Photo Coverage: SA WAKAS, A New Rock Musical
by Jory Rivera - Apr 24, 2013
The musical's plot may be simple: a typical love triangle seen in the movies. But what makes 'Sa Wakas' totally different is the style of how the story is told: it starts from where it's supposed to end. Instead of a linear storytelling, the play tells its story backwards. Every scene makes you ask yourself, 'How did that happen?' (more...)
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BWW Reviews: SA WAKAS, The Story of Us
by Dale Bacar - Apr 22, 2013
'Sa Wakas' has garnered mostly rave reviews since the new Filipino musical opened at PETA-PHINMA Theater two weeks ago. After finally catching the show last weekend, we were glad to see that it isn't all hype. 'Sa Wakas' is the type of show you will tell your friends about because you want to share something special with them. It is the type of show you would want people to see because they may have walked the same path once similar to one of the characters. Seeing it onstage also calls to mind gut wrenching conversations you may have had over a few rounds of beer. (more...)
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BWW Reviews: SA WAKAS, A New Rock Musical
by Oliver Oliveros - Apr 18, 2013
One of the hardest things when writing a review is doing our best not to be influenced by others' opinions, especially when we know something is amiss. While there is no question about how skilllfully Off-Broadway director Andrei Nikolai Pamintuan is able to fuse different theatrical elements to bring the spirit of alternative rock band Sugarfree's songs on stage, the lack of organic storytelling in Act One makes “Sa Wakas: A New Rock Musical” confusing to us. (more...)
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Photo Flash: First Look at Repertory Philippines’ THE WIZARD OF OZ
by BWW
News Desk - Dec 15, 2012
Repertory Philippines has just released its publicity photos for THE WIZARD OF OZ, music by Jean Bargy and Jim Eiler, and book and lyrics by Eiler, which runs at Onstage Theatre at Greenbelt One, Ayala Malls, Makati City for five months, from Saturday, August 18 to Today, December 16. (more...)
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Exclusive Update: 60 Out of 420 Got Callbacks on First Day of MISS SAIGON Auditions
by Oliver Oliveros - Nov 19, 2012
60 out of 420 auditionees got callbacks on the first day of the much-talked-about "Miss Saigon" auditions, spearheaded by British stage director Laurence Connor ("Miss Saigon," "Les Miserables") and Cameron Mackintosh's representative in the Philippines, Dong Alegre ("Miss Saigon"), held at the Philippine Opera Company's headquarters in Makati City early today. Experienced thespians Karylle Tatlonghari, Tippy dos Santos, Jake Macapagal, Julia Abueva, Lorenz Martinez, OJ Mariano, Noel Rayos, Cathy Azanza, Kyla Rivera, Cara Barredo, Topper Fabregas, and Jay Pangilinan were among the 60 who made the short list. (more...)
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Exclusive Photo Coverage: MISS SAIGON Auditionees Register in Manila!
by Oliver Oliveros - Nov 17, 2012
BroadwayWorld.com (Philippines) photographer JR Sala shares some his photos taken at the first registration day for the much-talked-about "Miss Saigon" auditions in Manila, which will be conducted from Monday, November 19 to Thursday, November 22 at the Philippine Opera Company's headquarters in Makati City. (more...)
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Photo Flash: First Look at Repertory Philippines’ THE WIZARD OF OZ, Opening Today, 8/18
by Oliver Oliveros - Aug 18, 2012
Repertory Philippines (Rep) released its publicity photos for "The Wizard of Oz," music by Jean Bargy and Jim Eiler, and book and lyrics by Eiler, which runs at Onstage Theatre at Greenbelt One, Ayala Malls, Makati City for five months, from today, August 18 to Sunday, December 16. (more...)
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Photo Flash: First Look at Repertory Philippines’ THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Oliver Oliveros - Jul 30, 2012
Repertory Philippines has just released its publicity photos for THE WIZARD OF OZ, music by Jean Bargy and Jim Eiler, and book and lyrics by Eiler, which runs at Onstage Theatre at Greenbelt One, Ayala Malls, Makati City for five months, from Saturday, August 18 to Sunday, December 16. (more...)
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Photo Flash: Drewe and Stiles’ PETER PAN Opens in Manila, 9/29-10/30
by Oliver Oliveros - Sep 29, 2011
Repertory Philippines (REP), the country's premier English-language theater company, and Stages Production Specialists Inc. (Stages), a fast growing event and talent management firm, have started their month-long run of Anthony Drewe and George Stiles' musical incarnation of PETER PAN at Meralco Theatre. (more...)
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Photo Flash: Repertory Philippines Opens SEUSSICAL, 8/13-12/11
by Oliver Oliveros - Aug 14, 2011
Repertory Philippines (LITTLE WOMEN, EQUUS), the country's premier English-language theater company, opened its five-month run of Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahren's Tony Award-nominated children's musical, SEUSSICAL, yesterday at the Onstage Theatre, Greenbelt 1, Makati City. The musical runs until December 11. (more...)
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STAGE TUBE: Repertory Philippines’ SEUSSICAL on ANC; Show Opens 8/13
by Oliver Oliveros - Aug 10, 2011
The cast of Repertory Philippines' upcoming production of Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahren's SEUSSICAL recently performed an excerpt from the Broadway musical on ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC). SEUSSICAL runs from August 13 to December 11 at the Onstage Theatre, Greenbelt 1, Makati City. (more...)
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