Review: HAIRSPRAY Revivals in São Paulo with a Beautiful Message of Acceptance
A girl achieves her dream of performing on a TV dance show in 1960s Baltimore — and works to integrate the show — in this musical version of the John Waters film. Outside of traditional beauty standards, she faces many prejudices, become an instant celebrity, and fight against racial segregation promoting inclusion of everyone in the city.
Hello, Gorgeous: FUNNY GIRL is Produced for the First Time in Brazil
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 relationship with entrepreneur and gambler Nick Arnstein.
aGLIFF Reveals Film Lineup for Prism 36
Discover the exciting lineup of LGBTQ+ films at aGLIFF's Prism 36. Don't miss out on this celebration of diverse storytelling and powerful narratives. Plan your movie marathon and be part of the vibrant LGBTQ+ community.
CASSIA ELLER, o MUSICAL Revivals in Sao Paulo with Tacy's Breathtaking Performance
Musical seen by more than 400 thousand spectators, returns to Sao Paulo, for a season of 15 performances at Teatro Opus. A woman of few words, a singer of infinite sounds and such a sweet, friendly voice in life, she was strong and surprising in her art. With less than 40 years of life and 20 of career, Eller left us at the height of her career.
Out Leadership to Host OutQUORUM
Out Leadership will host the 2nd annual OutQUORUM: “Progress and Possibility,' a two-day, virtual summit, taking place March 22 -24. At this cornerstone Out Leadership event, CEOs and senior executives will meet to discuss the 2022 report, the state of LGBTQ+ diversity in the Boardroom, progress to date, and the challenges ahead.
VIDEO: First Look at CHICAGO in Brazil!
The Tony Award-winning, record-breaking musical CHICAGO opened this week in Brazil for a limited engagement at Teatro Santander through May 29, 2022. This Portuguese-language production stars Emanuelle Araújo as Velma Kelly, Carol Costa as Roxie Hart and Tony Award winner Paulo Szot as Billy Flynn, who recently starred in the Broadway production.
Sophie Okonedo Joins Ewan McGregor in Apple TV's RAYMOND & RAY
Directed by Rodrigo Garcia, the film follows two half-brothers Raymond (McGregor) and Ray (Hawke) who have both lived in the shadow of their terrible father. His funeral is a chance for them to reinvent themselves with their strong sense of humor.
Sundance Institute Announces 2021 Screenwriters Lab Fellows
Fifteen emerging storytellers from Chile, India, Kenya, Tunisia and the U.S. will convene digitally for Sundance Institute’s January Screenwriters Lab, taking place online via Sundance Co//ab from January 11 -15, 2021. The Fellows will work to further develop twelve original projects, in collaboration with an experienced group of Creative Advisors.
Hola Mexico Film Festival presents its first ever Hola Mexico Virtual Theater
Hola Mexico Film Festival presents the Hola Mexico Virtual Theater online film series starting May 21. The festival, which has been postponed until September 2020, wants to help give viewers a chance to see some of the best films that have come out of Mexico in recent years and serve as a reminder of how much Mexican cinema has grown in the past two decades. The films have been specially curated for this online theater event experience.
2020 Sundance Film Festival Announces Juries
Sundance Institute will gather 25 celebrated and revered expert voices across film, art, culture and science to award feature-length and short films shown at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival with 31 prizes, announced at a ceremony February 1. Short Film Awards will be announced at a separate ceremony on January 28. The Festival takes place January 23 through February 2 in Park City, Salt Lake City and Sundance, Utah.
Sundance Institute Names 2020 January Screenwriters Lab Fellows
Fifteen screenwriters will convene to advance their independent projects at Sundance Institute's January Screenwriters Lab, taking place at the Sundance Mountain Resort in Utah, from January 17-22, 2020. At the Lab, the screenwriters will immerse themselves in a rigorous and holistic creative process, working to further develop their scripts with the mentorship of accomplished Creative Advisors.