Marilyn Monroe, Too Blonde to Be Believed
Fri 05 Jun
|Castle of Santa Severa
by and starring Melania Giglio and starring Danny Bignotti and Sebastian Gimelli Morosini Directed by Daniele Salvo
Time & Location
05 Jun 2026, 21:00 – 22:30
Castle of Santa Severa, SS1 Km 52, 00058 Santa Severa RM, Italy
About the event
As part of the events surrounding the Happy Birthday to You Marilyn Monroe exhibition, the Piazzale delle Barrozze will host the 2026 premiere of the play "MARILYN MONROE. Too Blonde to Be Believed" on Friday, June 5th at 8:30 pm.
The play is written and performed by Melania Giglio, an actress and mezzo-soprano already appreciated by audiences for her intense portrayals of Édith Piaf and Amy Winehouse.
The show takes the audience beyond the Hollywood myth to reveal the most authentic and fragile face of Marilyn Monroe, recounting the internal conflict between the famous diva and Norma Jeane Baker, the actress's real name, or rather, the woman behind the icon.
Through secret diaries, unpublished poems, and unsent letters, an intimate and profound portrait of the American star emerges. The production is directed by Daniele Salvo, one of the most respected directors on the Italian theater scene, while all the musical…