BWW Previews: With Unpublished Text by Miguel Falabella, O SOM E A SILABA Opens at Teatro Porto Seguro
by Claudio Erlichman - October 03, 2017
The musical O Som e a Silaba (The Sound and the Syllable) opens at Teatro Porto Seguro on October 6 and runs until November 26, with sessions from Friday to Sunday. With text and direction by Miguel Falabella, the musical was conceived especially for Alessandra Maestrini and Mirna Rubim, two actress singers with lyrical record. The show tells the story of Sarah Leighton (Alessandra Maestrini), a young woman diagnosed with highly functional autism, a savant, with specific skills in some areas, including music, and her relationship with Leonor Delise (Mirna Rubim), her teacher of singing.
by Claudio Erlichman - October 03, 2017
The musical O Som e a Silaba (The Sound and the Syllable) opens at Teatro Porto Seguro on October 6 and runs until November 26, with sessions from Friday to Sunday. With text and direction by Miguel Falabella, the musical was conceived especially for Alessandra Maestrini and Mirna Rubim, two actress singers with lyrical record. The show tells the story of Sarah Leighton (Alessandra Maestrini), a young woman diagnosed with highly functional autism, a savant, with specific skills in some areas, including music, and her relationship with Leonor Delise (Mirna Rubim), her teacher of singing.
BWW Previews: Based on the Blockbuster Movie 2 FILHOS DE FRANCISCO O MUSICAL Opens at Teatro Cetip
by Claudio Erlichman - October 02, 2017
The story of Francisco, a very simple and poor man whose dream was to see his children become country music stars, and who made all the efforts to make it happen, is the history of Zez Di Camargo & Luciano, which took more than 5.3 million moviegoers to the movie theaters, opens now at Teatro Cetip.
by Claudio Erlichman - October 02, 2017
The story of Francisco, a very simple and poor man whose dream was to see his children become country music stars, and who made all the efforts to make it happen, is the history of Zez Di Camargo & Luciano, which took more than 5.3 million moviegoers to the movie theaters, opens now at Teatro Cetip.
Nominations Now Open for the 2017 BroadwayWorld Brazil Awards!
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2017
Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2017 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards! Regional productions, touring shows, community theatre and more are all included, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2017
Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2017 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards! Regional productions, touring shows, community theatre and more are all included, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
BWW Previews: Vanessa Gerbelli and Alessandra Verney Sing the Wishes and Memories Inside the Prison in the Musical DO OUTRO LADO
by Claudio Erlichman - September 27, 2017
With direction by Patricia Pinho and special participation and musical direction by the pianist Miguel Briamonte, Do Outro Lado takes place in the courtyard of a fictional prison, where two women and a pianist perform a show in honor of a colleague who died a week ago. Silmara (Vanessa Gerbelli) is paying for a crime she claims she has not committed and singer-songwriter Diana (Alessandra Verney) is accused by her husband of attempted murder.
by Claudio Erlichman - September 27, 2017
With direction by Patricia Pinho and special participation and musical direction by the pianist Miguel Briamonte, Do Outro Lado takes place in the courtyard of a fictional prison, where two women and a pianist perform a show in honor of a colleague who died a week ago. Silmara (Vanessa Gerbelli) is paying for a crime she claims she has not committed and singer-songwriter Diana (Alessandra Verney) is accused by her husband of attempted murder.
BWW Previews: GAROTA DE IPANEMA, O MUSICAL DA BOSSA NOVA Opens in Sao Paulo With Songs That Marked One of the Most Important Movements of Brazilian Popular Music
by Claudio Erlichman - September 25, 2017
The bossa nova guitar chords are unmistakable. One of the most influential movements of Brazilian popular music, which has revealed great names such as Vinicius de Moraes, Tom Jobim and Joao Gilberto, gives the rhythm to the musical 'Garota De Ipanema, O Musical Da Bossa Nova', which premieres September 22 Teatro Opus, at Shopping Villa Lobos, in Sao Paulo. The show has stories and images that represent the whole history of Bossa Nova and its importance for Brazilian music. Project of Aventura Entertainment, directed by Sergio Modena and musical direction by Delia Fischer, brings great names of the musical scene.
by Claudio Erlichman - September 25, 2017
The bossa nova guitar chords are unmistakable. One of the most influential movements of Brazilian popular music, which has revealed great names such as Vinicius de Moraes, Tom Jobim and Joao Gilberto, gives the rhythm to the musical 'Garota De Ipanema, O Musical Da Bossa Nova', which premieres September 22 Teatro Opus, at Shopping Villa Lobos, in Sao Paulo. The show has stories and images that represent the whole history of Bossa Nova and its importance for Brazilian music. Project of Aventura Entertainment, directed by Sergio Modena and musical direction by Delia Fischer, brings great names of the musical scene.
BWW Previews: After Season of Success in Rio de Janeiro, VAMP, O MUSICAL Opens in Sao Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - September 15, 2017
Now in Sao Paulo! The soap opera Vamp, a horror comedy that marked a whole generation in the 1990s and until today is considered cult by the legion of fans it left, was adapted for the theater by Aventura Entretenimento. After a successful season in Rio de Janeiro, the musical debuts on September 15 in Sao Paulo, at Teatro Sergio Cardoso. With conception and general direction by Jorge Fernando and direction by Diego Morais, who directed with Jorge the soap opera Eta Mundo Bom, Vamp, o Musical has in the cast the protagonists of the soap opera, Claudia Ohana and Ney Latorraca.
by Claudio Erlichman - September 15, 2017
Now in Sao Paulo! The soap opera Vamp, a horror comedy that marked a whole generation in the 1990s and until today is considered cult by the legion of fans it left, was adapted for the theater by Aventura Entretenimento. After a successful season in Rio de Janeiro, the musical debuts on September 15 in Sao Paulo, at Teatro Sergio Cardoso. With conception and general direction by Jorge Fernando and direction by Diego Morais, who directed with Jorge the soap opera Eta Mundo Bom, Vamp, o Musical has in the cast the protagonists of the soap opera, Claudia Ohana and Ney Latorraca.
BWW Previews: Musical SUASSUNA O AUTO DO REINO DO SOL Homages the 90 Years of the Famous Brazilian Poet
by Claudio Erlichman - August 28, 2017
With songs specially composed by Chico Cesar, Beto Lemos and Alfredo Del Penho, staging by Luis Carlos Vasconcelos and text by Braulio Tavares, Teatro Frei Caneca receives Suassuna - O Auto do Reino do Sol, a homage of the Barca dos Coracoes Partidos Company to Ariano Suassuna, who would be 91 years old, in 2018.
by Claudio Erlichman - August 28, 2017
With songs specially composed by Chico Cesar, Beto Lemos and Alfredo Del Penho, staging by Luis Carlos Vasconcelos and text by Braulio Tavares, Teatro Frei Caneca receives Suassuna - O Auto do Reino do Sol, a homage of the Barca dos Coracoes Partidos Company to Ariano Suassuna, who would be 91 years old, in 2018.
Live Nation Expands Its Presence In Brazil With Hire Of Industry Vet Alexandre Faria
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2017
Live Nation Entertainment, the world's leading live entertainment company, continues to grow its presence in Latin America, officially expanding into Brazil with the hiring of Alexandre Faria as the Director and Senior Vice President of Talent Buying.
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2017
Live Nation Entertainment, the world's leading live entertainment company, continues to grow its presence in Latin America, officially expanding into Brazil with the hiring of Alexandre Faria as the Director and Senior Vice President of Talent Buying.
BWW Review: CANTANDO NA CHUVA (Singin' In The Rain) Gives Brazil a Shower of Joy
by Claudio Erlichman - August 17, 2017
Cantando Na Chuva (Singin' in the Rain) is set in the roaring '20s and silent movie stars are the biggest names in the world. Don Lockwood (Jarbas Homem de Mello) has it all, a string of hit films and a studio-engineered romance with the most beautiful actress in town, Lina Lamont (Claudia Raia). But with the new phenomenon of the talking picture on the way and a chance meeting with Kathy Selden (Bruna Guerin), a talented young chorus girl set to steal his heart, things are about to change for Don and for Hollywood forever. With all the charm, romance, comedy and tinsel town glamour of one of the world's best-loved films, Cantando Na Chuva songs include Good Morning, Make 'em Laugh, Moses Supposes and the legendary Singin' in the Rain.
by Claudio Erlichman - August 17, 2017
Cantando Na Chuva (Singin' in the Rain) is set in the roaring '20s and silent movie stars are the biggest names in the world. Don Lockwood (Jarbas Homem de Mello) has it all, a string of hit films and a studio-engineered romance with the most beautiful actress in town, Lina Lamont (Claudia Raia). But with the new phenomenon of the talking picture on the way and a chance meeting with Kathy Selden (Bruna Guerin), a talented young chorus girl set to steal his heart, things are about to change for Don and for Hollywood forever. With all the charm, romance, comedy and tinsel town glamour of one of the world's best-loved films, Cantando Na Chuva songs include Good Morning, Make 'em Laugh, Moses Supposes and the legendary Singin' in the Rain.
REVERENCIA AWARDS Announces the Nominees of Its 3rd Edition
by Claudio Erlichman - August 15, 2017
'My Fair Lady' leads the list with 11 nominations, followed by 'Suassuna - O Auto do Reino do Sol', with ten. The Reverencia Award is the only theatrical prize in Brazil, aimed at musical theater, that includes simultaneously spectacles of the cities of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. The ceremony will be on September 27, in Rio de Janeiro.
by Claudio Erlichman - August 15, 2017
'My Fair Lady' leads the list with 11 nominations, followed by 'Suassuna - O Auto do Reino do Sol', with ten. The Reverencia Award is the only theatrical prize in Brazil, aimed at musical theater, that includes simultaneously spectacles of the cities of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. The ceremony will be on September 27, in Rio de Janeiro.
My Fair Lady Leads the Nominations for the 5th Annual Bibi Ferreira Awards
by Claudio Erlichman - August 02, 2017
The nominees for the 5th Bibi Ferreira Awards were announced on the evening of this Tuesday, August 1st. My Fair Lady, with 12 nominations, leads the nominees, followed by AUE (with 10) and Les Miserables (with 8).
by Claudio Erlichman - August 02, 2017
The nominees for the 5th Bibi Ferreira Awards were announced on the evening of this Tuesday, August 1st. My Fair Lady, with 12 nominations, leads the nominees, followed by AUE (with 10) and Les Miserables (with 8).
BWW Review: A ERA DO ROCK (Rock of Ages) Rocks in Sao Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - June 22, 2017
In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small town girl met a big city rocker in LA's most famous rock club, and they fell in love to the greatest songs of the '80s. It's ROCK OF AGES, an arena-rock love story told through the mind-blowing, face-melting hits of Journey, Bon Jovi, Poison and many more. Don't miss this awesomely good time about dreaming big, playing loud and partying on.
by Claudio Erlichman - June 22, 2017
In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small town girl met a big city rocker in LA's most famous rock club, and they fell in love to the greatest songs of the '80s. It's ROCK OF AGES, an arena-rock love story told through the mind-blowing, face-melting hits of Journey, Bon Jovi, Poison and many more. Don't miss this awesomely good time about dreaming big, playing loud and partying on.
BWW Previews: For One Night Only Kiara Sasso Brings a New Presentation of Her Solo Show, SILHUETAS, at Theatro NET SP
by Claudio Erlichman - May 25, 2017
Kiara Sasso, considered by many to be one of the biggest names in Brazilian musical theater of her generation, is back in Sao Paulo with her 'Silhuetas' for a new presentation, with news in the script and setlist, scheduled for May 31, at Theatro NET SP. The artist takes to the stage several successes of the musical theater and movies revisiting more than 20 years of career.
by Claudio Erlichman - May 25, 2017
Kiara Sasso, considered by many to be one of the biggest names in Brazilian musical theater of her generation, is back in Sao Paulo with her 'Silhuetas' for a new presentation, with news in the script and setlist, scheduled for May 31, at Theatro NET SP. The artist takes to the stage several successes of the musical theater and movies revisiting more than 20 years of career.
BWW Previews: Discussing Prejudice on HIV, LEMBRO TODO DIA DE VOCE Um Musical Original Inedito, Opens at CCBB Sao Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - May 17, 2017
With more than 20 plays produced, nominated in 61 awards and estimated audience of more than 120 thousand spectators, the Nucleo Experimental, directed by Ze Henrique de Paula, continues working for the creation of a Brazilian identity in musical theater with its new montage, Lembro Todo Dia De Voce (I Remember You Every Day).
by Claudio Erlichman - May 17, 2017
With more than 20 plays produced, nominated in 61 awards and estimated audience of more than 120 thousand spectators, the Nucleo Experimental, directed by Ze Henrique de Paula, continues working for the creation of a Brazilian identity in musical theater with its new montage, Lembro Todo Dia De Voce (I Remember You Every Day).
Ultra Brasil Reveals Phase One Lineup
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2017
ULTRA BRASIL unveils the first set of names for its second edition, set to take place on October 12, 13 & 14, 2017 — now an expanded three-day affair.
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2017
ULTRA BRASIL unveils the first set of names for its second edition, set to take place on October 12, 13 & 14, 2017 — now an expanded three-day affair.
BWW Previews: ALEGRIA ALEGRIA - O MUSICAL at Teatro Santander
by Claudio Erlichman - May 08, 2017
Alegria Alegria - O Musical celebrates the 50th anniversary of Tropicalia, honoring the movement that changed the history of Brazilian music. Starring Zelia Duncan and directed by Moacyr Goes, the show opens in Sao Paulo in May at Teatro Santander.
by Claudio Erlichman - May 08, 2017
Alegria Alegria - O Musical celebrates the 50th anniversary of Tropicalia, honoring the movement that changed the history of Brazilian music. Starring Zelia Duncan and directed by Moacyr Goes, the show opens in Sao Paulo in May at Teatro Santander.
BWW Previews: SENHOR DAS MOSCAS (Lord Of The Flies), Golding's Dark Fable, Receives Musical Version at Teatro do SESI
by Claudio Erlichman - May 01, 2017
Senhor das Moscas (Lord of the Flies), a 1954 novel by Nobel Prize-winning English author William Golding opens at Teatro do SESI for free season from May 4 to December 3. With direction by Ze Henrique de Paula, musical direction by Fernanda Maia, cast of 13 actors, and translation by Herbert Bianchi and Ze Henrique de Paula; the story's premise focuses on a group of British boys stranded on an uninhabited island and their attempt to govern themselves, with disastrous results.
by Claudio Erlichman - May 01, 2017
Senhor das Moscas (Lord of the Flies), a 1954 novel by Nobel Prize-winning English author William Golding opens at Teatro do SESI for free season from May 4 to December 3. With direction by Ze Henrique de Paula, musical direction by Fernanda Maia, cast of 13 actors, and translation by Herbert Bianchi and Ze Henrique de Paula; the story's premise focuses on a group of British boys stranded on an uninhabited island and their attempt to govern themselves, with disastrous results.
60! DECADA DE ARROMBA - DOC. MUSICAL at Theatro NET SP
by Claudio Erlichman - April 28, 2017
'60! Decada de Arromba - Doc. Musical' embraces Wanderlea - one of the greatest Brazilian icons of the period - as his great muse and memory of events that marked each of the years between 1960 and 1969. The result was standing applause for more than 37 thousand people who sold out all the sessions of the season in Rio de Janeiro. A vibrant, non-biographical show, without any classic dramaturgy or characters, capable of taking audiences to a true journey in time, now arrives in Sao Paulo and promises to delight all generations. The direction is by Frederico Reder and script by Marcos Nauer.
by Claudio Erlichman - April 28, 2017
'60! Decada de Arromba - Doc. Musical' embraces Wanderlea - one of the greatest Brazilian icons of the period - as his great muse and memory of events that marked each of the years between 1960 and 1969. The result was standing applause for more than 37 thousand people who sold out all the sessions of the season in Rio de Janeiro. A vibrant, non-biographical show, without any classic dramaturgy or characters, capable of taking audiences to a true journey in time, now arrives in Sao Paulo and promises to delight all generations. The direction is by Frederico Reder and script by Marcos Nauer.
Broadway Dreams to Return to Russia, Brazil for Second Year of Musical Theatre Intensives
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2017
Broadway Dreams is going global, bringing its acclaimed brand of musical theatre intensives to Russia and Brazil for a second groundbreaking year.
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2017
Broadway Dreams is going global, bringing its acclaimed brand of musical theatre intensives to Russia and Brazil for a second groundbreaking year.
BWW Preview: SHREK: O MUSICAL Returns to Sao Paulo For a New Season
by Claudio Erlichman - March 22, 2017
Shrek The Musical has a new production in Sao Paulo, with season from March 12, in Clube A Hebraica. It is a production of A Hebraica Sao Paulo, in a partnership between Teatro da Juventude and TeenBroadway, with artistic direction by Marcelo Klabin and supervision by Maiza Tempesta, and brings together more than 40 people on stage.
by Claudio Erlichman - March 22, 2017
Shrek The Musical has a new production in Sao Paulo, with season from March 12, in Clube A Hebraica. It is a production of A Hebraica Sao Paulo, in a partnership between Teatro da Juventude and TeenBroadway, with artistic direction by Marcelo Klabin and supervision by Maiza Tempesta, and brings together more than 40 people on stage.
Musical Phenomenon LES MISERABLES Revivals In Sao Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - March 14, 2017
Winner of more than 125 international awards, the world's second longest-running musical ever, Les Miserables arrives at Teatro Renault, in Sao Paulo. Based on Victor Hugo's classic novel, the show, in contrast to 19th-century France, tells an enthralling story of dreams, love, passion, sacrifice and redemption - a timeless testimony of the survival of the human spirit.
by Claudio Erlichman - March 14, 2017
Winner of more than 125 international awards, the world's second longest-running musical ever, Les Miserables arrives at Teatro Renault, in Sao Paulo. Based on Victor Hugo's classic novel, the show, in contrast to 19th-century France, tells an enthralling story of dreams, love, passion, sacrifice and redemption - a timeless testimony of the survival of the human spirit.
Guy Gerber, Erick Morillo, Kryder and Ferry Corsten, and More to Headline Brazil's Sunset Club Laroc
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2017
The first sunset club in all of South America, Laroc Club has made a huge impact in its first year. Now it continues to do so with a great run of bookings over the next few months featuring the likes of Guy Gerber, Kryder and Erick Morillo.
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2017
The first sunset club in all of South America, Laroc Club has made a huge impact in its first year. Now it continues to do so with a great run of bookings over the next few months featuring the likes of Guy Gerber, Kryder and Erick Morillo.
Guy Gerber, Erick Morillo, Kryder and More to Headline the Legendary Laroc Club Summer Closing
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2017
The first sunset club in all of South America, Laroc Club has made a huge impact in its first year. Now it continues to do so with a great run of bookings over the next few months featuring the likes of Guy Gerber, Kryder and Erick Morillo.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2017
The first sunset club in all of South America, Laroc Club has made a huge impact in its first year. Now it continues to do so with a great run of bookings over the next few months featuring the likes of Guy Gerber, Kryder and Erick Morillo.
BWW Preview: Based on the Most-Watched Soap Opera in the history of Brazilian television, ROQUE SANTEIRO O MUSICAL Opens at Teatro FAAP
by Claudio Erlichman - January 24, 2017
Roque Santeiro, by Dias Gomes, premieres on January 27 at Teatro FAAP with musical direction by Zeca Baleiro and scenic direction by Debora Dubois. The play written in 1963 should have been staged in 1965, but was censored by the military government. In 1975, Dias Gomes (1922-1999) adapted the work for television and this version was also prohibited. Only ten years later, in 1985, with the country experiencing a process of democratization, the soap opera was finally broadcasted.
by Claudio Erlichman - January 24, 2017
Roque Santeiro, by Dias Gomes, premieres on January 27 at Teatro FAAP with musical direction by Zeca Baleiro and scenic direction by Debora Dubois. The play written in 1963 should have been staged in 1965, but was censored by the military government. In 1975, Dias Gomes (1922-1999) adapted the work for television and this version was also prohibited. Only ten years later, in 1985, with the country experiencing a process of democratization, the soap opera was finally broadcasted.
BWW Review: 17 Years Later RENT Revivals in Brazil
by Claudio Erlichman - January 16, 2017
Universal, translated into more than 22 languages and presented in more than 100 cities, RENT gets a new Brazilian production with presentations on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. How do you count one year of your life? The winner of the 4 Tony Awards (Best Musical, Best Song, Best Original Score and Best Supporting Actor), RENT tells a year in the lives of eight young people who have to face the adventures and misadventures of their loves, friendships, conflicts, financial problems, sexuality and the struggle with human finitude. More than a musical, RENT is a chain of love!
by Claudio Erlichman - January 16, 2017
Universal, translated into more than 22 languages and presented in more than 100 cities, RENT gets a new Brazilian production with presentations on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. How do you count one year of your life? The winner of the 4 Tony Awards (Best Musical, Best Song, Best Original Score and Best Supporting Actor), RENT tells a year in the lives of eight young people who have to face the adventures and misadventures of their loves, friendships, conflicts, financial problems, sexuality and the struggle with human finitude. More than a musical, RENT is a chain of love!
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