Breaking News: Gustavo Barchilon, the Prince of Musicals in Brazil, Unveils an Ambitious 2026 Season Spanning Classics, Premieres, and a Tribute to Brazilian Icons
by Claudio Erlichman - November 21, 2025
Award-winning director Gustavo Barchilon, known for Barnum, Something Rotten!, Dreamgirls, Titaníque! and Funny Girl, unveils an ambitious 2026 season spanning revivals, premieres, and tributes. The reopening of Rio’s Teatro Ginástico will present Barchilon’s musical homage to Brazilian icon Bibi Fe...
Drag Queen Gloria Groove Joins Cast of WICKED in Brazil as Madame Morrible
by Joshua Wright - September 03, 2025
Gloria Groove made her debut in Wicked at Teatro Renault in São Paulo, performing as Madame Morrible in select performances. Groove previously visited Los Angeles in 2024, where she met with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande during the launch of the Wicked film. ...
Drag Queen Gloria Groove Joins Cast of WICKED in Brazil as Madame Morrible
by Joshua Wright - September 03, 2025
Gloria Groove made her debut in Wicked at Teatro Renault in São Paulo, performing as Madame Morrible in select performances. Groove previously visited Los Angeles in 2024, where she met with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande during the launch of the Wicked film. ...
Brazil Production of WICKED Asks Audiences To Quiet Down
by Joshua Wright - April 01, 2025
The Brazilian production of Wicked in São Paulo has asked audiences to remain silent during performances following viral videos of fans singing and dancing, citing the need to preserve the theatrical experience....
Brazil Production of WICKED Asks Audiences To Quiet Down
by Joshua Wright - April 01, 2025
The Brazilian production of Wicked in São Paulo has asked audiences to remain silent during performances following viral videos of fans singing and dancing, citing the need to preserve the theatrical experience....
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. Outside of traditional beauty standards, she faces many prejudices, become an instant celebrity, and fight against racial segregation pro...