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Glory Ride Musical

A NEW MUSICAL

Glory Ride Musical

THE SECRET LIFE OF GINO BARTALI

BASED ON A True Story

Glory Ride Musical

The Glory of a Remarkable Story.

— ITALY 1942 —

Fascism holds Florence in a grip of fear. Mussolini’s Blackshirts hunt down innocents, using every weapon in their arsenal—guns, tanks, and terror. Gino Bartali, the most famous athlete in Europe, has only one weapon: his bicycle. So how did Gino manage to save hundreds of people, outwitting Fascists, Nazis, and even Mussolini himself? And why didn’t he tell anyone what he did? GLORY RIDE brings this extraordinary true story of hope, resilience, and the power of the human spirit to life in a thrilling new musical.

Florence, Italy

★★★★★

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“Les Mis meets Le Tour... it's excellent!”​

Cyclist Magazine

★★★★★

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“A beautiful story of joy that everyone should see.”​

Box Office Radio

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Glory Ride | OFFICIAL TRAILER
Glory Ride | West End LIVE 2023
Glory Ride Musical Set

About The Show

Legendary Tour de France champion Gino Bartali led a secret life. During World War II, Gino conspired with the Cardinal of Florence and a mysterious accountant to save hundreds of persecuted innocents from Mussolini's Fascists. Cycling thousands of miles, this unlikely team pulled off an incredible heist, creating the fastest resistance network the world never knew about...until now.
 
GLORY RIDE, by daughter-father team Victoria & Todd Buchholz, brings Gino's amazing true story to the stage. With a soaring score, GLORY RIDE transports audiences to the hills of Tuscany for an unforgettable emotional adventure.
 
From April to July 2023, GLORY RIDE premiered at London’s eminent Charing Cross Theatre. With rave reviews and wonderful word-of-mouth, GLORY RIDE sold out houses, drawing in not just musical theatre-goers but cyclists, sports fans, and history buffs. 
 
Now the journey continues as GLORY RIDE races to its next phase. Exciting news about GLORY RIDE is on the horizon.

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