“I Promossi Sposi” is the latest show by the “en travesti” historic Italian dialect theatre company I Legnanesi, touring theatres across Italy in the 2025/2026 season. I Legnanesi once again prove their importance in Italian dialect theatre, staying true to their traditional style with sharp comedy, strong pacing, and well-crafted scripts.The comedy centers on the Colombo family, the iconic characters of I Legnanesi: Teresa ( Antonio Provaso) Giovanni ( Italo Giglioli)  and the flamboyant daughter Mabilia ( Enrico Dalceri)

The story kicks off when a visibly shaken Giovanni announces a shocking discovery: due to a bureaucratic mix-up in the town hall records, it turns out that he and Teresa may never have been legally married. This misunderstanding sets off a chain reaction of mix-ups, twists, and classic gags, all in true Legnanesi popular-comedy fashion.
With humor, warmth, and music, the show explores the theme of love—suggesting that real affection matters more than a signature on a piece of paper.
I Promossi Sposi tackles universal themes such as love, identity, and family bonds, using humor and dialect to connect with audiences The show is able to combine popular comedy with moments of everyday poetry, making it enjoyable both for fans of tradition and for those looking for something more thoughtful.

A surprising “finale” 
As tradition dictates, in the grand finale the entire cast, actors and dancers, come on stage ” in a man outfit” to thank the audience as one, amid applause and heartfelt emotion.

Teatro Manzoni in Milan till February 22, 2026
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