This week, São Paulo hosts theater premieres featuring stars like Eduardo Moscovis in 'The Motorcyclist in the Globe of Death', Helena Ranaldi in 'The Return' and Dan Stulbach in a new season of 'The Merchant of Venice'. The city's cultural agenda includes monologues, classic tragedies and contemporary productions, drawing audiences to various theaters.
São Paulo kicks off the week with a vibrant theater program, featuring premieres and relaunches that bring together renowned actors. On January 23, Eduardo Moscovis takes the stage at Teatro Vivo in Morumbi with the monologue 'The Motorcyclist in the Globe of Death', directed by Rodrigo Portella. In the play, the actor portrays a peaceful man who commits a brutal act after a bar disagreement, reflecting on violence through direct audience interaction. The run lasts until March 29, with tickets at R$ 150 via Sympla.
On the same day, Helena Ranaldi premieres 'The Return' at Sesc Santana, alongside her son Pedro Waddington and Leonardo Medeiros, directed by José Roberto Jardim. The Norwegian Fredrik Brattberg's work deals with parents' grief over a lost child who mysteriously returns. Suitable for ages 12+, it runs until March 1, with tickets at R$ 60.
Dan Stulbach starts a new season of William Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice' at Tucarena in Perdizes from January 29. Directed by Daniela Stirbulov, the production explores prejudice and intolerance, with Stulbach in the lead cast. Shows continue until March 1, with tickets from R$ 160.
Other highlights include Walderez de Barros in 'Medea' at Sesc Consolação from January 29, updating Seneca's tragedy on revenge and aging. Gregorio Duvivier relaunches 'Sky of the Tongue' on January 27 at Espaço Unimed, humorously paying tribute to the Portuguese language. 'King Lear', featuring drag queens, premieres on January 24 at Teatro Sérgio Cardoso.
The agenda underscores the vitality of performing arts in São Paulo, offering free and paid options at venues like Sesc and municipal theaters, available via platforms such as Sympla and sescsp.org.br.
