Bringing the Competitive Universe of Cheerleaders to the Stage, BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL Opens in Brazil
by Claudio Erlichman - February 21, 2023
The show, with music by Tom Kitt and Lin-Manuel Miranda, lyrics by Amanda Green and Miranda, loosely based on the 2000 film of the same name, focuses on the competitive world of cheerleading and over-the-top team rivalries.
by Claudio Erlichman - February 21, 2023
The show, with music by Tom Kitt and Lin-Manuel Miranda, lyrics by Amanda Green and Miranda, loosely based on the 2000 film of the same name, focuses on the competitive world of cheerleading and over-the-top team rivalries.
MOZART, WEILL, PURCEL and JANACEK Announced Among the Attractions of Theatro Sao Pedro's 2023 Season
by Claudio Erlichman - February 13, 2023
Lyrical season will have 11 titles, including the premiere of O Machete, by Mehmari. Throughout 2023, will be presented of Il Seraglio, by Mozart, Cinderella, by Viardot, The Cunning Little Vixen, by Janácek, Dido and Eneas, by Purcell, among others. The program also includes ballet shows, symphonic and chamber music concerts.
by Claudio Erlichman - February 13, 2023
Lyrical season will have 11 titles, including the premiere of O Machete, by Mehmari. Throughout 2023, will be presented of Il Seraglio, by Mozart, Cinderella, by Viardot, The Cunning Little Vixen, by Janácek, Dido and Eneas, by Purcell, among others. The program also includes ballet shows, symphonic and chamber music concerts.
TUNEL DO AMOR (Tunnel of Love) Brings the Romantic Atmosphere of the 50s to Teatro Liberdade
by Claudio Erlichman - February 03, 2023
Based on the 1884 novel A Moreninha, by Manoel de Macedo, and bringing back the romantic atmosphere of the 1950s, to the sound of the oldies goldies immortalized by Celly Campello, Túnel do Amor (Tunnel of Love) opens at Teatro Liberdade, with 20 actors on stage.
by Claudio Erlichman - February 03, 2023
Based on the 1884 novel A Moreninha, by Manoel de Macedo, and bringing back the romantic atmosphere of the 1950s, to the sound of the oldies goldies immortalized by Celly Campello, Túnel do Amor (Tunnel of Love) opens at Teatro Liberdade, with 20 actors on stage.
Grace Gianoukas Pays Homage to Dercy Goncalves in the Monologue NASCI PRA SER DERCY
by Claudio Erlichman - January 25, 2023
Dercy Goncalves passed away without a play honoring her ever having been performed on Brazilian stages. Yet! The monologue Nasci pra ser Dercy, with Grace Gianoukas, seeks to unite the popular appeal and the actress's charisma with a deep research that shows the importance of the actress for the Brazilian theater and for the female freedom.
by Claudio Erlichman - January 25, 2023
Dercy Goncalves passed away without a play honoring her ever having been performed on Brazilian stages. Yet! The monologue Nasci pra ser Dercy, with Grace Gianoukas, seeks to unite the popular appeal and the actress's charisma with a deep research that shows the importance of the actress for the Brazilian theater and for the female freedom.
With Free Tickets, CARMEN, A PEQUENA GRANDE NOTAVEL is a Musical for All Family
by Claudio Erlichman - January 23, 2023
Starring Laila Garin in the title role, and directed by Kleber Montanheiro, CARMEN A PEQUENA GRANDE NOTAVEL presents the story of Carmen Miranda, the Brazilian Bombshell, for all-family, with language of Revue Theater.
by Claudio Erlichman - January 23, 2023
Starring Laila Garin in the title role, and directed by Kleber Montanheiro, CARMEN A PEQUENA GRANDE NOTAVEL presents the story of Carmen Miranda, the Brazilian Bombshell, for all-family, with language of Revue Theater.
Breaking News: GUSTAVO BARCHILON, the Prince of Musicals in Brazil, Announces His New Shows for 2023
by Claudio Erlichman - January 20, 2023
Multi-award winning director with plays like Barnum and 4000 Miles, Gustavo Barchilon (30) exclusively announces for BroadwayWorld his new works for 2023.
by Claudio Erlichman - January 20, 2023
Multi-award winning director with plays like Barnum and 4000 Miles, Gustavo Barchilon (30) exclusively announces for BroadwayWorld his new works for 2023.
Contemporary Version of Revue Theater is Presented with Drag Queens in REVISTA BABADEIRA
by Claudio Erlichman - January 18, 2023
Revista Babadeira is a musical by award-winning director Neyde Veneziano, where she updates the Revue Theater genre through diversity and inclusion, with dragqueens. With musical direction by Dagoberto Feliz, it has an original score by Danilo Dunas, scenery and costumes by Kleber Montanheiro and choreography by Paula Flaibann,
by Claudio Erlichman - January 18, 2023
Revista Babadeira is a musical by award-winning director Neyde Veneziano, where she updates the Revue Theater genre through diversity and inclusion, with dragqueens. With musical direction by Dagoberto Feliz, it has an original score by Danilo Dunas, scenery and costumes by Kleber Montanheiro and choreography by Paula Flaibann,
Inspired by Yuval Noah Harari's Best Seller Sapiens, Vera Holtz Opens the Monologue FICCOES
by Claudio Erlichman - January 12, 2023
Sapiens – A Brief History of Humanity, by professor and philosopher Yuval Noah Harari, was the starting point for the play Ficções. After a successful season in Rio de Janeiro, the monologue, which marks the return of Vera Holtz to the stage after three years,opens on January 19th at Teatro FAAP, in São Paulo, for a season until March 26th.
by Claudio Erlichman - January 12, 2023
Sapiens – A Brief History of Humanity, by professor and philosopher Yuval Noah Harari, was the starting point for the play Ficções. After a successful season in Rio de Janeiro, the monologue, which marks the return of Vera Holtz to the stage after three years,opens on January 19th at Teatro FAAP, in São Paulo, for a season until March 26th.
Considered the Father of Aviation, Santos Dumont Will Have His Life Told in the Musical ALEM DO AR (Beyond the Air)
by Claudio Erlichman - January 11, 2023
Alem do Ar is a musical freely inspired by the life of Santos-Dumont, not only the daring and determined inventor, but also the man who had doubts about his inventions. The show is produced by the Lia Maria Aguiar Foundation, starring the talents of Cassio Scapin, Mateus Ribeiro, Felipe Prestes, Henrique Oliveira) and a great cast.
by Claudio Erlichman - January 11, 2023
Alem do Ar is a musical freely inspired by the life of Santos-Dumont, not only the daring and determined inventor, but also the man who had doubts about his inventions. The show is produced by the Lia Maria Aguiar Foundation, starring the talents of Cassio Scapin, Mateus Ribeiro, Felipe Prestes, Henrique Oliveira) and a great cast.
Dreams of Freedom from the Past Emerge in UMA LEITURA DOS BUZIOS, a Show Inspired by a Popular Uprising in Bahia
by Claudio Erlichman - January 04, 2023
A dip in the history of Brazil takes us to the Bahian popular uprising known as Conjuracao Baiana, Revolta dos Alfaiates or Revolta dos Buzios. The movement is the inspiration for the show Uma Leitura dos Buzios (A Reading of Buzios). The premiere took place in November 2022 at Teatro Antunes Filho do Sesc Vila Mariana and continues until February 12th, 2023.
by Claudio Erlichman - January 04, 2023
A dip in the history of Brazil takes us to the Bahian popular uprising known as Conjuracao Baiana, Revolta dos Alfaiates or Revolta dos Buzios. The movement is the inspiration for the show Uma Leitura dos Buzios (A Reading of Buzios). The premiere took place in November 2022 at Teatro Antunes Filho do Sesc Vila Mariana and continues until February 12th, 2023.
NEY MATOGROSSO - Homem com H Comes to Brazil Next Month
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2023
Ney Matogrosso - Homem com H explora momentos e canções marcantes na trajetória do cantor sem seguir necessariamente uma ordem cronológica. The performance is on 13 January.
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2023
Ney Matogrosso - Homem com H explora momentos e canções marcantes na trajetória do cantor sem seguir necessariamente uma ordem cronológica. The performance is on 13 January.
NEY MATOGROSSO - Homem com H Comes to Brazil Next Month
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2022
Ney Matogrosso – Homem com H explora momentos e canções marcantes na trajetória do cantor sem seguir necessariamente uma ordem cronológica. A história começa em um show do Secos & Molhados, em plena ditadura militar, quando uma pessoa da plateia o xinga de “viado”. Essa cena se funde com momentos da infância e adolescência do artista. E, dessa forma, outros episódios vão se encadeando na cena.
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2022
Ney Matogrosso – Homem com H explora momentos e canções marcantes na trajetória do cantor sem seguir necessariamente uma ordem cronológica. A história começa em um show do Secos & Molhados, em plena ditadura militar, quando uma pessoa da plateia o xinga de “viado”. Essa cena se funde com momentos da infância e adolescência do artista. E, dessa forma, outros episódios vão se encadeando na cena.
BWW Awards: DID AWARDS (Premio Destaque Imprensa Digital) Announces the Highlights of Musical Theater in 2022, in Sao Paulo City
by Claudio Erlichman - December 15, 2022
The award, which brings together representatives of the digital press and celebrates musical theater in Sao Paulo City, held its 5th edition, the first being presential. The Brazilian musicals Brenda Lee and the Palace of the Princesses and Nautopia - The Musical were the most awarded of the night.
by Claudio Erlichman - December 15, 2022
The award, which brings together representatives of the digital press and celebrates musical theater in Sao Paulo City, held its 5th edition, the first being presential. The Brazilian musicals Brenda Lee and the Palace of the Princesses and Nautopia - The Musical were the most awarded of the night.
Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL is Now Playing at Teatro Santander
by Claudio Erlichman - December 13, 2022
Musical A Christmas Carol, inspired by Charles Dickens' classic, has a Brazilian version and libretto by Daniela Cury, direction by Fernanda Chamma. Starring in this new Brazilian show are 80 artists on stage, young talents and renowned names in musical theatre. Among the highlights of the cast are Miguel Falabella and Arizio Magalhães.
by Claudio Erlichman - December 13, 2022
Musical A Christmas Carol, inspired by Charles Dickens' classic, has a Brazilian version and libretto by Daniela Cury, direction by Fernanda Chamma. Starring in this new Brazilian show are 80 artists on stage, young talents and renowned names in musical theatre. Among the highlights of the cast are Miguel Falabella and Arizio Magalhães.
The Beloved Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL Opens Musical Version in December
by Claudio Erlichman - November 30, 2022
Musical A Christmas Carol, inspired by Charles Dickens' classic, has a Brazilian version and libretto by Daniela Cury, direction by Fernanda Chamma. Starring in this new Brazilian show are 80 artists on stage, young talents and renowned names in musical theatre. Among the highlights of the cast are Miguel Falabella and Arizio Magalhães.
by Claudio Erlichman - November 30, 2022
Musical A Christmas Carol, inspired by Charles Dickens' classic, has a Brazilian version and libretto by Daniela Cury, direction by Fernanda Chamma. Starring in this new Brazilian show are 80 artists on stage, young talents and renowned names in musical theatre. Among the highlights of the cast are Miguel Falabella and Arizio Magalhães.
PRETAGONISMO DAY I ATO Celebrates Black Culture Month at Teatro Liberdade
by Claudio Erlichman - November 23, 2022
PRETAGONISMO DAY - I ATO is a true BROADWAY talk show! An act of representation, diversity, inclusion and empowerment that aims to emphasize and value the strength and importance of black protagonism in culture and in all its aspects today. A night of celebration in the Month of Black Awareness.
by Claudio Erlichman - November 23, 2022
PRETAGONISMO DAY - I ATO is a true BROADWAY talk show! An act of representation, diversity, inclusion and empowerment that aims to emphasize and value the strength and importance of black protagonism in culture and in all its aspects today. A night of celebration in the Month of Black Awareness.
Alonso Barros Pays an Affective Homage to Musical Theater in His Debut Movie TEATRO BR
by Claudio Erlichman - November 23, 2022
A theater with echoes and voices from the past that will interpret the past of three characters who were once friends and lovers. Miguel, a washed-up middle-aged transvestite artist; Sara, a middle-aged actress struggling to remain relevant in her career; and Paulo, who abandoned a promising artistic career.
by Claudio Erlichman - November 23, 2022
A theater with echoes and voices from the past that will interpret the past of three characters who were once friends and lovers. Miguel, a washed-up middle-aged transvestite artist; Sara, a middle-aged actress struggling to remain relevant in her career; and Paulo, who abandoned a promising artistic career.
Theatro Sao Pedro Opens Richard Strauss' ARIADNE AUF NAXOS Concluding the Lyrical Season for 2022
by Claudio Erlichman - November 17, 2022
With musical direction by the German conductor Felix Krieger, who commands the Orquestra do Theatro Sao Pedro, and scenic direction by the Argentine Pablo Maritano, the never seen production in Brazil takes the stage at Theatro Sao Pedro on November 18th.
by Claudio Erlichman - November 17, 2022
With musical direction by the German conductor Felix Krieger, who commands the Orquestra do Theatro Sao Pedro, and scenic direction by the Argentine Pablo Maritano, the never seen production in Brazil takes the stage at Theatro Sao Pedro on November 18th.
Awards: DID AWARDS (Destaque Imprensa Digital - Digital Press Highlight) Announces 5th Edition Nominees
by Claudio Erlichman - November 11, 2022
The award, which brings together representatives of the digital press and celebrates musical theater in São Paulo City, presents novelties in 2022, including the sum of eight new categories.
by Claudio Erlichman - November 11, 2022
The award, which brings together representatives of the digital press and celebrates musical theater in São Paulo City, presents novelties in 2022, including the sum of eight new categories.
Musical BOSQUE DOS SONAMBULOS (Sleepwalkers' Forest) Delves Into LGBTQ Gothic Fantasy Romance by Throwing Audiences Between Eccentric Characters
by Claudio Erlichman - November 09, 2022
A gothic musical inspired by horror films from the 1960s and 1970s is the plot for the show Bosque dos Sonambulos (Sleepwalkers' Forest), which opens at Teatro Pequeno Ato. With libretto and direction by Matheus Marchetti and original compositions by Vitor Mascarenhas, the play embarks on a queer gothic fantasy told in songs.
by Claudio Erlichman - November 09, 2022
A gothic musical inspired by horror films from the 1960s and 1970s is the plot for the show Bosque dos Sonambulos (Sleepwalkers' Forest), which opens at Teatro Pequeno Ato. With libretto and direction by Matheus Marchetti and original compositions by Vitor Mascarenhas, the play embarks on a queer gothic fantasy told in songs.
Edward Albee's Classic, THREE TALL WOMEN (Tres Mulheres Altas) Gets a New Production with Suely Franco, Deborah Evelyn and Nathalia Dill
by Claudio Erlichman - November 03, 2022
Directed by Fernando Philbert, and starring Suely Franco, Deborah Evelyn e Nathalia Dill the play brings a biting comedy that reflects on the passage of time through the settling of accounts between three generations.
by Claudio Erlichman - November 03, 2022
Directed by Fernando Philbert, and starring Suely Franco, Deborah Evelyn e Nathalia Dill the play brings a biting comedy that reflects on the passage of time through the settling of accounts between three generations.
Musical A HORA DA ESTRELA or CANTO DE MACABEA, Celebrates the Centenary of Clarice Lispector
by Claudio Erlichman - November 02, 2022
Macabea is a Brazil’s Northeastern migrant whose life is marked by the absence of affection and poetry. Her story is told by an actress, who decides to narrate her life in an exercise in alterity. Critical and public success, the musical stars Laila Garin, Claudia Ventura and Leonardo Miggiorin with original score by Chico Cesar.
by Claudio Erlichman - November 02, 2022
Macabea is a Brazil’s Northeastern migrant whose life is marked by the absence of affection and poetry. Her story is told by an actress, who decides to narrate her life in an exercise in alterity. Critical and public success, the musical stars Laila Garin, Claudia Ventura and Leonardo Miggiorin with original score by Chico Cesar.
Peter Quilter's DUETS: A COMEDY IN FOUR ACTS (DUETOS) Opens in Sao Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - November 01, 2022
The play comically portrays the encounters and disagreements of the contemporary love life of eight characters through four stories of a woman and a man - not necessarily couples - dealing with their own desires and traumas in search of love and facing loneliness. A gloriously funny examination of the chaotic world of love and relationships.
by Claudio Erlichman - November 01, 2022
The play comically portrays the encounters and disagreements of the contemporary love life of eight characters through four stories of a woman and a man - not necessarily couples - dealing with their own desires and traumas in search of love and facing loneliness. A gloriously funny examination of the chaotic world of love and relationships.
World Famous Album CLUBE DA ESQUINA Gets Musical Theatrical Version Celebrating its Fiftieth Anniversary
by Claudio Erlichman - October 26, 2022
CLUBE DA ESQUINA – OS SONHOS Não AVELHECEM (Corner Club – Dreams Don't Grow Old) was presented to the world in 1972, being the first double long play in the country and considered the best Brazilian album of all time. Now completing 50, it gets theatrical version, under the direction of Dennis Carvalho and having Tiago Barbosa as the protagonist.
by Claudio Erlichman - October 26, 2022
CLUBE DA ESQUINA – OS SONHOS Não AVELHECEM (Corner Club – Dreams Don't Grow Old) was presented to the world in 1972, being the first double long play in the country and considered the best Brazilian album of all time. Now completing 50, it gets theatrical version, under the direction of Dennis Carvalho and having Tiago Barbosa as the protagonist.
Gay, Colorful and Funny, GLAM – THE MUSICAL Opens with Drag Universe as its Theme
by Claudio Erlichman - October 25, 2022
With 14 original songs played live, the story talks about friendship, love, respect, homophobia and especially, the struggle of an LGBTQIA+ person to conquer their space in society.
by Claudio Erlichman - October 25, 2022
With 14 original songs played live, the story talks about friendship, love, respect, homophobia and especially, the struggle of an LGBTQIA+ person to conquer their space in society.
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