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Rakaputra Paputungan

Rakaputra Paputungan is a Jakarta-based musical theatre aficionado who seeks to spread the word about the nascent Indonesian performing arts scene to the world stage. Often volunteering for musical or theatrical productions, up to producerial roles, he's always looking forward to the next showtime.




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First Show:

West Side Story

Favorite Show:

Legally Blonde

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Review: Musical Monolog AKAR Highlights the Importance of Mental Health
Review: Musical Monolog AKAR Highlights the Importance of Mental Health
July 1, 2024

What did our critic think of TEATER MUSIKAL AKAR at KASTARA Production?

Previews: Jukebox Musical INTERAKSI Tells a Love Story with Tulus's Discography
Previews: Jukebox Musical INTERAKSI Tells a Love Story with Tulus's Discography
June 27, 2024

The performing arts group Jakarta Movin held a press conference for their next show, INTERAKSI. Jakarta Movin has previously produced original shows and stage adaptations of films, namely Musikal Petualangan Sherina (2017, 2018, and 2022) and Musikal Cek Toko Sebelah (2022). For the first time, Jakarta Movin is creating a jukebox musical, based on Indonesian pop superstar Tulus’s extensive discography.

Previews: JOSHUA OH JOSHUA to Combine Nostalgia, Entertainment, and Philantrophy
Previews: JOSHUA OH JOSHUA to Combine Nostalgia, Entertainment, and Philantrophy
June 27, 2024

The theater community Cerita Beda Hak Sama (CBHS) held a press conference on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Galeri Indonesia Kaya. CBHS announced their upcoming musical, Joshua Oh Joshua (JOJ) which will run for four shows on July 6 and 7 at Graha Bhakti Budaya, Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jakarta.

Feature: Top Indonesia Summer 2024 Musical Theatre Shows
Feature: Top Indonesia Summer 2024 Musical Theatre Shows
June 23, 2024

Summer holiday is just around the corner. It’s a great time to catch a show with friends, family, loved ones, or just by yourself. There’s a number of shows happening this summer in the Greater Jakarta Area, from an original musical, adaptation of beloved IPs, to a Broadway-licensed production. There’s something for everyone.

Review: Rooted in Familial Warmth, MUSIKAL KELUARGA CEMARA Blossoms with Spectacle
Review: Rooted in Familial Warmth, MUSIKAL KELUARGA CEMARA Blossoms with Spectacle
June 21, 2024

Musikal Keluarga Cemara (“Cemara Family the Musical”, with Cemara literally meaning pine tree) held its gala night performance on Wednesday, June 19th at Ciputra Artpreneur ahead of its opening night on Friday, June 21st. This musical, by Visinema and Indonesia Kaya in collaboration with TEMAN, adapts the quintessential Indonesian family story of Keluarga Cemara for the stage. The show is planned to be one of the longest-running shows in recent years, running from June 21 to July 15 for a total of 30 shows in 25 days.

Previews: Literary Festival PATJARMERAH KETJIL Goes to Pos Bloc This Month
Previews: Literary Festival PATJARMERAH KETJIL Goes to Pos Bloc This Month
June 20, 2024

Patjarmerah, the Small Literacy Festival and Traveling Book Market of the Archipelago, is now going to Jakarta, opening up more space for children, youth, and family readers.

Previews: TEATER KOMA Performs Nano Riantiarno's Final Play MATAHARI PAPUA as Their 230th Production
Previews: TEATER KOMA Performs Nano Riantiarno's Final Play MATAHARI PAPUA as Their 230th Production
June 7, 2024

Teater Koma, supported by Bakti Budaya Djarum Foundation, presents its latest production titled MATAHARI PAPUA. This play, Teater Koma's 230th production, is the last script written by the late Norbertus Riantiarno, also known as Nano Riantiarno . The performance will be held from Friday, June 7 to Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Graha Bhakti Budaya, Taman Ismail Marzuki.

Previews: Musikal Keluarga Cemara Offers Presale Tickets from June 1 through 6
Previews: Musikal Keluarga Cemara Offers Presale Tickets from June 1 through 6
June 1, 2024

The upcoming Musikal Keluarga Cemara by Visinema Studios, www.indonesiakaya.com, and Teater Musikal Nusantara has announced their presale period and prices at a press conference held on Thursday, May 30. The presale offers discounted tickets and will run from June 1 through 6 at Loket.com.

Feature: Kapan Resign Launches Original Cast Recording on Digital Platforms
Feature: Kapan Resign Launches Original Cast Recording on Digital Platforms
May 30, 2024

The original musical Kapan Resign launched their Original Cast Recording on Labor Day (May 1st) 2024. The production team held a launching event at Lucy Beer Mart, Kemang, attended by the show’s cast and creatives, as well as media and partners.

Previews: Jukebox Musical “Thearapy” to Explore the Expressive and Healing Power of Songs
Previews: Jukebox Musical “Thearapy” to Explore the Expressive and Healing Power of Songs
May 25, 2024

The community theater Center Stage Community (Censtacom) will debut their next musical show Thearapy on June 8 and 9 at Teater Salihara. The show explores various problems faced by theater performers. The show will use various songs from musical theater as a way to express and work through their problems.

Review: 'Suara Areta' Addresses the Devastating Impact of Sexual Violence
Review: 'Suara Areta' Addresses the Devastating Impact of Sexual Violence
May 6, 2024

The theatrical performance 'Suara Areta' was succesfully held at Gripa Studio, South Jakarta, on Thursday, May 2, 2024. The performance, a culmination of the final project (non-thesis) by three students of Communication Science with a concentration in Performing Arts Communication from LSPR Jakarta, captivated and inspired the audience by addressing the impact experienced by survivors of sexual violence.

Previews: The Heartwarming Indonesian Classic 'Keluarga Cemara' Takes the Stage This School Holiday
Previews: The Heartwarming Indonesian Classic 'Keluarga Cemara' Takes the Stage This School Holiday
May 2, 2024

Visinema Studios and www.indonesiakaya.com are collaborating with Teater Musikal Nusantara (TEMAN) to bring the beloved Indonesian family story, 'Keluarga Cemara,' to the stage as a musical. The musical promises to turn the heartwarming and laughter-filled story of Abah, Emak, Euis, and Ara into a spectacular stage show.

Previews: Suara Areta on the Impact of Sexual Violence and the Role of Family in Survivor Recovery
Previews: Suara Areta on the Impact of Sexual Violence and the Role of Family in Survivor Recovery
May 1, 2024

Through a press release, Areta Project announces 'Suara Areta,' a theater production addressing the issue of sexual violence impact through captivating narratives, with a focus on the role of family in handling such cases. This intimate theater experience will take place on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 18:30, at Gripa Studio, Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta.

Review: Musikal Masih Ada and the Turbulent Lives of Cancer Patients
Review: Musikal Masih Ada and the Turbulent Lives of Cancer Patients
May 1, 2024

On April 23rd 2024, Yayasan Kanker Indonesia (Indonesian Cancer Foundation) produced the original musical Musikal Masih Ada (Still Remains the Musical), in collaboration with Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jakpro, and new performing arts company Adpro. The musical ran for two shows at Graha Bhakti Budaya, Jakarta.

Feature: Camp Broadway Indonesia Returns to Carnegie Hall NYC with 5 New Delegates
Feature: Camp Broadway Indonesia Returns to Carnegie Hall NYC with 5 New Delegates
April 27, 2024

The training program Camp Broadway Indonesia (licensee of New York-based Camp Broadway) will send five students to perform at The New York Pops Birthday Gala, following their debut in 2023. The five chosen youth performers will go on the prestigious Carnegie Hall stage on April 29 to perform with Broadway stars as part of the international Camp Broadway Ensemble, honoring music icon Clive Davis.

Previews: Ciputra Artpreneur Celebrates Anniversary with ONE PIECE Music Symphony
Previews: Ciputra Artpreneur Celebrates Anniversary with ONE PIECE Music Symphony
March 23, 2024

As part of their 10th anniversary celebration, Ciputra Artpreneur is bringing One Piece Music Symphony - 25th Anniversary World Tour to Indonesia.

Review: Teater Keliling Celebrates 50th Anniversary with the Psychedelic Musikal Mega Mega
Review: Teater Keliling Celebrates 50th Anniversary with the Psychedelic Musikal Mega Mega
March 21, 2024

What did our critic think of MUSIKAL MEGA MEGA at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta? On February 24th and 25th, Teater Keliling celebrated their 50th anniversary by putting on a production of Musikal Mega Mega at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta. The show is based on the non-musical play Mega-Mega by writer and director Arifin C. Noer. This musical adaptation was directed by Rudolf Puspa, with original music by Rudolf Puspa and Dolfry Inda Suri.

Review: OBROG OWOK-OWOK EBREG EWEK-EWEK is a Fascinating and Bewildering Look into the Past
Review: OBROG OWOK-OWOK EBREG EWEK-EWEK is a Fascinating and Bewildering Look into the Past
March 17, 2024

What did our critic think of OBROG OWOK-OWOK EBREG EWEK-EWEK at Teater Kecil?

Review: Anak Jaksel the Musical! is A Mishmash of Nostalgia, Friendship, and Missteps
Review: Anak Jaksel the Musical! is A Mishmash of Nostalgia, Friendship, and Missteps
March 12, 2024

What did our critic think of ANAK JAKSEL THE MUSICAL! at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta? Yasmara Creation & Boss Creator’s Anak Jaksel the Musical! ran for two shows on Saturday, March 9th, 2024 at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta. This is the showrunners’ comeback show after Sumpah 100 Tahun back in 2016.

Review: Polarisasi, Indonesia's Contemporary Answer to Hamilton
Review: Polarisasi, Indonesia's Contemporary Answer to Hamilton
February 20, 2024

What did our critic think of POLARISASI at Graha Bhakti Budaya?



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