(*) Ewa Procter One might say that I enjoy musicals more than anything else! And this is the reason why I am always reviewing them. This is not really true, although I have been a great admirer of this kind of theatre experience all my life. This brings me memories of my late husband John Procter who had always preferred either opera or straight plays. But I must add that he was not really at all unhappy to accompany me […]
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Article by James Frew, Chair of the St Andrew Society. St. Andrew Society of Rio de Janeiro *Founded in 1906* Scottish week October 06 to 14 2018 If you’ve ever heaved a rock into the still water of a Scottish loch, you’ll have seen how far the ripples keep going long after there’s no sign of where the rock submerged and just at the point where attendances at Audrey Hieatt’s Scottish country dancing classes at the Paissandu Club have […]
Junta Local Returns with Two Markets in Rio this Weekend August 24, 2018 Running over two sites this weekend, Junta Local will be appearing in Botafogo, in Rio’s ‘Zona Sul’ (South Zone) and in Barra da Tijuca, in Rio’s ‘Zona Oeste’ (West Zone). By By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Returning this Saturday, August 25th in Botafogo’s Christ Church, and also appearing from Saturday, August 25th to Sunday, August 26th at Cidade das Artes in Barra, […]
(*) Ewa Procter I want to start this article with a comment: in recent years, different Brazilian producers staged a number of musicals that were homage to famous Brazilian musical divas. I had the occasion of reviewing some of these musicals for “The Umbrella”: the most recent ones were on Emilinha Borba last year in “An Actress and Two Performances”; and those on Angela Maria and Elizeth Cardoso this year. Not to forget the musical on the most famous on […]
“ELIZETH, A DIVINA” (*) Ewa Procter This excellent pocket musical is on at the Teatro Maison de France! And it is a really wonderful experience, both for those who have seen Elizeth Cardoso (1920-1990) live in the past, and for those who did not, but who have heard her many recordings. This homage brings back to the audience memories of this singer who, throughout her lifetime was called “Divina” (Divine), even if she was never too happy about this nickname. […]
(*) Ewa Procter The theme of this musical brings us the relationship of three lady singers, all with different profiles during the presentation of a show in homage to Angela Maria. There are scenes both on stage and backstage, where all the songs are performed. To give you a bird’s eye view on Angela Maria: she is now celebrating seventy years of her singing career; and was also one of the most important personalities in the golden era of Rádio […]
Event: Cinco de Mayo Party Date: Saturday May 5 Time: 8pm Place: the private residence of the US Consul General at Alto Leblon Cost: R$200pp Inclusive: Authentic Mexican dinner, all drinks, entertainment RSVP: astmay5@gmail.com In support of: Art & Social Transformation
