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The new version of THE BOYS IN THE BAND reaffirms diversity by bringing up pertinent discussions.

After five decades, the new version of The Boys in The Band has everything to become a milestone in the history of Brazilian theater, bringing to light pertinent discussions and exposing the need for respect and acceptance towards the LGBTQIA+ community. And, above all, showing that theater is alive and vigilant, ready to respond to the challenges and demands of contemporary society.

In order to find women available to produce this new version of the play, producer Zuza Ribeiro, after a long search, managed to bring together a talented team who bring a new vision to the work.

The proposal, written by Mart Crowley, was originally performed in 1968 and made a huge impact at the time. It is a raw and honest portrait of male homosexuality, addressing issues such as the search for acceptance, the fear of rejection and the fight against oppression. Through humor and irony, the work shows the reality of a group of gay friends who get together to celebrate the birthday of one of them.

The cast is made up of a group of talented actors, who bring complex and layered characters to life.

The new production brings a feminine perspective to the work, highlighting aspects that would perhaps go unnoticed in a version directed only by men. They sensitively explore the relationships between the characters, highlighting the nuances and conflicts present in each of them. Furthermore, the new proposal focuses on a minimalist aesthetic, with simple sets and costumes, focusing on the strength of interpretations and the strength of the words in the text.

The show features a mentor, Caio Evangelista, responsible for transposing the version of the text into Portuguese. Caio also enters the scene as an actor in the role of Lary. In addition to him, the cast includes Tiago Barbosa, Caio Páduan, Otávio Martins, Leonardo Miggiorin and Gabriel Santana.

  The partnership of Caio Evangelista and Zuza Ribeiro in the play The Boys in The Band kickstarts the production of meaningful and inclusive shows, which already has other tricks up its sleeve for audiovisual and theater productions, but they keep it secret. '

The duo's objective is to produce definitive and significant achievements that help society develop and become more human.

The artistic direction of the show is by Ricardo Grassom and Heitor Garcia.

The Procópio Ferreira Theater, one of the most renowned stages in the city, enthusiastically welcomed this new version directed by women, promising to move people and provoke deep reflections. It is a show that cannot be ignored, as it brings to light urgent and necessary themes. Therefore, we invite everyone to attend this play, which will certainly be a milestone in the country's theatrical history.

The production of the play has been intense and challenging, but the team is determined to bring a show that goes beyond entertainment, that provokes reflection, raises awareness and strengthens the fight for equality and LGBTQIA+ rights. Furthermore, the choice of a team made up entirely of women reinforces Zuza Ribeiro's commitment to female representation in theater.

With the combination of the talent of the directors, the engagement of the cast and the dedication of the production team, the new version of The Boys in The Band promises to move, impact and bring about changes in the hearts and minds of the public, in the midst of a time when Brazil seeks to reaffirm its diversity and face the barriers imposed by the conservative wave.

 

DATASHEET | “TheBoysintheBand”

Original text | MartCrowley

Direction | RicardoGrasson

Brazilian version | Caio Evangelista

Production Director | Zuza Ribeiro

Steering assistance | Heitor Garcia

Cast | Tiago Barbosa, Bruno Narchi, Caio Evangelista, Caio Paduan, Heber Gutierrez, Júlio Oliveira, Leonardo Miggiorin,Mateus Ribeiro and Otávio Martins.

Stand-ins | HeitorGarcia e Gabriel Santana.

Light design | CesarPivetti.

Sound design | L.P. Daniel.

Scenography | Marco Lima.

Costume | Marcos Valadão 

Visagism | Louise Helene.

Executive production | Zuza Ribeiro, Claudia Odorissio, JeanaKamil and Erica Cardoso.

Executive production assistant | David Calado

Production assistants | Luiz Ricci e Guilherme Zanela.

Press | Alisson Schafascheck, Danilo Saraiva, Giulianna Campos and Vicente Negrão.

Costa Consulting CO | Sula Costa.

Movement Direction | Pedro Alonso.

Prologue: Adalberto Neto.

Visual identity | Henry Nottoli.

Social media | Pedro Caldeira.

Support | Dell Group.

Photos : Rafael Cusato.

Idealization @theboysintheband_br

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PROCÓPIO FERREIRA THEATER

Rua Augusta, 2,823 – Cerqueira César - São Paulo(11)3083-4475

Tickets: R$120 to R$60 | Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9pm.

Where to buy:

https://bileto.sympla.com.br/event/87491

Procópio Ferreira box office: Tuesday and Wednesday from 2pm to 7pm; Thursday to Sunday from 2pm until the start of the show; Opening of the house: 1 hour before the show.

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