Lilia Cabral will play Rita Lee in an emotional show about the singer’s final years

The work is a sensitive and profound homage to the queen of Brazilian rock

The actress Lilia Cabral was chosen to give life Rita Lee in a new theater production that promises to move audiences by portraying the iconic singer’s final years. Titled Rita Lee: Ballad of Foolsthe show will be staged in Sao Paulo and is based on the artist’s second autobiography, Rita Lee: Another Autobiography. With text from Guilherme Samora and direction of Beatriz Barrosthe show has the approval of Roberto de CarvalhoRita’s life and music partner.

The choice of Lilia Cabral for the lead role surprised and delighted many fans. Recognized for her sensitivity and dramatic strength, the actress revealed that she has always admired her Rita Lee and was thrilled to receive the invitation. According to her, the union between her trajectory and Rita’s represents an unexpected but powerful fusion of worlds. The actress also stressed that she never imagined playing the singer, which made the challenge even more special.

“I have always been a fan of Rita, who for me is a reference in everything. When I received this invitation I was a little lost, I had never thought about this possibility. Interestingly, when I told some people about it, they were surprised and said it was a wonderful combination of worlds”he said Lilia Cabral in a statement.

The monologue that makes up the show tries to present Rita Lee in her most human and intimate form. The narrative addresses themes such as finitude, love and illness, but with the lightness and humor characteristic of the artist. Guilherme Samoraresponsible for the text, underlines that only Rita would be capable of tackling such delicate topics with such courage and irreverence. The proposal is to show a Rita who faces life and its challenges with authenticity and without excessive dramatization.

“I have always been a fan of Rita, who for me is a reference in everything” -Lilia Cabral

“The Rita presented in this monologue takes on the most human form possible. She speaks about finiteness, love and illness with a unique courage, without drama and even with humour. Only she could achieve something like this”, explains Guilherme Samora. “As soon as the idea came to me, I spoke to Roberto, who gave his blessing in the most generous and luminous way. So I immediately thought of Lilia. I called her and she accepted immediately. It’s an honor to have this colossal and sensitive actress with us”celebrate.

The idea of ​​transforming the autobiography into a theatrical show came to Samora, who immediately shared the project with Roberto de Carvalho. The musician’s support was immediate and generous, which helped bring the show to fruition. The choice of Lilia CabraI was also quick: invited, the actress promptly accepted, demonstrating enthusiasm and respect for the figure of Rita Lee.

Rita Lee: Ballad of Fools it won’t just be a dramatized biography. The piece aims to delve into the singer’s emotional and philosophical universe, revealing little-explored aspects of her personality. The public will be able to follow reflections on life, aging and freedom, always permeated by the rebellious and creative spirit that characterized it Rita Lee since the days of Mutants until yours solo career.

The production promises to be a milestone in Brazilian theatre, both for the importance of the awardee and for the artistic quality involved. The direction of Beatriz Barrosknown for his sensitive and innovative approach, he should contribute to an engaging and respectful staging. The text by Samora, who deeply knows Rita’s work and life, guarantees fidelity and depth to the narrative.

The premiere, scheduled for mid-2026, is already raising great expectations among music and theater fans. The union between Lilia Cabral AND Rita Leealthough symbolic, it represents the meeting of two strong, creative and inspiring women. The exhibition will be a unique opportunity to revisit the path of one of the greatest Brazilian artists from a new perspective, marked by emotion, courage and art.

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Source: Terra

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