Fred Hanson

Popular Movie in the 1990s, UMA LINDA MULHER - O MUSICAL (Pretty Woman) Opens in Brazil

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 protagonists Jarbas Homem de Mello and Thais Piza.

Photos: Backstage at Closing Night of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

Broadway's longest-running show ever, The Phantom of the Opera, took its final Broadway bow on April 16, 2023, after a 35-year run. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from backstage and behind the scenes here!

AWARDS: The Winners of the 3rd Edition of PREMIO DESTAQUE IMPRENSA DIGITAL (Highlight Press Digital Award) Were Announced.

Happened last night, December 10th, the online broadcast of the third edition of the Premio Destaque Imprensa Digital (DID - Highlight Digital Press Award). Composed by Culture and Entertainment digital vehicles, in addition to those specializing in musical theater, the award evaluated 32 musical shows that had seasons with at least 12 performances for paying audiences, including evening sessions, between November 1, 2018 and October 31, 2019.

BWW Review:Phantom of the Opera Wins the 7TH BIBI FERREIRA AWARDS

BWW Review:Phantom of the Opera Wins the 7TH BIBI FERREIRA AWARDS

Breaking News: 7TH ANNUAL BIBI FERREIRA AWARD Nominees Announced, Non-Musical Theater Will Also Be Honored

Foram anunciados nesta quinta-feira, 1o de agosto, os indicados para a 7a edicao do Premio Bibi Ferreira. Sao cerca de 30 peças concorrendo em 31 categorias. Liderando as indicacoes estao os musicais As Cangaceiras, Billy Elliot e Sunset Boulevard, concorrendo em 10 categorias cada um. O premio sera entregue numa cerimonia, no final de setembro, no Teatro Renault.

BWW Review: Twilight of the Gods: SUNSET BOULEVARD Opens in Brazil

Glamour, power and greed in the musical that made history on Broadway. This is 'Sunset Boulevard', a super production that premiered on March 22 at Teatro Santander, Sao Paulo, and marks the return to the stages of one of the most beloved Brazilian theater duo: Marisa Orth and Daniel Boaventura. They will be the protagonists of the seven Tony Awards winning musical, featuring songs by Andrew Lloyd Weber.

BREAKING NEWS: CANTANDO NA CHUVA (Singin' in the Rain) is the Big Winner of the 6th Bibi Ferreira Awards

In a ceremony held last night at Teatro Renault, Singin' in the Rain (with six awards), Suassuna (with four) and Peter Pan (with three) were the big winners of the 6th edition of the Bibi Ferreira Awards.

SINGIN' IN THE RAIN Leads the Nominations for the 6th Annual BIBI FERREIRA AWARDS

Foram anunciados nesta quinta-feira, 2 de agosto, os indicados para a 6a edicao do Premio Bibi Ferreira. Sao 14 musicais concorrendo em 19 categorias. Liderando as indicacoes esta o musical Cantando na Chuva, concorrendo em 13 categorias, seguido de Suassuna - O Auto do Reino do Sol, da Cia. Barca dos Coracoes Partidos, com 12. Bibi - Uma Vida em Musical, musical biografico sobre Bibi Ferreira, a maior estrela do teatro musical brasileiro, que tambem da nome ao premio, tem 10 indicacoes.

BWW Interview: Oh, What a Beautiful Feeling: Stephen Mark Lukas and Taylor Quick in Ogunquit's OKLAHOMA

'There is something so simple, so wholesome about the story and the characters. When Curly made his entrance on opening night at the St. James Theatre in 1943 and sang 'Oh, what a beautiful morning,' the whole audience took a huge sigh of relief. There in the midst of war was a breath of optimism and that beautiful music.' And, indeed, when the speaker, actor Stephen Mark Lukas makes the same entrance seventy-five years later on the stage of the Ogunquit Playhouse in the company's new production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic Oklahoma, the entire audience reacts in exactly same way. With a smile as expansive as the territory and a voice as luminous as the bright morning about which he sings, Lukas establishes immediate affection and rapport for the character of Curly, as does his co-star, the lovely, radiant Taylor Quick.

BWW Review: OKLAHOMA at OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE

As the Ogunquit Playhouse celebrates its 86th year of entertaining audiences here in Maine, the second show of the season is the gem of a Broadway musical, Oklahoma, celebrating its 75th anniversary year.

Ogunquit Playhouse to Present OKLAHOMA!

Rodgers and Hammerstein's great American classic Oklahoma! bursts onto the Ogunquit Playhouse stage June 13 to July 7. The Playhouse is thrilled to create an exciting new production of this beloved classic as part of its 75th Anniversary since first opening on Broadway. This groundbreaking musical was Rodgers and Hammerstein's first collaboration, and in many ways their most innovative, having set standards for musical theatre that are still being followed today. The lively musical features the timeless classics, 'Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin',' 'The Surrey with the Fringe On Top,' 'I Cain't Say No,' 'People Will Say We're in Love' and of course the triumphant 'Oklahoma!'

BWW Review: CANTANDO NA CHUVA (Singin' In The Rain) Gives Brazil a Shower of Joy

Cantando Na Chuva (Singin' in the Rain) is set in the roaring '20s and silent movie stars are the biggest names in the world. Don Lockwood (Jarbas Homem de Mello) has it all, a string of hit films and a studio-engineered romance with the most beautiful actress in town, Lina Lamont (Claudia Raia). But with the new phenomenon of the talking picture on the way and a chance meeting with Kathy Selden (Bruna Guerin), a talented young chorus girl set to steal his heart, things are about to change for Don and for Hollywood forever. With all the charm, romance, comedy and tinsel town glamour of one of the world's best-loved films, Cantando Na Chuva songs include Good Morning, Make 'em Laugh, Moses Supposes and the legendary Singin' in the Rain.

Ben Rimalower and Dorinda Medley Join 'LOVE ME: DOWNTOWN AND DOWNUNDER' Pride Celebration at Birdland, 6/28

The Broadway at Birdland concert series, in association with Jacob Langfelder, is excited to announce that "Love Me: Downtown and Downunder - A Pride Celebration" will take place on the historic music stage on this Sunday, June 28 at 10:30pm.

Protesters Boycott Touring MISS SAIGON at the Ordway in St. Paul

Surrounded by controversy, the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts opens a touring production of MISS SAIGON tonight, October 8, in St. Paul, Minn. According to Kare11.com, protesters of the show -- the Tony-nominated modern take on Puccini's Madame Butterfly -- asked the Ordway's President Patricia Mitchell to 'apologize, offer refunds to ticket holders who wish them and promise never to show MISS SAIGON again.'

BWW Interview: MISS SAIGON Stirs Conversations and Emotions at the Ordway

The upcoming production of MISS SAIGON at the Ordway Center for Performing Arts has stirred some controversy as it has in previous years. But this interview with lead actor Manna Nichols reveals the opportunity for conversation falls amid a powerful story of love and loss.

MISS SAIGON to Open 10/8 at Ordway Center

The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts will present Miss Saigon, one of the most stunning theatrical spectacles of all time Oct. 8-13, 2013. A modern take on Puccini's Madame Butterfly, Miss Saigon is a powerful pop opera and an emotional tale about forbidden love, the tragedies of war and the sacrifices made for family.

Intimate Interview with Miss Saigon's Leading Lady

Miss Saigon is playing at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit from September 24 through October 06, 2013

MISS SAIGON Opens Broadway In Detroit's 2013-14 Season Tonight

Miss Saigon, one of the most stunning theatrical spectacles of all time, will kick off Broadway In Detroit's 2013-2014 theatre season at the Fisher Theatre, tonight, September 24 - October 6.

BWW Reviews: New MISS SAIGON Tour Hovers Over Hartford's Bushnell for One of Only Four Stops

This new tour makes the second of four stops in Hartford, at the Bushnell, one of the production's producers.

Photo Flash: First Look at Charlie Brady, Manna Nichols & More in MISS SAIGON at Starlight

Miss Saigon, one of the most stunning theatrical spectacles of all time, produced by Starlight Theatre, runs September 7-13. In Miss Saigon, Puccini's Madame Butterfly is brought to the modern world. This powerful pop opera is an emotional tale about forbidden love, the tragedies of war and the sacrifices made to achieve the American Dream. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show below!