Flashdance the Musical
Among the greatest American successes of all the times, Flashdance is a 1983 romantic film that has touched the heart of millions people around the globe, portraying the world of music, dance and singing in a unique way.
Flashdance is the story of Alex, a young and determined girl who works in a factory during the day and dances in a nightclub at nights, with a dream of becoming a professional dancer and being accepted by the prestigious Shipley Dance Academy.
Flashdance the Musical is the theatrical transposition of the renowned film, and its strenght lies in two major points: the striking choreography and the catchy music of several hit songs, such as “Maniac” performed by Micheal Sembello, and “What a feeling” performed by Irene Cara and expressly written for the film.
You may see Flashdance the Musical in Rome from13th April to 22nd May at the Olympic Theatre (17, Piazza Gentile da Fabriano).
Producted by Stage Entertainment and under American director Glenn Casale supervision, Flashdance the Musical is directed by Federico Bellone, scenography by Alessandro Camera, choreography by Gail Davies, costumes for actors and performers by Francesca Schiavone and lighting by Valerio Tiberi.
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Concerts in Rome: Gianna Nannini concert tour 2011
She has recently become a mother, but she has soon gone back to work: Italian rock-singer Gianna Nannini, aged 56, gave birth to her baby last November, and just some days after Penelope was born, the single “Ogni volta” (Every time) was already broadcasted by the radio.
The song is the first excerpt from the album “Io e Te” (You and Me), dedicated to her child, that has been released last 11th January, two years after the singer's last effort “Gianna Dream: solo i sogni sono veri” (Gianna Dream: only dreams are true).
Now Gianna Nannini is going on a concert tour in Italy, starting in April, and continuing through May and June. Performances will span the whole country, for a total of 15 dates in as many cities, where the singer will present all the songs from the new album and sing her most famous hits.
Gianna Nannini concert in Rome will take place at the Palalottomatica stadium, in Piazzale dello Sport (EUR district) and will start at 9 p.m. Ticket prices for Gianna Nannini concert in Rome: € 36.80 (standing), € 40.25 (third ring, non numbered seats) € 46 (first and second ring, numbered seats).
Here you have a complete list of the dates of Gianna Nannini concert tour in Italy:
29th April Milan; 3rd May Rome; 7th May Reggio Calabria; 9th May Acireale (Catania); 12th May Eboli (Salerno); 14th May Castel Morrone (Caserta); 16th May Perugia; 18th May Bologna; 20th May Verona; 24th Villorba (Treviso); 25th May Bolzano; 27th May Florence; 31st May Pesaro; 2nd June Genoa; 4th June Turin.
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Theatres in Rome: Enrico Brignano
“Sono Romano ma non è colpa mia” (meaning “I am Roman but this is not my fault”) is the title of Enrico Brignano's latest book, that gives a picturesque, ironic description of all the distinctive traits of “Romanity”, that is to say how it feels like to be born in Rome.
Enrico Brignano is one of the most appreciated Roman comic artists, and largely famous all over the country too, particularly for his capacity to imitate the dialect of all the Italian regions.
“Sono Romano ma non è colpa mia” is the name of Enrico Brignano's next show as well, that will be on stage at Palalottomatica in Rome from 12th to 17th April. Enrico Brignano's show gives us another occasion to laugh, but also to think over the vices and virtues of contemporary society, which he inspects in a unique, ironic way.
Funny, amusing and witty, the show is strongly recommended for anyone who wants to enjoy a very good night of entertainment. “Sono Romano ma non è colpa mia” from 12th to 17th April at Palalottomatica in Rome. Ticket prices from € 37 to 73.
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Events in Rome: Momix Bothanica
Momix is a world-famous company of dancers-illusionists directed by American choreographer Moses Pendleton. The company is famous for its extraordinary capacity to evoke a world of surrealist images, through the use of unique costumes, suggestive plays of light and shade and studied body motions.
Momix's latest masterpiece is entitled Bothanica and, as it can be gathered from the name, is inspired by a marvellous, striking nature, constantly threatend by dangerous human acts.
Bothanica is divided into two parts having the name of the four seasons: Winter Spring and Summer Fall, realized with spectacular choreographies that give amazing optical illusions. In fact, Pendleton's aim is to produce an “optical confusion” to excite the audience brain nerves and stimulate their creativity.
Momix and Pendleton are as astounding as usual, and Bothanica shows the beauty and the tresures of a world we must preserve.
Momix's Bothanica will be on scene at Teatro Olimpico in Rome, 17 Piazza Gentile da Fabriano, from 8th to 22th March, all days except the 14th and the 17th. Ticket prices from € 18 to 37.
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Testaccio – Rome Travel Tips
Testaccio is one of the major districts in Rome, bordering with the Tiber river and the Aurelian Walls.
It has been named after Monte Testaccio, a hill made up of detritus, mainly broken amphorae, that in ancient times were used as goods containers and then thrown away by the Emporium port of the Tiber river.
The main religious building in Testaccio is the church of Santa Maria Liberatrice, built at the beginning of XX century and decorated with a mosaic in the façade.
Porta San Paolo, a southern gate of the Aurelian Walls, leads to the Basilica of Saint Paul outside the Walls, one of the four greatest churches in Rome, rich in memorabilia.
Near Porta San Paolo, at the junction of two major roads via Ostiense and via della Marmorata, stands one of the best-preserved ancient buildings in Rome, the Pyramid of Cestius, built about 18 – 12 BC as a burial chamber.
Last but not least, Testaccio is rich in restaurants, clubs and cafés where Roman people spend their free time with friends, enjoying the distinctive playful atmosphere.
The Mouth of Truth – Rome Travel Tips
The Mouth of Truth (Italian Bocca della Verità) is a sculpture in marble which supposedly dating back to the first century AD.
One version says it was part of an ancient Roman Fountain, while the other holds that it is the portrait of Oceanus, a pagan god.
In the XVII century the Mouth of Truth was transferred to the portico of Santa Maria in Cosmedin, in Rome, where still stands today. Besides being famous for its appearance in the Italian cult movie “Roman Holiday”, the Mouth of Truth has captured the attention of many visitors over the years for a curious peculiarity.
In fact, according to an old tradition and as you can gather from its name, the Mouth of Truth is said to bite off the hand of the liers.
Rome Event – All’ombra del Colosseo
All'ombra del Colosseo (in the shade of Colosseum) is a major summer event in Rome that every year enlivens the nights of many locals and tourists alike.
Parco del Celio is the beautiful setting of the event, that started last 25 of June and will last until the 4th of September. The village is open every day from 9 a.m to 2 a.m, with a special confluence of people at night hours, when cabaret artists perform in brilliant and amusing burlesque shows.
This big open-theatre will host this year many famous artists: Maurizio Battista, Lillo & Greg, Rodolfo Laganà, Pablo e Pedro, Antonio Giuliani, Max Giusti and Francesca Reggiani are just some of them. On the schedule is also plenty of live music and concerts, while in the surrounding area of Parco del Celio you may find a number os stalls of any kind, where to have dinner or buy something.
Accommodations in Trastevere
Here you will find a selection of the most exclusive apartments in Trastevere, maybe the nicest district in Rome. In Trastevere you may soak up the real Roman atmosphere, getting lost in the labyrinth of characteristic cobblestone streets.
All the accommodations in Trastevere are mostly equipped with all comforts and modernly furnished. From your apartment in Trastevere you may take a stroll to the beautiful Tiber Island, or visit the Basilica di Santa Maria, one of the oldest churches in Rome.
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Terme di Caracalla – Rome Travel Tips
Rome Opera House summer season has opened for booking last 12th of May. According to the tradition, the suggestive scenery of Terme di Caracalla is going to be the background to grand operas and ballets this year as well.
Three pieces are on the bill:
Romeo & Juliet - the ballet by Sergej Prokof’ev based on the popular tragedy by William Shakespear, the most touching love story of all the times;
Aida - an opera in four acts by brilliant Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi to the libretto by Antonio Ghislanzoni;
Rigoletto - a melodrama in three acts by Giuseppe Verdi to the libretto by Francesco Maria Piave.
Ticket prices are published in the official website, concessions: 10%.
We strongly recommend you to go and see an opera at the Terme di Caracalla, it is an amazing experience combining culture and entertainment.
Guided Tours in Rome
If you are planning to visit the Vatican city in Rome, maybe the best solution is a guided tour in Rome, that will help you better understand the tresures of this little city-state.
Walking up Via della Conciliazione you will see the before you Saint Peter's square, with the Egyptian obelisk in the middle of it, and the majestic Basilica on the background.
The square was conceived by Gianlorenzo Bernini, who planned the colonnades in the Doric style. Your guided tour in Rome will allow you to learn many interesting things about the famous Italian artist and how he worked on the plan.
Then you will enter the Basilica, the largest Christian church in the world, an authentic masterpiece of art. The Sistine Chapel with its stunning frescoes by Michelangelo, Bernini, Raphael and Botticelli will literally take your breath away.
Finally, thanks to your guided tour in Rome, visiting the Vatican museum will be an experience both enjoyable and instructive.