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AWARDS: 7th Edition of the DID AWARDS FOR MUSICAL THEATER Announces its Nominees

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.
Talking About the Power of Female Singing, POR ELAS – MUSICAL Arrives in São Paulo

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.
International Phenomenon PRIMA FACIE Arrives in São Paulo After Immense Success in R

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.
Review: HAIRSPRAY Revivals in São Paulo with a Beautiful Message of Acceptance

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.
Marilyn Monroe and Einstein Meet in the Play INSIGNIFICANCE, Which Talks About Fame W

Marilyn Monroe and Einstein Meet in the Play INSIGNIFICANCE, Which Talks About Fame With Humor

by Claudio Erlichman — October 4, 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.
Considered One of the Great Exponents of Samba MARTINHO CORAÇÃO DE REI, THE MUSICAL

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.
A Hymn to the Oppressed, Verdi's New Production of NABUCCO Opens at Theatro Municipal

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.
RIO UPHILL- A NEW MUSICAL To Receive World Premiere In Rio DE Janeiro This Fall

RIO UPHILL- A NEW MUSICAL To Receive World Premiere In Rio DE Janeiro This Fall

by BWW News Desk — September 5, 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 Nominee

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.
São Paulo's PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT (Priscilla a Rainha do Deserto) Revival i

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.
Broadway Phenomenon DEAR EVAN HANSEN (Querido Evan Hansen) Opens in São Paulo, Addre

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.
At 95 Years Old, Nathalia Timberg Plays the Protagonist of A MULHER DA VAN (The Lady

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.
CLARA NUNES – A TAL GUERREIRA Celebrates The Life and Career of Brazilian Queen of

CLARA NUNES – A TAL GUERREIRA Celebrates The Life and Career of Brazilian Queen of Samba

by Claudio Erlichman — August 1, 2024
Clara Nunes, one of the greatest Brazilian singers, is brought to our time and to our questions of artistic and poetic freedom in a celebration of Brazilianness.
Production that Tells the Story of the Rock Legend, ELVIS – A MUSICAL REVOLUTION Op

Production that Tells the Story of the Rock Legend, ELVIS – A MUSICAL REVOLUTION Opens in São Paulo

by Claudio Erlichman — July 31, 2024
Get your pelvises and your blue suede shoes ready: in 2024, Brazil will enter the international circuit of Elvis: A Musical Revolution, the fictionalized biography recreated in musical form to tell the story of one of the greatest icons of world music, which will open in São Paulo in August.
Bringing Together All the Richness and Extraordinary Diversity of Lourenço da Fonsec

Bringing Together All the Richness and Extraordinary Diversity of Lourenço da Fonseca Barbosa's Work, CAPIBA, PELAS RUAS EU VOU… Opens in São Paulo

by Claudio Erlichman — July 28, 2024
With 45 dancers and singers from Aria Social and 19 musicians in the cast, the show Capiba, Pelas Ruas eu Vou (Capiba, through the streets I go) which has already been seen by more than 13 thousand spectators, celebrates the story of one of the great names of Brazilian Music.
In Double Bill Theatro Sao Pedro presents Busoni's TURANDOT and Puccini's GIANNI SCHI

In Double Bill Theatro Sao Pedro presents Busoni's TURANDOT and Puccini's GIANNI SCHICCHI

by Claudio Erlichman — July 27, 2024
On the centenary of the death of Italian composers Ferruccio Busoni and Giacomo Puccini, Theatro São Pedro presents a double program with performances on August 2, 4, 7, 9 and 11, under the musical direction of Ira Levin and the stage direction of Alexandre Dal Farra.
Shakespeare's KING LEAR Opens in São Paulo with an All Drag Cast

Shakespeare's KING LEAR Opens in São Paulo with an All Drag Cast

by Claudio Erlichman — July 22, 2024
In a tribute to drag queen art, Cia.
VINÍCIUS MUNHOZ Launches VME, a New Production Company Focused on Entertainment in B

VINÍCIUS MUNHOZ Launches VME, a New Production Company Focused on Entertainment in Brazil

by Claudio Erlichman — July 14, 2024
The recently created VME announces its desire to elevate entertainment in Brazil, with content and projects that promote memorable experiences for customers, brands and fans.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC (A Noviça Rebelde) Arrives in São Paulo After a Sold-out Season

THE SOUND OF MUSIC (A Noviça Rebelde) Arrives in São Paulo After a Sold-out Season in Rio de Janeiro

by Claudio Erlichman — July 11, 2024
Since making his Broadway debut in 1959, The Sound of Music (A Novica Rebelde) has become a singular phenomenon.
Joing Theater and Cinema Musical REPÚBLICA LEE – UM MUSICAL AO SOM DE RITA Opens i

Joing Theater and Cinema Musical REPÚBLICA LEE – UM MUSICAL AO SOM DE RITA Opens in São Paulo

by Claudio Erlichman — July 7, 2024
The show combines theater and cinema, creating a film in the presence of the audience, following the story of 5 young people, residents of a shared house, in São Paulo City, between the years from 1968 and 1969.
CRYSTAL: CIRQUE DU SOLEIL's First Acrobatic Ice Show Arrives in Sao Paulo

CRYSTAL: CIRQUE DU SOLEIL's First Acrobatic Ice Show Arrives in Sao Paulo

by Claudio Erlichman — July 3, 2024
Seen by more than 2 million people worldwide, Crystal, first acrobatic ice show at Cirque du Soleil arrives in Brazil.
Musical BELCHIOR - ANO PASSADO EU MORRI, MAS ESSE ANO EU NÃO MORRO returns to Sao Pa

Musical BELCHIOR - ANO PASSADO EU MORRI, MAS ESSE ANO EU NÃO MORRO returns to Sao Paulo for a popular season

by Claudio Erlichman — July 1, 2024
The show, directed by Pedro Cadore, takes a look at Belchior youth through a dramaturgy made up of excerpts from interviews with the singer himself.
Musical PARA NAO GRITAR (To Not Scream) Pays Tribute to Brazilian Writer Caio Fernand

Musical PARA NAO GRITAR (To Not Scream) Pays Tribute to Brazilian Writer Caio Fernando Abreu Through His Unique Work

by Claudio Erlichman — June 30, 2024
Caio Fernando Abreu, one of the most important writers in Brazilian literature, will have his life and work told on stage in the musical Para Nao Gritar (To Not Scream), which premieres on July 5th, for a short season in Sao Paulo.
Videos: Watch all of the Performances From MISCAST BRASIL 2024

Videos: Watch all of the Performances From MISCAST BRASIL 2024

by BWW News Desk — June 26, 2024
Miscast Brasil took place on 18 June 2024.

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