BWW Review: R&H CINDERELLA Returns to Sao Paulo With Stellar Cast
One of the most famous stories in universal literature will take Sao Paulo stage. Cinderella, o Musical premieres on September 2, at Teatro Liberdade, after being seen by more than 200,000 people in its previous productions. With Fabi Bang spearheading the new cast, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella has original direction and a Brazilian version by Charles Moeller and Claudio Botelho, with Vanessa Costa signing the direction of the revival. The show returns in a big way, bringing names like Andre Loddi (Prince Topher), Gottsha (Stepmother), Helga Nemetik (Fairy Godmother), Diego Montez (Jean Michel), in a cast of 22 actors. The production is by Touche Entertainment.
Photo Flash: Stars of WICKED Get in Costume in Brazil; Behind-the-Scenes Video!
Seen by over 48 million people worldwide and with a turnover of more than US $ 3.9 billion, WICKED currently has five productions around the world (New York, London, Australia, a tour in the UK and US tour). In Brazil, the original production, with lyrics in Portuguese, begins on March 4, 2016 at the Teatro Renault in Sao Paulo. The cast is headed by Myra Ruiz (Elphaba), Fabi Bang (Glinda), Sergio Rufino (Wizard of Oz), Adriana Frames (Madame Morrible), Jonatas Faro and Andrew Loddi (Fiyero), Giovanna Moreira (Nessarose), Bruno Fraga ( Boq) and Cesar Mello (Doctor Dillamond). Scroll down for a sneak peek at the stars in costume, plus click here to watch Ruiz get into character!
BWW Reviews: HOW TO SUCCEED Opens in Rio!
HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING (Como Vencer na Vida sem fazer Forca) opened in Rio de Janeiro with a revised Brazilian production, directed by top musical theatre directors Claudio Botelho and Charles Moeller. Mr. Botelho and Mr. Moeller will soon reach the London West End and Broadway with BLACK ORPHEUS, produced by American producer Stephen C. Byrd. HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING is the 32nd show in their winning careers. Mr. Botelho is also the Brazilian translator of shows like LES MISERABLES, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, MISS SAIGON, MY FAIR LADY, THE KING AND I and ADDAMS FAMILY, to name a few.