BALLANTINI’S SHOW

Dario Ballantini brings to the stage a selection of transformations taken from his forty years of activity. Ten warhorses interpreted by his amazing shapeshifting, especially those related to curious episodes that were not seen on TV and those more closely linked to the world of music.
For each one there is the story behind the scenes, face-to-face encounters between imitator and imitated, with the resulting tragicomic consequences of a career both on television (Striscia La Notizia) and in theater, completely lived in the shoes of others.
Accompanied by the superb accordion of Marcello Fiorini (his partner also in Ballantini&Petrolini) and video materials, Dario will showcase in a concert-like setting various guests, characters such as Gino Paoli, Ray Charles, Vasco Rossi, Paolo Conte, Zucchero and others, as well as the unforgettable Valentino, a comedic icon of his career.

Written and performed by Dario Ballantini
Accordion and arrangements by Marcello Fiorini
Directed by Massimo Licinio
Costumes by Nadia Macchi and Dario Ballantini
Technical Direction by Claudio Allione
Costume Design by Teresina Bombardieri
Makeup by Mariangela Palatini