Brazil Theater Reviews

ADORAVEL TRAPALHAO, THE MUSICAL that Pays Homage to Famous Brazilian Comedian Renato Aragao, Opens In Sao Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - April 26, 2024

Adorável Trapalhao, the Musical, is a show that will pay homage to the unparalleled career of famous Brazilian comedian Renato Aragão, wich actively joins in the show, as a special participation, as it will be up to Rafael Aragão, the actor who created the project, to play the role of the iconic Did...

Mel Lisboa Returns as the Queen of Brazilian Rock 'N' Roll in the All New RITA LEE – A MUSICAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY
by Claudio Erlichman - April 23, 2024

Ten years after the opening of the hit Rita Lee Mora ao Lado, actress Mel Lisboa returns to play the rock star in an all new musical. With book and research by Guilherme Samora, direction by Marcio Macena and Debora Dubois, the show is based on the autobiography of the queen of Brazilian rock ‘n’ ro...

In a Deconstructed and Immersive Production CABARET KIT KAT CLUB Opens in Brazil
by Claudio Erlichman - April 11, 2024

In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920's draw to a close, a garish MC welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. With the Emcee's bawdy songs as wry commentary, Cabaret explores the dark, heady, and tumultuous life of Berlin's natives and expatriates as Ge...

Conceived, Produced, Written and Starring Award-Winning Actor and Singer Beto Sargentelli in the Role of Elvis Presley, THE KING OF ROCK - THE MUSICAL Opens in São Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - March 13, 2024

Conceived and starring the award-winning actor and singer Beto Sargentelli as Elvis Presley, the show is a tribute to one of the greatest world music icons. Unreleased and originally Brazilian, O Rei do Rock - O Musical delves into Elvis' fascinating trajectory, from his first album recording, at th...

PUCCINI, BUSONI, OFFENBACH and ROSSINI Announced Among the Attractions of Theatro Sao Pedro's 2024 Season
by Claudio Erlichman - March 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 Comp...

Bizarre and Funny Musical Version of Tim Burton's BEETLEJUICE Haunts Sao Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - March 07, 2024

A ghost comes to the stage in this edgy and irreverent musical comedy based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film. Beetlejuice tells the story of Lydia, a strange and unusual teenager obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.” Her new house is haunted by a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a ...

Bringing a horizon that dissolves and dialogue with cinema, Puccini 's MADAMA BUTTERFLY Opens Theatro Municipal (Sao Paulo) 2024 Season
by Claudio Erlichman - March 05, 2024

This production of Madama Butterfly highlights the social decline and impoverishment that occur in Cio-cio-san's life, to give visibility to the sociocultural aspects that cause the protagonist's growing suffering and the tragic outcome of the story, as well as the machismo she suffers of both cultu...

Paying Homage to Virginia Lane, the Mythical Star of Brazilian Revue Theater, A VEDETE DO BRASIL Opens in Sao Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - March 01, 2024

Suely Franco, Flavia Monteiro and Bela Quadros star in the production that celebrates the centenary of the iconic revue theater artist Viginia Lane with direction by Claudia Netto and musical direction by Alfredo Del-Penho....

Ralph Vaughan Williams's RIDERS TO THE SEA (Homens ao Mar) Opens Theatro Sao Pedro 2024 Season
by Claudio Erlichman - February 23, 2024

The opera season at Theatro Sao Pedro, will begin with the premiere of Riders to the Sea, by Vaughan Williams, considered the greatest British symphonist. With musical direction by Claudio Cruz and scenic direction by Caetano Vilela, the opera will be preceded by the instrumental work Fantasia on a ...

Promising To Be An Exciting Theatrical Experience BARBA: A BRAZILIAN BODY PERCUSSION MUSICAL Opens in NY
by Claudio Erlichman - February 12, 2024

Pregones Theater and R.Evolución Latina announce performances of BARBA A Brazilian Body Percussion Musical.BARBA a new Brazilian musical that explores the true story of Fernando Barba who discovers a gift for creating music using his own body as an instrument. . A music virtuoso, Barba transformed p...

Super Duper: Adapted From Mel Brooks's Cult Movie, Musical O JOVEM FRANKENSTEIN (Young Frankenstein) It's Alive! in Brazil
by Claudio Erlichman - January 31, 2024

From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, The Producers, comes this monster new musical comedy. The comedy genius, Mel Brooks, adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation – Young Frankenstein!...

Brazilian Diva Claudia Raia Portrays Iconic Painter TARSILA DO AMARAL in a New Musical
by Claudio Erlichman - January 17, 2024

The show Tarsila, a Brasileira will address Tarsila's life, work and influence on Brazilian culture. With book and lyrics by Anna Toledo and Jose Possi Neto, who also directs, the production has Claudia Raia as the protagonist and producer alongside Jarbas Homem de Mello, who plays Oswald de Andrade...

Writer and LGBTQIAPN+ Activist Herbert Daniel has His Life and Times Celebrated in the Musical CODINOME DANIEL
by Claudio Erlichman - January 09, 2024

With dramaturgy and direction by Ze Henrique de Paula and music by Fernanda Maia, the show tells the story of the journalist who fought for the LGBTQIAPN+ cause during the Brazilian military dictatorship....

Musical Version Of Joao Ubaldo Ribeiro's VIVA O POVO BRASILEIRO (An Invincible Memory) Opens In Sao Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - November 15, 2023

The show is a musical version of the romance Viva o Povo Brasileiro (Hail the Brazilian People, self-translated as An Invincible Memory), a masterpiece of Bahian author Joao Ubaldo Ribeiro, covering 400 years of Brazilian history, directed by Andre Paes Leme, songs by Chico Cesar and musical directi...

After 50 Years, Memorable and Important LGBTQIA+ play THE BOYS IN THE BAND – OS GAROTOS DA BANDA Opens a New Production in Brazil
by Claudio Erlichman - October 26, 2023

After 53 years, a new production of the important LGBTQIA+ play The Boys in the Band opens in Sao Paulo, at Teatro Procopio Ferreira. Directed by Ricardo Grasson, the play stars Bruno Narchi, Caio Evangelista, Caio Paduan, Heber Gutierrez, Heitor Garcia, Julio Oliveira, Leonardo Miggiorin, Mateus Ri...

Neil LaBute's Perverse Comedy THE MONEY SHOT Opens in Brazil
by Claudio Erlichman - October 21, 2023

The Money Shot is a perverse and insightful comedy that explores acid humor to create a reflection on ambition, art, status, sex in the North American entertainment industry when narrating the drama of Karen and Steve, movie stars who can no longer achieve great success on the big screen....

Using Brazilian Rhythms MUNDAREU DE MIM Talks About Love, Mourning and Longing with Carnival as a Background
by Claudio Erlichman - October 03, 2023

The show takes place during a Carnival party, common to all Brazilians. Every year, throughout Carnival and Ash Wednesday, people who have already departed from this plane - but did not die, “became homesick”, as the production explains - can once again walk among the living, in the middle of the cr...

Opera CENDRILLON (Cinderela), by Pauline Viardot, Opens at Theatro São Pedro
by Claudio Erlichman - October 02, 2023

The opera will be presented in Portuguese and will feature black artists, such as soprano Marly Montoni and tenors Jean William and Mar Oliveira among the main characters; with Priscila Bomfim in the musical direction and Julianna Santos in the scenic direction. In celebration of Children's Day, the...

Starring Laila Garin, the Award-Winning Show ELIS, A MUSICAL Returns to Sao Paulo in a Special Edition Commemorating 10 Years
by Claudio Erlichman - October 01, 2023

Elis, A Musical will open a special 10th anniversary edition at Teatro Sergio Cardoso, in Sao Paulo, and will run until November 05th. It once again features award-winning actress Laila Garin in the role of Elis Regina and Claudio Lins as Cesar Camargo Mariano, with direction by Dennis Carvalho and ...

Hello, Gorgeous: FUNNY GIRL is Produced for the First Time in Brazil
by Claudio Erlichman - September 13, 2023

Funny Girl gets a Brazilian production directed by Barchilon, starring Giulia Nadruz and Eriberto Leao as protagonists. With score by J. Styne, and lyrics by B. Merrill, the semi-biographical plot is based on the life and career of comedian and Broadway star Fanny Brice, featuring her stormy relatio...

Popular Movie in the 1990s, UMA LINDA MULHER - O MUSICAL (Pretty Woman) Opens in Brazil
by Claudio Erlichman - August 29, 2023

UMA LINDA MULHER (Pretty Woman) is based on the movie of the same name. It centers on the relationship between Vivian, a free spirited Hollywood prostitute, and Edward, a wealthy businessman. The production that arrives in Brazil for the first time has a cast of 25 singer/actors, led by the protagon...

Bringing Together a Shakespeare Classic and Songs by Cole Porter KISS ME, KATE! Opens in Sao Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - August 16, 2023

Kiss Me, Kate! is a musical written by Bella and Samuel Spewack ,with music and lyrics by Cole Porter. The story involves the production of a musical version of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew and the conflict on and off-stage between Fred Graham, the show's director, producer, and star, and h...

Album of the Show REVISTA BABADEIRA is Released on All Music Platforms with a Pocket-show
by Claudio Erlichman - August 08, 2023

The album features eleven new songs composed by Danilo Dunas for the show of the same name, sung by drag queens....

'Electro Opera' IRON – THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK Breaks the Li-mits Between Stage and Audience
by Claudio Erlichman - August 03, 2023

The audience will meet an unprecedented interactive experience. An unconventional musical, conceived and directed by Ulysses Cruz, with a libretto by Marcos Daud and music by Elton Towersey, which promotes a sensory dive into the mysterious adventure of a man whose identity has been hidden for over ...

Brazilian Production of SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL Brings a Splish Splash of Enchantment, Fantasy and Current Issues
by Claudio Erlichman - August 02, 2023

SpongeBob and his incorrigible optimism have won over generations of fans for over 20 years and have taken the Broadway stage, becoming a highly successful musical with original songs by the likes of David Bowie, Cindy Lauper and Sara Bareilles, among others. Onstage, famous Nickelodeon characters w...