THE LION KING To Premiere in Brazil in March
by Kelsey Denette - October 04, 2012
Disney's THE LION KING will make its South American premiere in São Paulo, Brazil. T4F (Time For Fun), will present the production with its opening night on March 7th, 2013 at the Teatro Abril. THE LION KING in São Paulo will mark two firsts: as the largest stage musical ever presented in Brazil and the first time the show has been performed in Portuguese. When the South American production opens, it will mark the sixth continent in which THE LION KING will have played and will become the 21st production, worldwide.
by Kelsey Denette - October 04, 2012
Disney's THE LION KING will make its South American premiere in São Paulo, Brazil. T4F (Time For Fun), will present the production with its opening night on March 7th, 2013 at the Teatro Abril. THE LION KING in São Paulo will mark two firsts: as the largest stage musical ever presented in Brazil and the first time the show has been performed in Portuguese. When the South American production opens, it will mark the sixth continent in which THE LION KING will have played and will become the 21st production, worldwide.
MoMA in Sao Paulo Hosts Adriana Varejão: HISTORIES AT THE MARGINS Retrospective, Now thru Dec 16
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2012
Adriana Varejão, one of the most acclaimed contemporary artists of her generation, will be honored with an important retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art, São Paulo, Brazil, from 4 September through 16 December 2012. Curated by Adriano Pedrosa, Varejão's long-time collaborator, Histories at the Margins will feature 42 works created over two decades, including early paintings such as Milagre dos Peixes (1991) as well as newly created works for the exhibition, among them a large-scale polyptych composed of 54 panels entitled Carnivoras.
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2012
Adriana Varejão, one of the most acclaimed contemporary artists of her generation, will be honored with an important retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art, São Paulo, Brazil, from 4 September through 16 December 2012. Curated by Adriano Pedrosa, Varejão's long-time collaborator, Histories at the Margins will feature 42 works created over two decades, including early paintings such as Milagre dos Peixes (1991) as well as newly created works for the exhibition, among them a large-scale polyptych composed of 54 panels entitled Carnivoras.
BWW Reviews: MILTON NASCIMENTO - A Musical Tapestry of Wonders
by Paulo Afonso De Lima - August 13, 2012
Milton Nascimento - Nada Será Como Antes, is really a theatrical tapestry of wonders that celebrates the work of one of the most gifted Brazilian composers. At the new Theatro Net in Rio de Janeiro, Moeller and Botelho once again make history in Brazilian Musical Theatre with this delicate piece of stagecraft, beauty and sensibility. A true and definitive winner!
by Paulo Afonso De Lima - August 13, 2012
Milton Nascimento - Nada Será Como Antes, is really a theatrical tapestry of wonders that celebrates the work of one of the most gifted Brazilian composers. At the new Theatro Net in Rio de Janeiro, Moeller and Botelho once again make history in Brazilian Musical Theatre with this delicate piece of stagecraft, beauty and sensibility. A true and definitive winner!
Paul Angeli Presents CHARACTER HUMOR SOLE
by Caryn Robbins - June 27, 2012
With the premiere of this show, Paul Angeli becomes the only comedian in Buenos Aires with 3 man shows on the bill at a time. In the previous two, still in the lineup, 'Improvise scary' and 'The Family no plans to work', it adds 'Humor Characters 2'.
by Caryn Robbins - June 27, 2012
With the premiere of this show, Paul Angeli becomes the only comedian in Buenos Aires with 3 man shows on the bill at a time. In the previous two, still in the lineup, 'Improvise scary' and 'The Family no plans to work', it adds 'Humor Characters 2'.
BWW Reviews: Brazilian WIZARD OF OZ is a Sparkling Emerald
by Paulo Afonso De Lima - June 17, 2012
Charles Moeller and Claudio Botelho bring to Brazil the most expensive musical ever produced here. An amazing concept and strong production values, as well as a gifted cast and creative team, turn the Brazilian production of Wizard of Oz in a landmark of the contemporary musical theater in this Country. Based on the theatrical RSC aproach of the original work (book and motion picture),Moeller and Botelho move in astonishing parallel ways to find their own, unique yellow brick road. The Brazilian Oz is a show to be remembered for years to come.
by Paulo Afonso De Lima - June 17, 2012
Charles Moeller and Claudio Botelho bring to Brazil the most expensive musical ever produced here. An amazing concept and strong production values, as well as a gifted cast and creative team, turn the Brazilian production of Wizard of Oz in a landmark of the contemporary musical theater in this Country. Based on the theatrical RSC aproach of the original work (book and motion picture),Moeller and Botelho move in astonishing parallel ways to find their own, unique yellow brick road. The Brazilian Oz is a show to be remembered for years to come.
FORROBODÓ: First Hit Brazilian Musical Celebrates 100 Years with Revival
by Paulo Afonso De Lima - June 11, 2012
Chiquinha Gonzaga, (1847/1935) was the first woman to compose for the musical theatre in Brazil. Chiquinha was an active citizen, involved in all kinds of social movements that took place during her age in Brazil, such as the Abolition of Slavery and even the Republican movement. Chiquinha is most known for her works for the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, such as Ó Abre Alas, and theatrical composition as FORROBODÓ, which opened at the begining of the last century, on 11th June, 1912. The show had an extraordinary run of 1500 performances. Next month FORROBODÓ will be revived ( the opening night will be tonight, 11th, June, 2012) with a new production in Rio de Janeiro, brought by Thiago Cantarelli and Vitavision Audiovisual Ltda, with the Musical Direction of Roberto Carelli, also in charge for the new orchestration of the score (based on Gonzaga's originals).
by Paulo Afonso De Lima - June 11, 2012
Chiquinha Gonzaga, (1847/1935) was the first woman to compose for the musical theatre in Brazil. Chiquinha was an active citizen, involved in all kinds of social movements that took place during her age in Brazil, such as the Abolition of Slavery and even the Republican movement. Chiquinha is most known for her works for the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, such as Ó Abre Alas, and theatrical composition as FORROBODÓ, which opened at the begining of the last century, on 11th June, 1912. The show had an extraordinary run of 1500 performances. Next month FORROBODÓ will be revived ( the opening night will be tonight, 11th, June, 2012) with a new production in Rio de Janeiro, brought by Thiago Cantarelli and Vitavision Audiovisual Ltda, with the Musical Direction of Roberto Carelli, also in charge for the new orchestration of the score (based on Gonzaga's originals).
FORROBODÓ: First Hit Brazilian Musical Celebrates 100 Years with Revival!
by Paulo Afonso De Lima - May 15, 2012
Chiquinha Gonzaga, (1847/1935) was the first woman to compose for the musical theatre in Brazil. Chiquinha was an active citizen, involved in all kinds of social movements that took place during her age in Brazil, such as the Abolition of Slavery and even the Republican movement. Chiquinha is most known for her works for the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, such as Ó Abre Alas, and theatrical composition as FORROBODÓ, which opened at the begining of the last century, on 11th June, 1912. The show had an extraordinary run of 1500 performances. Next month FORROBODÓ will be revived ( the opening night will be on 11th, June, 2012) with a new production in Rio de Janeiro, brought by Thiago Cantarelli and Vitavision Audiovisual Ltda, with the Musical Direction of Roberto Carelli, also in charge for the new orchestration of the score (based on Gonzaga's originals).
by Paulo Afonso De Lima - May 15, 2012
Chiquinha Gonzaga, (1847/1935) was the first woman to compose for the musical theatre in Brazil. Chiquinha was an active citizen, involved in all kinds of social movements that took place during her age in Brazil, such as the Abolition of Slavery and even the Republican movement. Chiquinha is most known for her works for the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, such as Ó Abre Alas, and theatrical composition as FORROBODÓ, which opened at the begining of the last century, on 11th June, 1912. The show had an extraordinary run of 1500 performances. Next month FORROBODÓ will be revived ( the opening night will be on 11th, June, 2012) with a new production in Rio de Janeiro, brought by Thiago Cantarelli and Vitavision Audiovisual Ltda, with the Musical Direction of Roberto Carelli, also in charge for the new orchestration of the score (based on Gonzaga's originals).
ADDAMS FAMILY, PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT & More Now in Brazil!
by Paulo Afonso De Lima - May 14, 2012
The new Brazilian season of Broadway (and Off-Broadway) musicals is one of the most fabulous of the recent years. Besides THE ADDAMS FAMILY, PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, CABARET and FAME are now on stage in Brazil.Next month THE WIZARD OF OZ and NEXT TO NORMAL open in Rio de Janeiro. Auditions for the forthcoming production of LION KING are also in progress.HOW TO SUCCEEDD IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYNG opens in August and END OF THE RAINBOW will open in São Paulo after a successful run in Rio. What a year!!!!
by Paulo Afonso De Lima - May 14, 2012
The new Brazilian season of Broadway (and Off-Broadway) musicals is one of the most fabulous of the recent years. Besides THE ADDAMS FAMILY, PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, CABARET and FAME are now on stage in Brazil.Next month THE WIZARD OF OZ and NEXT TO NORMAL open in Rio de Janeiro. Auditions for the forthcoming production of LION KING are also in progress.HOW TO SUCCEEDD IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYNG opens in August and END OF THE RAINBOW will open in São Paulo after a successful run in Rio. What a year!!!!
Brazilian Actor Accidentally Hangs Himself While Playing 'Judas'
by Nicole Rosky - April 23, 2012
According to the Associated Press, Brazilian actor Tiago Klimeck, who accidentally hung himself during a Passion play, has died. The 27-year-old, who was re-enacting Judas' suicide in the production, passed away from cerebral hypoxia yesterday- 17 days after the incident.
by Nicole Rosky - April 23, 2012
According to the Associated Press, Brazilian actor Tiago Klimeck, who accidentally hung himself during a Passion play, has died. The 27-year-old, who was re-enacting Judas' suicide in the production, passed away from cerebral hypoxia yesterday- 17 days after the incident.
Disney's THE LION KING to Premiere in Brazil, 2013; MARY POPPINS Goes to Mexico City, 11/14
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2012
Disney's THE LION KING will make its South American premiere in São Paulo, Brazil. T4F (Time For Fun), will present the production with its opening night on March 7th, 2013 at the Teatro Abril. THE LION KING in São Paulo will mark two firsts: as the largest stage musical ever presented in Brazil and the first time the show has been performed in Portuguese. The Disney and Cameron Mackintosh musical, MARY POPPINS will be produced in Mexico City by OCESA. The production will be performed for the first time in Spanish and will begin performances on November 14th, 2012 at the Telmex Cultural Center, in Mexico City.
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2012
Disney's THE LION KING will make its South American premiere in São Paulo, Brazil. T4F (Time For Fun), will present the production with its opening night on March 7th, 2013 at the Teatro Abril. THE LION KING in São Paulo will mark two firsts: as the largest stage musical ever presented in Brazil and the first time the show has been performed in Portuguese. The Disney and Cameron Mackintosh musical, MARY POPPINS will be produced in Mexico City by OCESA. The production will be performed for the first time in Spanish and will begin performances on November 14th, 2012 at the Telmex Cultural Center, in Mexico City.
The Brazilian Broadway: Old Tiradentes Square revived in Rio!
by Paulo Afonso De Lima - January 24, 2012
AS MIMOSAS DA PRAÇA TIRADENTES, a musical about the theatrical roots of Rio de Janeiro and the old Praça Tiradentes (Tiradentes Square) where the Brazilian Musical Theatre was born, is a smash in Rio!
by Paulo Afonso De Lima - January 24, 2012
AS MIMOSAS DA PRAÇA TIRADENTES, a musical about the theatrical roots of Rio de Janeiro and the old Praça Tiradentes (Tiradentes Square) where the Brazilian Musical Theatre was born, is a smash in Rio!
JUDY A Tribute to Judy Garland Returns to Teatro Maipo Kabaret
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2012
Vuelve a escena el musical "JUDY...Un homenaje a Judy Garland". Martes 10 de enero - 21.30 hs. El multinominado y elogiado espectaculo escrito y dirigido por Alejandro Ullua se presentara en el Teatro Maipo
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2012
Vuelve a escena el musical "JUDY...Un homenaje a Judy Garland". Martes 10 de enero - 21.30 hs. El multinominado y elogiado espectaculo escrito y dirigido por Alejandro Ullua se presentara en el Teatro Maipo
Upcoming MTI Shows for Brazil - 1/08
by BWW - January 08, 2012
Upcoming MTI Shows - 1/08 for SAO PAULO
by BWW - January 08, 2012
Upcoming MTI Shows - 1/08 for SAO PAULO
JUDY A Tribute to Judy Garland Returns to Teatro Maipo Kabaret,1/10
by Sally Henry Fuller - January 06, 2012
Vuelve a escena el musical "JUDY...Un homenaje a Judy Garland". Martes 10 de enero - 21.30 hs. El multinominado y elogiado espectaculo escrito y dirigido por Alejandro Ullua se presentara en el Teatro Maipo
by Sally Henry Fuller - January 06, 2012
Vuelve a escena el musical "JUDY...Un homenaje a Judy Garland". Martes 10 de enero - 21.30 hs. El multinominado y elogiado espectaculo escrito y dirigido por Alejandro Ullua se presentara en el Teatro Maipo
Upcoming MTI Shows for Brazil - 1/01
by BWW - January 01, 2012
Upcoming MTI Shows - 1/01 for SAO PAULO
by BWW - January 01, 2012
Upcoming MTI Shows - 1/01 for SAO PAULO
Upcoming MTI Shows for Brazil - 12/25
by BWW - December 25, 2011
Upcoming MTI Shows - 12/25 for SAO PAULO
by BWW - December 25, 2011
Upcoming MTI Shows - 12/25 for SAO PAULO
Upcoming MTI Shows for Brazil - 12/11
by BWW - December 11, 2011
Upcoming MTI Shows - 12/11 for SAO PAULO
by BWW - December 11, 2011
Upcoming MTI Shows - 12/11 for SAO PAULO
Upcoming MTI Shows for Brazil - 12/04
by BWW - December 04, 2011
Upcoming MTI Shows - 12/04 for SAO PAULO
by BWW - December 04, 2011
Upcoming MTI Shows - 12/04 for SAO PAULO
Sophia Vari Sculptures Go On View In Cartagena December 4
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 02, 2011
The Mayor of Cartagena, Judith Pinedo, the Institute of Culture of Cartagena in collaboration with the NH Galería will present a major outdoor exhibition of 15 monumental sculptures by the internationally renowned Greek artist Sophia Vari. After exhibiting in Paris, Monte Carlo, Singapore, Athens, and most recently at the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid, the sculptures will be on view in the historic old town of Cartagena, from December 4th through February 29th.
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 02, 2011
The Mayor of Cartagena, Judith Pinedo, the Institute of Culture of Cartagena in collaboration with the NH Galería will present a major outdoor exhibition of 15 monumental sculptures by the internationally renowned Greek artist Sophia Vari. After exhibiting in Paris, Monte Carlo, Singapore, Athens, and most recently at the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid, the sculptures will be on view in the historic old town of Cartagena, from December 4th through February 29th.
Upcoming MTI Shows for Brazil - 11/27
by BWW - November 27, 2011
Upcoming MTI Shows - 11/27 for SAO PAULO
by BWW - November 27, 2011
Upcoming MTI Shows - 11/27 for SAO PAULO
Upcoming MTI Shows for Brazil - 11/20
by BWW - November 20, 2011
Upcoming MTI Shows - 11/20 for SAO PAULO
by BWW - November 20, 2011
Upcoming MTI Shows - 11/20 for SAO PAULO
BWW Reviews: END OF THE RAINBOW - A Brazilian Theatre First Lady is Born
by Paulo Afonso De Lima - November 16, 2011
With the opening of O FIM DO ARCO IRIS ( End Of the Rainbow), in Rio de Janeiro, with the author Peter Quilter in the audience, Moeller and Botelho put once more in a higher level the Brazilian Musical Theatre, this time with the help of Claudia Netto (of '‘Company', 'Avenue Q' and ‘The King And I' fame), as Judy Garland. Claudia give us, for sure, the greatest musical and dramatic performance of a Brazilian actress in this new century.
by Paulo Afonso De Lima - November 16, 2011
With the opening of O FIM DO ARCO IRIS ( End Of the Rainbow), in Rio de Janeiro, with the author Peter Quilter in the audience, Moeller and Botelho put once more in a higher level the Brazilian Musical Theatre, this time with the help of Claudia Netto (of '‘Company', 'Avenue Q' and ‘The King And I' fame), as Judy Garland. Claudia give us, for sure, the greatest musical and dramatic performance of a Brazilian actress in this new century.
Upcoming MTI Shows for Brazil - 11/13
by BWW - November 13, 2011
Upcoming MTI Shows - 11/13 for SAO PAULO
by BWW - November 13, 2011
Upcoming MTI Shows - 11/13 for SAO PAULO
Upcoming MTI Shows for Brazil - 11/06
by BWW - November 06, 2011
Upcoming MTI Shows - 11/06 for SAO PAULO
by BWW - November 06, 2011
Upcoming MTI Shows - 11/06 for SAO PAULO
Upcoming MTI Shows for Brazil - 10/30
by BWW - October 30, 2011
Upcoming MTI Shows - 10/30 for SAO PAULO
by BWW - October 30, 2011
Upcoming MTI Shows - 10/30 for SAO PAULO
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