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DREAMGIRLS Dazzles in São Paulo with Soul, Spectacle and Heart

DREAMGIRLS Dazzles in São Paulo with Soul, Spectacle and Heart

by Claudio Erlichman — September 27, 2025
The Broadway classic Dreamgirls makes its Brazilian debut in a dazzling production.
Phoenix Children's Chorus Reveals 2025 2026 Season Lineup

Phoenix Children's Chorus Reveals 2025 2026 Season Lineup

by BWW News Desk — September 22, 2025
Phoenix Children’s Chorus has announced its 2025–2026 season, featuring holiday traditions, community concerts, a British Invasion-themed gala, and a patriotic spring program.
La Bengell Shines Again in NORMA BENGELL, O BRASIL EM REVISTA

La Bengell Shines Again in NORMA BENGELL, O BRASIL EM REVISTA

by Claudio Erlichman — September 15, 2025
Norma Bengell, O Brasil em Revista celebrates the career of Norma Bengell (1935–2013), actress, singer, director, and muse of Cinema Novo.
BARBA: BRAZILIAN BODY PERCUSSION MUSICAL Brings Its Rhythm to Costa Rica

BARBA: BRAZILIAN BODY PERCUSSION MUSICAL Brings Its Rhythm to Costa Rica

by Claudio Erlichman — September 9, 2025
After a sold-out Off-Broadway run in New York, BARBA arrives at Teatro Espressivo, San José, from September 11–28, 2025.
Gershwin’s PORGY AND BESS Gets Brazilian-made, Black-led Revival at Theatro Municip

Gershwin’s PORGY AND BESS Gets Brazilian-made, Black-led Revival at Theatro Municipal of São Paulo

by Claudio Erlichman — September 8, 2025
Porgy and Bess is a famous 'folk opera' created by George Gershwin, with a libretto by DuBose Heyward and lyrics by DuBose and Ira Gershwin.
MÃES – O MUSICAL Arrives in São Paulo, A Heartfelt, Good-humored Look at Modern M

MÃES – O MUSICAL Arrives in São Paulo, A Heartfelt, Good-humored Look at Modern Motherhood

by Claudio Erlichman — September 4, 2025
Three mothers and a pregnant woman gather at a baby shower to share the experiences, perspectives, challenges, and joys of motherhood.
Drag Queen Gloria Groove Joins Cast of WICKED in Brazil as Madame Morrible

Drag Queen Gloria Groove Joins Cast of WICKED in Brazil as Madame Morrible

by Joshua Wright — September 3, 2025
Gloria Groove made her debut in Wicked at Teatro Renault in São Paulo, performing as Madame Morrible in select performances.
JERSEY BOYS: A Brilliant Musical that Revives the Phenomenon Four Seasons with Freshn

JERSEY BOYS: A Brilliant Musical that Revives the Phenomenon Four Seasons with Freshness and Style

by Claudio Erlichman — August 27, 2025
Jersey Boys follows the journey of Frankie Valli, Tommy DeVito, Bob Gaudio, and Nick Massi, original members of the Four Seasons.
DRÁCULA - UM TERROR DE COMÉDIA: Get Ready for a Hilarious Take on a Classic Vampire

DRÁCULA - UM TERROR DE COMÉDIA: Get Ready for a Hilarious Take on a Classic Vampire Tale

by Claudio Erlichman — August 14, 2025
Set in the treacherous mountains of Transylvania, the story follows a meek English real estate agent, Jonathan Harker, who embarks on a journey to meet a mysterious new client — who just happens to be the most terrifying vampire of all: Count Dracula.
Theatro São Pedro Presents Verdi’s FALSTAFF, a Comic Opera Based on Shakespeare

Theatro São Pedro Presents Verdi’s FALSTAFF, a Comic Opera Based on Shakespeare

by Claudio Erlichman — August 12, 2025
Theatro São Pedro's opera season brings the comic opera 'Falstaff' by renowned Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi to the public, with musical direction by Ira Levin and staging by Caetano Vilela.
DJAVAN – O MUSICAL: VIDAS PRA CONTAR Opens in São Paulo Celebrating a Brazilian Mu

DJAVAN – O MUSICAL: VIDAS PRA CONTAR Opens in São Paulo Celebrating a Brazilian Music Legend

by Claudio Erlichman — August 6, 2025
The musical pays tribute to Djavan, a true icon of Brazilian music, known for his unique blend of samba, jazz, pop, and Afro-Brazilian rhythms.
RAPSÓDIA – O MUSICAL Opens in São Paulo with a Touch of Humor, Horror, Exaggerati

RAPSÓDIA – O MUSICAL Opens in São Paulo with a Touch of Humor, Horror, Exaggeration and Sensory Adventure

by Claudio Erlichman — July 31, 2025
The dark musical comedy RHAPSODY - THE MUSICAL follows Pátrio, a young dreamer who, feeling hopeless, accepts his cousin Jeremias's invitation to work in an old soap factory in the mysterious town of Rapsódia.
AQUI JAZZ Opens at Teatro Itália: A Heartfelt Musical Blending Jazz, Family, and Lif

AQUI JAZZ Opens at Teatro Itália: A Heartfelt Musical Blending Jazz, Family, and Life's Surprises

by Claudio Erlichman — July 28, 2025
The show draws inspiration from jazz and the improvisation of jam sessions as a medium for addressing issues surrounding family relationships and the everyday choices we make, which can completely change the course of our lives.
New Psychological Thriller JOB Starring Bianca Bin and Edson Fieschi Opens in São Pa

New Psychological Thriller JOB Starring Bianca Bin and Edson Fieschi Opens in São Paulo

by Claudio Erlichman — July 26, 2025
A psychological thriller, JOB zooms in on two careerists of different generations, genders and political paradigms to examine what it means to be a citizen of the internet and our obligation to help the people who need it most.
Double Bill Opera at São Paulo’s Theatro Municipal Highlights Puccini and Strauss�

Double Bill Opera at São Paulo’s Theatro Municipal Highlights Puccini and Strauss’s Reflection on War

by Claudio Erlichman — July 16, 2025
With direction by André Heller-Lopes and musical direction by Priscila Bomfim, this production brings together Italian composer Giacomo Puccini and German composer Richard Strauss.
From Broadway to Brazil: Internationally Acclaimed Sensation Luis Bravo's FOREVER TAN

From Broadway to Brazil: Internationally Acclaimed Sensation Luis Bravo's FOREVER TANGO is Now in São Paulo

by Claudio Erlichman — July 14, 2025
Luis Bravo's Forever Tango is a mesmerizing celebration of Argentina’s most famous cultural export—its fiery and soulful dance and music.
ALICE DE COR E SALTEADO (Alice by Heart): A Surreal and Emotive Journey Through War a

ALICE DE COR E SALTEADO (Alice by Heart): A Surreal and Emotive Journey Through War and Imagination

by Claudio Erlichman — June 29, 2025
Alice by Heart is a musical that uses surrealism to explore themes of grief, love and trauma, inspired by Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and set against the backdrop of World War II London.
New Musical Celebrates a Century of Brazilian Media Legend: CHATÔ E OS DIÁRIOS ASSO

New Musical Celebrates a Century of Brazilian Media Legend: CHATÔ E OS DIÁRIOS ASSOCIADOS – 100 ANOS DE PAIXÃO Opens in São Paulo

by Claudio Erlichman — June 25, 2025
Chatô e os Diários Associados – 100 Anos de Paixão (Chatô and the Diários Associados – 100 Years of Passion) is a exciting new musical, that takes audiences on a captivating journey through the life of one of Brazil’s most influential media pioneers, Assis Chateaubriand, and the remarkabl
WICKED Extends in Brazil With New Block of Tickets

WICKED Extends in Brazil With New Block of Tickets

by Joshua Wright — June 24, 2025
The Brazilian staging of Wicked in São Paulo has surpassed 100 performances and will extend its run at Teatro Renault through August 10.
House of Oz Brings Australian Talent to Brazil in July

House of Oz Brings Australian Talent to Brazil in July

by BWW News Desk — June 23, 2025
Thanks to a new partnership between Polo Cultural in Brazil and House of Oz, the work of three Australian artists will be showcased to Brazilian audiences in this innovative inaugural “Festival within a Festival”.
With Vibrant Production Covered in Poetry and Reflection, Musical JOÃO Closes 25-Yea

With Vibrant Production Covered in Poetry and Reflection, Musical JOÃO Closes 25-Year Trilogy of Cia. da Revista

by Claudio Erlichman — June 17, 2025
The third play in the Conexão São Paulo - Pernambuco trilogy, the show compares the story of João Cabral de Melo Neto and the character João in a surrealist fable, offering an urban perspective on land issues and diversity in contemporary life.
Discover the Revolutionary Spirit of the Musical DZI CROQUETTES SEM CENSURA That is C

Discover the Revolutionary Spirit of the Musical DZI CROQUETTES SEM CENSURA That is Coming to São Paulo

by Claudio Erlichman — June 8, 2025
Dzi Croquettes Sem Censura (Dzi Croquettes Uncensored) reconstructs the living history of one of the most revolutionary groups in Brazilian theater.
Concerto Didático | Brincando em Cena Comes to Theatro Sao Pedro

Concerto Didático | Brincando em Cena Comes to Theatro Sao Pedro

by BWW News Desk — June 6, 2025
O Theatro São Pedro apresenta o espetáculo Brincando em Cena, uma jornada lúdica pelo mundo da imaginação, onde a música, o teatro, a ópera e a improvisação se unem para criar uma experiência encantadora.
LADY TEMPESTADE: Andrea Beltrão in a Powerful Monologue Bringing Justice and History

LADY TEMPESTADE: Andrea Beltrão in a Powerful Monologue Bringing Justice and History to Life

by Claudio Erlichman — May 26, 2025
One strange morning, a woman answers a phone call that will change her routine: the voice of an unknown man tells her that she will receive in the mail the manuscripts of the diary of the lawyer from Mércia Albuquerque, a defender of political prisoners during the Brazilian civil-military dictators
Comic Opera THE BARBER OF SEVILLE (O Barbeiro de Sevilha) by Paisiello Comes to Theat

Comic Opera THE BARBER OF SEVILLE (O Barbeiro de Sevilha) by Paisiello Comes to Theatro São Pedro

by Claudio Erlichman — May 22, 2025
Theatro São Pedro's lyrical season will continue with the production of the comic opera The Barber of Seville, by Paisiello, with the Opera Academy and the Youth Orchestra of Theatro São Pedro under the musical direction of Maíra Ferreira and stage direction by Ines Bushatsky.

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