Stage adaptation “Il pianista” in development; The Tony Santino Fontana winner will be the star of New York Reading

scenic adaptation PianistBased on the memoir by Vladislav Spielman, which was the source of the 2002 Oscar-nominated film directed by Emily Mann on Broadway. An industry conference will be held in New York this month with Tony Award winner Santino Fontana (TutsiIn the role of Spielman.

The project was announced today by producers Robin of Levita Productions, Gorgeous Entertainment and Wolk Transfer Company. Described as a musical game, Pianist The original part of the Dutch concert pianist Air Hond is performed.

The industry exclusive invitation is scheduled for June 23rd. Fontana will head the company, which includes Richard Topol, Georgia Warner, Claire Beckman, Ariel Goldman, Paul Spera, Edison Finley, Jordan Lagey, Robert David Grant and Tina Benko.

Pianist It tells the true story of Spielman, a survivor of Nazi-occupied Warsaw during World War II. The 2002 film adaptation of Spielmann’s 1946 memoir Adrienne Broad received the Oscar for Best Director, Roman Polanski for Best Director, and Ronald Harwood for Best Adapted Screenplay.

“Pianist “Tell the growing story of survival and triumph through music,” said producer Volk. “This is a fascinating story that is brutally present in the present; although it is in the past, it shows that just like today, worlds are destroyed when we demonize each other. And it gives us hope, it shows how human connections and the power of music can overcome hatred and fear and heal our hearts. “

The producers say the show will be the first theatrical use of the enhanced “Richly Impressive Soundscape” of Dolby Surround Sound, which allows surround sound effects, by isolating individual portions of the audio track, to be placed in a specific area of ​​the audio track. . Theater. The production team also includes production design by Beowulf Borit and sound design by Mark Bennett.