Glory Ride Review | Charing Cross 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.

Josh St. Clair and Amy Di Bartolomeo are currently starring in the world premiere of Glory Ride at the Charing Cross Theatre, playing the roles of Gino Bartali and Adriana Bani. Directed by Olivier winner Kelly Devine, Glory Ride has book, music and lyrics by Victoria Buchholz and Todd Buchholz. Glory Ride reveals the secret wartime heroics of Gino Bartali, one of the most beloved athletes of all time. A Tour de France winner, in the 1940s he was considered the second most famous man in Italy — after Mussolini. His cycling achievements on the Alps and Pyrenees were legendary, but until recently, few knew that he risked his life by saving hundreds of people from fascism during World War II. With his cycling career as a cover, Bartali cycled thousands of miles between cities across Italy. Hidden in the frame of his bike were falsified identity cards and other secret documents to help victims cross borders to safety. His bravery rescued hundreds of persecuted Jews and other refugees, man...

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How did a Cyclist, an Accountant, and the Cardinal of Tuscany join forces to pull off one of the most remarkable rescue operations of the Second World War? A new musical based on the true story of a heroic conspiracy to rescue children from fascist Italy via bicycle,  Glory Ride  will have its world premiere next month at The Other Palace in a staged concert performance. Backed by some of the original producers of Jersey Boys, Glory Ride tells the story of Gino Bartali, a Tour de France-winning cyclist in Mussolini’s Italy who finds himself at the crossroads of fame, fortune, and hundreds of lives that he alone can save. Combining heist, history, humour, and humanity, Glory Ride transports its audience to the golden hills of Tuscany for a journey more timely today than ever before. Featuring book, music, and lyrics by daughter-father team, Victoria Buchholz and Todd Buchholz, and direction by Shaun Kerrison (The Osmonds, Les Mis in Concert), Glory Ride’s World Premiere will fe...

  Glory Ride review   and star rating: ★★★★ Gino Bartali won the Tour de France for Italy in the 1930s and 1940s but it was another of his conquests that became legendary: how he secretly smuggled documentation to refugees in the Second World War, helping save the lives of thousands of people being persecuted after Italy and Germany signed a military alliance. The Charing Cross Theatre has a reputation for staging a good pedigree of musicals, having just run Allegiance, with Star Trek’s George Takei. Like Allegiance, Glory Ride could easily suit a bigger stage: it’s got good songs, ambitious choreography and a decently developing story with some strong lead performances. Josh St Clair, formerly of Frozen and School of Rock, gives a tender, relatable portrayal of Bartali, the Italian national hero who passed away in 2000. Amy Di Bartolomeo has a sensational vocal range as Adriana Bani. Musical theatre fans will remember from her Catherine of Aragon in Six. Relish her deliciousl...

Glory Ride , a new musical based on a true story from World War II, will make its world premiere as a staged concert November 14–16 at London’s The Other Palace. Featuring music, lyrics, and a book by the daughter and father team Victoria and Todd Buchholz, the three performances will be directed by Shaun Kerrison. Casting will be announced at a later date. Glory Ride explores how a cyclist, an accountant, and the Cardinal of Tuscany joined forces for a remarkable rescue operation. The new musical reveals the untold tale of an Italian Tour de France winner who used his fame and his bicycle to save hundreds of children from Mussolini’s fascists. Co-writer Victoria Buchholz said, “We call it Les Miz meets Ocean’s Eleven…This fascinating story could rewrite how the world remembers the Italian Resistance during World War II.” The concerts will also have musical direction by Greg Jarrett, video design by PJ McEvoy, sound design by Keegan Curran, and lighting design and production management...

Glory Ride , a new musical based on a true story from World War II, will make its world premiere as a staged concert November 14-16 at London's The Other Palace.The epic story of Gino Bartali, Tour de France-winning cyclist and secret WWII hero comes to life in a thrilling new musical.

Gino Bartali won the Tour de France for Italy in the 1930s and 1940s but it was another of his conquests that became legendary: how he secretly smuggled documentation to refugees in the Second World War, helping save the lives of thousands of people being persecuted after Italy and Germany signed a military alliance. The Charing Cross Theatre has a reputation for staging a good pedigree of musicals, having just run Allegiance, with Star Trek’s George Takei. Like Allegiance, Glory Ride could easily suit a bigger stage: it’s got good songs, ambitious choreography and a decently developing story with some strong lead performances. Josh St Clair, formerly of Frozen and School of Rock, gives a tender, relatable portrayal of Bartali, the Italian national hero who passed away in 2000. Amy Di Bartolomeo has a sensational vocal range as Adriana Bani. Musical theatre fans will remember from her Catherine of Aragon in Six. Relish her deliciously high notes.  There are some decent songs, too, ...

Glory Ride - Charing Cross Theatre, London Having seen this show 6 months ago in a staged concert form I was very excited to attend this press night and see the full production this story deserves. This is not a well known story in England, but in Italy Gino Bartali is a renowned Tour De France cyclist and Hero. In this show written by father-daughter team Todd and Victoria Bucholz we learn of the incredible work Gino (Josh St.Clair) did; using his cycling career as a cover, Gino cycled 1000s of miles across Italy with falsified ID cards hidden in the frame of his bike, to help persecuted Jews escape Mussolini's fascist regime. Gino never spoke about what he did, he didn’t want the glory so we only know this story thanks to the people he saved. Though it sounds like a story that would make for a dreary, depressing musical, this show is actually a story of joy and humanity. It’s a heart-warming tale with love and community at its heart. This truly is an ensemble show, every member o...

West End alums Josh St. Clair and Amy Di Bartolomeo star in the new musical about the true story of Italian athlete and WWII hero Gino Bartali. Victoria Buchholz and Todd Buchholz’s new musical Glory Ride opens its world premiere at West End’s Charing Cross Theatre April 28. Telling the story of 1940s Italian icon Gino Bartali, Glory Ride began transporting audiences to Tuscany, Italy with the first preview performance April 22. Its engagement is set through July 29. Gino Bartali was an Italian icon of the 1940s. Known as an athlete and winner of the internationally-renowned cycling competition the Tour de France, few knew that one of the most famous men in Italy smuggled falsified identity cards and other documents to help save hundreds of Jews and other refugees from fascism. Starring are Josh St. Clair (Frozen) as Gino Bartali, Amy Di Bartolomeo (SIX) as Adriana Bani, Fed Zanni (Mamma Mia! The Party) as Major Mario Carita, Daniel Robinson (Heathers the Musical) as Giorgio Nico, Nia...