Wedding Dress (Vestido de Noiva)

One of Brazil’s most influential plays makes its long-awaited New York debut. Nelson Rodrigues’ Wedding Dress (Vestido de Noiva)—a landmark of modern Brazilian theater—comes to off-Broadway this May. First staged in 1943, Wedding Dress broke boundaries with its nonlinear structure and psychological complexity. The play follows Alaíde, a young bride on her deathbed, as memory, dream, and reality blur. Surreal and emotionally gripping, it explores guilt, repression, and madness. Directed by Julia Burnier, the talented ensemble includes Ana Moioli, Daniel Mazzarolo, Debora Balardini, and Ma Troggian, and is produced by Catarina Aranha and Beatriz Silva in collaboration with Are We In Love?, an artist-led collective dedicated to emerging voices and global storytelling. With striking visuals, original music, and a powerful ensemble, Wedding Dress offers a rare chance to experience a cornerstone of Latin American drama on the New York stage.