Update: Mario Fratti passed away on April 15, 2023 at the age of 95. He was a gifted writer with an outgoing, charismatic personality. I am so grateful our paths crossed many years ago. "It's a wonderful adaptation." Those words are from Author/Playwright Mario Fratti describing Rob Marshall's 2009 film, "Nine." Fratti knows a thing or two about the original Fellini film since he's the one who adapted it for Broadway more than 30 years ago. The musical went on to win 13 Tony awards in its first run and later in a revival. The story goes back to 1974 when Fratti had the idea to transform Fellini's 1963 film, "8 ½," into a stage production. He did so in Italian under the title "Six Passionate Women" and then collaborated with fellow writer/composer Maury Yeston to make an English version suited for Broadway. Eight years later, "Nine" opened to rave reviews in New York City. Three decades later, the Fellini classic ...
100+ YEARS OF THE GREAT ITALIAN MOVIEMAKERS