BRAZIL THEATER REVIEWS

Set in the treacherous mountains of Transylvania, the story follows a meek English real estate agent, Jonathan Harker, who embarks on a journey to meet a mysterious new client — who just happens to be the most terrifying vampire of all: Count Dracula. But this Dracula is a Gen Z pansexual with an ...

Theatro São Pedro's opera season brings the comic opera 'Falstaff' by renowned Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi to the public, with musical direction by Ira Levin and staging by Caetano Vilela. With a libretto by Arrigo Boito—written based on the first and second parts of William Shakespeare's pla...

The musical pays tribute to Djavan, a true icon of Brazilian music, known for his unique blend of samba, jazz, pop, and Afro-Brazilian rhythms. Djavan’s career spans decades of hits and collaborations with international artists like Stevie Wonder. His songs have been recorded by renowned musicians...

The dark musical comedy RHAPSODY - THE MUSICAL follows Pátrio, a young dreamer who, feeling hopeless, accepts his cousin Jeremias's invitation to work in an old soap factory in the mysterious town of Rapsódia. There, he encounters eccentric characters and performers from the 'Palco dos Prazeres' c...

The show draws inspiration from jazz and the improvisation of jam sessions as a medium for addressing issues surrounding family relationships and the everyday choices we make, which can completely change the course of our lives. Beyond jazz, the show addresses sensitive contemporary issues such as b...

A psychological thriller, JOB zooms in on two careerists of different generations, genders and political paradigms to examine what it means to be a citizen of the internet and our obligation to help the people who need it most....

With direction by André Heller-Lopes and musical direction by Priscila Bomfim, this production brings together Italian composer Giacomo Puccini and German composer Richard Strauss. This time, we will be presenting Strauss's opera Friedenstag (Day of Peace) for the first time in Latin America. Along...

Luis Bravo's Forever Tango is a mesmerizing celebration of Argentina’s most famous cultural export—its fiery and soulful dance and music. The show features twelve world-class tango dancers, a talented vocalist, and a live orchestra of six musicians, including the iconic bandoneón, the instrumen...

Alice by Heart is a musical that uses surrealism to explore themes of grief, love and trauma, inspired by Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and set against the backdrop of World War II London. The play blurs the lines between reality and fantasy, using Carroll's world as a refuge for characters deali...

Chatô e os Diários Associados – 100 Anos de Paixão (Chatô and the Diários Associados – 100 Years of Passion) is a exciting new musical, that takes audiences on a captivating journey through the life of one of Brazil’s most influential media pioneers, Assis Chateaubriand, and the remarkabl...

The third play in the Conexão São Paulo - Pernambuco trilogy, the show compares the story of João Cabral de Melo Neto and the character João in a surrealist fable, offering an urban perspective on land issues and diversity in contemporary life....

Dzi Croquettes Sem Censura (Dzi Croquettes Uncensored) reconstructs the living history of one of the most revolutionary groups in Brazilian theater. In times of censorship and repression, they created freedom with their own bodies, and 50 years later, the true story of Dzi Croquettes returns to the ...

One strange morning, a woman answers a phone call that will change her routine: the voice of an unknown man tells her that she will receive in the mail the manuscripts of the diary of the lawyer from Mércia Albuquerque, a defender of political prisoners during the Brazilian civil-military dictators...

Theatro São Pedro's lyrical season will continue with the production of the comic opera The Barber of Seville, by Paisiello, with the Opera Academy and the Youth Orchestra of Theatro São Pedro under the musical direction of Maíra Ferreira and stage direction by Ines Bushatsky....

Friendship and music. Two forces capable of transforming the world. When combined, they are unbeatable and can produce beauties like Os Paralamas do Sucesso, one of the most important Brazilian bands of all time, which has been around for over 40 years based on these two fundamental pillars. In homa...

Mean Girls is a fantastic musical based on the beloved movie written by Tina Fey. The story follows Cady Heron, a teenage girl who moves from Africa to a new high school in the United States. As she navigates the tricky social scene, she befriends Janis and Damian, who introduce her to the school's ...

With an approach that returns to the comic origins that inspired it, Don Giovanni will feature elements of the circus and clowning, placing the protagonist as a kind of illusionist of his romantic interests. The opera will have stage direction by Hugo Possolo, and musical direction by Roberto Minczu...

O Palhaço Tá Sem Graça tells the story of two clown friends. While Risadinha effortlessly makes the audience laugh, Murmúrio is going through a creative block, thinking he was born for drama because of the frustration of not having followed his dream of becoming a singer in the 80s after an unpl...

IN ON IT is a two-actor dramatic comedy that explores the intricate layers of human relationships, love, communication, and vulnerability through a unique narrative structure. The play masterfully intertwines three overlapping realities: the fictional play within the story, the present performance, ...

Raul Seixas: The Musical delves into the essence of one of the most authentic artists in Brazilian music, and unfolds during a sleepless night, where Raul revisits his story, composes, reflects on his art and questions the direction of Brazil. In a confessional and emotionally intense tone, the view...

Theatro São Pedro's opera season opens in April with an impactful program: Fidelio, the only opera composed by Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), will be performed on April 18, 20, 23, 25 and 27. With Cláudio Cruz as musical director and William Pereira as stage director, and featuring singers such...

With a sensitive approach and a contemporary perspective, Bare brings to light universal themes such as identity, sexuality, faith and the challenges of youth. Created by Damon Intrabartolo (music) and Jon Hartmere (lyrics and book), this powerful story comes to Brazil with a diverse cast and an inn...

Starring Miguel Falabella, the musical A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” (Uma Coisa Engraçada Aconteceu a Caminho do Forum, in portuguese) is a huge success that is getting a Brazilian production for the first time....

Escrito por Gabriel Chalita e dirigido por José Possi Neto o musical faz ode ao mais complexo dos sentimentos humanos a partir das canções de grandes vozes femininas da música mundial como Elizeth Cardoso, Callas, Piaf, Dalva de Oliveira, Dolores Duran, Dietrich, Maysa e Mercedes Sosa....

Unemployed actor, Daniel Hillard, loses custody of his three children after a messy divorce from his wife, Miranda. Desperate to connect with his children, he creates the alter ego of Euphegenia Doubtfire, the picture-perfect Scottish nanny. Unaware of Mrs. Doubtfire’s true identity, Miranda hires...