The gentleman thief par excellence arrives at the theater with a totally original musical revealing his unmistakable seduction and irony
Arsenius Lupine. One of the most famous and idolized characters of the last 120 years, more precisely since 1907, when thanks to the pen of Maurice Leblanc he made his entry into world literature. Never to be forgotten. Manga, TV series, songs, cinema, cartoons. And in recent years it seems to have made a strong comeback.
To complete this very large collection, the Crown Company in collaboration with the Fanin Theatre and the Senzaspine Orchestra, creating an exciting original production: “LUPINE – the musical”, the first great musical comedy dedicated to him.
On stage from December, it will be at San Babila Theater in Milan on 27, 28 and 29 Marchand then passing through Conegliano, Rovigo, Grosseto, Bologna and Turin.
Libretto and direction are signed by Salvatore Sito who wrote the original story accompanied by the always original music of Paola Magnanini.
We are in Paris in the 1930s and the iconic Orient Express is ready to leave to reach Istanbul. Among its passengers hides the most gentlemanly thief ever, Arsène Lupin, ready to once again test his unrivaled skill in the art of theft. His goal this time is the Tulip of Ahmed III, a jewel of inestimable value. however, the very precious jewel seems to be linked to the young woman Isabellea Parisian orphan who works in a chocolate factory, for whom Lupine has a very deep feeling.
Between compartments, corridors and curious characters, secrets, dreams and hopes will unfold. All told with the irresistible sense of humor that only a charming outlaw existing in literature can possess.
To recap: we start from the most beautiful city in the world, on the most enchanting train that ever existed, in the company of the most seductive thief in history, capable of making us turn a blind eye to the not exactly noble art of theft.
There mise en place is served. Ready to get on board?
