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BWW Reviews: Interactive and Sensorial Fuerza Bruta Arrives in Sao Paulo With the Show WAYRA by Claudio Erlichman
- April 14, 2015 Fuerza Bruta chega ao Brasil com Wayra. O show e um grande sucesso entre publico e critica e ja esteve em muitos lugares ao redor do mundo. Em Nova York, Fuerza Bruta tem uma companhia permanente no Teatro Daryl Roth desde 2007. Na Argentina, onde a companhia nasceu, Wayra residiu nos anos de 2010, 2013 e 2014. O show tambem foi apresentado em Londres em 2006, 2012 e 2013.
Sao Paulo Companhia de Danca Presents GEN by BWW News Desk
- March 20, 2015 Sao Paulo Companhia de Danca presents GEN (2014); Choreography: Cassi Abranches; Choreography Assistant: Ana Paula Cancado; Original soundtrack: Marcelo Jeneci e Ze Nigro; Light design: Gabriel Pederneiras; Costume design: Janaina de Castro
BWW Reviews: Now in Brazil, SIM! EU ACEITO! UMA COMEDIA MUSICAL by Claudio Erlichman
- March 20, 2015 I Do! I Do! opened on Broadway in 1966, with lyrics by Tom Jones and music by Harvey Schmidt, starring Robert Preston and Mary Martin, with eight Tony nominations, winning best actor. Who gave life to the couple in the American tour were the heartthrob Rock Hudson and comedian Carol Burnett. This great classic of musical theater debuts in Sao Paulo for a two months season.
BWW Seeks Editors in Brazil by BWW News Desk
- July 10, 2014 BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage in Brazil.
IN THE HEIGHTS to Close in Sao Paulo, May 25 by Marilia Di Dio and Michelle Camhaji
- May 23, 2014 After a short season in Sao Paulo, IN THE HEIGHTS, or 'NAS ALTURAS' (portuguese version) is about to close. This sunday, May 25th the cast performs for the last time at 'Teatro Bradesco'.
First Look at ELIS, A MUSICAL premiering in São Paulo by Vinícius Munhoz
- March 17, 2014 The city of São Paulo opens this week a original Brazilian musical that honors the woman Elis Regina, famous Brazilian singer who made her career that was acclaimed throughout the country during the 60s, 70s and 80s. On March 12, 2014 the show was presented to the press at 'Teatro Alfa', announcing its arrival in São Paulo (after the smash hit in the city of Rio de Janeiro last year). BWW crew was there to bring all about the show for you.
First Look At JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, Premiering 3/14 by Marilia Di Dio and Michelle Camhaji
- March 13, 2014 The cast of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR performed for the press today. Three numbers have been shown: 'I Don't Know How To Love Him', staring Negra Li, 'Gethesemade', presented by Igor Ricki in the role of Jesus Christ, and the hit 'Superstar', with Alirio Neto and all the company. The portuguese version was made by Luciano Andreys and Bianca Tadini. Wellington Nogueira as Herod and Fred Silveira as Pilate also deserve attention. Both of them are great in their roles. Besides the main cast, Beto Sargentelli stands out performing in the role of Simon Zealots.
'BWW REVIEWS: CRAZY FOR YOU opens in Sao Paulo with original Stroman choreography.' by Claudio Erlichman
- February 26, 2014 After watching Crazy for You in New York City in 1992, Claudia Raia dreamed of one day producing this musical in Brazil. Two decades later, she finally makes her wish come true with an outstanding show at the Teatro Bradesco, São Paulo, directed by José Possi Neto, original choreography by Susan Stroman, and starring Jarbas Homem de Mello, who has been increasingly recognized as one of the most complete performers of musical theater in Brazil.
BWW Seeks Editors in Brazil by BWW News Desk
- January 09, 2014 BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage in Brazil.
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE For Free In Sao Paulo by Marilia Di Dio and Michelle Camhaji
- October 31, 2013 THE DROWSY CHAPERONE premiered in Sao Paulo in August and, so far, it has been a huge success. The best thing? Tickets are free of charge! The idea is to give everybody a chance to attend a musical and thus create a loyal audience in the genre.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Launches South American Tour This September by BWW News Desk
- September 10, 2013 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, recognized by U.S. Congress as a vital American "Cultural Ambassador to the World,"returns to South America after 15 years with a robust schedule of 20 performances and a variety of educational activities for area students. The first visit to South America led by Artistic Director Robert Battle includes engagements in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at Cidade das Artes from September 11-15, São Paulo, Brazil at Credicard Hall from September 19-22, and Buenos Aires, Argentina at Teatro Coliseo from September 26-29. Bloomberg is the lead sponsor of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's international tour to Brazil.
With Famous Hits, ROCK IN RIO - O MUSICAL Debuts in Sao Paulo by Marilia Di Dio and Michelle Camhaji
- July 09, 2013 After a sucessfull season in Rio de Janeiro, ROCK IN RIO - O MUSICAL debuted in São Paulo last month and it has been a huge sucess so far.
THRILLER LIVE BRASIL Debuts in São Paulo by Marilia Di Dio and Michelle Camhaji
- May 16, 2013 Last weekend, on May 10th, THRILLER LIVE BRASIL premiered in São Paulo. After a sucessfull season in Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia, capital of the country, the musical performs at Credicard Hall, the biggest concert room of Latin American, until the end of june.
THE LION KING Wins Brazilian Audience by Marilia Di Dio and Michelle Camhaji
- May 07, 2013 Placed at Teatro Renault, THE LION KING is already the biggest success that Brazil has ever seen
BILLY ELLIOT to Play Brazil in August by BWW News Desk
- May 02, 2013 Universal Stage Productions, Working Title Films, Old Vic Productions and NETworks Presentations, LLC announced today, in association with Time for Fun (T4F), that the North American Tour of Billy Elliot the Musical will travel to South America for a limited three-week engagement from Friday, August 2, to Sunday, August 18, at Credicard Hall in São Paulo, Brazil. Based on the international smash-hit film and featuring music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, direction by Stephen Daldry and choreography by Peter Darling Billy Elliot the Musical has earned critical acclaim around the world and was the winner of ten 2009 Tony Awards including Best Musical.
THE LION KING Makes South American Premiere in Brazil Tonight by BWW News Desk
- March 26, 2013 Disney's THE LION KING makes its South American premiere in São Paulo, Brazil. Presented by T4F (Time For Fun), the production opens tonight, March 26th, 2013 at the Teatro Renault. THE LION KING in São Paulo marks two firsts: the largest stage musical ever presented in Brazil and the first time the show has been performed in Portuguese. With this Brazilian production, THE LION KING will mark its 21st production worldwide, having played on six continents.
BWW Reviews: HOW TO SUCCEED Opens in Rio! by Paulo Afonso De Lima
- March 11, 2013 HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING (Como Vencer na Vida sem fazer Forca) opened in Rio de Janeiro with a revised Brazilian production, directed by top musical theatre directors Claudio Botelho and Charles Moeller. Mr. Botelho and Mr. Moeller will soon reach the London West End and Broadway with BLACK ORPHEUS, produced by American producer Stephen C. Byrd. HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING is the 32nd show in their winning careers. Mr. Botelho is also the Brazilian translator of shows like LES MISERABLES, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, MISS SAIGON, MY FAIR LADY, THE KING AND I and ADDAMS FAMILY, to name a few.
BWW's Top Brazil Theatre Stories of 2012 by BWW Special Coverage
- December 26, 2012 BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Brazil in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!
SHREK Arrives in Brazil, Dec 14 by Paulo Afonso De Lima
- December 12, 2012 SHREK opens in Rio de Janeiro starring Diego Luri, chosen from among hundreds of actors to be in Brazil, the world's most famous ogre. Along with Diego are names like Sara Sarres (Christine in The Phantom of the Opera, Cosette in Les Miserables, Jellyrolum in Cats, Anita in West Side Story and recently, Morticia in Addams Family, among many other productions), Rodrigo Sant'Anna (currently the most popular star of Brazilian television), Marcel Octavio (7- o musical e Hair ) as well as veteran actors of musical theatre, like Mauro Gorini (Jeckyl and Hyde, Company), Fabricio Negri, Giulia Nadruz, Conrado Helt and many others.