The Last Night of Salome

The Last Night of Salome (L’ultima notte di Salome), a black comedy by Emanuele Vacchetto, evokes the mythic Fifties, the period of la dolce vita, Fellini and Callas, the star system in Italy, and magical nights at the theater before the advent of television. The play is a duet for two women — a famous actress and a middle-aged barkeeper — who meet on a stormy evening in a seedy bar in Rome, where they bond over booze and shared secrets. This American premiere comes to La MaMa E.T.C. from Istituto di Studi dello Spettacolo-Teatro Studio of Rome, and is directed by Maria Luisa Bigai.