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Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 31, 2023

The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards; Samsung Performing Arts Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards; ANAK DATU Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW Staff - Dec 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Review: One's Triumph Could be a Saving Grace for Many
by Vince Vicentuan - Oct 18, 2022

'I Will, the Musical' successfully premiered at the iconic Manila Metropolitan Theater stage on October 14, almost a year after it was filmed at the Music Museum and streamed online in 2021.

Video: Gerald Santos Leads the Cast of I WILL, THE MUSICAL Finale
by Oliver Oliveros - Oct 17, 2022

The subject of the new original Filipino-made musical, “I Will, The Musical,” renowned medical doctor-philanthropist Willie Ong formally opened the show’s one-night-only performance at the Manila Metropolitan Theatre on Friday night. Diagnosed with clinical depression during his early adulthood, Dr. Ong overcame such a disability surrounded by the people who most loved him, his faith in God, and his longtime mission to attend to many Filipinos who needed medical attention pro bono.

I WILL: THE MUSICAL Has its Premiere at Manila Metropolitan Theater Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2022

The bio-musical, which aims to inspire the youth to reach their dreams, is set to hold a gala premiere at the newly-reopened Manila Metropolitan Theater on October 14, which also kicks off a school tour in October until November.

I WILL: THE MUSICAL Will Present Gala Premiere at Manila Metropolitan Theater Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2022

The bio-musical, which aims to inspire the youth to reach their dreams, is set to hold a gala premiere at the newly-reopened Manila Metropolitan Theater on October 14, which also kicks off a school tour in October until November.

I WILL: THE MUSICAL Holds Gala Premiere at Manila Metropolitan Theater, Oct. 14
by Oliver Oliveros - Aug 8, 2022

The bio-musical, which aims to inspire the youth to reach their dreams, is set to hold a gala premiere at the newly-reopened Manila Metropolitan Theater on October 14, which also kicks off a school tour in October until November.

I WILL: THE MUSICAL Releases Trailer
by Oliver Oliveros - Sep 9, 2021

ALW Film Production, which co-produced the film 'I, Will: The Doc Willie Ong Story' (2020), has released the trailer for its stage musical iteration of philanthropic doctor Willie Ong's life story. The new musical, 'I Will: The Musical,' tells the plight of medical workers experiencing symptoms of depression, especially during these times of the pandemic.

'10 and 10' with Gerald Santos and Composer-Director Rommel Ramilo
by Vince Vicentuan - Apr 4, 2021

We recently sat down with “Miss Saigon” alum Gerald Santos and his award-winning composer-writer-director-manager Rommel Ramilo to talk about their wins at the 2020 Aliw and BWW Philippines Awards, recent and upcoming works, finding the creative oasis and breaking new grounds on the virtual platform, and more. Dubbed ‘10 and 10,’ here are the excerpts of the conversations that focus on 10 questions that matter to each of them.

I WILL: THE MUSICAL Announces Complete Cast; Original Musical to Premiere Online in June 2021
by Oliver Oliveros - Feb 28, 2021

ALW Film Production, which co-produced the film “I, Will: The Doc Willie Ong Story” (2020), has announced its stage musical iteration of philanthropic doctor Willie Ong's life story. The new musical, “I Will: The Musical,” tells the plight of medical workers experiencing symptoms of depression, especially during these times of the pandemic.

Ima Castro Joins the Cast of RENT in Dumaguete City; Show Opens 21 Feb. 2020
by Oliver Oliveros - Jan 2, 2020

No day but today! Visayan theater company Summit Theatre Productions has just announced that international theater actress Ima Castro (Miss Saigon, Sweeney Todd) will star as Joanne Jefferson in its staging of Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Rent.

Review Roundup: SWEENEY TODD Starring Lea Salonga and Jett Pangan - What Did the Critics Think?
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2019

In cooperation with Atlantis Twenty and ABS-CBN, Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group presents Tony winner Lea Salonga (Mrs. Lovett) and Jett Pangan (Sweeney Todd) in Sweeney Todd.

BWW Review: SWEENEY TODD, Starring Lea Salonga & Jett Pangan, Is One Palatable Creative Mischief
by Vince Vicentuan - Oct 20, 2019

Sweeney Todd is a directorial triumph. Obviously, [Bobby] Garcia has full control of all the elements of the production. It's one cohesive endeavor that proves whimsicality combined with creative intelligence could be what memorable theater is.

Photo Flash: First Look at SWEENEY TODD Starring Lea Salonga and Jett Pangan
by Oliver Oliveros - Oct 13, 2019

In cooperation with Atlantis Twenty and ABS-CBN, Atlantis Theatrical presents Tony winner Lea Salonga (Mrs. Lovett) and Jett Pangan (Sweeney Todd) in Sweeney Todd.

VIDEO: Andrew Fernando, Mikkie Bradshaw-Volante Talk SWEENEY TODD
by Oliver Oliveros - Oct 9, 2019

After its premiere at The Theatre at Solaire in Manila, Philippines, Atlantis Theatrical's production of Sweeney Todd will move to The Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore in November and December 2019.

VIDEO: The Cast of Atlantis Theatrical's SWEENEY TODD Meets the Press; Show Opens 11 Oct.
by Oliver Oliveros - Oct 3, 2019

After its premiere at The Theatre at Solaire in Manila, Philippines, Atlantis Theatrical's production of Sweeney Todd will move to The Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore in November and December 2019.

VIDEO: Lea Salonga Sings 'Not While I'm Around' From SWEENEY TODD
by Alan Henry - Oct 2, 2019

The touring production (Philippines, Singapore) of Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, starring Tony winner Lea Salonga and Jett Pangan, will launch in Manila October 11th, 2019. In the video, check out Lea Salonga performing 'Not While I'm Around' at a press preview.

VIDEO: Gerald Santos Teases 'Johanna' from SWEENEY TODD
by Oliver Oliveros - Sep 26, 2019

The touring production (Philippines, Singapore) of Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, starring Tony winner Lea Salonga and Jett Pangan, featuring Gerald Santos, will launch in Manila, Philippines, 11-27 October 2019.

VIDEO: Lea Salonga, Jett Pangan Preview 'A Little Priest' from SWEENEY TODD
by Oliver Oliveros - Sep 25, 2019

The touring production (Philippines, Singapore) of Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, starring Tony winner Lea Salonga and Jett Pangan, will launch in Manila, Philippines, 11-27 October 2019.