Every month, we at São Paulo Secreto bring you a very special article featuring the plays to see that season. But if you’d like something more specific, here’s a guide to the best musicals in São Paulo—for those who love shows full of rhythm and melody!
Musical “Diana – The People’s Princess”

The show tells the fascinating story of the woman who revolutionized the British monarchy. With a cast of 23 actors, led by Sara Sarres in the title role and Claudio Lins as Prince Charles, this Brazilian production explores the emotional nuances, strength, and humanity of Lady Di, going far beyond royal protocol in a breathtaking production.
With musical direction by Thalyson Rodrigues and direction by Tadeu Aguiar. The musical explores everything from the princess’s personal struggles to the legacy of empathy she left behind.
♿ Accessible venue | The production provides the script and a summary in Braille, as well as 4 wheelchair-accessible seats and noise-canceling headphones upon request.

The most beloved ogre in cinema arrives at Teatro Renault in a Broadway blockbuster that promises to enchant all generations.
Starring Tiago Abravanel, Evelyn Castro, Fabi Bang, and Myra Ruiz, the show features impressive musical numbers, a 9-meter dragon, and breathtaking special effects. The show combines the film’s signature biting humor with a moving message about acceptance and friendship.
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With a soundtrack performed live by a four-piece band, the show sensitively explores anxiety, professional dilemmas, and the pressures of adulthood through the eyes of a composer about to turn 30.
This captivating story, which inspired the Netflix film, brings the actors closer to the audience to create an immersive and unforgettable experience .
Rita Lee: Balada da Louca

Lilia Cabral takes the stage to bring Rita Lee to life in this moving monologue, based on the singer’s second autobiography. The show focuses on the artist’s final years, addressing themes such as mortality, aging, and spirituality with courage, humor, and a candor typical of Rita Lee, transforming her diagnosis into a philosophical reflection on life and love.
Puss in Boots: The Musical
In the story, the humble young Damião inherits from his father nothing but a cat that turns out to be extraordinarily clever and talkative.
Wearing a beautiful pair of boots, the cat hatches a far-fetched plan full of smooth talk to transform his owner into the fake “Marquis of Carabás” and help him win over the Princess, in a fun journey full of twists and turns about the importance of telling the truth.
Donatello

Written by and starring Vitor Rocha, the show tells the story of Amendoim—a young man who reexamines his relationship with his grandfather after his diagnosis with Alzheimer’s—in a playful, sensitive, and humorous way.
Realizing that his grandfather still holds onto memories linked to the flavors of ice cream, the grandson transforms these experiences into emotional bonds that defy oblivion.
Fafá de Belém, the Musical

The show uses the language of musical theater to recount the artistic, political, and environmental journey of the singer from Pará, moving between the Amazonian legends of her childhood, the start of her career, and her current acclaimed status.
Featuring a star-studded cast that includes actresses such as Lucinha Lins and Helga Nemetik portraying different stages of the subject’s life, this blockbuster production captivates the audience with unforgettable hits like “Nuvens de Lágrimas,” “Vermelho,” and “Foi Assim.”
7 Women and a Mystery – The Musical
The production immerses the audience in an intriguing tale filled with secrets, accusations, and breathtaking twists and turns right up until the very last minute of the performance.
Performed on a trendy São Paulo rooftop, the show features a glamorous and interactive aesthetic to captivate the audience, challenging each spectator to play detective and unravel the central mystery that connects these seven intriguing female characters.
♿ Accessible venue: Wheelchair-accessible space, program in Braille, a team of producers/instructors to provide specialized assistance, and a sign language interpreter available for Sunday matinee performances at 3:00 p.m.
The Three Little Pigs – The Musical

The adventure begins when the charismatic Paçoca brothers— Pururuca and Costelinha—decide to build their own homes in the forest, facing the tricks of a clumsy Big Bad Wolf.
With creative twists and turns, the show combines infectious humor, lessons in family unity, and dynamic musical numbers to entertain children of all ages.
TINA – TINA TURNER, THE MUSICAL
Starring the brilliant Analu Pimenta and featuring César Mello as Ike Turner, this biographical drama tells the inspiring and resilient real-life journey of a Black woman who defied barriers of age, race, and gender to capture the world’s spotlight.
With a tight band performing live hits that span generations—such as “The Best , ” and “Proud Mary”—the audience is swept up in a contagious show brimming with pure energy, passion, and pop excitement.
♿ Accessible venue: The theater is fully accessible, both structurally and physically, to ensure the audience’s ease of movement and comfort