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With book and lyrics by Kellen Blair and book and music by Joe Kinosian, MURDER FOR TWO is the perfect blend of music, mayhem and murder! Directed by Ze Henrique de Paula and musical direction by Fernanda Maia, the Brazilian staging stars Thiago Perticarrari as the policeman and Marcel Octavio, as the suspects, in this hilarious 90-minute show.

Barnum, finally gets a Brazilian staging. With Portuguese version by Claudio Botelho, direction by Gustavo Barchilon, choreography by Alonso Barros and musical direction by Thiago Gimenes, we have in the cast the talents of Murilo Rosa for the title role and Kiara Sasso playing the powerful Charity. Other highlights are the actresses Giulia Nadruz bringing to life the antagonist Jenny Lind, , Diva Menner in the role of the mythical Joice Heth and actor Matheus Paiva as Tom Thumb.

Naked Boys Singing! is a musical revue in the traditional style of American vaudeville, with book by Robert Schrock, that features eight actors who sing and dance naked. Directed by Rodrigo Alfer and with Portuguese versions by Rafael Oliveira, the iconic gay musical features André Lau, Aquiles, João Hespanholeto, Luan Carvalho, Lucas Cordeiro, Raphael Mota, Ruan Rairo, Silvano Vieira, Victor Barreto, Tiago Prates and Gabriel Fabri, on the piano.

Brenda Lee e o Palacio das Princesas is a musical that brings a bit of the history of Brenda Lee, called the “guardian angel of transvestites”, activist who founded the first support house for people with HIV/AIDS in Brazil. She has a pension for transvestites who, for the most part, live off prostitution. Despite the reality of violence in which they live, inside the house, the transvestites are welcomed by Brenda, who teaches them to want more out of life.

The show by award-winning author Vitor Rocha, wich will have live seasons from October 2nd, was created entirely during the quarantine and, after having a streaming version, arrives on the stages of Teatro Viradalata, in Sao Paulo

Claudia Raia and Jarbas Homem de Mello are ready to return to the stage: Conserto Para Dois, O Musical opens in Sao Paulo on October 1st, at Teatro Procopio Ferreira. The musical is 100% Brazilian and features the two artists splitting up between 12 characters to tell the story of love and obsession of famous bestselling writer Angelo Rinaldi (Jarbas) with film diva and international celebrity Luna de Palma (Claudia).

With libreto, lyrics and direction by Ze Henrique de Paula and original music and musical direction by Fernanda Maia, the language used is inspired by German cabarets, strongly referenced in Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weil. George Orwell's Animal Farm takes place on a farm led initially by Mr. Jones. However, dissatisfied with the domination, the animals decide to make a revolution. They organize and expel Mr. Jones from the farm, as they no longer accept being treated as human slaves. Pigs now lead the farm, considering themselves the most intelligent animals. One of the century's greatest writers, Orwell paints a stark portrayal of power's relationship to the individual and society and its processes.

As part of the cultural programming return in Brazil, Rua Augusta will receive an innovative show that will take drag art to one of the most diverse and cosmopolitan streets in Sao Paulo. Drag Nights, a project by drags Thelores and Alexia Twister, will open on September 10, from 9 pm, at Clube Barbixas de Comedia. Always on Fridays, the show is part of the schedule for the resumption of cultural activities in the city with all security protocols.

One of the most famous stories in universal literature will take Sao Paulo stage. Cinderella, o Musical premieres on September 2, at Teatro Liberdade, after being seen by more than 200,000 people in its previous productions. With Fabi Bang spearheading the new cast, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella has original direction and a Brazilian version by Charles Moeller and Claudio Botelho, with Vanessa Costa signing the direction of the revival. The show returns in a big way, bringing names like Andre Loddi (Prince Topher), Gottsha (Stepmother), Helga Nemetik (Fairy Godmother), Diego Montez (Jean Michel), in a cast of 22 actors. The production is by Touche Entertainment.

Luiz Gonzaga do Nascimento, Jr. (September 22, 1945 - April 29, 1991), better known as Gonzaguinha (in Portuguese Little Gonzaga), was a noted Brazilian singer and composer.

On the 30th anniversary his death, singer-actor Rogerio Silvestre will perform a single presentation at the show GONZAGUINHA: ETERNO APRENDIZ - 30 YEARS OF SAUDADES telling stories and singing songs by the poet who took one dream and left, thinking he was a warrior, with lands and people to conquer.

​​​​​​​With sponsorship by Aldir Blanc Law to support culture, between 22nd and 30th of April, the Festival Paulista de Teatro Musical holds its 1st edition with a lot of entertainment and information. There will be almost 30 hours of programming divided between 17 attractions, including 7 shows, 4 dramatic readings and 6 educational lectures, enlivened by diverse talents, among actors and creatives, well-known on stage.

Izabella Bicalho's play, directed by Sueli Guerra, supervised by Joao Fonseca and musical direction by Tony Lucchesi, tells remarkable moments in the history of singer Elizeth Cardoso, nicknamed A Divina (the Divine), her great meetings with friends, historical partners, her passions and her shows. A musical that oozes poetic strength through music, humor, elegance and charisma, trademarks of the artist's personality.

The musical show Cordel Viajante, which performs online on YouTube from March 7 to April 11, is a musical journey through Brazilian popular culture, which combines Forro, Cordel Literature poetry and woodcut.

A great success for more than 10 years, with praise from critics and the public, attended by more than 200 thousand people, the musical comedy O Meu Sangue Ferve Por Você (My Blood Boils for You) runs a virtual season from February 26 to March 21. The play pays homage to the Genero Brega (tacky style), bringing to the scene the story of a troubled loving quadrilateral from corny classics by Sidney Magal, Reginaldo Rossi, Fabio Junior, Gretchen, Rosana, among other icons of Brazilian popular music. There will also be lives with the actors, workshop on cultural projects and humor masterclass.

Barca dos Coracoes Partidos will present Desancora, its first authorial show, with live and free exhibition over the internet. The show will be broadcast from Teatro Riachuelo stage on February 20 (Saturday), at 8 pm, on YouTube, on the channels of Barca dos Coracoees Partidos, Sarau Agencia and Teatro Riachuelo. DESANCORA - February 20th (Saturday), at 8pm (Brasilia time) - Free streaming on YouTube

Clarice Lispector was a Brazilian novelist and short story writer acclaimed internationally for her innovative novels and short stories. Born to a Jewish family in Western Ukraine, as an infant she moved to Brazil with her family, amidst the disasters engulfing her native land following the First World War. With live broadcastring on YouTube channel of Sarau Agencia - youtube.com/sarauagencia) and Arte 1 TV Channel on December 20, at 6 pm, A Hora da Estrela or O Canto de Macabea also stars Claudia Ventura and Claudio Gabriel in the cast, with direction and adaptation by Andre Paes Leme, musical direction by Marcelo Caldi and original score by Chico Cesar.

Jose Gomes Filho (1919 a?' 1982), more commonly known as Jackson do Pandeiro, was a Brazilian percussionist and singer who received the nickname a??King of Rhythma??. He is described by Allmusic as a key promotor of Northeastern Brazilian musicand one of the most inventive and influential Brazilian musicians. Now Jackson do Pandeiro wins a??syncopated homagea?? with direction by Duda Maia, text by Braulio Tavares and Eduardo Rios and musical direction by Alfredo Del-Penho and Beto Lemos. The show would open in April, was postponed due to the pandemic and will be broadcast live for free on October 10th

From the union between cinema and theater, the show Oito was born. A contemporary format 'phygital' - physically live and digitally transmitted, remembering that the real world and the digital world are increasingly closer together. Directed and choreographed by the award-winning Alonso Barros, it was written by Luciana Bollina, who stars together with Fernando Marianno. The edition features Renata Sauda, from Casa WaiWai. It is the pioneer tele-theater with a new look. Only two more streamings on Thursdays (October 22nd e 29th), always at 9pm. Tickets from R$ 30 to 80.

As part of the project PALCO INSTITUTO UNIMED-BH EM CASA, in its second edition, this icon of Brazilian music will be honored in the monologue CAUBY, UMA PAIXAO, an adaptation by Flavio Marinho of the great musical CAUBY, CAUBY, with DIOGO VILELA. The presentation will take place on September 24 (Thursday), at 8:30 pm featuring translation in Brazilian Sign Language (BSL) and audio description to ensure access for people with hearing and visual impairments.