Lupin - The Musical | Teatro Duse

On Monday, May 11, 2026, at 9:00 PM, the show Lupin – The Musical will be staged at the Teatro Duse in Bologna.

Arsène Lupin, the most famous gentleman thief in literature and pop culture, returns to the stage… but this time in a theatrical production, with an original, bold and surprising musical. This is not a simple adaptation: Lupin – The Musical is a brand-new adventure inspired by the timeless myth created by Maurice Leblanc, transformed into an exciting show filled with music, mystery, humor and passion.

The story opens aboard the legendary Orient Express, traveling between Paris and Istanbul, where a sensational heist—the theft of Ahmed III’s legendary tulip—brings back into the spotlight a mysterious figure many believed to have disappeared: Lupin. But this time, the theft hides a deeper meaning. At the heart of the story is Isabelle, a young orphan with a pure heart, working in a chocolate factory that conceals, beneath its innocent appearance, a world of secrets.
As the train speeds across Europe, dark plans, hidden identities, and a sincere bond between Lupin and Isabelle are revealed. A romantic thriller set to the rhythm of swing, jazz and emotional ballads, where the mask of the thief fades into the contours of a man torn between his past and a possible future.

With original music, an elegant and dynamic staging, lively choreography and a narrative suspended between imagination and reality, Lupin – The Musical is a high-quality Italian production that brings a timeless icon to the stage in a completely new light. Perfect for lovers of mystery, musical theatre and great stories that enchant generations.

Compagnia della Corona, Teatro Fanin

Story, libretto and direction: Salvatore Sito
Music: Paola Magnanini
Set design: Matteo Capobianco
Costumes: Silvia Lumes
Musical direction: Rosa Sito
Choreography: Silvia Raschi
Make-up: Enea Bucchi, Simona Cassanelli
Light design: Matteo Risi
Sound design: Nicola Pacetta

In collaboration with Orchestra Senzaspine