Martin Bossi was excited to see Guillermo Francella in his debut

A night full of symbolism and emotion lived Martin Bossi on his return to the Neptuno Theater in Mar del Plata. When fulfilled 20 years exactly After his debut in the city, the showman not only premiered “Dinner for Fools” to sold out venues, but also received a surprise that deeply moved him: in the audience, Guillermo Francellahis greatest idol and producer of the play, gave him a standing ovation at the end of the performance.

An emotional reunion on stage

Francella’s visit was not coincidental. The protagonist of «The Silver Man» and former performer of this same comedy two decades ago, had promised Bossi to attend its premiere in Mar del Plata. Keeping his word, he placed himself in the fila 6 and, at the end of the successful performance, he joined the more than 1100 spectators who gave the cast a standing ovation.

Bossi, visibly moved to tearsdid not hesitate to invite the brilliant actor to go on stage. Together they starred in a fun mirror game where Bossi imitated Francella, drawing laughter from the audience and crowning a unique evening. “Francella is the artist I love and admire the most,” the comedian had confessed on other occasions, which gave extra value to this meeting.

The triumphant return to “La Feliz” and a record-breaking work

Friday’s performance was not just any premiere. For Bossi, it meant return to the city where it all began on December 26, 2005, at the show “Match humor”. Two decades later, he returned with the biggest comedy success of the 2025 season in Buenos Aires, the play “Dinner of fools”which from March to November had sold out all the seats at the El Nacional Theater on Corrientes Avenue.

The comedy, directed by Marcos Carnevale and produced by himself Guillermo Francella next to Pablo Bossireunites Bossi on stage with Laurita Fernández, Gustavo Bermúdez, Esteban Prol, Guillermo “Mengo” and Robertono “el Romi” Benemino. The success was repeated in Mar del Plata, with long lines at the box office and a packed room from the first day.

A special night for the entire cast

The emotion infected all the protagonists. For Gustavo Bermudezmeant performing again in the same room (Teatro Neptuno) where in 1995 he was the protagonist of “Romeo and Juliet”. To Laurita Fernandezit was a return to the city where in 2019 he triumphed with the musical “Sugar”winner of multiple Estrella de Mar awards.

The impact of the event was such that the artists’ exit through the Santa Fe Street forced traffic to be cut off due to the crowd of fans and press waiting for them. In front of the cameras, Bossi remembered with joy and nostalgia that debut 20 years ago, without imagining that two decades later he would experience a night of celebration, recognition and tribute with his idol.