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Starring Miguel Falabella, UMA COISA ENGRAÇADA ACONTECEU A CAMINHO DO FÓRUM (A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum) Brings New Life to a Broadway Classic
by Claudio Erlichman - April 03, 2025


Starring Miguel Falabella, the musical A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” (Uma Coisa Engraçada Aconteceu a Caminho do Forum, in portuguese) is a huge success that is getting a Brazilian production for the first time.

Musical TERRITÓRIO DO AMOR Pays Homage to the Most Complex of Human Feelings Through Songs by Great Female Voices in World Music
by Claudio Erlichman - April 01, 2025


Escrito por Gabriel Chalita e dirigido por José Possi Neto o musical faz ode ao mais complexo dos sentimentos humanos a partir das canções de grandes vozes femininas da música mundial como Elizeth Cardoso, Callas, Piaf, Dalva de Oliveira, Dolores Duran, Dietrich, Maysa e Mercedes Sosa.

As 15 Melhores Cidades do Mundo para Ver Teatro
by Sidney Paterra - March 29, 2025


Pronto para tirar férias e quer incluir algumas idas ao teatro no seu roteiro? Você está com sorte, porque o mundo todo é um palco. Literalmente! O BroadwayWorld reuniu uma lista das quinze melhores cidades do mundo para assistir a teatro.

As 15 Melhores Cidades do Mundo para Ver Teatro
by Sidney Paterra - March 29, 2025


Pronto para tirar férias e quer incluir algumas idas ao teatro no seu roteiro? Você está com sorte, porque o mundo todo é um palco. Literalmente! O BroadwayWorld reuniu uma lista das quinze melhores cidades do mundo para assistir a teatro.

Quando Comprar Ingressos para um Show da Broadway
by Sidney Paterra - March 28, 2025


Você está planejando sua primeira viagem à cidade de Nova York. As passagens já estão compradas, a estadia no hotel confirmada, o roteiro tomando forma… e agora você quer incluir um espetáculo da Broadway. Mas surge a dúvida: quando é o melhor momento para comprar seus ingressos?

Um Breve Histórico da Broadway
by Sidney Paterra - March 28, 2025


Acabou de descobrir a magia da Broadway e quer aprender sobre a história dos musicais da Broadway? Quer impressionar seus amigos amantes de teatro, mas está sem as informações certas para acompanhar a conversa? O BroadwayWorld está aqui para te ajudar a entrar no clima com um breve histórico do teatro da Broadway (ou theatre), da história da própria Broadway (a rua), e muito mais!

Como Chegar à Times Square em Nova York
by Sidney Paterra - March 27, 2025


Você está fazendo planos para sua primeira viagem à cidade de Nova York. Sua viagem está reservada, a estadia no hotel confirmada e, o mais importante, você acabou de garantir ingressos para o seu musical favorito da Broadway! Um pequeno detalhe que você esqueceu: como chegar até lá?

Fun and Delightful Musical UMA BABÁ QUASE PERFEITA (Mrs. Doubtfire) Opens in São Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - March 24, 2025


Unemployed actor, Daniel Hillard, loses custody of his three children after a messy divorce from his wife, Miranda. Desperate to connect with his children, he creates the alter ego of Euphegenia Doubtfire, the picture-perfect Scottish nanny. Unaware of Mrs. Doubtfire’s true identity, Miranda hires Doutbfire to take care of the children. As his alter ego begins to take on a life of her own, Daniel learns more than he bargained for about fathering from Mrs. Doubtfire.

Mayara Magri and Isabella Gasparini Named The Fonteyn 2025 Ambassadors
by Stephi Wild - March 24, 2025


The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) announced that Mayara Magri and Isabella Gasparini are ambassadors for The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition (The Fonteyn).

Video: First Look At Non-Replica Revival of WICKED in Brazil
by Joshua Wright - March 20, 2025


A new production of Wicked has opened in Brazil. This new non-replica revival is based on their 2023 non-replica revival but takes additional inspiration from the film for some new changes. Brazil had a sit down of the original Broadway staging of Wicked in 2016.

Based on the Acclaimed 1970s Blockbuster, ROCKY – THE MUSICAL Opens in Brazil
by Claudio Erlichman - March 19, 2025


In love with a pet shop employee, Rocky Balboa is a talented boxer with inconsistent results who makes a living collecting debts for a loan shark. Thanks to a stroke of luck (and marketing), he is challenged by the heavyweight champion. The underdog trains, runs through the streets of Philadelphia and becomes a pop star overnight.

DaCota: Gala & Glamour Comes to Teatro Sabesp Frei Caneca
by Stephi Wild - March 17, 2025


Prepare-se para uma experiência única! DaCota: Gala&Glamour traz para o palco a talentosa drag queen brasileira DaCota Monteiro, que vem conquistando protagonismo na comédia e nas noites paulistanas pela sua versatilidade e talento.

CINE SÃO PEDRO BRAZIL-GERMANY FILM FESTIVAL Presents Movies and Animations with Live Orchestra Soundtrack
by Claudio Erlichman - March 07, 2025


In partnership with Cinemateca Brasileira and Goethe-Institut, Theatro São Pedro will show Noferatu, Ganga Bruta, Time and the Wind, The Adventures of Lotte Reiniger and Moustapha Alassane and The Adventures of Prince Achmed, in sessions preceded by debates with experts in the works, which feature original arrangements in the soundtracks, under the musical direction of Marcelo Falcão.

Bossa Nova Creator TOM JOBIM is Honored in a Biographical Musical
by Claudio Erlichman - March 05, 2025


After big success in Rio, Tom Jobim Musical arrives in São Paulo, to celebrate the life and legacy of one of the greatest names in Brazilian music, presenting iconic songs. The super production by Bonus Track and Bárbaro! Productions, stars Elton Towersey (Tom) and Otávio Müller (Vinicius), with book by Nelson Motta and Pedro Brício, musical direction by Thiago Gimenes and direction by João Fonseca.

Video: Cena Musicals Rehearses 'Venha Ver' (One Short Day) From WICKED
by A.A. Cristi - February 15, 2025


Brazilian theatre company, Cena Musicals, has revealed rehearsal footage from inside its 2025 production of Wicked. Watch the cast in action below as they rehearse, 'Venha Ver' (One Short Day). Check out the video below.

Carioca - Botando Pilha Comes to Teatro do Bourbon Country
by Stephi Wild - February 14, 2025


O Carioca está com o seu novo show 'Botando Pilha', que promete arrancar boas risadas do público com personagens inéditos e uma performance repleta de energia e criatividade.

Musical BENJAMIM, O PALHAÇO NEGRO Tells the Story of the First Black Clown in Brazil
by Claudio Erlichman - February 11, 2025


The show celebrates the life and work of Benjamim de Oliveira, the first black clown in Brazil. The musical tells the story of the clown born in the late 19th century, who despite challenges in his career, became a multifaceted artist on stage, in the circus and cinema.

Royal Academy Of Dance's THE FONTEYN Comes To Brazil
by Stephi Wild - February 10, 2025


The Royal Academy of Dance has announced that applications are now open for its flagship event The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition which will take place at Auditório Ibirapuera, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Long-Awaited the Musical NOSSA HISTÓRIA COM CHICO BUARQUE Arrives in São Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - January 27, 2025


With a book created by Rafael Gomes (who also directs) and Vinícius Calderoni and produced by Sarau Cultura Brasileira, Nossa História com Chico Buarque is inspired by the songs, albums, books and theatrical performances of this Brazilian music legend. The work also features Laila Garin with special appearances by Soraya Ravenle and Ju Colombo.

After Successful World Premiere in Rio de Janeiro RIO UPHILL Opens in Sao Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - January 13, 2025


Directed by Gustavo Barchilon, the first completely original Brazilian musical created in New York , Rio Uphill takes audiences to the heart of Rio de Janeiro. An unexpected encounter on New Year's Eve brings together Miguel and Daniel, two young men from vastly different worlds. Daniel falls in love with Miguel's sister, Julia. Problems escalate when a video goes viral on the internet, putting Miguel, Julia and Daniel's personal challenges and obstacles to the test in the face of a divided society.

Video: First Look At SWEENEY TODD At Cena Musical
by Joshua Wright - January 10, 2025


After a sold-out season in 2022, the critically acclaimed production of Sweeney Todd – The Cruel Barber of Fleet Street returns to Brazil, running on the main stage of Teatro Santander through January 26, 2025. See video of the production.

Video: SWEENEY TODD Returns to Brazil in 2025
by Joshua Wright - January 09, 2025


After a sold-out season in 2022, the critically acclaimed production of Sweeney Todd – The Cruel Barber of Fleet Street is set to return to Brazil in January 2025. This macabre Victorian tale, masterfully adapted by Stephen Sondheim, will run on the main stage of Teatro Santander from January 9 to January 26, 2025. 

SHEN YUN Comes to Teatro Bradesco
by Stephi Wild - January 07, 2025


Redescubra como era viver em um mundo muito mais compassivo. As apresentações do Shen Yun irradiam bondade, sabedoria e fé em sua forma mais bela e pura.

Caroline Marie: A Talented International Actress Making a Global Impact
by Team BWW - January 02, 2025


Hailing from Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, Caroline Marie is a French-Brazilian actress making waves in the international film industry. She has traveled from Brazil to France, and the United Kingdom to the United States, all in pursuit of a career in global cinema.

FAGNER Comes to Teatro Riachuelo Natal This Month
by Stephi Wild - January 02, 2025


“É com alegria que retornaremos ao Teatro Riachuelo” - assim expressou Fagner para falar de suas apresentações dias 17 e 18 de janeiro de 2025 às 21h.


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