Glory Ride, a new musical inspired by an amazing and inspiring true story from the Second World War, will receive its world premiere at the Charing Cross Theatre next month.
Featuring music, lyrics and a book by daughter and father team Victoria and Todd Buchholz, the first full production of the Tuscany-set tale of an Italian Tour de France winner, an accountant and a Cardinal who pulled off a remarkable child rescue operation in the Second World War, will play the London venue from 22 April and 29 July 2022.
Playwright Victoria Buchholz discovered the extraordinary story of cyclist Gino Bartali while travelling through Tuscany and joined forces with her father Todd, one of the original co-producers of Jersey Boys, to bring his heroic story to the stage. The musical was developed through workshops in New York and Los Angeles and was first seen in the UK as staged concert performances at The Other Palace in London.
Olivier Award-winning choreographer Kelly Devine (Come From Away) will make her UK debut as director of the Charing Cross Theatre production. The creative team also includes associate director Ricky J Hines, set, costume and video designer PJ McEvoy, casting director Harry Blumenau, and Italian cultural adviser Frederico Bellone with general management by Smart Entertainment.
The cast will be announced at a later date.
Angela Thomas
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