FAGNER Comes to Teatro Riachuelo Natal This Month
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2025
“É com alegria que retornaremos ao Teatro Riachuelo” - assim expressou Fagner para falar de suas apresentações dias 17 e 18 de janeiro de 2025 às 21h.
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2025
“É com alegria que retornaremos ao Teatro Riachuelo” - assim expressou Fagner para falar de suas apresentações dias 17 e 18 de janeiro de 2025 às 21h.
O MÁGICO DE OZ Comes to Teatro Claro in 2025
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2024
Para celebrar os 22 anos desde a primeira montagem no repertório da companhia, o musical O MÁGICO DE OZ – Versão 2025 dirigido por BILLY BOND, terá 15 apresentações no Tetro Claro.
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2024
Para celebrar os 22 anos desde a primeira montagem no repertório da companhia, o musical O MÁGICO DE OZ – Versão 2025 dirigido por BILLY BOND, terá 15 apresentações no Tetro Claro.
Video: Cena Musicals Presents LES MISÉRABLES In Concert
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2024
Check out video from Cena Musicals concert edition of the classic musical, Les Miserables.
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2024
Check out video from Cena Musicals concert edition of the classic musical, Les Miserables.
Rossini's COUNT ORY Will be Performed for the First Time in Brazil, Closing the 2024 Opera Season at Theatro São Pedro
by Claudio Erlichman - November 29, 2024
Count Ory is a comic opera in two acts, based on a medieval ballad. The plot tells the sagas of the libertine Count Ory in search of women, fights and festivities. The production by Theatro São Pedro mixes the medieval fantasy world with contemporary elements and ambiguities, which reinforce the creative and inventive power of the work of Rossini, a master of the operatic genre.
by Claudio Erlichman - November 29, 2024
Count Ory is a comic opera in two acts, based on a medieval ballad. The plot tells the sagas of the libertine Count Ory in search of women, fights and festivities. The production by Theatro São Pedro mixes the medieval fantasy world with contemporary elements and ambiguities, which reinforce the creative and inventive power of the work of Rossini, a master of the operatic genre.
7th Edition of DID AWARDS Announces Winners
by Claudio Erlichman - November 27, 2024
DID Award reaffirms the vigor and relevance of Musical Theater in São Paulo, promoting the connection between audiences, artists and excellent productions with the digital cultural press responsible for publicizing and strengthening projects and people throughout the year, promoting greater access to information.
by Claudio Erlichman - November 27, 2024
DID Award reaffirms the vigor and relevance of Musical Theater in São Paulo, promoting the connection between audiences, artists and excellent productions with the digital cultural press responsible for publicizing and strengthening projects and people throughout the year, promoting greater access to information.
Breaking News: Exclusive! GUSTAVO BARCHILON, the Prince of Musicals in Brazil, Announces His New Shows for 2025
by Claudio Erlichman - November 16, 2024
Multi-award winning director with plays like Barnum, Funny Girl and Something Rotten!, Gustavo Barchilon (32) exclusively announces for BroadwayWorld his new works for 2025.
by Claudio Erlichman - November 16, 2024
Multi-award winning director with plays like Barnum, Funny Girl and Something Rotten!, Gustavo Barchilon (32) exclusively announces for BroadwayWorld his new works for 2025.
Piazzolla's Tango Opera, MARÍA DE BUENOS AIRES, Will be Restaged at Theatro Municipal de São Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - November 14, 2024
After the successful season held in 2021, Astor Piazzola’s tango-opera María de Buenos Aires returns to Theatro Municipal, presenting live cinema, mixing images and uniting different artistic languages with the atmosphere of Porto and Brazil. The show will have eight performances between November 21st and 29th.
by Claudio Erlichman - November 14, 2024
After the successful season held in 2021, Astor Piazzola’s tango-opera María de Buenos Aires returns to Theatro Municipal, presenting live cinema, mixing images and uniting different artistic languages with the atmosphere of Porto and Brazil. The show will have eight performances between November 21st and 29th.
Inspired by Itamar Vieira Junior's bestseller TORTO ARADO – O MUSICAL (Crooked Plow – The Musical) Opens in São Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - November 12, 2024
Based on the book by Itamar Vieira Junior, the play tells the story of sisters Bibiana and Belonísia, and their grandmother Donana. Through their eyes, we will enter a universe full of enchanted beings, and travel across the clay soil of the Brazilian countryside, of each one of us. A dialogue between the atabaques of Afro-Brazilian culture, the viola sertaneja, and the pífanos of the northeast, promoting a tour on stage.
by Claudio Erlichman - November 12, 2024
Based on the book by Itamar Vieira Junior, the play tells the story of sisters Bibiana and Belonísia, and their grandmother Donana. Through their eyes, we will enter a universe full of enchanted beings, and travel across the clay soil of the Brazilian countryside, of each one of us. A dialogue between the atabaques of Afro-Brazilian culture, the viola sertaneja, and the pífanos of the northeast, promoting a tour on stage.
Masterpiece of Brazilian Literature, Musical Version of Machado de Assis’ DOM CASMURRO Opens in São Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - November 07, 2024
A masterpiece and one of the fundamental novels of Brazilian literature, Dom Casmurro, has its musical version signed by the duo formed by Guilherme Gila, author of the award-winning musical “A Igreja do Diabo” and Davi Novaes, author of the play “O Que Restou de Mim em Você”, who joined forces with director Zé Henrique de Paula to bring Machado de Assis's work to the stage, with music and drama.
by Claudio Erlichman - November 07, 2024
A masterpiece and one of the fundamental novels of Brazilian literature, Dom Casmurro, has its musical version signed by the duo formed by Guilherme Gila, author of the award-winning musical “A Igreja do Diabo” and Davi Novaes, author of the play “O Que Restou de Mim em Você”, who joined forces with director Zé Henrique de Paula to bring Machado de Assis's work to the stage, with music and drama.
O SOM DA NOSSA CANÇÃO – O MUSICAL Celebrates the Essence and Rhythm of Brazil
by Claudio Erlichman - November 06, 2024
O Som da Nossa Canção – O Musical is an original and authorial production that explores universal themes such as resilience, self-knowledge and love in a post-apocalyptic context. Inspired by the rich Brazilian cultural tradition, the show offers a profound reflection on adversity and the strength of the human spirit in times of crisis.
by Claudio Erlichman - November 06, 2024
O Som da Nossa Canção – O Musical is an original and authorial production that explores universal themes such as resilience, self-knowledge and love in a post-apocalyptic context. Inspired by the rich Brazilian cultural tradition, the show offers a profound reflection on adversity and the strength of the human spirit in times of crisis.
O ADMIRÁVEL SERTÃO DE ZÉ RAMALHO (Zé Ramalho's the Brave Backlands) Opens at Sesc 24 de Maio After a Successful Tour of Brazil
by Claudio Erlichman - November 03, 2024
The play explores Zé Ramalho's songbook, his literature and the remarkable scenarios of his career in an innovative and non-biographical way. The dramaturgy is by Pedro Kosovski and the direction is by Marco André Nunes.
by Claudio Erlichman - November 03, 2024
The play explores Zé Ramalho's songbook, his literature and the remarkable scenarios of his career in an innovative and non-biographical way. The dramaturgy is by Pedro Kosovski and the direction is by Marco André Nunes.
Gershwin's Jazz Opera BLUE MONDAY Gets a Revival at São Paulo's Theatro Municipal
by Claudio Erlichman - November 02, 2024
Blue Monday was a one-act 'jazz opera' by George Gershwin. The libretto was written by Buddy DeSylva. The story is set in Harlem, inside a 'colored saloon', that is, a bar intended for African-Americans, where we see Joe, a gambler, planning to use his winnings to visit his sick mother, without sharing his plans with his beloved Vi.
by Claudio Erlichman - November 02, 2024
Blue Monday was a one-act 'jazz opera' by George Gershwin. The libretto was written by Buddy DeSylva. The story is set in Harlem, inside a 'colored saloon', that is, a bar intended for African-Americans, where we see Joe, a gambler, planning to use his winnings to visit his sick mother, without sharing his plans with his beloved Vi.
The Life and Legacy of Ray Charles are Told in the Musical RAY – VOCÊ NÃO ME CONHECE (You Don't Know Me)
by Claudio Erlichman - October 27, 2024
Inspired by the book of the same name by Ray Charles Jr., the show is a tribute to the American artist who helped redefine the direction of music by integrating R&B, soul, jazz and gospel. The production aims to show an intimate view of Ray Charles' life through the eyes of his eldest son.
by Claudio Erlichman - October 27, 2024
Inspired by the book of the same name by Ray Charles Jr., the show is a tribute to the American artist who helped redefine the direction of music by integrating R&B, soul, jazz and gospel. The production aims to show an intimate view of Ray Charles' life through the eyes of his eldest son.
AWARDS: 7th Edition of the DID AWARDS FOR MUSICAL THEATER Announces its Nominees
by Claudio Erlichman - October 25, 2024
Ceremony that celebrates the highlights of the year in Brazilian musical theater, in the São Paulo City, holds its third in-person edition on the stage of Teatro Liberdade.
by Claudio Erlichman - October 25, 2024
Ceremony that celebrates the highlights of the year in Brazilian musical theater, in the São Paulo City, holds its third in-person edition on the stage of Teatro Liberdade.
Talking About the Power of Female Singing, POR ELAS – MUSICAL Arrives in São Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - October 25, 2024
With original book by Eline Porto, this unprecedented and original musical celebrates the stories and memories of different women through iconic songs and moving stories.
by Claudio Erlichman - October 25, 2024
With original book by Eline Porto, this unprecedented and original musical celebrates the stories and memories of different women through iconic songs and moving stories.
International Phenomenon PRIMA FACIE Arrives in São Paulo After Immense Success in Rio de Janeiro
by Claudio Erlichman - October 18, 2024
Starring Débora Falabella and directed by Yara de Novaes, Prima Facie caused an international stir and was produced around the world as it told the story of a lawyer whose clients are accused of sexual violence.
by Claudio Erlichman - October 18, 2024
Starring Débora Falabella and directed by Yara de Novaes, Prima Facie caused an international stir and was produced around the world as it told the story of a lawyer whose clients are accused of sexual violence.
Review: HAIRSPRAY Revivals in São Paulo with a Beautiful Message of Acceptance
by Claudio Erlichman - October 15, 2024
A girl achieves her dream of performing on a TV dance show in 1960s Baltimore — and works to integrate the show — in this musical version of the John Waters film. Outside of traditional beauty standards, she faces many prejudices, become an instant celebrity, and fight against racial segregation promoting inclusion of everyone in the city.
by Claudio Erlichman - October 15, 2024
A girl achieves her dream of performing on a TV dance show in 1960s Baltimore — and works to integrate the show — in this musical version of the John Waters film. Outside of traditional beauty standards, she faces many prejudices, become an instant celebrity, and fight against racial segregation promoting inclusion of everyone in the city.
Marilyn Monroe and Einstein Meet in the Play INSIGNIFICANCE, Which Talks About Fame With Humor
by Claudio Erlichman - October 04, 2024
Albert Einstein and Marilyn Monroe grapple with fame, relativity and their personal lives in this dazzlingly inventive drama about the challenges of being known, and of knowing yourself. Cássio Scapin, Amanda Acosta, Marcos Veras and Norival Rizzo star in the play directed by Victor Garcia Peralta and produced by Rodrigo Velloni.
by Claudio Erlichman - October 04, 2024
Albert Einstein and Marilyn Monroe grapple with fame, relativity and their personal lives in this dazzlingly inventive drama about the challenges of being known, and of knowing yourself. Cássio Scapin, Amanda Acosta, Marcos Veras and Norival Rizzo star in the play directed by Victor Garcia Peralta and produced by Rodrigo Velloni.
Considered One of the Great Exponents of Samba MARTINHO CORAÇÃO DE REI, THE MUSICAL Pays Tribute to Martinho da Vila
by Claudio Erlichman - September 18, 2024
“Martinho, Coração de Rei - O Musical” delves into the African roots of samba master Martinho da Vila, revealing the profound influence of various Afro-Brazilian cultural manifestations on his work. Created by Jô Santana, the musical is directed by Miguel Falabella and written by Helena Theodoro.
by Claudio Erlichman - September 18, 2024
“Martinho, Coração de Rei - O Musical” delves into the African roots of samba master Martinho da Vila, revealing the profound influence of various Afro-Brazilian cultural manifestations on his work. Created by Jô Santana, the musical is directed by Miguel Falabella and written by Helena Theodoro.
A Hymn to the Oppressed, Verdi's New Production of NABUCCO Opens at Theatro Municipal de São Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - September 17, 2024
Verdi's four-act opera will have a season in Brazil at Theatro Municipal de São Paulo, with Roberto Minczuk as musical director and Christiane Jatahy as stage director, with the participation of the Municipal Lyric Choir and the Municipal Symphony Orchestra.
by Claudio Erlichman - September 17, 2024
Verdi's four-act opera will have a season in Brazil at Theatro Municipal de São Paulo, with Roberto Minczuk as musical director and Christiane Jatahy as stage director, with the participation of the Municipal Lyric Choir and the Municipal Symphony Orchestra.
RIO UPHILL- A NEW MUSICAL To Receive World Premiere In Rio DE Janeiro This Fall
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2024
RIO UPHILL, a new musical, will have its world premiere in Rio de Janeiro this fall.
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2024
RIO UPHILL, a new musical, will have its world premiere in Rio de Janeiro this fall.
AWARDS: Celebrating Theater in São Paulo City, BIBI FERREIRA AWARD Announces Nominees for the 11th Edition
by Claudio Erlichman - August 22, 2024
O evento que, desde 2012, vem reunindo cada vez mais os grandes profissionais do teatro brasileiro, se prepara para mais uma noite especial dedicada a artistas, criativos, técnicos e todos aqueles que fazem a magia da arte acontecer em grande estilo.
by Claudio Erlichman - August 22, 2024
O evento que, desde 2012, vem reunindo cada vez mais os grandes profissionais do teatro brasileiro, se prepara para mais uma noite especial dedicada a artistas, criativos, técnicos e todos aqueles que fazem a magia da arte acontecer em grande estilo.
São Paulo's PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT (Priscilla a Rainha do Deserto) Revival is the Season's Biggest Hit
by Claudio Erlichman - August 20, 2024
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is a jukebox musical with book by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott, using well-known pop songs as its score. Adapted from Elliott's 1994 movie , the musical tells the story of two drag queens and a trans woman, who contract to perform a drag show at a resort in Alice Springs, a town in the remote Australian desert.
by Claudio Erlichman - August 20, 2024
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is a jukebox musical with book by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott, using well-known pop songs as its score. Adapted from Elliott's 1994 movie , the musical tells the story of two drag queens and a trans woman, who contract to perform a drag show at a resort in Alice Springs, a town in the remote Australian desert.
Broadway Phenomenon DEAR EVAN HANSEN (Querido Evan Hansen) Opens in São Paulo, Addressing Serious Issues With Consciense, Sensibility and a Nice Score
by Claudio Erlichman - August 12, 2024
The winner of 6 Tonys, the Grammy and the Olivier Award for Best Musical, DEAR EVAN HANSEN is the deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life and the way we live it. Directed by Tadeu Aguiar, the show can be seen until September 22nd, promising to provide an exciting and unforgettable experience for the audience.
by Claudio Erlichman - August 12, 2024
The winner of 6 Tonys, the Grammy and the Olivier Award for Best Musical, DEAR EVAN HANSEN is the deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life and the way we live it. Directed by Tadeu Aguiar, the show can be seen until September 22nd, promising to provide an exciting and unforgettable experience for the audience.
At 95 Years Old, Nathalia Timberg Plays the Protagonist of A MULHER DA VAN (The Lady in the Van)
by Claudio Erlichman - August 11, 2024
The Lady in the Van is a mostly true story of the fascinating relationship between the award-winning British writer and his long-term guest. Was she a fugitive on the run? A talented pianist? A nun? Or a lady who simply refused to move her van. Touching, uplifting, heartbreakingly honest, a moving and bittersweet comedy.
by Claudio Erlichman - August 11, 2024
The Lady in the Van is a mostly true story of the fascinating relationship between the award-winning British writer and his long-term guest. Was she a fugitive on the run? A talented pianist? A nun? Or a lady who simply refused to move her van. Touching, uplifting, heartbreakingly honest, a moving and bittersweet comedy.
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