The hit theatrical performance “Lepa Brena Project,” already seen by over 100,000 people in the Balkans and across Europe, is finally coming to the American continent! This winter, “Lepa Brena” will be performing in Toronto and Chicago on December 21st and 22nd, and all interested parties can purchase tickets at THIS LINK!
Through a combination of acting, singing, and dancing, the theatrical performance “Lepa Brena Project” has become a true phenomenon, taking us from tears to laughter and delivering deep messages about popularity, the breakup of the former country, and the fates of its citizens of all nations and faiths.
The performance deals with the life of one of Yugoslavia’s biggest stars, Lepa Brena, whose various versions on stage are portrayed by five actors (four actresses and one actor), and through them, they show all the complexity and contradictions of the last forty years in the Balkan region.
Through the symbol of Lepa Brena, an entertainment star who won the hearts of all of Yugoslavia, they also show socio-political transformations, pride and pain, disappointments and hopes, and how Brena’s star faced the pressures of life’s tragedies.
Even Lepa Brena herself was thrilled with the performance, and here’s what she said on the premiere anniversary…
Following its record-breaking Belgrade premiere, the theatrical performance ‘Lepa Brena Project’ has captivated audiences of all ages, including those who haven’t previously attended the theater.
Now, it’s the turn of our people in Toronto (Isabel Bader Theater) and Chicago (Irish American Heritage Center) on December 21st and 22nd to experience this extraordinary show. Don’t miss your chance to see this theater spectacle organized by Backstage 54 and Serbian Times. Get your tickets HERE!”
Five faces of Lepa Brena are masterfully portrayed by actresses: Jasna Đuričić, Aleksandra Janković, Jelena Ilić, Tijana Marković, and Jovana Belović, as well as one actor, Vladimir Aleksić.
The main characters of the performance – Brena of Construction, Brena the Businesswoman, Brena the Songstress, Brena the Yugoslav, and Brena the Sexuality – draw the audience into a conversation through monologues, connecting with them.
Article By: Antonije Kovačević Photo: Lepa Brena Project