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Masterpiece of Brazilian Literature, Musical Version of Machado de Assis’ DOM CASMURRO Opens in São Paulo
A masterpiece and one of the fundamental novels of Brazilian literature, Dom Casmurro, has its musical version signed by the duo formed by Guilherme Gila, author of the award-winning musical “A Igreja do Diabo” and Davi Novaes, author of the play “O Que Restou de Mim em Você”, who joined fo...
O ADMIRÁVEL SERTÃO DE ZÉ RAMALHO (Zé Ramalho's the Brave Backlands) Opens at Sesc 24 de Maio After a Successful Tour of Brazil
The play explores Zé Ramalho's songbook, his literature and the remarkable scenarios of his career in an innovative and non-biographical way. The dramaturgy is by Pedro Kosovski and the direction is by Marco André Nunes....
Gershwin's Jazz Opera BLUE MONDAY Gets a Revival at São Paulo's Theatro Municipal
Blue Monday was a one-act 'jazz opera' by George Gershwin. The libretto was written by Buddy DeSylva. The story is set in Harlem, inside a 'colored saloon', that is, a bar intended for African-Americans, where we see Joe, a gambler, planning to use his winnings to visit his sick mother, without shar...
The Life and Legacy of Ray Charles are Told in the Musical RAY – VOCÊ NÃO ME CONHECE (You Don't Know Me)
Inspired by the book of the same name by Ray Charles Jr., the show is a tribute to the American artist who helped redefine the direction of music by integrating R&B, soul, jazz and gospel. The production aims to show an intimate view of Ray Charles' life through the eyes of his eldest son.
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Talking About the Power of Female Singing, POR ELAS – MUSICAL Arrives in São Paulo
With original book by Eline Porto, this unprecedented and original musical celebrates the stories and memories of different women through iconic songs and moving stories....
International Phenomenon PRIMA FACIE Arrives in São Paulo After Immense Success in Rio de Janeiro
Starring Débora Falabella and directed by Yara de Novaes, Prima Facie caused an international stir and was produced around the world as it told the story of a lawyer whose clients are accused of sexual violence....
Review: HAIRSPRAY Revivals in São Paulo with a Beautiful Message of Acceptance
A girl achieves her dream of performing on a TV dance show in 1960s Baltimore — and works to integrate the show — in this musical version of the John Waters film. Outside of traditional beauty standards, she faces many prejudices, become an instant celebrity, and fight against racial segregation...
Marilyn Monroe and Einstein Meet in the Play INSIGNIFICANCE, Which Talks About Fame With Humor
Albert Einstein and Marilyn Monroe grapple with fame, relativity and their personal lives in this dazzlingly inventive drama about the challenges of being known, and of knowing yourself. Cássio Scapin, Amanda Acosta, Marcos Veras and Norival Rizzo star in the play directed by Victor Garcia Peralta ...
Considered One of the Great Exponents of Samba MARTINHO CORAÇÃO DE REI, THE MUSICAL Pays Tribute to Martinho da Vila
“Martinho, Coração de Rei - O Musical” delves into the African roots of samba master Martinho da Vila, revealing the profound influence of various Afro-Brazilian cultural manifestations on his work. Created by Jô Santana, the musical is directed by Miguel Falabella and written by Helena Theod...
A Hymn to the Oppressed, Verdi's New Production of NABUCCO Opens at Theatro Municipal de São Paulo
Verdi's four-act opera will have a season in Brazil at Theatro Municipal de São Paulo, with Roberto Minczuk as musical director and Christiane Jatahy as stage director, with the participation of the Municipal Lyric Choir and the Municipal Symphony Orchestra....
São Paulo's PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT (Priscilla a Rainha do Deserto) Revival is the Season's Biggest Hit
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is a jukebox musical with book by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott, using well-known pop songs as its score. Adapted from Elliott's 1994 movie , the musical tells the story of two drag queens and a trans woman, who contract to perform a drag show at a resort in Alice Sp...
Broadway Phenomenon DEAR EVAN HANSEN (Querido Evan Hansen) Opens in São Paulo, Addressing Serious Issues With Consciense, Sensibility and a Nice Score
The winner of 6 Tonys, the Grammy and the Olivier Award for Best Musical, DEAR EVAN HANSEN is the deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life and the way we live it. Directed by Tadeu Aguiar, the show can be seen until September 22nd, promising to provide an exciting and unforgett...
At 95 Years Old, Nathalia Timberg Plays the Protagonist of A MULHER DA VAN (The Lady in the Van)
The Lady in the Van is a mostly true story of the fascinating relationship between the award-winning British writer and his long-term guest. Was she a fugitive on the run? A talented pianist? A nun? Or a lady who simply refused to move her van. Touching, uplifting, heartbreakingly honest, a moving a...
CLARA NUNES – A TAL GUERREIRA Celebrates The Life and Career of Brazilian Queen of Samba
Clara Nunes, one of the greatest Brazilian singers, is brought to our time and to our questions of artistic and poetic freedom in a celebration of Brazilianness. With direction by Jorge Farjalla, the show that tells the story of this emblematic figure in Brazilian popular music was conceived by Vane...
Production that Tells the Story of the Rock Legend, ELVIS – A MUSICAL REVOLUTION Opens in São Paulo
Get your pelvises and your blue suede shoes ready: in 2024, Brazil will enter the international circuit of Elvis: A Musical Revolution, the fictionalized biography recreated in musical form to tell the story of one of the greatest icons of world music, which will open in São Paulo in August.
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In Double Bill Theatro Sao Pedro presents Busoni's TURANDOT and Puccini's GIANNI SCHICCHI
On the centenary of the death of Italian composers Ferruccio Busoni and Giacomo Puccini, Theatro São Pedro presents a double program with performances on August 2, 4, 7, 9 and 11, under the musical direction of Ira Levin and the stage direction of Alexandre Dal Farra....
Shakespeare's KING LEAR Opens in São Paulo with an All Drag Cast
In a tribute to drag queen art, Cia. Extemporânea opens an adaptation of the tragedy King Lear, by Shakespeare. The production is directed by Ines Bushatsky and features the queens Alexia Twister, Antonia Pethit, DaCota Monteiro, Ginger Moon, Lilith Prexeva, Maldita Hammer, Mercedez Vulcão, Thelor...
THE SOUND OF MUSIC (A Noviça Rebelde) Arrives in São Paulo After a Sold-out Season in Rio de Janeiro
Since making his Broadway debut in 1959, The Sound of Music (A Novica Rebelde) has become a singular phenomenon. No other show has achieved such a lasting trajectory of success as one of this musical, inspired by the true love story between a young novice and a widowed captain, father of seven....
Joing Theater and Cinema Musical REPÚBLICA LEE – UM MUSICAL AO SOM DE RITA Opens in São Paulo
The show combines theater and cinema, creating a film in the presence of the audience, following the story of 5 young people, residents of a shared house, in São Paulo City, between the years from 1968 and 1969. The group is engaged in producing, within the apartment where they live, a low-budget s...
CRYSTAL: CIRQUE DU SOLEIL's First Acrobatic Ice Show Arrives in Sao Paulo
Seen by more than 2 million people worldwide, Crystal, first acrobatic ice show at Cirque du Soleil arrives in Brazil. The impressive 42nd creation, unveils the magical and challenging universe of ice for the first time in its history, exploring the infinite artistic possibilities of this surprising...
Musical BELCHIOR - ANO PASSADO EU MORRI, MAS ESSE ANO EU NÃO MORRO returns to Sao Paulo for a popular season
The show, directed by Pedro Cadore, takes a look at Belchior youth through a dramaturgy made up of excerpts from interviews with the singer himself. In the story, actor and singer Pablo Paleologo plays the singer from Ceara, while Bruno Suzano gives voice to the “Common Citizen”, a recurring cha...
Musical PARA NAO GRITAR (To Not Scream) Pays Tribute to Brazilian Writer Caio Fernando Abreu Through His Unique Work
Caio Fernando Abreu, one of the most important writers in Brazilian literature, will have his life and work told on stage in the musical Para Nao Gritar (To Not Scream), which premieres on July 5th, for a short season in Sao Paulo....
With a Soap Opera Narrative and Regional Inspiration, UM GRANDE ENCONTRO – O MUSICAL Celebrates Love, Dreams and Challenges
The dream, the desire and the need. These are the matrices that generate the conflicts and questions in Um Grande Encontro – O Musical (A Great Encounter), wich opens on June 21st in Sao Paulo, directed by Jarbas Homem de Mello and Tulio Rivadavia. The show brings a dramaturgy stitched together by...
Award-winning Lyle Kessler's Dark Comedy ORPHANS (Orfaos) Opens in Sao Paulo
Starring Lucas Drummond, Ernani Moraes and Rafael Queiroz and directed by Fernando Philbert, the play tells the story of 2 orphan brothers who kidnap a mysterious businessman and end up finding the father figure they always dreamed of. With an extensive international career, the 1983 text gave scree...
In Double Bill Theatro Sao Pedro presents Offenbach's THE SONG OF FORTUNIO and MESDAMES DE LA HALLE
The Song of Fortunio and Mesdames de La Halle are part of the collection of satirical works by the German composer who became a reference in the creation of operettas. Recitals will be performed by the Opera Academy and the Youth Orchestra of Theatro Sao Pedro, with stage direction by Ines Bushatsky...
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