Zucchero to be joined on stage by Russell Crowe for duet.
Italian singer-songwriter and musician Zucchero ‘Sugar’ Fornaciari is to perform two concerts at the Circus Maximus in Rome on 23 and 24 June as part of a tour of Italy.
“It will be the first time that Zucchero will perform, with his own show, in this very special place in our city” – Rome’s councillor for major events, sports, tourism and fashion Alessandro Onorato stated – “It is the right recognition for a great international artist, who for years has filled arenas and sports halls in Italy and around the world”.
Zucchero, 69, will be joined on stage by Gladiator star and singer Russell Crowe to perform their duet Just Breathe.
June 23 & 24 I will be getting up on stage with the legend that is Zucchero at Circo Massimo ( Circus Maximus) in Rome.
We are going to perform our duet “ just breathe” from his Discover II album.
Get a ticket, see you there.
— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) June 21, 2025
Zucchero’s Circus Maximus show is part of his Overdose d’Amore tour which also includes dates in Ancona, Bari, Turin and Padua.
Credited as the “father of Italian blues”, Zucchero has sold more than 60 million records over his four-decade career and is best known internationally for songs including Diamante; Il Volo/My Love and the hit 1990 duet Senza una donna (Without a Woman) with Paul Young.
In recent years the Circus Maximus has hosted live shows by Bruce Springsteen, Guns N’ Roses, David Gilmour and, controversially, Travis Scott whose rowdy fans sparked earthquake fears at the ancient Roman site.
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