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Claudio Erlichman

           Publicist, graduated in Advertising & Marketing from ESPM (Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing) and post-graduated from UCSD (University of California of San Diego), School of the Visual Arts and Parson's School/New School (New York).  He presented radio shows on musical theater at Radio Cultura FM and wrote about cinema at the site Pletz.com. In 2006, he organized and directed "Cante-com-a-gente" at Teatro Folha presenting famous musical movies "sing-a-long" sessions, event unprecedented in Brazil.

From 2008 to 2011, he worked in the Official Press of the State of São PauloIMESP, where he was executive editor of “Coleção Aplauso” - http://aplauso.imprensaoficial.com.br/, publishing about 310 books. Various books of “Coleção Aplauso” were finalists and winners of Prêmio Jabuti de Literatura (the highest award of Brazilian literature). “Coleção Aplauso” also won the Special Trophy from the Association of Art Critics of São Paulo (APCA), in recognition for the support and encouragement of arts and culture.

Currently, Claudio Erlichman collaborates with Rubens Ewald Filho, the most distinguished critic of cinema in Brazil, in the organization of a collection of guides of movies on DVD and Blu-ray and writes about musical theater in a weekly electronic newsletter “Colunas & Notas”, which is sent to a VIP mailing list of people connected to the area of culture and entertainment. He also works as a producer to the group Conteúdo Teatral (http://www.conteudoteatral.com.br/), where he contributes with advertising creation, develops projects and provides international consulting. Conteudo Teatral manages Teatro Folha, in São Paulo City, and Teatro Amil, in Campinas. There he also has the function of creative advisor for productions, researching for texts and ideas for projects such as:
 

2005 – O Estrangeiro (The Foreigner), by Larry Shue

2008 – O Mala (The Nerd), by Larry Shue

2010 – Enquanto Isso (The Norman Conquests), a trilogy by Alan Ayckbourn

2011– ...E O Vento Não Levou (Moonlight and Magnolias), by Ron Huntchinson

2012 – Equus, by Peter Shaffer

2012 – Um Violinista no Telhado (Fiddler on the Roof), a highly musical theater production, at Teatro Alpha in São Paulo, after a huge success at Teatro Oi Casagrande in Rio de Janeiro, obtaining the rights to produce the play and suggesting the brilliant directors Claudio Botelho and Charles Moeller, along with many other contributions which guaranteed the achievement of this production. 

2013 – A Minha Primeira Vez (My First Time), by Ken Davenport.

2014 – Todos Os Musicais de Chico Buarque em 90 Minutos, by Claudio Botelho and Charles Möeller

2015 – Dez Encontros (Blue Room), by David Hare

2015 – Nine, Um Musical Felliniano (Nine), by Maury Yeston e Arthur Kopit

2016 – Jogo Aberto (It’s Just Sex), by Jeff Gould

2016 – BroadWish - From Shtetl to Broadway, book and direction

2017 - O Empréstimo (El Crédito), by Jordi Galcerán




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First Show:

- Annie (in the USA) - Aí Vem o Dilúvio (in Brazil)

Favorite Show:

TOP 10 (Not in order of preference): -Cabaret -Godspell -Fiddler on the Roof -Follies -West Side Story -Morte Vida Severina -A Ópera do Malandro -How to Succeed in Business... -Hair -Company



Paying Homage to Virginia Lane, the Mythical Star of Brazilian Revue Theater, A VEDETE DO BRASIL Opens in Sao Paulo
Paying Homage to Virginia Lane, the Mythical Star of Brazilian Revue Theater, A VEDETE DO BRASIL Opens in Sao Paulo
March 1, 2024

Suely Franco, Flavia Monteiro and Bela Quadros star in the production that celebrates the centenary of the iconic revue theater artist Viginia Lane with direction by Claudia Netto and musical direction by Alfredo Del-Penho.

Ralph Vaughan Williams's RIDERS TO THE SEA (Homens ao Mar) Opens Theatro Sao Pedro 2024 Season
Ralph Vaughan Williams's RIDERS TO THE SEA (Homens ao Mar) Opens Theatro Sao Pedro 2024 Season
February 23, 2024

The opera season at Theatro Sao Pedro, will begin with the premiere of Riders to the Sea, by Vaughan Williams, considered the greatest British symphonist. With musical direction by Claudio Cruz and scenic direction by Caetano Vilela, the opera will be preceded by the instrumental work Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis, by the same composer.

Promising To Be An Exciting Theatrical Experience BARBA: A BRAZILIAN BODY PERCUSSION MUSICAL Opens in NY
Promising To Be An Exciting Theatrical Experience BARBA: A BRAZILIAN BODY PERCUSSION MUSICAL Opens in NY
February 12, 2024

Pregones Theater and R.Evolución Latina announce performances of BARBA A Brazilian Body Percussion Musical.BARBA a new Brazilian musical that explores the true story of Fernando Barba who discovers a gift for creating music using his own body as an instrument. . A music virtuoso, Barba transformed people’s lives, founding the Barbatuques.

Super Duper: Adapted From Mel Brooks's Cult Movie, Musical O JOVEM FRANKENSTEIN (Young Frankenstein) It's Alive! in Brazil
Super Duper: Adapted From Mel Brooks's Cult Movie, Musical O JOVEM FRANKENSTEIN (Young Frankenstein) It's Alive! in Brazil
January 31, 2024

From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, The Producers, comes this monster new musical comedy. The comedy genius, Mel Brooks, adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation – Young Frankenstein!

Brazilian Diva Claudia Raia Portrays Iconic Painter TARSILA DO AMARAL in a New Musical
Brazilian Diva Claudia Raia Portrays Iconic Painter TARSILA DO AMARAL in a New Musical
January 17, 2024

The show Tarsila, a Brasileira will address Tarsila's life, work and influence on Brazilian culture. With book and lyrics by Anna Toledo and Jose Possi Neto, who also directs, the production has Claudia Raia as the protagonist and producer alongside Jarbas Homem de Mello, who plays Oswald de Andrade.

Writer and LGBTQIAPN+ Activist Herbert Daniel has His Life and Times Celebrated in the Musical CODINOME DANIEL
Writer and LGBTQIAPN+ Activist Herbert Daniel has His Life and Times Celebrated in the Musical CODINOME DANIEL
January 9, 2024

With dramaturgy and direction by Ze Henrique de Paula and music by Fernanda Maia, the show tells the story of the journalist who fought for the LGBTQIAPN+ cause during the Brazilian military dictatorship.

BWW Awards: DID AWARDS (Premio Destaque Imprensa Digital) Announces the Highlights of Musical Theater in 2023, in Sao Paulo City
BWW Awards: DID AWARDS (Premio Destaque Imprensa Digital) Announces the Highlights of Musical Theater in 2023, in Sao Paulo City
December 13, 2023

In its 6th edition the award, which brings together representatives of the digital press and celebrates musical theater in São Paulo City, paid tribute to Claudia Raia for her 40 years of career. Something Rotten! was the most awarded of the night with five.

Musical Version Of Joao Ubaldo Ribeiro's VIVA O POVO BRASILEIRO (An Invincible Memory) Opens In Sao Paulo
Musical Version Of Joao Ubaldo Ribeiro's VIVA O POVO BRASILEIRO (An Invincible Memory) Opens In Sao Paulo
November 15, 2023

The show is a musical version of the romance Viva o Povo Brasileiro (Hail the Brazilian People, self-translated as An Invincible Memory), a masterpiece of Bahian author Joao Ubaldo Ribeiro, covering 400 years of Brazilian history, directed by Andre Paes Leme, songs by Chico Cesar and musical direction and original score are by Joao Milet Meirelles.

In a New Brazilian Reinterpretation, Charles Dickens' OLIVER TWIST - MUSICAL Opens in Sao Paulo
In a New Brazilian Reinterpretation, Charles Dickens' OLIVER TWIST - MUSICAL Opens in Sao Paulo
November 6, 2023

The show by Allan Oliver, pays homage to young Brazilian talents and has musical direction by Andre Cortada. The play that brings a new version of the story of Oliver, an orphan who struggles against hunger and slave labor in Victorian England, will move the audience with his courageous journey.

AWARDS: With 13 Nominations, SOMETHING ROTTEN! (Alguma Coisa Podre!) Leads the 6th Edition of the DID Awards for Musical Theater
AWARDS: With 13 Nominations, SOMETHING ROTTEN! (Alguma Coisa Podre!) Leads the 6th Edition of the DID Awards for Musical Theater
November 1, 2023

Bringing together representatives of the digital press in the jury, the award that is currently the only one in the country to exclusively celebrate musical theater in the São Paulo City, reveals its nominees, date and new location for the ceremony.

After 50 Years, Memorable and Important LGBTQIA+ play THE BOYS IN THE BAND – OS GAROTOS DA BANDA Opens a New Production in Brazil
After 50 Years, Memorable and Important LGBTQIA+ play THE BOYS IN THE BAND – OS GAROTOS DA BANDA Opens a New Production in Brazil
October 26, 2023

After 53 years, a new production of the important LGBTQIA+ play The Boys in the Band opens in Sao Paulo, at Teatro Procopio Ferreira. Directed by Ricardo Grasson, the play stars Bruno Narchi, Caio Evangelista, Caio Paduan, Heber Gutierrez, Heitor Garcia, Julio Oliveira, Leonardo Miggiorin, Mateus Ribeiro, Tiago Barbosa and Otavio Martins.

Neil LaBute's Perverse Comedy THE MONEY SHOT Opens in Brazil
Neil LaBute's Perverse Comedy THE MONEY SHOT Opens in Brazil
October 21, 2023

The Money Shot is a perverse and insightful comedy that explores acid humor to create a reflection on ambition, art, status, sex in the North American entertainment industry when narrating the drama of Karen and Steve, movie stars who can no longer achieve great success on the big screen.

Using Brazilian Rhythms MUNDAREU DE MIM Talks About Love, Mourning and Longing with Carnival as a Background
Using Brazilian Rhythms MUNDAREU DE MIM Talks About Love, Mourning and Longing with Carnival as a Background
October 3, 2023

The show takes place during a Carnival party, common to all Brazilians. Every year, throughout Carnival and Ash Wednesday, people who have already departed from this plane - but did not die, “became homesick”, as the production explains - can once again walk among the living, in the middle of the crowd and once in costumes, they will not be seen.

Opera CENDRILLON (Cinderela), by Pauline Viardot, Opens at Theatro São Pedro
Opera CENDRILLON (Cinderela), by Pauline Viardot, Opens at Theatro São Pedro
October 2, 2023

The opera will be presented in Portuguese and will feature black artists, such as soprano Marly Montoni and tenors Jean William and Mar Oliveira among the main characters; with Priscila Bomfim in the musical direction and Julianna Santos in the scenic direction. In celebration of Children's Day, there will be a performance on October 12th, at 5pm.

Starring Laila Garin, the Award-Winning Show ELIS, A MUSICAL Returns to Sao Paulo in a Special Edition Commemorating 10 Years
Starring Laila Garin, the Award-Winning Show ELIS, A MUSICAL Returns to Sao Paulo in a Special Edition Commemorating 10 Years
October 1, 2023

Elis, A Musical will open a special 10th anniversary edition at Teatro Sergio Cardoso, in Sao Paulo, and will run until November 05th. It once again features award-winning actress Laila Garin in the role of Elis Regina and Claudio Lins as Cesar Camargo Mariano, with direction by Dennis Carvalho and book by Nelson Motta and Patrícia Andrade.

Hello, Gorgeous: FUNNY GIRL is Produced for the First Time in Brazil
Hello, Gorgeous: FUNNY GIRL is Produced for the First Time in Brazil
September 13, 2023

Funny Girl gets a Brazilian production directed by Barchilon, starring Giulia Nadruz and Eriberto Leao as protagonists. With score by J. Styne, and lyrics by B. Merrill, the semi-biographical plot is based on the life and career of comedian and Broadway star Fanny Brice, featuring her stormy relationship with entrepreneur and gambler Nick Arnstein.

Celebrating Theater in São Paulo City, BIBI FERREIRA AWARD Announces Nominees for the 10th Edition
Celebrating Theater in São Paulo City, BIBI FERREIRA AWARD Announces Nominees for the 10th Edition
September 13, 2023

O evento que, desde 2012, vem reunindo cada vez mais os grandes profissionais do teatro brasileiro, se prepara para mais uma noite especial dedicada a artistas, criativos, técnicos e todos aqueles que fazem a magia da arte acontecer em grande estilo. Marcado para 17 de outubro, no Teatro Santander, localizado no Complexo JK Iguatemi, o espaço será palco do Prêmio Bibi Ferreira pela terceira vez, e conta com a apresentação do Santander, através da Lei de Incentivo à Cultura.

Popular Movie in the 1990s, UMA LINDA MULHER - O MUSICAL (Pretty Woman) Opens in Brazil
Popular Movie in the 1990s, UMA LINDA MULHER - O MUSICAL (Pretty Woman) Opens in Brazil
August 29, 2023

UMA LINDA MULHER (Pretty Woman) is based on the movie of the same name. It centers on the relationship between Vivian, a free spirited Hollywood prostitute, and Edward, a wealthy businessman. The production that arrives in Brazil for the first time has a cast of 25 singer/actors, led by the protagonists Jarbas Homem de Mello and Thais Piza.

Bringing Together a Shakespeare Classic and Songs by Cole Porter KISS ME, KATE! Opens in Sao Paulo
Bringing Together a Shakespeare Classic and Songs by Cole Porter KISS ME, KATE! Opens in Sao Paulo
August 16, 2023

Kiss Me, Kate! is a musical written by Bella and Samuel Spewack ,with music and lyrics by Cole Porter. The story involves the production of a musical version of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew and the conflict on and off-stage between Fred Graham, the show's director, producer, and star, and his leading lady, his ex-wife Lilli Vanessi.

For the First Time in Latin America DISNEY PRINCESS – THE CONCERT Opens in Brazil
For the First Time in Latin America DISNEY PRINCESS – THE CONCERT Opens in Brazil
August 14, 2023

For the first time in Latin America, Disney Princess – The Concert arrives in Brazil as an innovative, magical and enchanting experience, with the presentation of unforgettable songs from more than 20 classic productions in a show with projections, lights and special effects, produced by Aventurinha together with Disney.



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