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Neil Bartlett's Comedy-Drama IN EXTREMIS Brings Oscar Wilde Into an Esoteric Experience
by Claudio Erlichman - May 28, 2024
Directed by Bruno Guida and staring Daniel Infantini and Flávio Tolezani, the dramatic comedy by award-winning English author Neil Bartlett is inspired by a telegram sent by Irish writer Oscar Wilde to a friend in 1895, just a week before began the trial that would cost him his reputation, his freedom, his family and then his life.
Huge Success in London and in the USA, DRUNK SHAKESPEARE (Um Porre de Shakespeare) Opens in Brazil
by Claudio Erlichman - May 28, 2024
Six professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play. Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the five sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking... and what they're drinking!
Video: Watch Footage from CANTANDO NA CHUVA (SINGIN' IN THE RAIN) in Brazil
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2024
Watch performance footage from the Brazilian production of Cantando Na Chuva (Singin' in the Rain), now in performances at Teatro Sérgio Cardoso through June 16.
New Vitor Rocha's Musical DONATELLO Talks About Memory, Love and Aging
by Claudio Erlichman - May 08, 2024
Written and performed by Vitor Rocha, the new musical Donatello invites the audience to delve into the memories of important moments in all of our lives. The show provides a fun and exciting experience. Through an intimate proposal that explores the deepest human feelings, the show addresses universal themes such as love, family, memory and aging.
Cine Sao Pedro Shows THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI With a Live Soundtrack
by Claudio Erlichman - May 03, 2024
A classic of German expressionism will be plaiyng at Theatro Sao Pedro on the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th of May. Conducted by Marcelo Falcao, the Theatro Sao Pedro Orchestra will perform the film's soundtrack, presented in partnership with Cinemateca Brasileira.
Set in the World of Haute Couture, BIZET'S CARMEN Opens at Theatro Municipal de Sao Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - May 01, 2024
The passionate work, which entered the canon and the hearts of the public due to its protagonist's transgression and the unforgettable Habanera aria, is set in a haute couture atelier with the signature of a specialist in the theme, director Jorge Takla, Ronaldo Zero as associate diretor and musical direction by Roberto Minczuk.
ADORAVEL TRAPALHAO, THE MUSICAL that Pays Homage to Famous Brazilian Comedian Renato Aragao, Opens In Sao Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - April 26, 2024
Adorável Trapalhao, the Musical, is a show that will pay homage to the unparalleled career of famous Brazilian comedian Renato Aragão, wich actively joins in the show, as a special participation, as it will be up to Rafael Aragão, the actor who created the project, to play the role of the iconic Didi Mocó.
Mel Lisboa Returns as the Queen of Brazilian Rock 'N' Roll in the All New RITA LEE – A MUSICAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY
by Claudio Erlichman - April 23, 2024
Ten years after the opening of the hit Rita Lee Mora ao Lado, actress Mel Lisboa returns to play the rock star in an all new musical. With book and research by Guilherme Samora, direction by Marcio Macena and Debora Dubois, the show is based on the autobiography of the queen of Brazilian rock ‘n’ roll.
Video: The Cast of THE LION KING in Brazil Performs 'Endless Night'
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2024
The Lion King is currently playing in Sao Paulo, Brazil! Watch the cast perform 'Noite Sem Fim (Endless Night)' in this all-new video.
A COMEDIA DOS AMANTES Comes to Theatro Sao Pedro This Month
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2024
Estreia nacional desta comédia que trata da eterna guerra dos sexos. Narrativa bem humorada e inteligente que viaja através dos tempos em cenas clássicas que vão desde a Grécia antiga, passando pela Idade Média, chegando até nossos dias, num mix de situações engraçadas que nos faz pensar que esta disputa está longe de acabar.
In a Deconstructed and Immersive Production CABARET KIT KAT CLUB Opens in Brazil
by Claudio Erlichman - April 11, 2024
In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920's draw to a close, a garish MC welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. With the Emcee's bawdy songs as wry commentary, Cabaret explores the dark, heady, and tumultuous life of Berlin's natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich.
O Heptameron (A Força da Arte) Comes to Theatro Sao Pedro This Week
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2024
Comédia escrita por Gilberto Schwarstmann, que narra a história de três casais se mudam para uma mansão na pandemia. Ricos, esnobes, vivem num universo paralelo. Até que um deles convida um professor de letras que lhes fala sobre “A Morte de Ivan Ilitch”, de Tolstoi. Isso causa um efeito avassalador nos casais levando a um final surpreendente.
Musical COMO E QUE SE DIZ EU TE AMO - AO SOM DE LEGIAO URBANA (How do You Say I Love You - to The Sound of Legiao Urbana) Opens in Sao Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - March 27, 2024
Using hits composed by the famous Brazilian band Legião Urbana, the story is set in a small town in the countryside, where young Daniel and his class experience the last months of high school. Meanwhile, they begin to discover love in all shapes and sizes, and that growing up is a difficult task.
Conceived, Produced, Written and Starring Award-Winning Actor and Singer Beto Sargentelli in the Role of Elvis Presley, THE KING OF ROCK - THE MUSICAL Opens in São Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - March 13, 2024
Conceived and starring the award-winning actor and singer Beto Sargentelli as Elvis Presley, the show is a tribute to one of the greatest world music icons. Unreleased and originally Brazilian, O Rei do Rock - O Musical delves into Elvis' fascinating trajectory, from his first album recording, at the age of 18, until his premature death at 42.
PUCCINI, BUSONI, OFFENBACH and ROSSINI Announced Among the Attractions of Theatro Sao Pedro's 2024 Season
by Claudio Erlichman - March 12, 2024
The lyrical season will feature 12 titles, such as Turandot, by Busoni, Gianni Schicchi, by Puccini, Le Comte Ory, by Rossini, among others. The program also includes ballets, cinema and music, and concerts in a year in which São Pedro establishes partnerships with the Cinemateca, the São Paulo Companhia de Dança and guest orchestras.
Bizarre and Funny Musical Version of Tim Burton's BEETLEJUICE Haunts Sao Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - March 07, 2024
A ghost comes to the stage in this edgy and irreverent musical comedy based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film. Beetlejuice tells the story of Lydia, a strange and unusual teenager obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.” Her new house is haunted by a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a delightful demon with a real zest for life.
Bringing a horizon that dissolves and dialogue with cinema, Puccini 's MADAMA BUTTERFLY Opens Theatro Municipal (Sao Paulo) 2024 Season
by Claudio Erlichman - March 05, 2024
This production of Madama Butterfly highlights the social decline and impoverishment that occur in Cio-cio-san's life, to give visibility to the sociocultural aspects that cause the protagonist's growing suffering and the tragic outcome of the story, as well as the machismo she suffers of both cultures – Japanese and American.
Paying Homage to Virginia Lane, the Mythical Star of Brazilian Revue Theater, A VEDETE DO BRASIL Opens in Sao Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - March 01, 2024
Suely Franco, Flavia Monteiro and Bela Quadros star in the production that celebrates the centenary of the iconic revue theater artist Viginia Lane with direction by Claudia Netto and musical direction by Alfredo Del-Penho.
Ralph Vaughan Williams's RIDERS TO THE SEA (Homens ao Mar) Opens Theatro Sao Pedro 2024 Season
by Claudio Erlichman - February 23, 2024
The opera season at Theatro Sao Pedro, will begin with the premiere of Riders to the Sea, by Vaughan Williams, considered the greatest British symphonist. With musical direction by Claudio Cruz and scenic direction by Caetano Vilela, the opera will be preceded by the instrumental work Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis, by the same composer.
Promising To Be An Exciting Theatrical Experience BARBA: A BRAZILIAN BODY PERCUSSION MUSICAL Opens in NY
by Claudio Erlichman - February 12, 2024
Pregones Theater and R.Evolución Latina announce performances of BARBA A Brazilian Body Percussion Musical.BARBA a new Brazilian musical that explores the true story of Fernando Barba who discovers a gift for creating music using his own body as an instrument. . A music virtuoso, Barba transformed people’s lives, founding the Barbatuques.
ELOGIO DA LOUCURA Comes to Theatro Sao Pedro Next Month
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2024
O espetáculo é inspirado na obra “O Elogio da Loucura” de Erasmo de Rotterdam, um dos principais humanista e teólogo que viveu durante a idade média.
ALMA DESPEJADA Comes to Theatro Sao Pedro Next Month
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2024
Alma Despejada conta a história de Teresa (Irene Ravache), uma professora e mãe de família que depois de morta faz a última visita à casa onde viveu; a casa foi vendida e sua alma foi despejada. Com muito humor e poesia a personagem transita entre o passado e o presente e, ao rever sua trajetória, revela traços da nossa sociedade e de nosso país.
Super Duper: Adapted From Mel Brooks's Cult Movie, Musical O JOVEM FRANKENSTEIN (Young Frankenstein) It's Alive! in Brazil
by Claudio Erlichman - January 31, 2024
From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, The Producers, comes this monster new musical comedy. The comedy genius, Mel Brooks, adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation – Young Frankenstein!
Brazilian Diva Claudia Raia Portrays Iconic Painter TARSILA DO AMARAL in a New Musical
by Claudio Erlichman - January 17, 2024
The show Tarsila, a Brasileira will address Tarsila's life, work and influence on Brazilian culture. With book and lyrics by Anna Toledo and Jose Possi Neto, who also directs, the production has Claudia Raia as the protagonist and producer alongside Jarbas Homem de Mello, who plays Oswald de Andrade.
Writer and LGBTQIAPN+ Activist Herbert Daniel has His Life and Times Celebrated in the Musical CODINOME DANIEL
by Claudio Erlichman - January 09, 2024
With dramaturgy and direction by Ze Henrique de Paula and music by Fernanda Maia, the show tells the story of the journalist who fought for the LGBTQIAPN+ cause during the Brazilian military dictatorship.

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