Tarsila, the Brazilian

ATTENTION! No entry will be allowed after the concert begins. Only entry with appropriate attire, passeio or sports formal standards, will be allowed. The entry of people with inappropriate clothing such as tops (cropped), shorts, mini-skirts, and dresses above the knee, as well as the use of flip-flops, is strictly prohibited, except for children up to 10 years old.
Tickets for Tarsila, the Brazilian, at Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro
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Highlights
🎻 Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro brings another unforgettable show!
🎼 A fantastic performance that promises to engage the audience from beginning to end
🏛️ Enjoy a spectacular setting in one of Rio de Janeiro's most traditional cultural venues
General Info

• Saturday, August 1, 2026 - 1st session starts at 2:00 PM – Doors open at 1:00 PM
• Saturday, August 1, 2026 - 2nd session starts at 7:00 PM – Doors open at 6:00 PM
• Sunday, August 2, 2026 - 1st session starts at 2:00 PM – Doors open at 1:00 PM
• Sunday, August 2, 2026 - 2nd session starts at 7:00 PM – Doors open at 6:00 PM

⏳ Duration: 150 minutes
📍 Venue: Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro
👤 Age requirement: 10 years old
♿ Accessibility: the venue is wheelchair accessible
❓ You can consult the FAQs for this event here
👉 See all the details about the half-price tickets here

MINISTRY OF CULTURE AND BRASILPREV
present:
MUSICAL WITH CLAUDIA RAIA ABOUT THE LIFE AND WORK OF THE GREATEST BRAZILIAN PAINTER TO BEGIN TOUR IN SEVEN CITIES
The 100% national show runs at Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro on August 1 and 2.
With text and lyrics by Anna Toledo and José Possi Neto, who also directs and oversees artistic direction, the production stars Claudia Raia as the lead and producer, alongside Jarbas Homem de Mello, who plays Oswald de Andrade.




The story of one of the country's greatest artists takes the stage in seven Brazilian cities in the second half of the year with Tarsila, the Brazilian, a musical starring and produced by Claudia Raia. Inspired by the life and work of Tarsila do Amaral, the show celebrates the painter's journey, who helped build a new identity for Brazilian art and projected her creativity worldwide.


The production, with text and lyrics by Anna Toledo and José Possi Neto, who also directs and oversees artistic direction, and musical direction by Guilherme Terra, features Jarbas Homem de Mello as Oswald de Andrade. The show will run on August 1 and 2 at Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro.

“Art and culture are fundamental because they carry our history, telling more about us and our collective identity,” says Claudia Raia. “Tarsila do Amaral is the face of Brazil. In her work, she reveals our potential for creation and renewal, showing how important it is to look to the past—not just to remember it but to create something new.”

Tickets are now on sale at fever up.com and the official box office of Theatro Municipal. "Tarsila, the Brazilian" is presented by the Ministry of Culture and Brasilprev, sponsored by B3 - Stock Exchange, with support from Besins and Rennova and in partnership with Giovanna Baby. The production is by Raia Produções.

“Tarsila do Amaral's journey continues to inspire admiration and new generations. For Brasilprev, supporting this show is a way to honor that legacy and bring her work and story closer to audiences of different ages and regions,” says Camilo Buzzi, Commercial and Marketing Director of Brasilprev.

In a true journey through the early 1900s, the audience will encounter icons like Anita Malfatti (Keila Bueno), Mário de Andrade (Renato Caetano), and Menotti Del Picchia (Ivan Parente), who, along with Tarsila do Amaral and Oswald de Andrade, formed the quintet of modernists that changed the course of Brazilian art.

Joining them is a cast of 21 actor-singers: Liane Maya, Caru Truzzi, Matheus Paiva, Renato Bellini, Danilo Barbieri, Fernanda Salla, Dion Seabra, Marcos Lanza, Marilice Cosenza,
Alvinho de Pádua, Karine Bonifácio, Larissa Grajauskas, Estêvão Souz, Maysa Mundim, Fernanda Godoy, and Guilherme Pereira.

The creative team for Tarsila - the Brazilian also includes Tony Lucchesi and Guilherme Terra (Music), Alonso Barros (Choreography and Movement Direction), Renato Theobaldo (Set Design),
Wagner Freire (Lighting Design), Tocko Michelazzo (Sound Design), Fábio Namatame (Costumes), and Dicko Lorenzo (Makeup Design).

Synopsis
The story begins with Tarsila's arrival in São Paulo in 1922, coming from the Paris Art School, and her meeting with the modernists, which led to the formation of the famous Group of Five (Tarsila, Anita Malfatti, Oswald de Andrade, Mário de Andrade, and Menotti del Picchia) and the start of a passionate romance between her and Oswald. The action then moves through the exuberance and excesses of the modernists, life between São Paulo and Paris, Tarsila's busy and sought-after studio in Paris, frequented by the artistic elite of the time (Pablo Picasso, Igor Stravinsky, Eric Satie, Jean Cocteau, among others), the “rediscovery of Brazil,” and the aesthetic revolutions that culminated in the Anthropophagic movement and the creation of the Abaporu, the pinnacle of artistic collaboration between Tarsila and Oswald.

The second part begins with the 1929 Crisis, when Tarsila loses her fortune and discovers Oswald's betrayal with Pagu, a young protégée of the couple. Separated from Oswald and stripped of her farms, Tarsila travels to Moscow and begins her “social” painting phase, portraying Brazilian workers. Tarsila is arrested by Getúlio Vargas's police, suspected of “revolutionary” activities simply for having gone to Russia. Supported and cared for by her friends, Tarsila then meets her last love, the journalist Luis Martins from Rio, 24 years her junior, with whom she will live for eighteen years.

After the death of her daughter and granddaughter, the separation from Luís, and the deaths of Mário, Anita, and Oswald, Tarsila reflects on her losses and finds solace in spirituality—specifically, in the spiritist doctrine of Chico Xavier. In an epiphany, Tarsila reveals her vision and renews her conviction in Art as a possibility for transcendence and connection with the people she loved and who shared the same dream, coinciding with the Retrospective of the Modern Art Week, one hundred years later, in a great celebration of Brazilian culture.

FULL CREATIVE TEAM Text and Lyrics Anna Toledo and José Possi Neto Direction and Art Direction José Possi Neto Music and Arrangements Guilherme Terra Additional Music Tony Lucchesi Musical Direction Guilherme Terra
Choreography and Movement Direction
Alonso Barros Set Design Renato Theobaldo Digital Scenography Gabriel Dietrich Costumes centerFábio Namatame Makeup Design centerDicko Lorenzo Sound Design centerTocko Michelazzo center>Lighting Design centerWagner Freire

Production Direction: Bia Izar Production: Raia Produções
About Brasilprev
With 32 years in the market, Brasilprev Seguros e Previdência S.A is majority-owned by BB Seguros, the insurance, capitalization, and private pension arm of Banco do Brasil, and Principal Financial Group, one of the leading financial institutions in the United States. As a sector leader, the company has over R$ 471.6 billion in assets under management and a client base of 2.5 million. Specializing in private pensions, with affordable products and differentiated services, Brasilprev leverages Banco do Brasil's branch network as its main distribution channel.

SERVICE
Tarsila, The Brazilian
Venue: Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro, Praça Floriano, S/N – Centro, Rio de Janeiro – RJ
Date: August 1 and 2
Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Capacity: 2,222 seats
Physical box office – no convenience fee
The Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro box office operates Monday to Friday, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. On show days, service extends until the start of the performance.

DISCOUNTS
Brasilprev clients have a 30% discount.
Important: if you have trouble getting the discount, contact the Brasilprev Relationship Center, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 8 PM, except holidays:
Capitals and metropolitan areas: 4004-7170
Other locations: 0800 729 7170

RULES FOR HALF-PRICE TICKETS

50% discount for Seniors (60 years or older): According to Federal Law No. 10,741/03 and Decree No. 8,537/15, upon presentation of an official identity document with a photo.
50% discount for Students: Students are entitled to the half-price benefit upon presentation of the Student Identity Card (CIE) when purchasing tickets and at the venue entrance. This may be restricted by state and municipal entities, Central Student Directories, Academic Centers, and Directories, even if these entities are not affiliated with ANPG, UNE, and Ubes.
50% discount for Minors under 21: State Law No. 3,364/00 - presentation of an identity card or valid photo document is mandatory.
50% discount for People with Disabilities and their companions when necessary: According to the General Half-Price Ticket Law (Decree No. 8,537/15, which regulates Law 12,933/13), upon presentation of the Social Assistance Continuous Benefit card for people with disabilities or a document issued by the National Institute of Social Security (INSS) certifying retirement according to the criteria set forth in Complementary Law No. 142, of May 8, 2013. These documents must be presented along with an official photo ID.
50% discount for young people from low-income families (ages 15 to 29): upon presentation of the Young Identity Card, which will be issued by the National Youth Secretariat starting March 31, 2016, along with an official photo ID.
50% discount for teachers and professionals in the municipal public education network of the state of Rio de Janeiro: Municipal Laws No. 3,424/02 and 5,844/15 - presentation of the functional card issued by the Municipal Department of Education of the state of Rio de Janeiro is required.

50% discount for active, retired, and reserve public safety officers: Municipal Law No. 9,321, of April 1, 2026, which guarantees the discount upon presentation of a functional photo ID.

Accessibility
The theater is accessible for people with disabilities

Project website
https://www.tarsilaomusical.com.br/


INFORMATION FOR THE PRESS
Vanessa Cardoso - (21) 98235-8685
Daniella Cavalcanti - (21) 98876-9660