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Huge Success in London and in the USA, DRUNK SHAKESPEARE (Um Porre de Shakespeare) Opens in Brazil
by Claudio Erlichman - May 28, 2024

Six professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play. Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the five sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking... and what they're drinking!

Set in the World of Haute Couture, BIZET'S CARMEN Opens at Theatro Municipal de Sao Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - May 1, 2024

The passionate work, which entered the canon and the hearts of the public due to its protagonist's transgression and the unforgettable Habanera aria, is set in a haute couture atelier with the signature of a specialist in the theme, director Jorge Takla, Ronaldo Zero as associate diretor and musical direction by Roberto Minczuk.

PUCCINI, BUSONI, OFFENBACH and ROSSINI Announced Among the Attractions of Theatro Sao Pedro's 2024 Season
by Claudio Erlichman - Mar 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 Companhia de Dança and guest orchestras.

Bringing a horizon that dissolves and dialogue with cinema, Puccini 's MADAMA BUTTERFLY Opens Theatro Municipal (Sao Paulo) 2024 Season
by Claudio Erlichman - Mar 5, 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 cultures – Japanese and American.

Opera CENDRILLON (Cinderela), by Pauline Viardot, Opens at Theatro São Pedro
by Claudio Erlichman - Oct 2, 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, there will be a performance on October 12th, at 5pm.

Mozart's O RAPTO DO SERRALHO (Die Entführung aus dem Serail) Opens at Theatro Sao Pedro
by Claudio Erlichman - Apr 11, 2023

Opening on April 14th, this production has musical direction by Claudio Cruz, who commands the Orquestra do Theatro Sao Pedro and scenic direction by Jorge Takla. The recital on April 28, Friday, will be broadcast for free on the YouTube channel of Theatro Sao Pedro.

Inspired by Machado De Assis A IGREJA DO DIABO �" UM MUSICAL IMORAL E HILÁRIO is a Pop/LGBTQ+ Show that Opens at Nucleo Experimental
by Claudio Erlichman - Feb 27, 2023

Based on a short story by Machado de Assis, “A Igreja do Diabo – Um Musical Imoral e Hilário”, premieres on February 27 at Núcleo Experimental, in São Paulo. In the plot, the Devil decides to found his own religion, in which people would be free to practice impiety. However, the human tendency to contradiction leads its followers to do good.

MOZART, WEILL, PURCEL and JANACEK Announced Among the Attractions of Theatro Sao Pedro's 2023 Season
by Claudio Erlichman - Feb 13, 2023

Lyrical season will have 11 titles, including the premiere of O Machete, by Mehmari. Throughout 2023, will be presented of Il Seraglio, by Mozart, Cinderella, by Viardot, The Cunning Little Vixen, by Janácek, Dido and Eneas, by Purcell, among others. The program also includes ballet shows, symphonic and chamber music concerts.

BWW Review: MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION Provokes and Delights at Washington Stage Guild
by Morgan Musselman - Mar 7, 2022

Appearing at the Washington Stage Guild again, thirty-one years after the company first produced it, MRS. WARRENS PROFESSION is a witty, biting, and poignant story that remains as relevant today as when it was first penned by George Bernard Shaw in 1893.

WATCH NOW! Zooming in on the Tony Nominees: William Ivey Long
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 5, 2019

Did you know that William Ivey Long is already the winner of six Tony Awards? Now he's telling us about what his 16th and 17th nominations mean to him!

BWW Review: THE BOOK CLUB PLAY at Different Stages, Santa Cruz Theatre
by Jesse Griffith - Mar 27, 2019

For over 30 years DIFFERENT STAGES has been entertaining Austin audiences with carefully selected seasons of the finest of plays. Not to be outdone, multiple award-winning playwright Karen Zacarias' The Book Club Play provides us with a marvelous glimpse into what goes on in a typical American book club.

No Longer Unsung: Meet the Cast of LOBBY HERO- Now in Previews!
by Julie Musbach - Mar 1, 2018

Lobby Hero begins previews tonight at Second Stage's Hayes Theater. Get to know the cast below as they begin Broadway performances!

BWW Previews: SENHOR DAS MOSCAS (Lord Of The Flies), Golding's Dark Fable, Receives Musical Version at Teatro do SESI
by Claudio Erlichman - May 2, 2017

Senhor das Moscas (Lord of the Flies), a 1954 novel by Nobel Prize-winning English author William Golding opens at Teatro do SESI for free season from May 4 to December 3. With direction by Ze Henrique de Paula, musical direction by Fernanda Maia, cast of 13 actors, and  translation by Herbert Bianchi and Ze Henrique de Paula; the story's premise focuses on a group of British boys stranded on an uninhabited island and their attempt to govern themselves, with disastrous results.

Critic's Choice: Spring is Here...Dance Into The Theater This Weekend
by Jeffrey Ellis - Apr 12, 2017

Spring is here! Why doesn't my heart go dancing? Well, Mr. Lorenz Hart, personally, we are too damn busy with creating the magic of live theater: We're directing a show (Daddy's Dyin'…Who's Got the Will? opens next week - April 20 - at The Larry Keeton Theatre in Donelson, thank you very much) and trying to make it out to see as much theater in Nashville as possible before old age takes its toll - it's tough out there for a theater critic!

More Top EASTER Dining Destinations in NYC
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 9, 2017

The New York culinary scene comes alive on Easter. We have suggestions that are sure to please family and friends for your Sunday brunch or dinner.

Delray Beach Center for the Arts Appoints Rob Steele as New President, CEO
by Matt Smith - Aug 27, 2015

(Delray Beach, FL - August 27, 2015) Bill Branning, Chairman of the Board of the Delray Beach Center for the Arts, today announced the appointment of Rob Steele as President and Chief Executive Officer of the nonprofit visual and performing arts center that is the anchor of the city's dynamic cultural community. He succeeds longtime CEO Joe Gillie, whose last day is September 30. 

BWW Special Interview: PETER PAN LIVE! Producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron!
by BWW Special Coverage - Nov 30, 2014

BroadwayWorld.com's Richie Ridge was on hand at PETER PAN's press day where he talked to the stars and creative team about how they are putting together this live TV event. Here, Richie talks to the producers, Craig Zadan and Neil Meron.

PARADE Plays White Plains Performing Arts Center This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Aug 8, 2014

PARADE comes to White Plains Performing Arts Center this weekend, August 8 - 10, 2014.

Cast Announced for PARADE at White Plains Performing Arts Center, 8/8-10
by BWW News Desk - Jul 18, 2014

PARADE comes to White Plains Performing Arts Center, August 8 - 10, 2014.

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's New Theatre in the Rough presents Free Staged Reading of Richard III, featuring Jeffrey Donovan
by Robert Diamond - Oct 20, 2013

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company (CSC) will debut Theatre In The Rough with a script-in-hand reading of William Shakespeare's Richard III featuring Jeffrey Donovan of USA's Burn Notice. The reading will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 (7pm) at Babson College's Sorenson Center for the Arts, 231 Forest St, Park Manor South, Wellesley, MA. The reading is free and open to the public. A $50 per person donation includes VIP seating for the reading and admission to a private reception (10pm) with the cast at the Glavin Family Chapel at Babson College. Space is limited. To register for both free or VIP reception go to www.commshakes.org.