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BWW Awards: BARNUM is the big winner of the 4th edition of the DID AWARDS FOR MUSICAL THEATERby Claudio Erlichman - Brazil
(05/04/2022) - After a long hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Digital Press Highlight Award (DID) resumed its activities in honor and recognition of the great highlights of Brazilian musical theater in the city of Sao Paulo. The ceremony, which held its 4th edition announced, the winners, celebrating the 16 new shows nominated between Nov. 2019/Dec. 2021.
BWW Review: After 10 Years, THE ADDAMS FAMILY Returns to Haunt and Entertain at Teatro Renaultby Claudio Erlichman - Brazil
(05/04/2022) - The family that captivated the hearts of thousands of viewers in Brazil is back! T4F reopens the Teatro Renault stage again to welcome the eccentric, scary and funny characters that enchant generations. In the main roles Marisa Orth and Daniel Boaventura , share the cast with famous names in musical theater like Kiara Sasso, and Fred Silveira.
After 56 Years of its Opening, MORTE E VIDA SEVERINA Returns to Teatro TUCAby Claudio Erlichman - Brazil
(04/14/2022) - The most popular work by Joao Cabral Melo Neto returns to Teatro Tuca, where it premiered in 1965. The new production is directed by Elias Andreato and brings together, on stage, 13 young talents from various Brazilian cities, and 5 musicians, who will set the tone for the compositions of Chico Buarque, under the musical direction of Marco Franca
BWW Exclusive: Meet the Brazilian Cast of 4000 MILES (Ponto a Ponto)by Claudio Erlichman - Brazil
(04/12/2022) - For the first time in Brazil, and with a opening date scheduled for early June, at the Copacabana Palace Theater, Rio de Janeiro, the new Barho Producoes production, Ponto a Ponto - 4000 Milhas is a finely crafted play that examines how two strangers find their way in today's world. Due to be released simultaneously with the English production starring Timothee Chalamet at the Old Vic Theater, it was named the #1 Play or Musical by Time Magazine in 2012.
BWW Review: Tony Winner Paulo Szot Stars Brazilian Revival of CHICAGO Repeating the Role He Just Played on Broadwayby Claudio Erlichman - Brazil
(02/09/2022) - The production features Emanuelle Araujo, in the role of sarcastic Velma Kelly; Paulo Szot, as the charming and unscrupulous Billy Flynn (a role he currently played on Broadway); and Carol Costa as the “innocent” and surprising Roxie Hart. L. Candido (Mary Sunshine), Lilian Valeska (Mama Morton) and Eduardo Amir (Amos Hart) complete the main cast.
Inspired by Songs of the Famous Brazilian Girl Group Rouge, Musical BRILHA LA LUNA Opens in São Pauloby Claudio Erlichman - Brazil
(01/23/2022) - The story is based on the character Luna, who gives the show its name, a young girl who lived all her life in the Arereje Community, a hippie refuge created by her parents hidden from the big cities. She lives a quiet life, but when she turns 18, she finds herself an orphan and feels something is missing from all that Paradise. That's where he “turns the corner” and meets Diego, a backpacker passing through the community, who enchants Luna leading her to believe that has finally found the last piece she needs to complete the perfect life.
BWW Interview: GUSTAVO BARCHILON, BARNUM – O REI DO SHOW's Director Talks About His Career, Future Projects and How He Revitalized an Almost Forgotten 80's Musicalby Claudio Erlichman - Brazil
(11/05/2021) - With a sophisticated and amusing production, Barnum has been standing out as the great theatrical success in the city of Sao Paulo, in the post-pandemic. It was between one and another well-attended session that Barchilon kindly granted us this exclusive interview talking about influences, beginning of his career, Barnum and future projects.
BWW Review: With LGBTIQA+ Language ROYALS – O MUSICAL Gives a Modern Reinterpretation to Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew'by Claudio Erlichman - Brazil
(11/03/2021) - Following the project Shakespeare is Pop, Sonhos Entertainment announces its new production: Royals - O Musical, based on The Taming of the Shrew. In its 2nd show, which proposes to revisit the Bard's works with modern reinterpretations in the musical format and LGBTIQA+ language, it will run for a short season at Teatro West Plaza, Fridays at 9PM.
BWW Review: Everyone is a Suspect in ASSASSINATO PARA DOIS (Murder for Two)by Claudio Erlichman - Brazil
(11/01/2021) - 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.
BWW Review: Sophisticated and Entertaining, BARNUM – O REI DO SHOW Opens in Sao Paulo Discussing Inclusion and Feminism With the Circus Universe as a Backgroundby Claudio Erlichman - Brazil
(10/24/2021) - 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.
Photo: First Look At Kyla Stone As Anya In ANASTASIA On Tourby BWW Staff - Broadway
(10/19/2021) - BroadwayWorld has a first look at Kyla Stone as Anya in the non-equity National Tour of ANASTASIA!
Photos: Get A First Look At The New Cast Of RENT On Tourby BWW Staff - Broadway
(10/18/2021) - BroadwayWorld has a first look at the new cast of the RENT 25th Anniversary Farewell Non-Equity Tour, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning landmark rock musical written by Jonathan Larson.
BWW Review: Two Actors and Many Characters Guarantee the Fun In CONSERTO PARA DOIS, O MUSICAL, Custom-Written For the Couple Claudia Raia and Jarbas Homem De Melloby Claudio Erlichman - Brazil
(09/29/2021) - 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).
BWW Review: An All Family Entertainment, VIANOVA AND THE SPACE TRAVELERS Is A New Show Of Lights, Laser, Projections and Music For Pandemic Timesby Claudio Erlichman - Brazil
(09/10/2020) - VIANOVA E OS VIAJANTES DO ESPACO (VIANOVA AND THE SPACE TRAVELERS) - will open on September 11, at the Ibirapuera Gymnasium Complex, in Sao Paulo, in a structure with more than 6 thousand m2 of scenarios and equipment of the highest technology. Dumont, an enthusiast of space conquest, dedicated years of his life to research and experiments that would allow humanity to travel to outer space. In its former factory, the attraction's playful setting, all its discoveries and even a takeoff platform are kept under lock and key. Now, his faithful squires, Santos and Albert, open the gates of Dumont Industries to reveal all these secrets to the public.
BWW Review: Classic of Brazilian Literature Inspires Musical BERTOLEZA and Gives Voice to Black Womenby Claudio Erlichman - Brazil
(02/04/2020) - Directed by Anderson Claudir, the musical adaptation of Aluisio Azevedo's O Cortico, a classic work of Brazilian naturalist literature, the protagonism is reversed The voice now comes from Bertoleza: a woman, black and enslaved who has a relationship with Joao Romao, an ambitious and opportunist Portuguese. Starring Lu Campos, the show also features the award-winning Eduardo Silva and opens at SESC Belenzinho, in February.
BWW Review: Musical LYSON GASTER NO BOROGODO Pays Tribute to Acclaimed Revue Theater Actressby Claudio Erlichman - Brazil
(12/04/2019) - The play portrays the career of actress Lyson Gaster, stage name of Augustine Belber Pastor, Spanish created in Piracicaba, who with his revue theater company traveled Brazil in the 1920s, 30s and 40s to great success. The show stays until December 15 at Teatro Alfredo Mesquita, then continues season from January 18 to February 15 at the Teatro Italia.
BWW Review: SE MEU APARTAMENTO FALASSE... (Promises, Promises) Brings Bacharach-David's Smart Pop Music and the Wry Humor of Neil Simon to Sao Paulo.by Claudio Erlichman - Brazil
(01/24/2018) - Burt Bacharach and Hal David, whose pop songs pretty much defined the mid-to-late 1960s and early 1970s, only wrote one Broadway show, Promises, Promises. There may have been many reasons for the success of the show. With stellar turns by Marcelo Medici as the big-corporation employee whose idea on how to get ahead in business consists of lending his bachelor apartment to his married bosses, and by Malu Rodrigues as the cafeteria waitress with whom he falls in love even though she is having an affair with the personnel director, and with Alonso Barros in charge of choreography and Claudio Botelho & Charles M eller directing, the musical proves that it is still as fresh and vibrant as it was when it was first created, opening in Brazil now, 50 years after his debut on Broadway.
BWW Review: CANTANDO NA CHUVA (Singin' In The Rain) Gives Brazil a Shower of Joy
by Claudio Erlichman - Brazil
(08/17/2017) - Cantando Na Chuva (Singin' in the Rain) is set in the roaring '20s and silent movie stars are the biggest names in the world. Don Lockwood (Jarbas Homem de Mello) has it all, a string of hit films and a studio-engineered romance with the most beautiful actress in town, Lina Lamont (Claudia Raia). But with the new phenomenon of the talking picture on the way and a chance meeting with Kathy Selden (Bruna Guerin), a talented young chorus girl set to steal his heart, things are about to change for Don and for Hollywood forever. With all the charm, romance, comedy and tinsel town glamour of one of the world's best-loved films, Cantando Na Chuva songs include Good Morning, Make 'em Laugh, Moses Supposes and the legendary Singin' in the Rain.
by Claudio Erlichman - Brazil
(08/17/2017) - Cantando Na Chuva (Singin' in the Rain) is set in the roaring '20s and silent movie stars are the biggest names in the world. Don Lockwood (Jarbas Homem de Mello) has it all, a string of hit films and a studio-engineered romance with the most beautiful actress in town, Lina Lamont (Claudia Raia). But with the new phenomenon of the talking picture on the way and a chance meeting with Kathy Selden (Bruna Guerin), a talented young chorus girl set to steal his heart, things are about to change for Don and for Hollywood forever. With all the charm, romance, comedy and tinsel town glamour of one of the world's best-loved films, Cantando Na Chuva songs include Good Morning, Make 'em Laugh, Moses Supposes and the legendary Singin' in the Rain.
My Fair Lady Leads the Nominations for the 5th Annual Bibi Ferreira Awards
by Claudio Erlichman - Brazil
(08/02/2017) - The nominees for the 5th Bibi Ferreira Awards were announced on the evening of this Tuesday, August 1st. My Fair Lady, with 12 nominations, leads the nominees, followed by AUE (with 10) and Les Miserables (with 8).
by Claudio Erlichman - Brazil
(08/02/2017) - The nominees for the 5th Bibi Ferreira Awards were announced on the evening of this Tuesday, August 1st. My Fair Lady, with 12 nominations, leads the nominees, followed by AUE (with 10) and Les Miserables (with 8).
BWW Review: A ERA DO ROCK (Rock of Ages) Rocks in Sao Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - Brazil
(06/22/2017) - In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small town girl met a big city rocker in LA's most famous rock club, and they fell in love to the greatest songs of the '80s. It's ROCK OF AGES, an arena-rock love story told through the mind-blowing, face-melting hits of Journey, Bon Jovi, Poison and many more. Don't miss this awesomely good time about dreaming big, playing loud and partying on.
by Claudio Erlichman - Brazil
(06/22/2017) - In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small town girl met a big city rocker in LA's most famous rock club, and they fell in love to the greatest songs of the '80s. It's ROCK OF AGES, an arena-rock love story told through the mind-blowing, face-melting hits of Journey, Bon Jovi, Poison and many more. Don't miss this awesomely good time about dreaming big, playing loud and partying on.
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