Synopsis: Avenue Q tells the story of Princeton, a bright-eyed young man, fresh out of college, who moves to New York with big dreams and little money in his bank account. He soon finds out that Avenue Q is the only neighborhood he can afford and the neighbors seem nice enough. There is Brian, an out of work comedian and his fiancée, Neuza (their friends call her JapaNeuza). There is Nicky, who has a big heart and his roommate Rod, a banker who seems to have some kind of secret. And there’s also an internet junkie, called Trekkie, the monster, and a beautiful kindergarten assistant teacher named Kate. And the building’s Super is Gary Coleman (yes, the same one who had several TV hits in the 80’s). Together, Princeton and his friends struggle to find work, partners and their purpose in life.

 

Locations and Dates:
São Paulo - Teatro Procopio Ferreira.
Rua Augusta, 2823 - Cerqueira César.
Season: from November 5th 2009 to February 28th 2010.
Times: Thursday through Saturday at 9 pm and Sunday at 7pm.
Rated: 14 years of age.

 

Awards: 30% discount for Smiles Members.

 

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Synopsis: To tell this story, director Pedro Vasconcelos cast Fernanda Paes Leme as Floripedes, Marcelo Faria as Vadinho and Duda Ribeiro as Dr. Theodoro and other 13 actors. The story takes place in Jorge Amado’s Bahia, set in the 1940’s, with music, dance, food and celebration.

 

While Vadinho is immoral and irreverent, Dr. Theodoro Madureira is methodical and controlled. Even with such antagonistic features, the two enchant Flor, the cooking teacher, who lives each relationship to the fullest.

 

The play begins with Vadinho’s death. During his wake, his friends recall the binging, the games and lovers of the deceased. Through flashback, the public has the opportunity to experience the first meeting between Flor and Vadinho. From then on, the two begin dating with the blessing of Dona Rosilda, Flor’s mother, who believes her daughter is being united to the nephew of a prominent politician. When Dona Rosilda discovers the true identity of her son-in-law, Flor leaves home with Vadinho and is surprised by his real personality, a husband who likes to enjoy life to the fullest and spends his money on gambling and women.

 

During her widowhood, Flor misses her husband. Although she is not open to a new love, Flor encounters the charms of Theodoro Madureira, a respected bachelor who proposes marriage. Theodore is completely different.

 

After their first anniversary and the same daily routine, Flor sees Vadinho in her bed, who returns invisible to everyone except to his beloved. From then on, Flor feels divided between him and her current husband. In the end, we are surprised by Flor walking happily beside Theodore and Vadinho down the streets of Salvador.

 

Locations and Dates:
Rio de Janeiro -Teatro Oi Casa Grande
Address: Afrânio de Melo Franco 290, Leblon.
Season: from January 5 to February 10, 2010
Times: Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9pm.
Rated: 16 years of age

 

Awards: 20% discount for Smiles Members.

 

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Procópio Ferreira Theater has always been a stage for great productions and has many stories to tell. Procópio Ferreira was built in 1948, by Gastão Rachou. It was the set for the TV Globo’s show Sai de Baixo for five years.  Chaim Produções, Sandro Chaim and Marinês Chaim’s cultural production company  took over the theater in August 2004. And now, in its new phase, Procópio Ferreira reopens its doors.  Totally renovated, the new Procópio is ready to receive all kinds of theater productions, with comfort and safety. From adults to children, from comedies to pop or classical music. Furthermore, there are great events on Mondays.  After na extensive renovation, which lasted almost one year, and thanks to the support from several companies, especially Gol Linhas Aéreas, the theater reopened on June 8th 2005 with CAMILA BAKER by Emilio Boechat, directed by Fernando Guerreiro, with: Daniel Boaventura, Danton Mello, Leonardo Brício, Marcos Mion and Otávio Muller and the expo on actor Procópio Ferreira’s life.

Locations and Dates:
Teatro Procópio Ferreira - R. Augusta, 2.823, região central, São Paulo, SP.
Phone: (11) 3083-4475
Shows all year round from January to December 2010.
www.teatroprocopioferreira.com.br