Based on One of the Most Popular Brazilian Soap Operas O BEM AMADO Gets a Musical Version
by Claudio Erlichman - Aug 4, 2022
The show has lyrics and music by Zeca Baleiro and Newton Moreno, with musical direction by Marco França and features Cassio Scapin as the corrupt and demagogue Odorico Paraguacu, candidate for mayor of Sucupira. As there is no cemetery in the city, which forces residents to bury their dead in neighboring municipalities, the politician is elected with the slogan “Vote for a serious man and win a cemetery”!
BWW Review: Musical LYSON GASTER NO BOROGODO Pays Tribute to Acclaimed Revue Theater Actress
by Claudio Erlichman - Dec 4, 2019
The play portrays the career of actress Lyson Gaster, stage name of Augustine Belber Pastor, Spanish created in Piracicaba, who with his revue theater company traveled Brazil in the 1920s, 30s and 40s to great success. The show stays until December 15 at Teatro Alfredo Mesquita, then continues season from January 18 to February 15 at the Teatro Italia.
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