From Milan to Broadway: "A Dream Come True"

Broadway debut : no small feat. Across the ocean, directing "the most dangerous of shows," as it's been called. Pure adrenaline. Which Alberto Oliva has tried to keep within a more theatrical horizon, choosing a language poised between magic spectacle and prose. Or rather, that world that has long seen him as a protagonist here in his hometown Milan, after graduating from Paolo Grassi. But what is a Milanese director doing in the heart of New York? It seems it all stems from a direct call from Lord Nil , aka Simone Gatti , who also grew up under the Madonnina before becoming known worldwide as an illusionist and escapologist. Like Houdini, so to speak. As was also seen during episodes of America's Got Talent , where he managed to impress the judges by escaping scorpions and alligators at the last moment. Since then, everything has changed. So much so that he's landed on Stage 42 , a stage just steps from Times Square . Where until August 31st, he is the protagonist of " Lord Nil: 7 Deadly Sins, " directed by Alberto. A journey through the seven deadly sins to reflect on one's limits. Physical and mental. And on the concept of risk. Always faced without a parachute. "Signing my first international Broadway direction is a responsibility and an honor," Oliva emphasizes. "This show is a total challenge: to the body, the mind, and the theater. It's a dream come true, with an international team and an artist, Lord Nil, who wanted me with him to enhance the theatrical aspect and the visual dramaturgy, which presents itself as something different and original in the incredible New York setting. It's not a magical event, it's not a musical, and it's not a prose drama: it's all of these together, blended into something never seen before, with truly explosive potential." In short: we leave aside the classics and contemporary dramaturgy for a moment. To dive into the magical world of entertainment. Who knows if it will eventually tour Milan too. Meanwhile, after New York, the project is moving to Las Vegas . Again with a team of ten performers, including Italians Michele Castelli and Erika Zilli . The original music is by Erik Ventrice . Info: lordnil.com .

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