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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. Alongside it, another rarity: Le Villi (The Fairies), Puccini's first opera, forming an exclusive double bill featuring two one-act operas.

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 instrument most associated with tango.

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 dealing with loss and the harsh realities of war.

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 remarkable history of the Diários Associados, a media empire that transformed Brazilian communication.

The Brazilian staging of Wicked in São Paulo has surpassed 100 performances and will extend its run at Teatro Renault through August 10.

Thanks to a new partnership between Polo Cultural in Brazil and House of Oz, the work of three Australian artists will be showcased to Brazilian audiences in this innovative inaugural “Festival within a Festival”.

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 stage with this show that delves behind the scenes of one of the most provocative and innovative artistic collectives in the country.

O Theatro São Pedro apresenta o espetáculo Brincando em Cena, uma jornada lúdica pelo mundo da imaginação, onde a música, o teatro, a ópera e a improvisação se unem para criar uma experiência encantadora.

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 dictatorship. A seemingly ordinary woman, who saved the lives of many people. In a journey of reflection and encounter with hidden stories from our own history, the drama explores the space of invention between the document and fiction and the intrigues between the past and the present to think about the future.

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 homage to this trajectory, ‘VITAL, o Musical dos Paralamas’ is born, a show that is also an ode to the friendship of Herbert Vianna, Bi Ribeiro and João Barone, the trio that has led the band for these four decades.

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 popular clique—the Plastics. Led by the charismatic Regina George, along with Gretchen Wieners and Karen Smith, this group is both glamorous and a little bit ruthless.

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 Minczuk.

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 unpleasant experience. Then, during a rehearsal, a magic balloon appears out of nowhere to transport them to an inner world, where they have to face challenges, fears and a lot of confusion.

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, and the past.

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 viewer is taken behind the scenes of Raul's restless mind, about freedom, art and society through 21 songs.

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 as Eiko Senda, Eric Herrero, Andrey Mira and Licio Bruno.

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 innovative artistic proposal, packed with a contemporary rock soundtrack and profound lyrics.

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.

Pronto para tirar férias e quer incluir algumas idas ao teatro no seu roteiro? Você está com sorte, porque o mundo todo é um palco. Literalmente! O BroadwayWorld reuniu uma lista das quinze melhores cidades do mundo para assistir a teatro.

Você está planejando sua primeira viagem à cidade de Nova York. As passagens já estão compradas, a estadia no hotel confirmada, o roteiro tomando forma… e agora você quer incluir um espetáculo da Broadway. Mas surge a dúvida: quando é o melhor momento para comprar seus ingressos?

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Você está fazendo planos para sua primeira viagem à cidade de Nova York. Sua viagem está reservada, a estadia no hotel confirmada e, o mais importante, você acabou de garantir ingressos para o seu musical favorito da Broadway! Um pequeno detalhe que você esqueceu: como chegar até lá?