Debut of new musical THE IMPOSSIBLE MAN to launch with special previews on Lake Como, Italy
Broadway star and multiple Drama Desk nominee Ryan Silverman (Suits; Side Show, Broadway) will portray the most famous illusionist and showman of all time in original musical, The Impossible Man, featuring more than 20 stage illusions, some never presented before.
Previewing in Italy’s Lake Como in Spring 2025, the official world premiere is set to be announced later in the year.
Silverman will originate the role of Harry Houdini in the new musical, with two special previews in the prestigious setting of Sociale Theatre in Como, following a workshop in Italy in the preceding weeks.
Silverman said: “Getting to be involved with a new production is always an honour. Playing the role of Houdini will be a challenge I’m thrilled to take on, and with such a respected creative team I’m beyond excited to jump into the world of The Impossible Man!”
Director and writer Federico Bellone said: “The show is so based on magic, that we need, at this point, to experience it through a full production.”
The musical is based on the true story of the famous figure and its storytelling takes inspiration from modern TV shows, where the narrative bounces between the present (1926, on the day of the celebrity's last performance) and various episodes from his past. The Broadway-style music, influenced by the magician's Hungarian origins, is composed by Giovanni Maria Lori.
The illusions include a new appearance of an elephant on stage and a brand new take on the classic Chinese Water Torture Cell. Paolo Carta is in charge of the show’s magic, with choreography by Gillian Bruce.
The cast will be announced shortly.