Night
Laid back in Lapa, big shows playing and parties inspired by the World Cup. Choose your program
What’s on
Cássia Eller ? O Musical.
The Brazilian singer who died in 2001 at the age of 39 is the subject of this show. Actress Tacy de Campos was chosen for the role from more than 1,000 hopefuls. CCBB. Rua Primeiro de Março, 66, ☎ 21-3808-2020. Wednesday to Sunday, 19:00. Ticket: R$ 10.00.
Deborah Colker. The choreographer presents her new work, Belle, from June 13 to 16. Theatro Municipal. Praça Marechal Floriano, s/nº, ☎ 21-2332-9191. Friday and Monday, 21:00; Saturday, 17:00 and 21:00, Sunday, 17:00. Ticket: R$ 20.00 to R$ 100.00.
O Grande Circo Místico. This show by the Balé Teatro Guaíra ballet from Curitiba has a soundtrack by Edu Lobo and Chico Buarque and was first performed in 1982. Songs from it that have become classics, such as Ciranda da Bailarina and Beatriz, will return to the stage in the musical that centers on a love affair between a circus dancer and an aristocrat. Theatro Net Rio. Rua Siqueira Campos, 143, Copacabana, ☎ 21-2147-8060. Thursday and Friday, 21:00; Saturday, 21:30; Sunday, 20:00. Ticket: R$ 100 and R$ 150.Different repertoires
Those who cannot resist dancing to an electronic beat will feel at home in the Fosfobox night club, enlivened by DJs playing house, electro and hip-hop music. Lapa is a relaxed district where there are many bars and stages with live music. The Teatro Odisseia puts on a pop and rock program which makes it very different from other places in this area where samba and choro usually reign. The best of Brazilian music is found in places like Bar Semente (where there is a great jam session on Mondays), Carioca da Gema and Rio Scenarium.
? Carioca da Gema. Av. Mem de Sá, 79, ☎ 21-2221-0043
? Fosfobox. Rua Siqueira Campos, 143, ☎ 21-2548-7498
? Rio Scenarium. Rua do Lavradio, 20, ☎ 21-3147-9000
? Semente. Rua Evaristo da Veiga, 149, ☎ 21-2507-5188
? Teatro Odisseia. Av. Mem de Sá, 66, ☎ 21-2224-6367
Football and night clubs
Three places in the city to support (and celebrate) together
Complexo Lagoon: The terrace of this leisure space on the shore of Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas lake will host samba shows and parties throughout the World Cup, including on June 12, 17 and 23 when Brazil take on its opponents in the first stage. The program begins at 12:00 and goes on through the night. Avenida Borges de Medeiros, 1424, ☎ 21-3592-6086 (information).
Jockey Club: This racecourse will be the setting for the Parque da Bola where games will be shown during the World Cup in the afternoon followed by dancing for all tastes. On days when Brazil is playing, DJs will share the mission of rousing the supporters with live bands. Praça Santos Dumont, 31, ☎ 21-3197-3477.
Palaphita Kitch: This is a mixture of a bar, restaurant and night club and its outlet in Lagoa is very lively. The Baixo Suíça event will be held there with a Swiss-inspired menu and program with DJs and bands. Av. Epitácio Pessoa, s/nº, kiosk 20, Parque do Cantagalo, ☎ 21-2227-0837.