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CINE SÃO PEDRO BRAZIL-GERMANY FILM FESTIVAL Presents Movies and Animations with Live

CINE SÃO PEDRO BRAZIL-GERMANY FILM FESTIVAL Presents Movies and Animations with Live Orchestra Soundtrack

by Claudio Erlichman — March 7, 2025
In partnership with Cinemateca Brasileira and Goethe-Institut, Theatro São Pedro will show Noferatu, Ganga Bruta, Time and the Wind, The Adventures of Lotte Reiniger and Moustapha Alassane and The Adventures of Prince Achmed, in sessions preceded by debates with experts in the works, which feature
Bossa Nova Creator TOM JOBIM is Honored in a Biographical Musical

Bossa Nova Creator TOM JOBIM is Honored in a Biographical Musical

by Claudio Erlichman — March 5, 2025
After big success in Rio, Tom Jobim Musical arrives in São Paulo, to celebrate the life and legacy of one of the greatest names in Brazilian music, presenting iconic songs.
Video: Cena Musicals Rehearses 'Venha Ver' (One Short Day) From WICKED

Video: Cena Musicals Rehearses 'Venha Ver' (One Short Day) From WICKED

by BWW News Desk — February 15, 2025
Brazilian theatre company, Cena Musicals, has revealed rehearsal footage from inside its 2025 production of Wicked.
Carioca - Botando Pilha Comes to Teatro do Bourbon Country

Carioca - Botando Pilha Comes to Teatro do Bourbon Country

by BWW News Desk — February 14, 2025
O Carioca está com o seu novo show 'Botando Pilha', que promete arrancar boas risadas do público com personagens inéditos e uma performance repleta de energia e criatividade.
Musical BENJAMIM, O PALHAÇO NEGRO Tells the Story of the First Black Clown in Brazil

Musical BENJAMIM, O PALHAÇO NEGRO Tells the Story of the First Black Clown in Brazil

by Claudio Erlichman — February 11, 2025
The show celebrates the life and work of Benjamim de Oliveira, the first black clown in Brazil.
 Royal Academy Of Dance's THE FONTEYN Comes To Brazil

Royal Academy Of Dance's THE FONTEYN Comes To Brazil

by BWW News Desk — February 10, 2025
The Royal Academy of Dance has announced that applications are now open for its flagship event The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition which will take place at Auditório Ibirapuera, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Long-Awaited the Musical NOSSA HISTÓRIA COM CHICO BUARQUE Arrives in São Paulo

Long-Awaited the Musical NOSSA HISTÓRIA COM CHICO BUARQUE Arrives in São Paulo

by Claudio Erlichman — January 27, 2025
With a book created by Rafael Gomes (who also directs) and Vinícius Calderoni and produced by Sarau Cultura Brasileira, Nossa História com Chico Buarque is inspired by the songs, albums, books and theatrical performances of this Brazilian music legend.
After Successful World Premiere in Rio de Janeiro RIO UPHILL Opens in Sao Paulo

After Successful World Premiere in Rio de Janeiro RIO UPHILL Opens in Sao Paulo

by Claudio Erlichman — January 13, 2025
Directed by Gustavo Barchilon, the first completely original Brazilian musical created in New York , Rio Uphill takes audiences to the heart of Rio de Janeiro.
Video: First Look At SWEENEY TODD At Cena Musical

Video: First Look At SWEENEY TODD At Cena Musical

by Joshua Wright — January 10, 2025
After a sold-out season in 2022, the critically acclaimed production of Sweeney Todd – The Cruel Barber of Fleet Street returns to Brazil, running on the main stage of Teatro Santander through January 26, 2025.
Video: SWEENEY TODD Returns to Brazil in 2025

Video: SWEENEY TODD Returns to Brazil in 2025

by Joshua Wright — January 9, 2025
After a sold-out season in 2022, the critically acclaimed production of Sweeney Todd – The Cruel Barber of Fleet Street is set to return to Brazil in January 2025.
SHEN YUN Comes to Teatro Bradesco

SHEN YUN Comes to Teatro Bradesco

by BWW News Desk — January 7, 2025
Redescubra como era viver em um mundo muito mais compassivo.
Caroline Marie: A Talented International Actress Making a Global Impact

Caroline Marie: A Talented International Actress Making a Global Impact

by Team BWW — January 2, 2025
Hailing from Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, Caroline Marie is a French-Brazilian actress making waves in the international film industry.
FAGNER Comes to Teatro Riachuelo Natal This Month

FAGNER Comes to Teatro Riachuelo Natal This Month

by BWW News Desk — January 2, 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

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.
Video: Cena Musicals Presents LES MISÉRABLES In Concert

Video: Cena Musicals Presents LES MISÉRABLES In Concert

by BWW News Desk — December 4, 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

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.
7th Edition of DID AWARDS Announces Winners

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
Breaking News: Exclusive! GUSTAVO BARCHILON, the Prince of Musicals in Brazil, Announ

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.
Piazzolla's Tango Opera, MARÍA DE BUENOS AIRES, Will be Restaged at Theatro Municipa

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.
Inspired by Itamar Vieira Junior's bestseller TORTO ARADO – O MUSICAL (Crooked Plow

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.
Masterpiece of Brazilian Literature, Musical Version of Machado de Assis’ DOM CASMU

Masterpiece of Brazilian Literature, Musical Version of Machado de Assis’ DOM CASMURRO Opens in São Paulo

by Claudio Erlichman — November 7, 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 fo
O SOM DA NOSSA CANÇÃO – O MUSICAL Celebrates the Essence and Rhythm of Brazil

O SOM DA NOSSA CANÇÃO – O MUSICAL Celebrates the Essence and Rhythm of Brazil

by Claudio Erlichman — November 6, 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.
O ADMIRÁVEL SERTÃO DE ZÉ RAMALHO (Zé Ramalho's the Brave Backlands) Opens at Sesc

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 3, 2024
The play explores Zé Ramalho's songbook, his literature and the remarkable scenarios of his career in an innovative and non-biographical way.
Gershwin's Jazz Opera BLUE MONDAY Gets a Revival at São Paulo's Theatro Municipal

Gershwin's Jazz Opera BLUE MONDAY Gets a Revival at São Paulo's Theatro Municipal

by Claudio Erlichman — November 2, 2024
Blue Monday was a one-act 'jazz opera' by George Gershwin.
The Life and Legacy of Ray Charles are Told in the Musical RAY – VOCÊ NÃO ME CONH

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.

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