Glory Ride at the Other Palace Theatre

Glory Ride, a promising new musical by daughter-father team Victoria Buchholz and Todd Buchholz, explores the seldom told story of Gino Bartali (James Darch), a famous Italian cyclist who, aside from his success in cycling, also helped Jewish children during World War II, at great risk to his own life. It features some standout performances and an ambitious plot, making this a memorable evening of entertainment.

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