We Will Rock You is a great love story for Music and Freedom, which in previous editions has inflamed entire audiences enlivened by young and old alike, and which this time too promises to sweep audiences away amidst emotion and laughter, in the story of Hope for a better future, of the commitment and sacrifice needed to change a destiny that seems already written, of the saving power of Rock and Roll, of the importance of knowledge and real sharing, and of the right to be able to express oneself.
The rhythm of the narrative is driven by the greatest hits of the Queen sung in original language live and played strictly live by a band of six musiciansfor more than two and a half hours of entertainment.
Thus Riccardo Di Paola: "I am very happy to be the musical director of the new edition of We Will Rock You. This musical tells the story of a group of rebels in a dystopian future where music has been banned. Their struggle to rediscover music and to resist the forces of conformity is a very timely theme, and I am sure that the audience will be immersed in the events and music of this engaging show."
For Antonio Torella confirmed vocal director of the show, "We Will Rock You returns to conquer the Italian public as it has been doing since almost 15 years. With a band and a group of performers that will literally make you jump in your seats!"
Here is the full team. The cast: Scaramouche, Martha Rossi; Galileo, Damiano Borgi; Killer Queen, Natascia Fonzetti; Khashoggi, Salvo Bruno; Oz, Alessandra Ferrari; Brit, Mattia Braghero; Pop, Massimiliano Colonna. Recorded voice of prologue and epilogue: Massimo Cotto. The ensemble: Claudio Cangialosi, Anna Foria, Francesco Marino, Stefano Monferrini, Noemi Marta Nazzecone, Monica Ruggeri, Beatrice Sartori, Davide Tagliento. The band: first keyboard, Riccardo Di Paola; second keyboard, Antonio Torella; guitars, Roberta RaschellĆ and Federica Pellegrinelli; bass, Alessandro Cassani; drums, Marco Parenti. The creative team: producer, Claudio Trotta; direction and adaptation of texts, Michaela Berlini; executive producer, Cristina Trotta; musical director, Riccardo Di Paola; vocal director, Antonio Torella; choreography, Gail Richardson; set design, Colin Mayes; lighting design, Francesco Vignati; costumes, Nunzia Aceto; make-up and hair, Claudia Frigatti; sound engineer, Luca Colombo; original script translation, Raffaella Rolla.
Virgin Radio is the official radio station of the Italian tour 2023, and Massimo Cotto will be the narrator of the story.
Energizer is confirmed as the show's technical partner.