If you’ve never been to Brazil, the new show “Brazil! Brazil!” at The New Victory Theater, is supposed to be the next best thing. With a blend of music, capoeira, acrobatics, live samba and soccer-inspired street dance, the show combines the musical elements of Rio Carnaval with the culture of Brazil.
Brazil’s National Freestyle Football Champion, Arturo, is a featured performer and he will be showing off his sweet soccer moves with a team of singers, dancers and musicians. Between the soccer footwork, gymnast’s flips and dancers’ sizzling steps, the energy of the show will even get your feet moving!
The performance was featured at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe as a sell-out performance for two consecutive seasons: which means you might want to get your tickets fast. The group is only in town from February 10 through February 26. I bought tickets a week ago when I first got the press release. I’m excited to see this show that’s been called a “phenomenon….A really vibrant, colorful performance that will appeal to all ages” by The Guardian and “a slick, well-crafted display of movement and music.” by the Los Angeles Times.
Still not convinced?
Watch a video from the show- you will be totally convinced by the end of it!
Details:
Brazil! Brazil!
The New Victory Theater
209 West 42nd Street
February 10 through February 26, 2012
Ticket Information
Tickets for Brazil! Brazil! cost $25, $18, $12 and $9 for Members and $38, $28, $18 and $14 for Non-members based on seat locations.
Theater-goers who buy tickets for three or more New Vic shows qualify for free Membership benefits, including up to 35-percent savings.
ONLINE at NewVictory.org
BY PHONE at 646-223-3010; Sunday – Wednesday, 11 am-5 pm; Thursday – Saturday, 11 am-7 pm
IN PERSON at The New Victory Theater Box Office (209 West 42nd Street); Sunday & Monday 11 am-5 pm; Tuesday-Saturday 12 pm-7 pm*indicates Talk-back following the performance. # indicates signed performances.
Workshops from Brazil! Brazil!
SIGN-INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE
Sun, Feb 12 at 5pm
POST-SHOW TALK-BACK
Sun, Feb 19 at 5pm
PARADE MASKS
New Vic Studio: Family Workshops
Sun, Feb 12 at 10am and 2:30pm
CAPOEIRA
New Vic Studio: Family Workshops
Sat, Feb 25 at 12pm and 4:30pm