What if the world of opera itself became the subject of comedy? In *The Show Must Go On*, musical theater takes on Carlo Goldoni, drawing inspiration from his irresistible *L’impresario delle Smirne* to create a jubilant satire of today’s art world.

On stage, a troupe of performers is barely scraping by, doing whatever it takes to escape their precarious situation. Hope is rekindled when a wealthy Arab businessman announces his arrival in town: perhaps he will finance a grand opera season? Immediately, ambitions are stoked. To make a good impression on this businessman, who is unfamiliar with the world of opera production, anything goes. Lies, flattery, extravagant demands, absurd negotiations, attempts at seduction, and petty betrayals follow one another in a relentless comic sequence. But behind the bursts of laughter, the realities of the singers and the entire theatrical ecosystem are revealed: whims and eccentricities often mask fear, stage fright, precariousness, and hope.

Laurent Delvert’s direction, inspired by the ensemble spirit and choral vitality characteristic of musical theater, presents a cast of colorful, vibrant, and strikingly contemporary characters. The original music, composed by Jacopo Raffaele, infuses the production with a sharp rhythm and a constant theatrical energy.

Part satire of the opera world and part love letter to artists, *The Show Must Go On* is a lively, biting, and sparkling comedy that reminds us that, despite rivalries, blunders, and illusions, one thing remains: the show must go on.