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Phi Palmos Leads DELIA D., A New Musical
by Oliver Oliveros - Jan 23, 2025

Newport World Resorts (NWR) premieres another original Filipino musical, 'Delia D,' featuring songs from Jonathan Manalo, songwriter, and music producer known for hit songs 'Gusto Ko Nang Bumitaw,' 'Pagbigyang Muli,' and 'Pinoy Ako.'
Ateneo blueREP Gets Ready for THE PROM
by Oliver Oliveros - Nov 12, 2024

Newbies at Ateneo Blue Repertory are raring to deliver the best night of your life with 'the Prom.' With music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, and book by Bob Martin and Beguelin, 'the Prom' was Drama Desk Award’s Outstanding Musical in 2019.
Carla Guevara Laforteza's First [Solo] Concert A LA CARLOTTA
by Oliver Oliveros - Aug 19, 2024

It was supposed to be a solo concert, but it became more of a theater family affair. 'Miss Saigon' alum Carla Guevara Laforteza has celebrated her 30 years in the biz with her first-ever solo concert.
In LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, Sets and Puppetry Navigate Its Dark Themes
by Jude Cartalaba - Jul 26, 2024

The Sandbox Collective's production of 'Little Shop of Horrors,' Alan Menken and Howard Ashman’s 'bloodthirsty' musical comedy set in the ‘60s is directed by Toff De Venecia. In this production, De Venecia teams up with scenographer Mio Infante and the puppet designer Kayla Teodoro.
RENT's Garrett Bolden Talks Auditioning, Being a Misfit, and Tom Collins
by Oliver Oliveros - May 1, 2024

Garrett Bolden, a Sparkle GMA Artist Center talent, perfectly fits the computer genius Tom Collins role. A 15th-anniversary presentation of 9 Works Theatrical, this Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning musical returns to the stage at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium until the first week of June 2024, where Bolden shares the stage with Anthony Rosaldo (Roger), Reb Atadero (Mark), and Ian Pangilinan (Mark), among others.
PHOTOS: First Look at 9 Works Theatrical's Restaging of RENT
by Oliver Oliveros - Apr 19, 2024

To celebrate its 15th anniversary, 9 Works Theatrical brings back 'Rent,' Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical. This restaging promises a unique theatrical experience, offering a fresh perspective on the beloved classic and placing HIV/AIDS front and center.
VIDEO: Watch Excerpts from ANG HULING EL BIMBO (2023)
by Oliver Oliveros - May 1, 2023

Full House Theater Company and Newport World Resorts’ hit jukebox musical “Ang Huling El Bimbo” (AHEB), featuring hefty song selections from the late ‘80s to ‘90s Filipino alternative rock band Eraserheads, held its gala night on Apr. 27, 2023, which officially opened its third run of the beloved musical at the Newport Performing Arts Theatre.
Video: ANG HULING EL BIMBO Returns to the Newport Performing Arts Theatre
by Oliver Oliveros - May 1, 2023

Full House Theater Company and Newport World Resorts’ hit jukebox musical 'Ang Huling El Bimbo'(AHEB), featuring hefty song selections from the late ‘80s to ‘90s Filipino alternative rock band Eraserheads, held its gala night on Apr. 27, 2023, which officially opened its third run of the beloved musical at the Newport Performing Arts Theatre.
Final Week To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards
by BWW - Dec 23, 2019

There's just one final week to submit votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
December 19th Update: Eraserheads - ANG HULING EL BIMBO Leads Best New Music Category in the BWW Philippines Awards Voting
by BWW Staff - Dec 19, 2019

We're heading into the final week of voting for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards
by BWW - Dec 16, 2019

There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards Update: The Theatre at Solaire Leads Best Venue!
by BWW Staff - Dec 9, 2019

There's just a few weeks left to make your voice heard and submit your votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
December 2nd Update - Current Standings for the BWW Philippines Awards!
by BWW - Dec 2, 2019

It's December! Voting is now underway for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized. Check out the first set of stats below.
First Standings - Voting Opens for the BWW Philippines Awards!
by BWW - Nov 25, 2019

Voting is NOW OPEN and the first votes are in for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The nominees are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized!
BWW Review: BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL is Highly Entertaining, But Misses Some Marks
by Carla Delgado - Nov 18, 2019

What's tricky with musicals is that sometimes the actors focus too much on polishing their singing and dancing and don't pay enough attention to their acting. There are only a handful of really good actors among the cast, who were enough to help the audience be engrossed in the story.
Ateneo Blue Repertory Stages BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL, Nov. 7-24
by Carla Delgado - Nov 3, 2019

The musical shows the competitiveness and intensity of high school cheerleading but never strays away from the themes of friendship, forgiveness, and sportsmanship.
Ateneo Blue Repertory Opens 28th Theater Season With THE THEORY OF RELATIVITY; Watch Excerpt!
by Oliver Oliveros - Sep 8, 2019

Ateneo de Manila University's Blue Repertory attempts to answer the essential question: is everything, everyone interconnected in its 28th theatrical season premiere, the song cycle a?oeThe Theory of Relativity.a?? The production plays at the Fine Arts Black Box Theatre, Ateneo de Manila University campus in Quezon City from September 12-29, 2019, with evening and matinee performances.
Photo Coverage: First Look at blueREP's SPRING AWAKENING; Show Runs Now Thru Apr. 14
by Oliver Oliveros - Mar 31, 2019

Tony Award-winning musical 'Spring Awakening,' based on the 1891 play by Frank Wedekind, which features the music by Duncan Sheik and book and lyrics by Steven Sater, returns to the Ateneo Blue Repertory (blueREP) stage now through Sunday, April 14, 2019. Directed by Missy Maramara and Darrell Uy, the production plays at the Hyundai Hall, Arete, Ateneo de Manila University.
Brian Lowdermilk to Hold Masterclasses and Concert in Manila, 6/15-17
by BWW News Desk - Jun 15, 2018

Brian Lowdermilk, half of the musical theater writing duo Kerrigan & Lowdermilk, will conduct songwriting and song interpretation masterclasses at Maybank Synergy Center, 7th Ave. cor. 28th St., Taguig City, Manila, from June 15 to 16.
Brian Lowdermilk to Hold Masterclasses and Concert in Manila, 6/15-17
by Oliver Oliveros - Apr 29, 2018

Brian Lowdermilk, half of the musical theater writing duo Kerrigan & Lowdermilk, will conduct songwriting and song interpretation masterclasses at Maybank Synergy Center, 7th Ave. cor. 28th St., Taguig City, Manila, from June 15 to 16.

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