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Raising the Curtain—and a Glass: From Broadway Vibes to Brazilian Hits SHOW BAR – JUKEBOX MUSICAL Opens in São Paulo

by Claudio Erlichman — Apr 16, 2026

Show Bar – Jukebox Musical reimagines the theater experience with an interactive, immersive format set and a functioning bar. Created by Luis Fernando Rodrigues, the production blends live performance and social atmosphere, inviting audiences to sing along, toast, and become part of the show. Instead of a linear narrative, the musical unfolds through themed segments featuring an eclectic jukebox of hits—from Broadway-inspired classics to Brazilian favorites. With a dynamic cast and ever-changing energy, the production offers a lively, communal night out that blurs the line between stage and audience.

São Paulo's PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT (Priscilla a Rainha do Deserto) Revival is the Season's Biggest Hit

by Claudio Erlichman — Aug 20, 2024

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is a jukebox musical with book by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott, using well-known pop songs as its score. Adapted from Elliott's 1994 movie , the musical tells the story of two drag queens and a trans woman, who contract to perform a drag show at a resort in Alice Springs, a town in the remote Australian desert.

Colburn School Unveils 2024 Fortissima Fellows

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 15, 2024

The Colburn School, a renowned performing arts school based in Los Angeles, revealed the 2024 cohort of its Fortissima program. Learn more!

The Segal Theatre to Host Book Talk with Avra Sidiropoulou Next Week

by Blair Ingenthron — Apr 15, 2023

The Segal Theatre will host a book talk with theatre scholar and director Avra Sidiropoulou discussing her latest publication Staging 21st Century Tragedies. Τheatre, Politics, and Global Crisis (Routledge 2022).

TUNEL DO AMOR (Tunnel of Love) Brings the Romantic Atmosphere of the 50s to Teatro Liberdade

by Claudio Erlichman — Feb 3, 2023

Based on the 1884 novel A Moreninha, by Manoel de Macedo, and bringing back the romantic atmosphere of the 1950s, to the sound of the oldies goldies immortalized by Celly Campello, Túnel do Amor (Tunnel of Love) opens at Teatro Liberdade, with 20 actors on stage.

Brazilian Pop Icon From the 80s is Honored in the Musical SIDNEY MAGAL: MUITO MAIS QUE UM AMANTE LATINO (Sidney Magal: Much More Than a Latin Lover)

by Claudio Erlichman — Oct 19, 2022

Based on the official biography of the singer, it features the actors Juan Alba, who plays Sidney Magal as an adult, and Luis Vasconcelos, who plays the Latin idol in his youth. In addition to remembering the various successes of the Brazilian popular music icon, the musical will outline the artist's trajectory, revealing the backstage of his life.

10 Productions Added To The National Theatre Collection For Schools, Libraries and Universities To Access Across The Globe

by Stephi Wild — Sep 22, 2021

Building on the success of the National Theatre Collection, with 71% of UK state secondary schools now signed up to access this digital resource, an additional 10 theatre productions have been added to the platform for schools, colleges and the education sector worldwide in partnership with Bloomsbury Publishing and ProQuest.

Colburn School Announces National Cohort Of Fortissima Fellows

by A.A. Cristi — Jun 22, 2021

The Colburn School, a renowned performing arts school based in Los Angeles, today announced the first national cohort of its recently expanded Fortissima program.

UConn To Present Online Symposium REPRESENTING ALTERITY THROUGH PUPPETRY AND PERFORMING OBJECTS

by A.A. Cristi — Mar 26, 2021

The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry and the University of Connecticut Puppets Arts Program, with the support of a UConn School of Fine Arts Anti-Racism Research Grant, are hosting a free international online symposium on systemic racism and the representation of foreigners and minorities in puppetry and allied art forms on April 9-10.

Colburn School's Fortissima Program Expands Nationally

by A.A. Cristi — Feb 1, 2021

The Colburn School, a renowned performing arts school based in Los Angeles, has expanded its Fortissima program nationally. Housed under Colburn's Center for Innovation and Community Impact, Fortissima is an artistic and leadership development program for high school age young women from underrepresented minorities in classical music who demonstrate excellence on an orchestral instrument and have an interest in pursuing a career in music.

The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center Announces SEGAL TALKS Week 29

by A.A. Cristi — Dec 4, 2020

The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center has announced the new line-up of its new global series, SEGAL TALKS. Since the beginning in March the series featured over 100 talks with 150 artists from 50 countries.

The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center Announces SEGAL TALKS: On Dramaturgy

by Stephi Wild — Nov 14, 2020

The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center has announced the new line-up of its new global series, SEGAL TALKS. Since the beginning in March the series featured over 100 talks with 150 artists from 50 countries.

SEGAL TALKS Week 25 Presents Simon Dove & Megha Ralapati

by Chloe Rabinowitz — Nov 5, 2020

CEC ArtsLink. He co-curated the Crossing the Line Festival, the annual trans-disciplinary fall festival in New York City from 2008 to 2018.. He was previously Executive and Artistic Director of Dancing in the Streets in NYC, and Professor of Practice and Director of the School of Dance at Arizona State University.

The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center Announces SEGAL TALKS Week 25

by Chloe Rabinowitz — Nov 2, 2020

New York, US, and international theatre artists, curators, researchers, and academics will talk daily during the week for one hour with Segal Center’s director, Frank Hentschker, about life and art in the Time of Corona and speak about challenges, sorrows, and hopes for the new Weltzustand— the State of the World.

Handan Ozbilgin, Florian Malzacher and More Join SEGAL TALKS Week 22

by Chloe Rabinowitz — Oct 12, 2020

The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center has announced the new line-up of its new global series, SEGAL TALKS. Since the beginning of March the series featured close to 100 talks with 150 artists from 50 countries.

The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center Announces SEGAL TALKS Week 21

by A.A. Cristi — Oct 5, 2020

The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center has announced the new line-up of its new global series, SEGAL TALKS. Since the beginning in March the series featured close to 100 talks with 150 artists from 50 countries. New York, US, and international theatre artists, curators, researchers, and academics will talk daily during the week for one hour with Segal Center's director, Frank Hentschker, about life and art in the Ti

The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center Announces SEGAL TALKS Week 20

by A.A. Cristi — Sep 28, 2020

The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center has announced the new line-up of its new global series, SEGAL TALKS. Since the beginning in March the series featured close to 100 talks with 150 artists from 50 countries.

The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center Announces SEGAL TALKS Week 14

by A.A. Cristi — Jun 26, 2020

The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center has announced the 14th weekly line-up of its new global series, SEGAL TALKS, which was conceived, created and curated by Frank Hentschker in March 2020. New York, US, and international theatre artists, curators, researchers, and academics will talk daily for one hour with Segal Center's director, Frank Hentschker, about life and art in the Time of Corona and speak about challenges, sorrows, and hopes for the new Weltzustanda?" the State of the World. The Segal Center is the only theatre institution in NYC and the US creating original content.

The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center Announces SEGAL TALKS Week 12

by A.A. Cristi — Jun 12, 2020

The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center has announced the 12th weekly line-up of its new global series, SEGAL TALKS, which was conceived, created and curated by Frank Hentschker in March 2020.

The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center Announces SEGAL TALKS Week Eight

by A.A. Cristi — May 15, 2020

The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center has announced the eighth weekly line-up of its new global series, SEGAL TALKS. New York, US, and international theatre artists, curators, researchers and academics will talk daily for one hour with Segal Center's director, Frank Hentschker, about life and art in the Time of Corona and speak about challenges, sorrows, and hopes for the new Weltzustanda?" the State of the World. The Segal Center is the only theatre institution in NYC and the US creating original content.