DIBUK – THE MUSICAL Brings a Classic Jewish Love Story of Forbidden Love and Mysticism to the Stage
by Claudio Erlichman - Apr 23, 2026
Dibuk – The Musical opens April 23 at Teatro Sérgio Cardoso for a limited run through May 31, 2026. Inspired by S. An-sky’s classic The Dybbuk, or Between Two Worlds, one of the most important works of Yiddish theater, the production reimagines the tragic love story of Leah and Hanan — often called the “Romeo and Juliet” of Jewish drama. Directed by Marcelo Klabin, the musical blends drama, music, dance and circus elements, with traditional Jewish dance at the heart of the storytelling. Featuring 31 actors, 44 original songs and a large-scale visual production, the show runs Thursdays to Saturdays at 8 PM and Sundays at 4 PM.
ÓPERA DO MALANDRO Revival Mixes Political Satire, References to Umbanda, and Brazilian Popular Culture
by Claudio Erlichman - Jan 26, 2026
Nearly 50 years after its debut, Chico Buarque’s landmark musical returns in a vibrant new staging. Directed by Jorge Farjalla, Ópera do Malandro dives into Rio de Janeiro’s bohemian underworld to expose corruption, desire and hypocrisy with sharp humor and unforgettable songs. Inspired by Brecht’s The Threepenny Opera and infused with elements of Afro-Brazilian spirituality, the production blends satire, ritual and popular culture in an immersive, festive experience. Featuring a large, star-studded cast the show reaffirms the enduring power—and provocation—of one of Brazilian musical theatre’s most iconic works.
A CHORUS LINE: Passion, Persistence and a Contemporary Take on a Classic
by Claudio Erlichman - Oct 9, 2025
At Teatro VillaLobos, the Broadway classic takes on a new life under the direction and choreography of Bárbara Guerra, who updates the visuals with large screens and real-time projections without losing the soul of the original, with a fine-tuned cast that delivers moving performances in numbers like 'At the Ballet' and 'What I Did for Love'. Metalinguistic and vibrant, the production celebrates the dreams, pain, and persistence of those who live to dance.
Gershwin’s PORGY AND BESS Gets Brazilian-made, Black-led Revival at Theatro Municipal of São Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - Sep 8, 2025
Porgy and Bess is a famous 'folk opera' created by George Gershwin, with a libretto by DuBose Heyward and lyrics by DuBose and Ira Gershwin. The work chronicles the life of a Black community on Catfish Row in Charleston and is known for its fusion of operatic elements with American folk music, jazz, and blues. The story focuses on the love between Porgy, a disabled beggar, and Bess, a woman seeking a better life.
La Ópera Rigoletto, De Giuseppe Verdi, Regresa Al Palacio De Bellas Artes
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2025
La Secretaría de Cultura del Gobierno de México y el Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (INBAL), a través de la Compañía Nacional de Ópera (CNO), presentarán la obra Rigoletto, una de las óperas más emblemáticas del compositor italiano Giuseppe Verdi (1813 – 1901), en una nueva producción que reúne a grandes talentos del ámbito operístico nacional e internacional.
MOZART, WEILL, PURCEL and JANACEK Announced Among the Attractions of Theatro Sao Pedro's 2023 Season
by Claudio Erlichman - Feb 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.
Salvador Novo, Artífice De La Escena Y Las Instituciones Teatrales
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2020
Salvador Novo fue poeta, dramaturgo, ensayista, crítico, cronista, traductor, director teatral, publicista y funcionario cultural; autor de una vasta obra literaria. Entre sus títulos más importantes se encuentran Nueva grandeza mexicana, Nuevo amor, La estatua de sal, En defensa de lo usado, Return Ticket y Diálogos.
El Palacio de Bellas Artes ha sido casa de las letras mexicanas y del mundo
by Julie Musbach - Sep 24, 2019
En las celebraciones del 85 aniversario del Palacio de Bellas Artes (PBA) se dedicó una charla para recordar que este recinto, inaugurado en 1934, es también casa de la letras mexicanas y del mundo, debido a la intensa actividad desplegada en sus diversas salas. En ello coincidieron los escritores Beatriz Escalante, Natalio Hernández, Víctor Manuel Mendiola y Eduardo Casar, quienes participaron en la charla Escritores en el Palacio de Bellas Artes a través del tiempo, la cual se llevó a cabo este lunes 23 de septiembre en la Sala Manuel M. Ponce.
Melodías De Voz Y Piano Deleitarán Al Público En Dos Recintos Diferentes
by Julie Musbach - Jan 21, 2019
La Coordinación Nacional de Música y Ópera del Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura presentará un recital de voz y piano en el que se interpretarán múltiples obras de reconocidos compositores. Tendrá lugar el viernes 25 de enero a las 18:00 en la Sala Manuel M. Ponce del emblemático Palacio de Bellas Artes.
Nicola Benedetti Performs Szymanowski's VIOLIN CONCERTO NO. 1 with the NY Philharmonic Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2014
Violinist Nicola Benedetti will make her New York Philharmonic subscription debut - replacing Janine Jansen, who has been advised by her doctor not to play for at least a week - in performances of Szymanowski's Violin Concerto No. 1. Vladimir Jurowski will make his Philharmonic debut conducting the concerts, tonight, May 21, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, May 22 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, May 23 at 2:00 p.m.; and Saturday, May 24 at 8:00 p.m. The program will conclude with selections from Prokofiev's Cinderella.
Nicola Benedetti to Replace Janine Jansen in Szymanowski's VIOLIN CONCERTO NO. 1 with the NY Philharmonic, 5/21-24
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2014
Violinist Nicola Benedetti will make her New York Philharmonic subscription debut - replacing Janine Jansen, who has been advised by her doctor not to play for at least a week - in performances of Szymanowski's Violin Concerto No. 1. Vladimir Jurowski will make his Philharmonic debut conducting the concerts, Wednesday, May 21, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, May 22 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, May 23 at 2:00 p.m.; and Saturday, May 24 at 8:00 p.m. The program will conclude with selections from Prokofiev's Cinderella.
El Complejo Teatral de Buenos Aires Presents GINGER Y FRED
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 14, 2011
El Complejo Teatral de Buenos Aires y la Fundación Cinemateca Argentina han organizado un ciclo denominado Ginger y Fred: retrospectiva integral, que se llevará a cabo del martes 19 de abril al miércoles 4 de mayo en la Sala Leopoldo Lugones del Teatro San Martín.
É COM ESSE QUE EU VOU: a samba musical opening in Brazil!
by Paulo Afonso De Lima - Aug 21, 2010
Claudio Botelho and Charles Möeller after a wonderful concept of GYPSY (a solid hit, now in São Paulo) and before a big production of HAIR, open in Rio a musical with the best of the most important Brazilian rhythm: the samba.