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EPIFANIA – A MODERN FABLE Explores Creativity and the Pressures of Contemporary Life in New Brazilian Musical
Vitor Rocha’s original musical Epifania – Uma Fábula Moderna premieres October 28 at São Paulo’s Teatro Estúdio.
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PERCY JACKSON – THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE MUSICAL Makes Latin American Premiere in Brazil
Based on Rick Riordan’s bestselling books, Percy Jackson – The Lightning Thief: The Musical makes its Latin American debut in São Paulo on October 10.
New Videos Showcase PERCY JACKSON, O MUSICAL From Cena Musical
Two new performance clips from Cena Musical's PERCY JACKSON, O MUSICAL highlight the numbers 'M.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from September 2026
We head inside rehearsals and share a first look at the DEATH BECOMES HER North American tour, starring Jackie Burns, Kristen Beth Williams, Ken Marino and Nasia Thomas ahead of its launch at Cleveland's Playhouse Square.
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Viennese Waltzes and Romantic Intrigue Take Center Stage in Johann Strauss II’s DIE FLEDERMAUS (O Morcego)
Johann Strauss II’s beloved operetta Die Fledermaus brings Viennese waltzes, romantic intrigue, mistaken identities, and social satire to Theatro São Pedro, October 8–11, featuring the Academy of Opera and the theater’s Youth Orchestra.
Ladybug and Cat Noir Face New Adventures in MIRACULOUS® LADYBUG: O SHOW MUSICAL
Miraculous® Ladybug: O Show Musical brings Ladybug and Cat Noir to the stage in a colorful adventure filled with original songs, dazzling effects and audience participation.
ESTÚPIDOS CUPIDOS (Stupid Cupids) Brings 2000s Brazilian Pop and LGBTQIA+ Romance in a New Musical
Estúpidos Cupidos opens October 2 at Teatro Comune in São Paulo, blending fantasy, romantic comedy and LGBTQIA+ romance with Brazilian pop hits from the 2000s, including songs associated with Rouge, Sandy & Junior, Wanessa and Kelly Key.
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FELIZ ANO VELHO – O MUSICAL Brings Marcelo Rubens Paiva’s Landmark Memoir to Life Through Memory, Music and the Spirit of the 1980s
Marcelo Rubens Paiva’s landmark memoir Feliz Ano Velho explodes onto the stage in a vibrant new Brazilian musical, blending memory, humor, live music and iconic 1980s hits.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from August 2026
In this August 2026 edition, two major national tours are gearing up to hit the road, with the casts of OH, MARY! and JERSEY BOYS offering behind-the-scenes looks at their rehearsal processes, while BroadwayWorld exclusively revealed that Aliya Grace will lead the upcoming BOOP! THE MUSICAL tour lau
BACKUP! O MUSICAL Explores Love, Identity and Immortality in a Futuristic World
Set in 2178, Backup! O Musical follows Noah and Marcel, a young couple who uncover a conspiracy behind technology that can digitally preserve the human mind.
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Gilberto Gil’s Life and Music Take Center Stage in GIL – ANDAR COM FÉ
Gil – Andar Com Fé, directed by Miguel Falabella and written by Newton Moreno, brings Gilberto Gil’s extraordinary life and music to the stage.
MEU FILHO É UM MUSICAL Brings the Life and Legacy of Beloved Brazilian Comedian Paulo Gustavo to the Stage
Meu Filho é um Musical brings the life and legacy of beloved Brazilian comedian Paulo Gustavo to São Paulo.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from July 2026
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INTER ALIA Arrives in São Paulo With Suzie Miller's New Legal Drama Ahead of Its Broadway Premiere
Following the worldwide success of Prima Facie, Australian playwright Suzie Miller's new legal drama Inter Alia premieres in Brazil on July 31 at Teatro Vivo in São Paulo.
Shakespeare Meets Brazil’s Festive Spirit in FESTA NO ARRAIAL, O MUSICAL
Inspired by William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, Festa no Arraial, O Musical (something like “Party at the Country Fair”) brings romance, comedy, fantasy, and the vibrant spirit of Brazil's beloved festas juninas (Saint John's Festival) to the stage.
WICKED Opens in Rio de Janeiro, Capping a Boom for Brazilian Musical Theatre
WICKED opens in Rio de Janeiro at Cidade das Artes, running through September 6, after playing to more than 1 million people in São Paulo.
Video: Watch Highlights from TICK, TICK... BOOM! at Cena Musical
Cena Musical has shared a clip of 'Chega,' the Portuguese-language version of 'No More' from Jonathan Larson's TICK, TICK.
