From Page to Stage: “Invizibilii,” a Broadway Musical That Celebrates the Magic Power of Reading
Premiering on November 9 at Sala Palatului
Prepare yourself for a journey like no other you’ve taken! 🙂 It’s a magical journey for children and parents altogether I invite you with the innocent joy of a child, who fell in love with reading at a young age while reading Jules Verne and Mark Twain, to the upcoming musical Invizibilii, premiering 9 November 2025 at Sala Palatului in Bucharest.
Some of the Romanian parents reading this post may be a little bit confused as the story has been put on stage before, yet the premiere I invite to attend on 9th of November is a show taken to another level. After the work-in-progress performances and previews at Sala Gloria, INVIZIBILII takes to the stage at Sala Palatului (Palace Hall) in its supreme form, offering the audience an unforgettable and immersive artistic experience.
Inspired by Ioana Pârvulescu’s first book, and brought to a new and different life in a bold, original production, this is the first fully Romanian musical crafted with the scale and spectacle of West End and Broadway.
One day, in an apparently ordinary visit to the library, something extraordinary happens: Laura’s classmates enter the library and vanish — they become literally invisible. Where did they go? To rescue them, Laura must embark on an enchanted journey: she will traverse six worlds, pass six trials, and partner with a wizard, all in a quest to discover the “magic formula of reading.” This is what I would call the shortest intro for the musical I wanted to tell about today.
“Everything surprised me because it’s an embodiment! It’s a different language, complex, made up not only of words, but also of body movement, dance, facial expressions, voice and music, lights, and the splendid animation in the background. I was delighted.“
Ioana Pârvulescu
Follow Laura, a young girl who doesn’t know how to read — until an extraordinary discovery whisks her into a world where literary characters become real, stories leap off the page, and invisible friends hold the key to courage, connection, and self-discovery.
And if this promo isn’t enough to convince you, I’ll tell you one more thing that will make you even more curious. You will find the fun and happiness of many of your favorite childhood books in Invizibilii. You may think you have already outgrown these books, but you will see that they are still delightful and full of meanings.
When interviewed, Pârvulescu confessed that it is difficult “to leave your child characters in the hands of strangers,” as the production team was then, for the writer. She also said, “I’m not looking for fame. I have other reasons for writing.” Pârvulescu overcame her fears, and this was thanks to the passion and experience of Ciobanu (Director) and Boncea (Producer). Pârvulescu trusted the director’s idea to add a new and very special character to the game. That’s how Scrollina, an influencer who “steals” children away from reading, showed up on the stage. The reason for this decision is obvious: it would reflect what the younger generation is currently doing—scrolling and tapping on digital screens. Additionally, Scrollina was to highlight the traditional conflict between good and evil on stage.
It would not be fair to end this invitation without saying a few nice words to the crew who believes in the magic of good books and enchanting music.
CAST — Teodora Boboc / Miruna Ungureanu (Laura), Adrian Nour/ Cornel Ilie (The Librarians’ Librarian), Ecaterina Ladin / Cristina Danu (Scrollina), Nicolas Manolache / Filip Munteanu (Raul), Victor Ion / Theodor Andrei (Tom) , Mihai Cheregi (The Little Prince), Bianca Marinescu / Anastasia Sandu (Maria), Ioana Bulgaru / Diana Colea (Marieta), Adina Kish / Călina Epuran (Ruxi), Jennifer Dumitraşcu / Alice Preda Ianis (Alice), Popa / Tomy Weissbuch (Filip), Laura Petrișan / Mara Caraivan (The Mother), Alexandru Rebeja / Alyn Arhire (The Father), Elena Boncea (Smokina)
SCREENWRITER & DIRECTOR — Claudia Ciobanu is responsible for the stage vision of the book, as she wrote the script and directed this captivating adventure about courage and the magic of books.
MUSIC — Cornel Ilie let himself transported in the book’s magic and composed several original songs. The lyrics that come along turned them into children’s favourite hits.
CHOREOGRAPHY — Cezara Blioju completes this amazing world by adding dance and movements to a universe in where every gesture tells a story.
With such a creative team committed to producing an unforgettable live experience, Invizibilii is more than a show — it’s a celebration of imagination, storytelling, great music and most of all, it’s about the magic powers of reading.
Last, yet not least important! The official premiere at the Sala Palatului marks the tenth anniversary of the founding of the WonderTheatre company. The Invisibles is the fourth major musical after the successful productions of Mamma Mia, We Will Rock You, and The Full Monty.
Premiering on November 9 at Sala Palatului
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