After conquering New York, where it was the #1 play every week of its engagement, HERSHEY FELDER: THE PIANO AND ME now comes directly from New York to Firenze, bringing with it the extraordinary acclaim of critics and audiences and the magic of one of the world’s most celebrated musical-theatre artists. In this deeply personal and exhilarating new work, Hershey Felder turns the spotlight on himself, revealing the remarkable story behind the artist who has brought the lives and music of the world’s great composers to more than 6,000 performances around the globe. Growing up in Montreal as the son of Polish and Hungarian immigrants, Felder discovered the piano as a child—and with it, a doorway to music, memory, heritage, ambition, love, loss, and ultimately, his own identity. Moving effortlessly between intimate storytelling, unforgettable characters, and breathtaking live performances of music by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, Bartók, Gershwin, and others, The Piano and Me is at once a riveting memoir, a theatrical tour de force, and a celebration of the transformative power of music. Critics have praised its intimacy, virtuosity, and emotional depth, while audiences have embraced the production with extraordinary enthusiasm. Now, following its sensational New York success, The Piano and Me arrives in Firenze as a singular theatrical event: an unforgettable encounter with Hershey Felder, the piano, and the music that has shaped his life.
