, with the amazing music by Rodgers& Hammerstein.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” full_width_row=”true”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInDown”]<\/p>\n

2006<\/h6>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInDown”]In 2006 \u201cLa febbre del sabato sera\u201d <\/strong>(\u201cSaturday Night Fever\u201d<\/strong>) has been put on stage with a cast featuring the famous instructors by \u201cBallando con le stelle\u201d (\u201cDancing with the Stars\u201d), a lucky Italian tv program, whose author and artistic director is Massimo Piparo. This musical has runned in many Italian theatres and arenas gaining a lot of success.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1481707348322{padding-left: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInRight”][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” full_width_row=”true”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1481707355262{padding-right: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInDown”]<\/p>\n

2003<\/h6>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInDown”]In 2003 a unique musical based on great Billie Holiday\u2019s life was staged: \u201cLady Day<\/strong>, la regina dello swing\u201d (\u201cLady Day\u201d), written and directed by Massimo Romeo Piparo, starring Amii Stewart.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” full_width_row=”true”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInDown”]<\/p>\n

2001<\/h6>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInDown”]In 2001 three musicals were running in some of the most important Italian theatres: \u201cJesus Christ Superstar\u201d, \u201cEvita\u201d<\/strong> and \u201cLa febbre del sabato sera\u201d (\u201cSaturday Night Fever\u201d)<\/strong>. Furthermore, the Italian audience has been thrilled by \u201cLa Febbre del sabato Sera\u201d (\u201cSaturday Night Fever\u201d), based on the original 70\u2019s cult-movie starring John Travolta, with the vibrant music by the Bee Gees.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1481707361968{padding-left: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInRight”][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” full_width_row=”true”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1481707369112{padding-right: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInDown”]<\/p>\n

1998-2000<\/h6>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInDown”]In 1998 Massimo Romeo Piparo staged \u201cTommy<\/strong>\u201d (\u201cThe Who\u2019s Tommy\u201d), the non-conformist musical written by Pete Townshend of \u201cThe Who\u201d. In 1999 Piparo staged \u201cMy fair Lady\u201d.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” full_width_row=”true”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInDown”]<\/p>\n

1994<\/h6>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInDown”]Massimo Romeo Piparo commitment to theatrical production starts in 1994 with \u201cJesus Christ Superstar<\/strong>\u201d by Webber and Rice: a musical that has been run up-to-now with several different settings in both Italy and abroad, winning several awards and honours, achieving roaring success of audience and critics.<\/p>\n

Between the several performances of \u201cJesus Christ Superstar<\/strong>\u201d, in the 1999\u2019s one, Piparo involves an exceptional cast: the great Carl Anderson playing Judas (the same role he performed in the movie directed by Norman Jewison) and the awesome Amii Stewart interpreting Mary Magdalene.<\/p>\n

The musical wins the \u201cBob Fosse \u2013 Targa R. Rascel special award\u201d for the staging set. In 2000, the Great Jubilee year, \u201cJesus Christ Superstar<\/strong>\u201d obtained a formal acknowledgment from the Holy See, and the actors\u00a0 Carl Anderson, Olivia Cinquemani (as Mary Magdalene) and Paride Acacia (as Jesus) have been received by Pope Giovanni Paolo II[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1481707376862{padding-left: 20px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInRight”][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” full_width_row=”true”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/4″][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInDown”]The musical wins the \u201cBob Fosse \u2013 Targa R. Rascel special award\u201d for the staging set. In 2000, the Great Jubilee year, \u201cJesus Christ Superstar<\/strong>\u201d obtained a formal acknowledgment from the Holy See, and the actors\u00a0 Carl Anderson, Olivia Cinquemani (as Mary Magdalene) and Paride Acacia (as Jesus) have been received by Pope Giovanni Paolo II.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1481113290258{padding-left: 10px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” margin_bottom=”-50″ full_width_row=”true” min_height=”300″ css=”.vc_custom_1690621793244{margin-bottom: -50px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1481113871147{background-color: #2b2b2b !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

\"virgolette\"<\/p>\n

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Direzione Artistica<\/b>: Massimo Romeo Piparo<\/span><\/p>\n

Nel 1995: Direttore Artistico del\u00a0Teatro Greco di Tindari<\/b>.<\/span>
\nDal 2000 al 2004: Direttore Artistico del\u00a0Teatro Nazionale di Milano<\/b>.<\/span>
\nNel Giugno 2005: Direttore Artistico del\u00a0Teatro Stabile di Messina<\/b>.<\/span>
\nNel 2010\/2011: Direttore Artistico del\u00a0\u201cTindari Festival 2010\u201d.
\n<\/b>Dal 2013: Direttore Artistico del\u00a0\u201cTeatro Sistina\u201d.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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