REVIEW: “Odd is a Gift from God” in CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
by Caryl Kristine Guillermo - May 25, 2026
The musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory that has just landed at the Sands Theatre leans into celebrating a world of vivid invention. It keeps the heart of the beloved material and commits even further into its absurdity. It guarantees a night at the theatre that will leave you going “what…was…that.' A night you won't soon forget.
Interview: Jeff Cox on CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY's Vivid Music
by Caryl Kristine Guillermo - May 21, 2026
Music Director Jeff Cox brings us into the musically daring and vivid score of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY. Its breadth of genres, rich chromatic harmonies, and the terrific orchestra come together to paint the magical world we know and love.
Karylle Joins CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
by Oliver Oliveros - Apr 13, 2026
Broadway International Group and Broadway Asia have confirmed that Filipino star Karylle will headline the Manila leg of 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' global tour when the show runs at the Theatre at Solaire in July 2026.
Barbara Grecki's THE KEENERS Will Get NYC Reading
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 1, 2025
534 Productions, in association with Thirty Saints Productions, will present an exclusive developmental industry reading of The Keeners, a play with music by Barbara Grecki.
Gillian Fu Launches New Global Producing Venture
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025
New York-based Broadway producer Gillian Fu has announced the launch of Gillian Fu Productions, a new global producing venture designed to bring Singaporean financial and producing support to developmental works in the commercial theatre industry. T
Astrology-Inspired Musical SIGNS OF LIFE to Have Developmental Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2024
Astro Lab Productions will present a new musical, SIGNS OF LIFE, with book, music, and lyrics by Christopher DeLair, directed by James A. Rocco. Signs Of Life explores a young man's magical return to his chaotic childhood on Long Island. Learn more about the new musical.
New Astrology-Inspired Musical SIGNS OF LIFE Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2024
Astro Lab Productions has announced its inaugural project, SIGNS OF LIFE, an astrology-inspired musical by Christopher DeLair, directed by James A Rocco, with an upcoming industry workshop in NYC.
HOME'S KITCHEN Will Make New Orleans World Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2024
The world premiere of Home's Kitchen, a new play written and directed by Maeve Aurora Chapman about home, passion, and food for the soul, will be presented at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts from June 6-9, 2024.
Interview: Katherine Young Eun Park of COOKIN' at Children's Theatre Company
by Jared Fessler - Sep 13, 2023
With a crazy deadline looming near, four frenzied chefs turn their kitchen into a dynamic, veggies-flying-everywhere performance as Korean samulnori drumming and martial arts take center stage. During this wildly energetic cooking competition, the chefs put on a masterful display of percussive food chopping, knife throwing, pot banging, and fire-blowing wizardry that will make you laugh, scream in delight, and even beg for a chance to sample their food. Get ready to stomp your feet and clap your hands for a show that’s truly Cookin’!
Review: This SOUND OF MUSIC Sings a Different Tune
by Jude Cartalaba - Mar 20, 2023
It took eight years for three-time Tony awardee Jack O’Brien-directed 'The Sound of Music,' a warhorse title from the Rodgers and Hammerstein’s catalog, to reach the Philippines’ capital—a rare feat because most of the international productions visiting town are either from South Africa or the United Kingdom.