BWW Review: For One Night Only CARGAS D'AGUA - UM MUSICAL DE BOLSO Will Be Presented at Teatro Procópio Ferreira
by Claudio Erlichman - April 28, 2018
Cargas D'Agua is a Brazilian unpublished musical, authorial and regional written and directed by Vitor Rocha (author of Casusbelli) that, because it does not need great resources and have a short duration, is nicknamed 'a pocket musical'.
by Claudio Erlichman - April 28, 2018
Cargas D'Agua is a Brazilian unpublished musical, authorial and regional written and directed by Vitor Rocha (author of Casusbelli) that, because it does not need great resources and have a short duration, is nicknamed 'a pocket musical'.
BWW Review: A PEQUENA SEREIA (The Little Mermaid) opens at Teatro Santander
by Claudio Erlichman - April 28, 2018
'The Little Mermaid' a Broadway production inspired by the Disney movie, will be staged in Brazil at Teatro Santander on March 30. The director and choreographer Lynne Kurdziel-Formato, who has been at the forefront of several musicals in the world, will sign the Brazilian version, intended for the public of all ages, both for those who keep the film in their affective memory and for the new generations. It is the first time Disney has allowed an staging in the country, without obligation to be a replica of the American. IMM and Stephanie Mayorkis of EGG Entertainment have bought the rights to perform this show in Brazil, which will have 33 actors on stage and 12musicians.
by Claudio Erlichman - April 28, 2018
'The Little Mermaid' a Broadway production inspired by the Disney movie, will be staged in Brazil at Teatro Santander on March 30. The director and choreographer Lynne Kurdziel-Formato, who has been at the forefront of several musicals in the world, will sign the Brazilian version, intended for the public of all ages, both for those who keep the film in their affective memory and for the new generations. It is the first time Disney has allowed an staging in the country, without obligation to be a replica of the American. IMM and Stephanie Mayorkis of EGG Entertainment have bought the rights to perform this show in Brazil, which will have 33 actors on stage and 12musicians.
BWW Preview: AMOR BARATO - O ROMEU E JULIETA DOS ESGOTOS Merges Fable And Reality In A Musical For Adults
by Claudio Erlichman - April 19, 2018
An unlikely love story between Dom and Dona, members of rival families and underground inhabitants of a metropolis. Narrated through original songs, the show draws on fables and classic love stories to sing with passion and irony the encounter between different; a romance lived in an adverse world, a simulacrum of the surface inhabited by humans. With direction by Fabio Espirito Santo and Ana Paula Bouzas, and original score by Jarbas Bittencourt and Ronei Jorge. In the cast, Adriana Capparelli, Aline Machado, Beto Mettig, Eric de Oliveira, Pietro Leal and Thais Dias. From April 19 to May 31 at Teatro Italia, always on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9pm.
by Claudio Erlichman - April 19, 2018
An unlikely love story between Dom and Dona, members of rival families and underground inhabitants of a metropolis. Narrated through original songs, the show draws on fables and classic love stories to sing with passion and irony the encounter between different; a romance lived in an adverse world, a simulacrum of the surface inhabited by humans. With direction by Fabio Espirito Santo and Ana Paula Bouzas, and original score by Jarbas Bittencourt and Ronei Jorge. In the cast, Adriana Capparelli, Aline Machado, Beto Mettig, Eric de Oliveira, Pietro Leal and Thais Dias. From April 19 to May 31 at Teatro Italia, always on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9pm.
BWW Review: YANK! - O MUSICAL at Teatro Dos Quatro proves all's fair in love and war
by Gabriela Benevides - April 16, 2018
Yank! is a love letter to the musicals of the 1940's. The musical brings passion and violence to the stage while telling the story of two World War II soldiers who fall in love in a difficult period of human history.
by Gabriela Benevides - April 16, 2018
Yank! is a love letter to the musicals of the 1940's. The musical brings passion and violence to the stage while telling the story of two World War II soldiers who fall in love in a difficult period of human history.
BWW Review: A NOVICA REBELDE (The Sound of Music) Still Strikes The Right Note and Fascinates After All These Years
by Claudio Erlichman - April 10, 2018
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. After winning eight Tony Awards, the stage production generate the five-time Oscar©-winning film (1965) - including Best Picture - and settled forever into the affective memory of generations to come. A new version of this classic is in theaters from March 28 at Teatro Renault, directed by Charles Moeller and Claudio Botelho.
by Claudio Erlichman - April 10, 2018
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. After winning eight Tony Awards, the stage production generate the five-time Oscar©-winning film (1965) - including Best Picture - and settled forever into the affective memory of generations to come. A new version of this classic is in theaters from March 28 at Teatro Renault, directed by Charles Moeller and Claudio Botelho.
BWW Review: ROMEU E JULIETA at Teatro Riachuelo Rio - Atire a primeira pedra quem não morreu por amor
by Gabriela Benevides - April 05, 2018
The famous love story is now in Rio de Janeiro on a brand new musical featuring songs from the incredible Brazilian singer, Marisa Monte.
by Gabriela Benevides - April 05, 2018
The famous love story is now in Rio de Janeiro on a brand new musical featuring songs from the incredible Brazilian singer, Marisa Monte.
BWW Review: O ÚLTIMO DELÍRIO DE VAN GOGH brings a starry night to the Casa De Cultura Laura Alvim
by Gabriela Benevides - March 30, 2018
Part of Van Gogh's life, one of the most celebrated artists in the world, is shown in a brand new monologue in Rio de Janeiro.
by Gabriela Benevides - March 30, 2018
Part of Van Gogh's life, one of the most celebrated artists in the world, is shown in a brand new monologue in Rio de Janeiro.
BWW Review: PETER PAN, O MUSICAL Takes Flight at Teatro Alfa, in Sao Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - March 17, 2018
Who has never dreamed of imprisoning time, being eternally a child? The desires of Peter Pan populate the collective unconscious and follow as one of the great longings of humanity. No wonder, the fable of the boy who refused to grow up, created by J. M. Berrie, is more and more current. This classic became a reference in literature, in the cinema and also in the theater. The Broadway version of 'Peter Pan' will finally win a Brazilian staging, with Mateus Ribeiro in the title role and Daniel Boaventura as Captain Hook. The show directed by Jose Possi Neto and choreographed by Alonso Barros, premiered on March 8, at Teatro Alfa, in a production of Touche Entertainment and coproduction of Daniel Boaventura.
by Claudio Erlichman - March 17, 2018
Who has never dreamed of imprisoning time, being eternally a child? The desires of Peter Pan populate the collective unconscious and follow as one of the great longings of humanity. No wonder, the fable of the boy who refused to grow up, created by J. M. Berrie, is more and more current. This classic became a reference in literature, in the cinema and also in the theater. The Broadway version of 'Peter Pan' will finally win a Brazilian staging, with Mateus Ribeiro in the title role and Daniel Boaventura as Captain Hook. The show directed by Jose Possi Neto and choreographed by Alonso Barros, premiered on March 8, at Teatro Alfa, in a production of Touche Entertainment and coproduction of Daniel Boaventura.
BWW Previews: AYRTON SENNA, O MUSICAL Opens in March at Teatro Sergio Cardoso
by Claudio Erlichman - March 15, 2018
The story of Brazilian Formula One world champion Ayrton Senna has led him to be recognized as one of the greatest racing drivers of all time, national hero and international idol. But it is the essence of his personality and character, with a warrior spirit and solidarity, that will be on the stage of the show 'Ayrton Senna, the musical', which opened at Teatro Sergio Cardoso on March 16 in Sao Paulo.
by Claudio Erlichman - March 15, 2018
The story of Brazilian Formula One world champion Ayrton Senna has led him to be recognized as one of the greatest racing drivers of all time, national hero and international idol. But it is the essence of his personality and character, with a warrior spirit and solidarity, that will be on the stage of the show 'Ayrton Senna, the musical', which opened at Teatro Sergio Cardoso on March 16 in Sao Paulo.
BWW Previews: MPB - MUSICAL POPULAR BRASILEIRO Opens in Sao Paulo at Teatro das Artes
by Claudio Erlichman - February 27, 2018
Directed by Jarbas Homem de Mello, and starring Adriana Lessa and Erico Bras as protagonists, the show celebrates Brazilian popular music with great humor and the style of the revue theater.
by Claudio Erlichman - February 27, 2018
Directed by Jarbas Homem de Mello, and starring Adriana Lessa and Erico Bras as protagonists, the show celebrates Brazilian popular music with great humor and the style of the revue theater.
BWW Review: SE MEU APARTAMENTO FALASSE... (Promises, Promises) Brings Bacharach-David's Smart Pop Music and the Wry Humor of Neil Simon to Sao Paulo.
by Claudio Erlichman - January 24, 2018
Burt Bacharach and Hal David, whose pop songs pretty much defined the mid-to-late 1960s and early 1970s, only wrote one Broadway show, Promises, Promises. There may have been many reasons for the success of the show. With stellar turns by Marcelo Medici as the big-corporation employee whose idea on how to get ahead in business consists of lending his bachelor apartment to his married bosses, and by Malu Rodrigues as the cafeteria waitress with whom he falls in love even though she is having an affair with the personnel director, and with Alonso Barros in charge of choreography and Claudio Botelho & Charles M eller directing, the musical proves that it is still as fresh and vibrant as it was when it was first created, opening in Brazil now, 50 years after his debut on Broadway.
by Claudio Erlichman - January 24, 2018
Burt Bacharach and Hal David, whose pop songs pretty much defined the mid-to-late 1960s and early 1970s, only wrote one Broadway show, Promises, Promises. There may have been many reasons for the success of the show. With stellar turns by Marcelo Medici as the big-corporation employee whose idea on how to get ahead in business consists of lending his bachelor apartment to his married bosses, and by Malu Rodrigues as the cafeteria waitress with whom he falls in love even though she is having an affair with the personnel director, and with Alonso Barros in charge of choreography and Claudio Botelho & Charles M eller directing, the musical proves that it is still as fresh and vibrant as it was when it was first created, opening in Brazil now, 50 years after his debut on Broadway.
BWW Review: NOME DO ESPETACULO, title of the show, Should Be Nine People's Favorite Thing
by Gabriela Benevides - January 20, 2018
Celebrating 10 years of the title of the show 's debut on Broadway, its Brazilian version is now running on Rio de Janeiro. The show chronicles its own creation and follows the struggles of the author and composer and their two actress while in the creative process of the play. Hilarious and inspiring, title of show celebrates individuality and creativity.
by Gabriela Benevides - January 20, 2018
Celebrating 10 years of the title of the show 's debut on Broadway, its Brazilian version is now running on Rio de Janeiro. The show chronicles its own creation and follows the struggles of the author and composer and their two actress while in the creative process of the play. Hilarious and inspiring, title of show celebrates individuality and creativity.
Winners Announced For The 2017 BroadwayWorld Brazil Awards!
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2018
The votes have been counted... Check out the fill list of winners for the 2017 BWW Regional Awards!
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2018
The votes have been counted... Check out the fill list of winners for the 2017 BWW Regional Awards!
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Brazil Awards; Just One Week Left!
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Brazil Awards; Just Two Weeks Left!
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Brazil Awards!
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
BroadwayWorld Seeks Contributors Based In Rio De Janeiro!
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2017
As a Contributing Editor, you will have the opportunity to review the shows of your choice, conduct interviews with local and touring talent, design features of your own choosing for publishing, and work/network with your local theater press reps to bring exposure to the theatrical offerings in your area.
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2017
As a Contributing Editor, you will have the opportunity to review the shows of your choice, conduct interviews with local and touring talent, design features of your own choosing for publishing, and work/network with your local theater press reps to bring exposure to the theatrical offerings in your area.
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Brazil Awards!
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
Laroc Brazil Announce Carnival Series With Armin Van Buuren, Hernan Cattaneo, Jonas Blue And More
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2017
Laroc Brazil announce Carnival series with Armin Van Buuren, Hernan Cattaneo, Jonas Blue and more. Located in the rolling green hills of the Valinhos valley an hour from Sao Paolo, Laroc boasts a huge outdoor pool, open air terraces and part covered dance floor. It has views over the valley and DJs often start their sets mid afternoon so that they can sound track the sun disappearing over the hills.
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2017
Laroc Brazil announce Carnival series with Armin Van Buuren, Hernan Cattaneo, Jonas Blue and more. Located in the rolling green hills of the Valinhos valley an hour from Sao Paolo, Laroc boasts a huge outdoor pool, open air terraces and part covered dance floor. It has views over the valley and DJs often start their sets mid afternoon so that they can sound track the sun disappearing over the hills.
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Brazil Awards!
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Brazil Awards - LES MIS Leads as Best Musical!
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
Voting Now Open For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Brazil Awards!
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
BWW Previews: The Diversity of Brazilian Music is Portrayed in RIO MAIS BRASIL
by Claudio Erlichman - November 01, 2017
'Rio Mais Brasil, Nosso Musical' shows a picture of the country's musical richness, with songs from all regions and varied rhythms. It tells the story of a producer and a film director who decide to make a film that portrays the Brazilian people. Fiction and reality merge in the development of the script. The project moves a cast selection that draws artists from all regions, but cancellation of the production budget could put the idea at risk.
by Claudio Erlichman - November 01, 2017
'Rio Mais Brasil, Nosso Musical' shows a picture of the country's musical richness, with songs from all regions and varied rhythms. It tells the story of a producer and a film director who decide to make a film that portrays the Brazilian people. Fiction and reality merge in the development of the script. The project moves a cast selection that draws artists from all regions, but cancellation of the production budget could put the idea at risk.
LES MIZ and MY FAIR LADY are the Big Winners of the 5th Bibi Ferreira Awards
by Claudio Erlichman - October 19, 2017
In a ceremony realized last night at Teatro Santander, My Fair Lady (with six awards) and Les Miserables (with five) were the big winners of the 5th edition of the Bibi Ferreira Awards.
by Claudio Erlichman - October 19, 2017
In a ceremony realized last night at Teatro Santander, My Fair Lady (with six awards) and Les Miserables (with five) were the big winners of the 5th edition of the Bibi Ferreira Awards.
BWW Previews: HEBE CAMARGO, Queen of Brazilian Television, is Theme of a Musical
by Claudio Erlichman - October 10, 2017
Hebe Camargo was a Brazilian television host, singer and actress. From humble childhood in Taubat , a small town in Sao Paulo, to the position of 'Queen of Brazilian Television', Hebe Camargo wins a musical, based on the biography written by Artur Xexeo and directed by Miguel Falabella, who tells of her professional climbing and the loves that have gone on for her life. She died at her home on September, 2012. Her net worth was over US$360 million. Surrounded by the songs that defined her career as a singer, the show goes through eight decades in which, the paths of Hebe and television history in Brazil are blended.
by Claudio Erlichman - October 10, 2017
Hebe Camargo was a Brazilian television host, singer and actress. From humble childhood in Taubat , a small town in Sao Paulo, to the position of 'Queen of Brazilian Television', Hebe Camargo wins a musical, based on the biography written by Artur Xexeo and directed by Miguel Falabella, who tells of her professional climbing and the loves that have gone on for her life. She died at her home on September, 2012. Her net worth was over US$360 million. Surrounded by the songs that defined her career as a singer, the show goes through eight decades in which, the paths of Hebe and television history in Brazil are blended.
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