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ÓPERA: O CANTO DO CISNE | PALESTRA SOBRE PÁSSAROS AQUÁTICOS Comes to Theatro Sao P

ÓPERA: O CANTO DO CISNE | PALESTRA SOBRE PÁSSAROS AQUÁTICOS Comes to Theatro Sao Pedro

by BWW News Desk — August 18, 2022
O Theatro São Pedro apresenta duas obras com libretos adaptados de Anton Tchekhov: a primeira estreia mundial de O Canto do Cisne, de Leonardo Martinelli e Palestra sobre Pássaros Aquáticos, de Dominick Argento.
Based on One of the Most Popular Brazilian Soap Operas O BEM AMADO Gets a Musical Ver

Based on One of the Most Popular Brazilian Soap Operas O BEM AMADO Gets a Musical Version

by Claudio Erlichman — August 4, 2022
The show has lyrics and music by Zeca Baleiro and Newton Moreno, with musical direction by Marco França and features Cassio Scapin as the corrupt and demagogue Odorico Paraguacu, candidate for mayor of Sucupira.
Disney's A PEQUENA SEREIA (THE LITTLE MERMAID) Opens a New Season in Sao Paulo

Disney's A PEQUENA SEREIA (THE LITTLE MERMAID) Opens a New Season in Sao Paulo

by Claudio Erlichman — July 26, 2022
'The Little Mermaid' a Broadway production inspired by the Disney movie, will be staged in Brazil at Teatro Santander on July 17th.
Miguel Besnos Comes to Theatro Sao Pedro This Week

Miguel Besnos Comes to Theatro Sao Pedro This Week

by BWW News Desk — July 25, 2022
The Musical Évora on July 27th (Wednesday), receives 'The Ibero-American Guitar: Recital with Miguel Besnos'.
Review: After 60 Years of its Opening WEST SIDE STORY Continues to Thrill Audiences i

Review: After 60 Years of its Opening WEST SIDE STORY Continues to Thrill Audiences in Historic Production

by Claudio Erlichman — July 19, 2022
West Side Story opens on July 8th at Theatro Sao Pedro.
After Great Success in Rio de Janeiro, PONTO A PONTO (Amy Herzog's 4000 Miles) Opens

After Great Success in Rio de Janeiro, PONTO A PONTO (Amy Herzog's 4000 Miles) Opens for a Short Season in Sao Paulo

by Claudio Erlichman — July 11, 2022
After the success of Rio de Janeriro’s season, the play Ponto a Ponto (Amy Herzog’s 4000 Miles), directed by Gustavo Barchilon, opens in Sao Paulo on July 15, at Teatro B32.
Divided Into 6 Parts VOZES NEGRAS – A FORÇA DO CANTO FEMININO is the First Musical

Divided Into 6 Parts VOZES NEGRAS – A FORÇA DO CANTO FEMININO is the First Musical in a Series Format

by Claudio Erlichman — July 6, 2022
Produced by Aventura, an innovative project raises guidelines on black feminism, the importance and role of black singers and songwriters in the history of Brazilian music.
Melodramatic and Cult: VINGANCA – O MUSICAL (Vengeance - the Musical) Returns to Sa

Melodramatic and Cult: VINGANCA – O MUSICAL (Vengeance - the Musical) Returns to Sao Paulo's Stage

by Claudio Erlichman — June 22, 2022
A success of Brazilian musical theater in recent years, the show Vinganca (Vengeance) returns in June at Teatro Raul Cortez in Sao Paulo.
Proposing Discussions About the Feminine Being AZAFAMA Premiere at SP Escola de Teatr

Proposing Discussions About the Feminine Being AZAFAMA Premiere at SP Escola de Teatro

by Claudio Erlichman — June 20, 2022
Lost in the face of cycles that repeat themselves 'again and again', Rosalina searches for answers in the stories of many women.
Donizetti's LE CONVENIENZE ED INCONVENIENZE TEATRAL (Viva La Mamma) Opens at Theatro

Donizetti's LE CONVENIENZE ED INCONVENIENZE TEATRAL (Viva La Mamma) Opens at Theatro Sao Pedro

by Claudio Erlichman — June 13, 2022
With performances on June 16, 17, 18 and 19, the show is musically directed and conducted by Andre dos Santos, who leads the Orquestra Jovem do Theatro Sao Pedro, stage direction by Julianna Santos.
Critical and Cathartic Teatro da PombaGira Opens MAQUINA (MACHINE)

Critical and Cathartic Teatro da PombaGira Opens MAQUINA (MACHINE)

by Claudio Erlichman — June 10, 2022
Maquina (Machine) is an extended experience, an immersion outside the real time of the system, with a live and pulsating audience inside Teatro Mars.
Musical BRENDA LEE E O PALACIO DAS PRINCESAS Tells the Story of the First Activist Wh

Musical BRENDA LEE E O PALACIO DAS PRINCESAS Tells the Story of the First Activist Who Founded the First Support House for People With HIV/AIDS in Brazil

by Claudio Erlichman — June 7, 2022
Brenda Lee e o Palacio das Princesas is a musical that brings a bit of the history of Brenda Lee, called the “guardian angel of transvestites”, activist who founded the first support house for people with HIV/AIDS in Brazil.
BWW Previews: Unequal lives Interperse in the New Musical EM ALGUM LUGAR ENTRE AS EST

BWW Previews: Unequal lives Interperse in the New Musical EM ALGUM LUGAR ENTRE AS ESTRELAS (Somewhere Between the Stars)

by Claudio Erlichman — June 3, 2022
With an independent production, the show written and directed by well-known names in Sao Paulo's musical theater opens at Espaço ao Cubo.
BWW Previews: CONSERTANDO A BROADWAY Opens at Espaco Ao Cubo

BWW Previews: CONSERTANDO A BROADWAY Opens at Espaco Ao Cubo

by Claudio Erlichman — May 25, 2022
The show tells the story of four young musical theater students who dream of stardom.
BWW Previews: George Orwell Meets Brecht and Weill In the Musical CABARET DOS BICHOS

BWW Previews: George Orwell Meets Brecht and Weill In the Musical CABARET DOS BICHOS

by Claudio Erlichman — May 21, 2022
Musical Cabaret dos Bichos is an adaptation of G.
BWW Review: Bake a Leg: SWEENEY TODD Opens in Sao Paulo with Sold Out Tickets

BWW Review: Bake a Leg: SWEENEY TODD Opens in Sao Paulo with Sold Out Tickets

by Claudio Erlichman — May 18, 2022
Sondheim's macabre musical Sweeney Todd, arrives in Brazil.
BWW Previews: Dealing with Universal Themes COLETIVO IMPERMANENTE Premieres O QUE MEU

BWW Previews: Dealing with Universal Themes COLETIVO IMPERMANENTE Premieres O QUE MEU CORPO NU TE CONTA?

by Claudio Erlichman — May 11, 2022
Arranged on a large board of bodies, 16 artists from Coletivo Impermanente, directed by Marcelo Varzea, take turns each session and reveal autobiographical stories in O Que Meu Corpo Nu Te Conta? The immersive experience transits through universal themes such as sexual harassment, ageism, fatphobia
CIA. DEBORAH COLKER Premieres the Season of CURA (Healing) in Sao Paulo

CIA. DEBORAH COLKER Premieres the Season of CURA (Healing) in Sao Paulo

by Claudio Erlichman — May 10, 2022
Deborah Colker has devoted her time in recent years to finding a cure.
BWW Previews: KAMBALACHO: A Drag Show Made in Brazil

BWW Previews: KAMBALACHO: A Drag Show Made in Brazil

by Claudio Erlichman — May 10, 2022
Drag Nights brings to the stage of Clube Barbixas de Comedia, a Drag show totally Made in Brazil.
BWW Awards: BARNUM is the big winner of the 4th edition of the DID AWARDS FOR MUSICAL

BWW Awards: BARNUM is the big winner of the 4th edition of the DID AWARDS FOR MUSICAL THEATER

by Claudio Erlichman — May 4, 2022
After a long hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Digital Press Highlight Award (DID) resumed its activities in honor and recognition of the great highlights of Brazilian musical theater in the city of Sao Paulo.
BWW Review: After 10 Years, THE ADDAMS FAMILY Returns to Haunt and Entertain at Teatr

BWW Review: After 10 Years, THE ADDAMS FAMILY Returns to Haunt and Entertain at Teatro Renault

by Claudio Erlichman — May 4, 2022
The family that captivated the hearts of thousands of viewers in Brazil is back! T4F reopens the Teatro Renault stage again to welcome the eccentric, scary and funny characters that enchant generations.
BWW Previews: BALLET GALA INTERNATIONAL Arrives in Brazil for One Single Performance

BWW Previews: BALLET GALA INTERNATIONAL Arrives in Brazil for One Single Performance at Teatro Bradesco

by Claudio Erlichman — April 28, 2022
Talented soloists from France, Spain, Italy, Argentina and Romania will perform the most significant moments in the world ballet repertoire, on May 1st, at Teatro Bradesco, in São Paulo.
With Only Two Performances A NIGHT ON BROADWAY Talks About Two Brazilians in Search o

With Only Two Performances A NIGHT ON BROADWAY Talks About Two Brazilians in Search of the American Dream on the Great White Way

by Claudio Erlichman — April 18, 2022
Uma Noite na Broadway is a very funny musical comedy, directed by Fernanda Chamma, and starring Fabi Bang and Thiago Machado, that brings together hits from some of the great Broadway musicals successfully produced in Brazil.
After 56 Years of its Opening, MORTE E VIDA SEVERINA Returns to Teatro TUCA

After 56 Years of its Opening, MORTE E VIDA SEVERINA Returns to Teatro TUCA

by Claudio Erlichman — April 14, 2022
The most popular work by Joao Cabral Melo Neto returns to Teatro Tuca, where it premiered in 1965.

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