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Experience the captivating narrative of Mambo Italiano, a groundbreaking play that brilliantly intertwines comedy and emotion. This compelling work follows Angelo, a young man navigating the complex dynamics of family and identity. Prompted by his sister Anna, he courageously comes out to his traditional Italian immigrant parents, Maria and Gino, leading to a humorous and touching journey of acceptance that challenges cultural norms. The stellar portrayal of familial bonds is balanced with moments of intense drama, making it a must-read for anyone interested in LGBTQ+ literature or immigrant family stories.
Mambo Italiano not only reflects the struggles of self-acceptance but also dives deep into the intricacies of familial love and misunderstandings. With sharp dialogue and relatable characters, this play has achieved international acclaim and resonates with audiences from all backgrounds. Adapted by renowned playwright Michel Tremblay, it transitions seamlessly from stage to paperback, inviting readers to explore its profound themes of pride, love, and the sometimes humorous clash between old-world values and modern realities.
Perfect for theater enthusiasts and those exploring the gay experience through the lens of cultural identity, Mambo Italiano is more than just a story; it's a celebration of life, family, and the journey toward acceptance.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780889224940. Format: Trade paperback (US). Year: 2004. Publisher: Talonbooks.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780889224940
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2004
Publisher: Talonbooks
Description:
Mambo Italiano achieves its overwhelming power through a perfect balance of fast-paced comedy and poignant drama. Angelo, at the prompting of his equally repressed sister Anna, has told his very traditionally Italian immigrant parents, Maria and Gino, that he is gay. Hurt, betrayed and mortified by Angelo’s coming out, his lover Nino is not unprepared for his widowed Italian mother Lina’s reaction—a full-on operatic barrage of melodrama and hysterical excess so profound it gives even Angelo’s shocked parents pause for second thoughts and prompts a hilarious and touching re-examination of their own outraged response to their son. Seeing their relationship shattered by their families’ reactions of grotesquely overplayed comedy and pathos, Angelo emerges from the drama with his new-found pride intact, while Nino retreats even further into the darkness of his bisexual closet.While the press has often called the film version of Mambo Italiano “a gay My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” there is far more at work in the play than the zealous mining of Italian immigrant family and gay culture stereotypes. Translated by Michel Tremblay, its huge fan, into a wildly successful Francophone theatrical phenomenon, Mambo Italiano is far more about the dynamics of family, about the vast spaces between the old world and the new, about grasping the resonant codes embedded in what is said and what is meant in ordinary speech, than it is “about” gay culture. In perhaps the play’s most defining scene, the parish priest has been bribed with a bottle of wine and a carton of cigarettes to vacate his confessional so it can be occupied by the
Mambo Italiano not only reflects the struggles of self-acceptance but also dives deep into the intricacies of familial love and misunderstandings. With sharp dialogue and relatable characters, this play has achieved international acclaim and resonates with audiences from all backgrounds. Adapted by renowned playwright Michel Tremblay, it transitions seamlessly from stage to paperback, inviting readers to explore its profound themes of pride, love, and the sometimes humorous clash between old-world values and modern realities.
Perfect for theater enthusiasts and those exploring the gay experience through the lens of cultural identity, Mambo Italiano is more than just a story; it's a celebration of life, family, and the journey toward acceptance.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780889224940. Format: Trade paperback (US). Year: 2004. Publisher: Talonbooks.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780889224940
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2004
Publisher: Talonbooks
Description:
Mambo Italiano achieves its overwhelming power through a perfect balance of fast-paced comedy and poignant drama. Angelo, at the prompting of his equally repressed sister Anna, has told his very traditionally Italian immigrant parents, Maria and Gino, that he is gay. Hurt, betrayed and mortified by Angelo’s coming out, his lover Nino is not unprepared for his widowed Italian mother Lina’s reaction—a full-on operatic barrage of melodrama and hysterical excess so profound it gives even Angelo’s shocked parents pause for second thoughts and prompts a hilarious and touching re-examination of their own outraged response to their son. Seeing their relationship shattered by their families’ reactions of grotesquely overplayed comedy and pathos, Angelo emerges from the drama with his new-found pride intact, while Nino retreats even further into the darkness of his bisexual closet.While the press has often called the film version of Mambo Italiano “a gay My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” there is far more at work in the play than the zealous mining of Italian immigrant family and gay culture stereotypes. Translated by Michel Tremblay, its huge fan, into a wildly successful Francophone theatrical phenomenon, Mambo Italiano is far more about the dynamics of family, about the vast spaces between the old world and the new, about grasping the resonant codes embedded in what is said and what is meant in ordinary speech, than it is “about” gay culture. In perhaps the play’s most defining scene, the parish priest has been bribed with a bottle of wine and a carton of cigarettes to vacate his confessional so it can be occupied by the