Amélie Musical to debut at Rome's Teatro Brancaccio

The musical adaptation of the acclaimed film “Amélie” is scheduled to perform at the Teatro Brancaccio in Rome from October 22 to 25, 2026. Produced by Ad Astra Entertainment in co-production with Compagnia delle Formiche and Fabrizio di Fiore Entertainment & Fdf Ga t, the production brings the story of Amélie Poulain to the Italian stage.

Giulia Ottonello will star in the title role. The production features a cast of fourteen performers and will be performed entirely in Italian, with lyrics and text adapted by Alessio Fusi. The musical is directed and choreographed by Eugenio Contenti, with musical direction by Fabio Serri.

Originally debuting on Broadway in 2017 and later adapted for London’s West End, the musical utilizes original music by Daniel Messé, lyrics by Daniel Messé and Nathan Tysen, and a libretto by Craig Lucas. The show follows the whimsical character Amélie as she attempts to improve the lives of those around her in a timeless Parisian setting.