Offenbach’s Irreverent Classic ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD (Orfeu no Inferno) Opens 2026 Lyric Season at Theatro São Pedro
by Claudio Erlichman - Apr 13, 2026
Opening the 2026 lyric season at Theatro São Pedro, Orpheus in the Underworld (Orphée aux enfers) by Jacques Offenbach arrives in a vibrant new staging directed by Cibele Forjaz, with André Dos Santos leading the orchestra. Premiered in 1858, Offenbach’s groundbreaking operetta offers a witty, satirical twist on the Orpheus myth, transforming tragedy into irreverent comedy. With its mix of spoken dialogue, lively ensembles, and dance, the work helped define the operetta genre. Highlights include the iconic “Galop infernal,” forever linked to the can-can. Performances run April 17, 19, 22, 24, and 26, inviting audiences to experience a sparkling, subversive classic that remains as entertaining today as ever.
TOPDOG/UNDERDOG & More Lead Atlanta's April 2025 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Mar 28, 2025
Atlanta is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for April 2025 include Actor's Express Topdog/Underdog and more!
PUCCINI, BUSONI, OFFENBACH and ROSSINI Announced Among the Attractions of Theatro Sao Pedro's 2024 Season
by Claudio Erlichman - Mar 12, 2024
The lyrical season will feature 12 titles, such as Turandot, by Busoni, Gianni Schicchi, by Puccini, Le Comte Ory, by Rossini, among others. The program also includes ballets, cinema and music, and concerts in a year in which São Pedro establishes partnerships with the Cinemateca, the São Paulo Companhia de Dança and guest orchestras.
Christopher Mallett to Release The First Major Recording of Justin Holland's Music
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 12, 2023
Naxos is presenting San Francisco-based guitarist Christopher Mallett's new release championing the music of Justin Holland, America's first Black classical guitarist who made his name during the time of slavery. Titled Justin Holland, Guitar Works and Arrangements, “trailblazer' Mallett (The St. Louis Dispatch) deftly performs on this landmark recording featuring several world premieres.
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.
Theatro Sao Pedro Opens EL BARBERILLO DE LAVAPIES,
by Francisco Asenjo Barbieri
by Claudio Erlichman - Oct 3, 2022
In a never seen production in Brazil El Barberillo de Lavapies by Spanish composer F. A. Barbieri, Opens at Theatro Sao Pedro, with musical direction by Priscila Bomfim, scenic direction by Mauro Wrona and participation of the Academia de Opera and the Orquestra Jovem do Theatro Sao Pedro. The show also includes Hispalis Companhia de Flamenco.
Marquee TV Presents 'Ring Des Nibelungen' Performed By Deutsche Oper Berlin
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2022
Ring des Nibelungen is a new interpretation of Wagner's iconic Ring Cycle performed by world-renowned company Deutsche Oper Berlin. Filmed in its four parts - Das Rheingold, Die Walküre, Siegfried and Götterdämmerung – the performances will be available to view on Marquee TV from 13 May 2022
Updated Release Date Announced For New Digital Production Of MASKS AND FACES
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2021
In the tradition of The School for Scandal and The Rivals, Masks and Faces is both a 18th century period caper and a tribute to the backstage world of the theatre, complete with the hapless failed playwright, Triplet, and his hungry family, to real-life writer Colley Cibber, and the ghastly critics Soaper and Snarl……
Royal Danish Orchestra Rings in the New Year with A Concert!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 28, 2020
Kick off New Year’s Eve before the champagne corks start popping, with a sparkling musical experience in the company of the Royal Danish Orchestra, conductor Thomas Søndergård and master of ceremonies Frederik Cilius, famous for his witty radio and TV shows.
129 Musicals & Shows You Can Stream From Home in 2021
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 21, 2020
BroadwayWorld put together a list of all the live action musicals you can stream on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, BroadwayHD, and Disney Plus. Are you looking for something to get your mind off… all of this? So are we. Because everyone needs some escape,
BWW Interview: At Home With Deborah Stone
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 29, 2020
She makes singing her art now, but there was a time when Deborah Stone's life was all about dance. If you close your eyes while listening to her sing, you can tell she is still dancing.