Public Entertainment ‘Entertainment goes beyond massive numbers,’ says Beto Sargentelli about ‘The King of Rock’ Seasted on 2024, Elvis Presley’s musical biography begins national tour passing through Brasilia, Rio de Janeiro and Belo Horizontepor

After seasons sold out in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro in 2024, The King of Rock: The Musicalfirst biographical musical show of Elvis Presley In Brazil, he travels across September, with presentations in Brasilia (DF), Belo Horizonte (MG) and, once again, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ).

In an interview with Rolling Stone Brazil, Beto Sargentelliwho idealized, wrote, produced and star the play, celebrated the success of the work: “This last year was absolutely transformative. Seeing a project in which I invested seven years of writing and research to come to life on stage and, especially, feel the warm response of the public, is something that goes far beyond massive numbers of repercussion and ticket office.”says.

For the actor, known for works as Bonnie & Clyde, West Side Story and Mamma Mia!the success of the show is due to the way the work crosses the public: “With each session, I realize that the history of Elvis Presley It plays people in very personal ways – either by nostalgia, the strength of music, the quality of our work or the identification with his trajectory. “

“The show has become a meeting place for fans, families and even people who had never heard Elvis before, but left the theater with the feeling of having known and recognized a piece of it. It’s a daily emotion, because each city, every audience, reacts uniquely, but always with great affection.”complete Beto.

Now, with the national tour, the artist dreams high – as he has done from the beginning: “My expectation is to bring this experience to as many people as possible and reach the 100,000 spectators. And I wish the public feels the same energy that moved us to create this work: absolute respect for history, genuine emotion, soul, essence and total delivery on stage.”adds.

“It is an invitation to celebrate not only the king of rock, but also the power of art, theater and music that unites and transforms. Elvis Yeah, and always will be, immortal! “

What to expect from the new season of The King of Rock: The Musical?

Presented by the Ministry of Culture and Bradesco Seguros, the show was born of the Passion of Beto Sargentelli by the king of rock, inspired by his father, the actor and photographer Roberto Sargentelli (1962-2016), who even served as a cover of Elvis Presley and is present at the heart of the piece, carried out in the midst of mourning Beto by the father.

The King of Rock: The Musical crosses fundamental moments of the history of Elvis PresleyFrom its first recording at the age of 18, to the height of fame and the sad end of its life, exactly 48 years ago, on August 16, 1977. The show is committed to representing these moments, with sensitivity and historical rigor, without neglecting the cultural impact of the artist on music and society.

Produced by H Cultural Productions in co-production with the whirl The King of Rock: The Musical It is directed by João Fonsecaresponsible for biographical successes as Tim Maia: Anything goes, Cássia Eller: The Musical and CAZUZA: PRO DAY BIRING HAPPYand has a musical direction of Thiago Gimenes. In addition to Beto Sargentellithe cast still has Stepan Nercessianfrom the musical Chatô and the Associated Diaries: 100 years of a passion.

The national tour begins in Brasilia on September 12, at the Unip Theater; Then he landed in Rio de Janeiro, from October 3, at the Claro Mais RJ Theater in Copacabana; And ends in Belo Horizonte, from November 14, at the Sesc Palladium Theater. Check out all the following information:

Brasília (DF)

• Location: UNIP Theater (SGAS I SGAS 913 – South Wing, Brasilia/DF – Zip Code: 70297-400)
• Season: From September 12 to September 14, 2025
• Sessions: Friday at 20h, Saturday at 16h and 20h and Sunday at 15h and 19h
• Values: From R $ 20 to R $ 280
• Sales:Look at the local ticket or box office of the theater
• Duration: 160 minutes
• Classification: 12 years

Rio de Janeiro (RJ)

• Location: Claro Mais RJ Theater (Rua Siqueira Campos, 143 – 2nd Floor – Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro/RJ, Zip Code: 22031-071)
• Season: From October 3 to November 9, 2024
• Sessions: Fridays at 20h, Saturdays at 4pm and 20h and Sundays at 15h and 19h
• Values: From R $ 20 to R $ 280
• Sales:Uhuu! or local theater box office
• Duration: 160 minutes
• Classification: 12 years

Belo Horizonte (MG)

• Location: Sesc Palladium (R. Rio de Janeiro, 1046 – Centro, Belo Horizonte/MG, Zip Code: 30160-041)
• Season: from November 14 to November 16, 20245
• Sessions: Friday at 20h, Saturday at 16h and 20h and Sunday at 15h and 19h
• Values: From R $ 20 to R $ 280
• Sales:Sympla or local theater box office
• Duration: 160 minutes
• Classification: 12 years

Data Sheet – The King of Rock: The Musical:

• Idealization, text and dramaturgy: Beto Sargentelli
• Direction: João Fonseca
• Musical Direction: Thiago Gimenes
• Direction of movement and choreographies: Keila Bueno
• Choreography assistant: Tiago Weber
• Resident musical direction: Leonardo Cordoba
• Costume designer: Fábio Namatame
• Scenography: GIORGIA MASSETANI
• Light Designer: Paulo Cesar Medeiros
• Sound Designer: Toucho Michelazzo
• Visagism: Marcos Padilha
• Press Office: GPRPESS COMMUNICATION BY GRAZY PISACANE
• Audiovisual Creative Direction: ELINE PORTO
• Photos: Stephan Solon
• Visual Communication: Orbit studio
• Digital Marketing: Palma Communication
• Associated Producers: Beto Sargentelli and Gustavo Nunes
• Production Coordination: Gustavo Nunes
• Production and Artistic Coordination: Beto Sargentelli
• Production Directorate: Alina Lyra
• Executive Production: Tâmara Vasconcelos
• Production: Pedro Guida
• Production Stage Manager: Caio Bichaff
• Administrative Production: Andrea Sargentelli
• Idealization and production: H cultural productions
• Production supervision: Whirlwind of ideas
• Realization: Walker Movies

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