The Mario LaNZa Valentine’s Fantasy

‘The Mario LaNZa Valentine’s Fantasy’ presented by ARONUI Arts Festival with special guest Maisey Rika. This show promises to acquaint you with pioneers of the recording industry in Aotearoa NZ, Ana Hato and the music of legendary American Tenor Mario Lanza! The great American tenor Mario Lanza never toured to Aotearoa NZ, but in this one night only concert fantasy he does. Flying home to be with his Valentine, Lanza’s plane is forced to divert to Aotearoa due to engine trouble and inclement weather. Landing in Rotorua a despondent Mario meets Aotearoa’s first recording star, local legend Ana Hato. Together they embark on unique and magical musical collaboration – as long as the plane remains grounded. No one did romance like Lanza and in this Valentine’s Day fantasy prepare to swoon to favourites like ‘Be my Love’ and ‘Because you’re mine’ and Hato hits like ‘Akoako i te Rangi’ ‘Waiata Poi’ and more… Starring International Samoan Tenor Sani Muliaumaseali’i and special guest superstar Maisey Rika. Associate artist Lyndall Dawson at the piano. Written and directed by Siliga Sani Muliaumaseali’i. Supported by Dress for Success Rotorua. Clearpoint Advisers UK. Tags / Keywords Music Theatre Cultural Māori Language Week Rotorua CBD Family Māori Culture Aronui Creative Indoors Accessible Visual Arts