Lanza

Directed By: Anthony Shrubsall
Written By: Andrew Bain
Presented By: Time Zone Theatre

This summer, the Bridewell Theatre in the heart of the City of London will become the home of new and innovative opera productions.

LANZA charts the life of sensational 1950’s singer and movie star, Mario Lanza.

More than a tribute show, he comes alive to set the record straight, weaving together personal reminiscence and song. In a hospital room in Rome, inspired by a scratchy Caruso record, Lanza’s life flashes before him. He is tended by his nurse; who comes to embody all the women in his life. The drama examines the nature of fame and asks why a man, who seemingly has the world at his feet, spirals out of control.

Andrew Bain's musical-opera punctuates the compelling drama of his life with the music which made him famous. The operatic hits and lighter classics include E Lucevan le Stelle, Granada, You’ll never walk alone and Mario Lanza’s most famous song, Be my Love.