The latest reviews and critic recommendations from Brazil.
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.
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.
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 a sensitive approach and a contemporary perspective, Bare brings to light universal themes such as identity, sexuality, faith and the challenges of youth.
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.
In partnership with Cinemateca Brasileira and Goethe-Institut, Theatro São Pedro will show Noferatu, Ganga Bruta, Time and the Wind, The Adventures of Lotte Reiniger and Moustapha Alassane and The Adventures of Prince Achmed, in sessions preceded by debates with experts in the works, which feature
After big success in Rio, Tom Jobim Musical arrives in São Paulo, to celebrate the life and legacy of one of the greatest names in Brazilian music, presenting iconic songs.
The show celebrates the life and work of Benjamim de Oliveira, the first black clown in Brazil.
With a book created by Rafael Gomes (who also directs) and Vinícius Calderoni and produced by Sarau Cultura Brasileira, Nossa História com Chico Buarque is inspired by the songs, albums, books and theatrical performances of this Brazilian music legend.
Directed by Gustavo Barchilon, the first completely original Brazilian musical created in New York , Rio Uphill takes audiences to the heart of Rio de Janeiro.
Count Ory is a comic opera in two acts, based on a medieval ballad.
DID Award reaffirms the vigor and relevance of Musical Theater in São Paulo, promoting the connection between audiences, artists and excellent productions with the digital cultural press responsible for publicizing and strengthening projects and people throughout the year, promoting greater access
Multi-award winning director with plays like Barnum, Funny Girl and Something Rotten!, Gustavo Barchilon (32) exclusively announces for BroadwayWorld his new works for 2025.
After the successful season held in 2021, Astor Piazzola’s tango-opera María de Buenos Aires returns to Theatro Municipal, presenting live cinema, mixing images and uniting different artistic languages with the atmosphere of Porto and Brazil.
Based on the book by Itamar Vieira Junior, the play tells the story of sisters Bibiana and Belonísia, and their grandmother Donana.
O Som da Nossa Canção – O Musical is an original and authorial production that explores universal themes such as resilience, self-knowledge and love in a post-apocalyptic context.
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
The play explores Zé Ramalho's songbook, his literature and the remarkable scenarios of his career in an innovative and non-biographical way.
Blue Monday was a one-act 'jazz opera' by George Gershwin.
Inspired by the book of the same name by Ray Charles Jr.
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.
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.
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.
