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In Rehearsal: Touring the Original THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA For the Very First Timeby Jory Rivera - Philippines
(2/1/2019) - When the new world tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's behemoth, 'The Phantom of the Opera,' kicks off in Manila, Philippines this February 20, 2019, the production will transport you back to the original London production (still playing!), which opened at Her Majesty's Theatre on October 9, 1986.
Photo Flash: A New Musical Explores the History of Marikina Cityby Oliver Oliveros - Philippines
(2/1/2019) - Teatro ni Juan, Marikina City's premier community theater group, draws its 11th theatrical season to a close with "Ang Pagsalubong sa Apatnapu," a new musical that envisions anew the true events that transpired in the city in the early '40s.
Photo Coverage: EVERY BRILLIANT THING's Teresa Herrera Banters With the Audienceby Oliver Oliveros - Philippines
(1/22/2019) - Co-producers The Sandbox Collective and 9 Works Theatrical recently gave a preview of their new play, Duncan Macmillan's 'Every Brilliant Thing,' a stripped-down one-woman show that tackles mental illness in a real, funny, and poignant manner--with the help from an active audience.
Photos: MIONG Promo Shots Released! Show Opens Feb. 15by Oliver Oliveros - Philippines
(1/21/2019) - Repertory Philippines (REP) is bringing back one of its acclaimed original musicals 'Miong,' which tells the story of Emilio 'Miong' Aguinaldo, the first president of the Philippines (1899-1901), who embarks on a mission to unite the Filipino people during a time of social division.
Photos: Take A First Look at the World Premiere of NIA AND ANWAR AND THE WHALE SHARK TALEby Oliver Oliveros - Philippines
(12/2/2018) - The spotty thunderstorms on the evening of December 1, 2018, failed to deter the crowds from leaving the Gloria's Fantasyland's open-air theatre where the new Filipino musical, 'Nia And Anwar And The Whale Shark Tale,' was performed before the general public for the very first time.
Photos: First Look At The Promo Shots of NIA AND ANWAR!by Oliver Oliveros - Philippines
(11/15/2018) - Travel south this holiday season, enjoy the thrill rides at Gloria's Fantasyland, and come witness the birth of a new original Filipino musical 'Nia And Anwar: The Tale of the Great Gray Whale.' This one-hour musical tells the epic story of the now endangered 'gentle giants' butandings (whale sharks)--but more importantly, it tells us how we can help them survive.
Photos: A Sneak Peek at New 'Butanding' Musical; Show Premieres in Dapitan City in Decemberby Oliver Oliveros - Philippines
(11/14/2018) - In the heritage city of Dapitan, located in the northeastern coast of Zamboanga Del Norte, lies its own 'happiest place on earth,' the Gloria de Dapitan, where the more popular Gloria's Fantasyland amusement park is found.
Photos: First Look at Blue Repertory's CARRIE!by Oliver Oliveros - Philippines
(11/9/2018) - Ateneo Blue Repertory, the premier musical theater organization at the Ateneo De Manila University (ADMU), is currently staging 'Carrie' (Musical). Take a first look at the production!
Photo Flash: First Look at the International Premiere of WAITRESSby Oliver Oliveros - Broadway
(11/9/2018) - The hit musical Waitress opened on November 9, 2018, at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati City, Manila, Philippines. Based on the beloved film by Adrienne Shelly, Waitress features music and lyrics from six-time Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles ('Love Song,' 'Brave') and book by Jessie Nelson. Waitress tells the story of a pie maker named Jenna who, despite the mundanity of her life, finds comfort and reckoning in the simple magic of baking. With the help of her two friends, Dawn and Becky, she dreams of a way out of her loveless marriage and musters the courage to change her life for the better.
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal With CARRIE (Musical); Show Opens Today, 11/7by Oliver Oliveros - Philippines
(11/6/2018) - Ateneo Blue Repertory, the premier musical theater organization at the Ateneo De Manila University (ADMU), is staging 'Carrie' (Musical). Take a peek at the group's rehearsal in preparation for the show's opening night.
Photo Flash: First Look At The Air Supply Musical ALL OUT OF LOVE in Manilaby Alan Henry - Broadway
(10/19/2018) - BroadwayWorld has a first look at the new musical ALL OUT OF LOVE in Manila, with songs from the Air Supply catalogue! The musical features an original script by award winning Canadian playwright Jim Millan, with the classic songs of Air Supply skilfully woven into it to create a new love story. Air Supply is one of the most successful and enduring bands of all time, and with over 100 million album sales worldwide.
Photo Coverage: The International Premiere Cast of WAITRESS Meets The Pressby Oliver Oliveros - Philippines
(10/18/2018) - Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group, along with PR company Media Exchange and Discovery Suites Manila, formally introduced the lead cast of the international premiere of the Broadway smash musical 'Waitress' yesterday, October 18, 2018.
Photo Flash: Ateneo Blue Repertory's SKIN DEEP: THE MUSICAL; Show Runs Now Thru 9/30by Oliver Oliveros - Philippines
(9/27/2018) - Musical theater composer and lyricist Vincent de Jesus' 'Skin Deep: The Musical,' which won Best Original Libretto and Best Musical Production at the 2008 Gawad Buhay! Awards, debuts a new set of songs in Ateneo Blue Repertory's (blueREP) take on the show.
Photo Flash: MAMMA MIA Opens In Manila!by Alan Henry - Philippines
(9/24/2018) - After a successful season touring around the UK, MAMMA MIA! makes a triumphant return to Manila and opens this weekend at the Theatre at Solaire. The sensational feel-good musical will be running from 29 September as part of the show's International Tour. Tickets are now on sale through Ticketworld.
Photo Flash: First Look at M. BUTTERFLY, Produced by Jhett Tolentinoby Oliver Oliveros - Broadway
(9/12/2018) - Presented by acclaimed Broadway producer Jhett Tolentino and Frontrow Entertainment, M. BUTTERFLY (1988), the Tony Award-winning play written by David Henry Hwang, is all set to open tonight, September 13, at the Maybank Performing Arts Theater, BGC Arts Center, Bonifacio Global City. Multi-award winning stage and film director Kanakan-Balintagos directs this highly anticipated production.
Photo Flash: First Look at ANG PAGLILITIS KAY MANG SERAPIO 50th-Anniversary Productionby Oliver Oliveros - Philippines
(9/10/2018) - Theatre Titas and Duende Theatre, in partnership with Z Hostel and PLUD, present the 50th-anniversary production of Dr. Paul Dumol's ANG PAGLILITIS KAY MANG SERAPIO. Penned in 1968, Dumol's timeless masterpiece is considered to be the Philippines' first postmodern play. Juan Ekis directs this milestone production.
Video/Photo: WAITRESS Star Joanna Ampil Meets The Pressby Oliver Oliveros - Broadway
(8/31/2018) - Joanna Ampil, an acclaimed international musical theater star, who also wowed us in her star-turning role as Candida in the musical film "Ang Larawan," made a whirlwind visit to Manila to meet with the local press last Tuesday, August 28.
Photo/Video Coverage: Go Inside The Rehearsal Room of SIDE SHOWby Oliver Oliveros - Philippines
(8/13/2018) - Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group's upcoming production of Henry Krieger and Bill Russell's 'Side Show' enters its fourth week of rehearsals at a studio in Makati City. The show will premiere on August 31, 2018, at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, also in Makati City.
Photo Coverage: BINONDO, The Musical, Plays The Theatre at Solaire, Now Thru July 8by Oliver Oliveros - Philippines
(7/3/2018) - BINONDO, a Chinese Filipino-themed theatrical event, has epic ambitions, which have long been realized by the '80s mega-musicals 'Miss Saigon' and 'Les Miserables'--both all too familiar to Filipinos.
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of New Filipino Musical GEE-GEE AT WATERINAby Oliver Oliveros - Philippines
(6/28/2018) - Part of the 4th season of Artist Playground, an arts and performance company, new Filipino musical GEE-GEE AT WATERINA makes its world premiere at Arts Above (112 West Venue Bldg., West Ave. Quezon City) on August 18 at 7 p.m. Other performances are set August 19, 25, and 26, also at 7 p.m.
Photo Coverage: ALL OUT OF LOVE Cast, Creatives Meet The Pressby Erickson Dela Cruz - Philippines
(6/4/2018) - Unannounced, Air Supply's Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell joined the producers and cast of ALL OUT OF LOVE, a new musical featuring the classic hit songs of Air Supply, to meet with the members of the press last Friday, June 1.
Photo Flash: THE MONKEY KING MAKING HAVOC IN HEAVEN at the CCP, 5/18-19by Oliver Oliveros - Opera
(5/18/2018) - Qingdao Peking Opera's 'The Monkey King Making Havoc in Heaven' plays the Cultural Center of the Philippines' (CCP) Little Theatre tonight, May 18, at 7:30 p.m., and tomorrow night, May 19, at 7:30 p.m. ADMISSION IS FREE!
Video/Photos: First International Tour Of Disney's THE LION KING Premieres in Manilaby Oliver Oliveros - Broadway
(3/30/2018) - After a week of sold-out preview performances, the world's #1 musical has opened its 25th global production and first international tour at The Theatre at Solaire last Wednesday, March 28. A spectacular gala saw guests flying in from all corners of the world, led by Disney Theatrical Group President and Producer Thomas Schumacher who was joined by celebrated composer Lebo M, Producer of the international tour Michael Cassel, and theatrical impresario Sir Cameron Mackintosh. Joining them were the leading lights of Filipino media, fashion, and entertainment.
Photo Coverage: Sneak Peek at Disney's THE LION KING First International Tourby Erickson Dela Cruz - Broadway
(3/27/2018) - Disney's 'The Lion King's' 25th global production and its first international tour since the original Broadway production opened more than 20 years ago officially premieres at The Theatre at Solaire (Entertainment City, 1 Aseana Ave, Parañaque City) tonight!
Photo Coverage: THE LION KING First International Tour Meets The Pressby John Angelo Sergio - Broadway
(2/8/2018) - Now in the thick of rehearsals, Disney's 'The Lion King's' 25th global production and its first international tour since the original Broadway production opened 20 years ago, met with the members of the press yesterday, February 8, at the Star Theater, CCP Complex.
Photo Flash: Get A First Look At REP's A COMEDY OF TENORSby Oliver Oliveros - Philippines
(1/25/2018) - Repertory Philippines (REP) opens its 2018 season with Ken Ludwig's 'A Comedy of Tenors,' featuring Lorenz Martinez, Shiela Valderrama-Martinez, Noel Rayos, Jeremy Domingo, Issa Litton, Arman Ferrer, and Mica Pineda.
Photo Coverage: ANG LARAWAN, The Movie, Cast & Creative Team Meet the Pressby Oliver Oliveros - Philippines
(12/12/2017) - Sans the female lead Joanna Ampil (Candida), who's currently part of the UK/International tour of the musical Cats, the rest of the cast and the creative team behind the stage-to-screen adaptation of Nick Joaquin's A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino ( Ang Larawan ) recently met with the members of the Philippine press with one plea: urge the moviegoing public to catch the movie musical Ang Larawan during its first two days at the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), which traditionally opens on Christmas Day and runs through the holidays.
Photo Flash: Meet The Cast of I REMEMBER A BOY, A Musical Revueby Oliver Oliveros - Philippines
(11/6/2017) - Multimedia company Artist Playground presents I Remember A Boy, a musical revue featuring Original Pilipino Music's (OPM) classic hits, on Saturday, November 11, and Sunday, November 12, at Arts Above (112 West Avenue, Quezon City).
Photo Coverage: Andrew Lloyd Webber-Produced THE SOUND OF MUSIC Opens in Manila; Show Runs Until 10/22by Oliver Oliveros - Philippines
(10/1/2017) - From England to New Zealand to Hong Kong, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber-produced 2006 lavish revival of The Sound of Music finally made it to Manila, which officially held its gala performance last Friday, September 29, at The Theatre at Solaire and an after party at the Diamond Hotel. (Thanks to Globe Live, Lunchbox Theatrical Productions, Concertus Manila, and David Atkins Enterprises--yes, it takes a village to import a first-rate international theatrical production!)
Photo Coverage: First Look at The International Touring Production of THE SOUND OF MUSICby John Angelo Sergio - Philippines
(9/28/2017) - Associate Director Frank Thompson, who was also the resident director of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's revival production of The Sound of Music at the London Palladium, presented the cast of the international touring production of The Sound of Music, led by Carmen Pretorius (Maria) and Janelle Visagie (Mother Abbess), at a media call yesterday.
Photo Flash: UP Playwrights Theater Presents Nick Joaquin's FATHERS AND SONSby Oliver Oliveros - Philippines
(9/20/2017) - Except his visually engaging take in the finale, legendary director Tony Mabesa remains faithful to Virgilio Almario and Jose Lacaba's Filipino translation of one of National Artist for Literature Nick Joaquin's shortest plays Fathers and Sons ( Mga Ama, Mga Anak ), which runs at the Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Theatre at the University of the Philippines-Diliman until this Sunday, September 24.
by Oliver Oliveros - Philippines
(8/30/2017) - Arman Ferrer (Julio Madiaga), Shiela Valderrama-Martinez, (Ligaya Paraiso), and Lara Maigue (Ligaya Paraiso) lead the cast of the stage musical adaptation of Edgardo Reyes' novel 'Maynila sa Mga Kuko ng Liwanag' (Manila in the Claws of Light), which inspired the Lino Brocka classic film version that starred Bembol Roco and Hilda Koronel.
by Oliver Oliveros - Philippines
(8/14/2017) - U.S.-based musical theater actors Kevin Hack (Tony), Jenna Burns (Maria), Keely Beirne (Anita), Lance Hayes (Riff), and Waldemar Quinones-Villanueva (Bernardo) lead the triple threat cast of the 60th-anniversary touring company of 'West Side Story,' which originated in Germany, now playing at The Theatre at Solaire (Solaire Resort and Casino along ASEAN Avenue in Paranaque City) until Sunday, August 27.
by Oliver Oliveros - Germany
(8/13/2017) - U.S.-based musical theater actors Kevin Hack (Tony), Jenna Burns (Maria), Keely Beirne (Anita), Lance Hayes (Riff), and Waldemar Quinones-Villanueva (Bernardo) lead the triple threat cast of the 60th-anniversary touring company of 'West Side Story,' which originated in Germany, now playing at The Theatre at Solaire (Solaire Resort and Casino along ASEAN Avenue in Paranaque City) until Sunday, August 27.
by John Angelo Sergio - Philippines
(7/30/2017) - Last May, UK-based choreographer Jonny Bowles, who is also the resident children's director of the international touring company of the London Palladium production of The Sound of Music, visited Manila on a mission: whittle down 400 talented kids to 18 who auditioned for the roles of the von Trapp children.
by Oliver Oliveros - Philippines
(7/26/2017) - The international touring company of the beloved classic musical "West Side Story," which features music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and book by Arthur Laurents, will come to The Theatre at Solaire (Aseana Avenue, Solaire Resort and Casino) next month, August 10-27.
by Oliver Oliveros - Philippines
(7/16/2017) - In its 16th year as a successful touring theater company, the Philippine Stagers Foundation (PSF), known for its critically-acclaimed original musicals such as 'Ako si Ninoy,' 'Cory ng EDSA,' and 'Katips: Ang Mga Bagong Katipunero,' puts the spotlight on the controversial, tragic life of the world-renowned Filipino artist and political activist Juan Luna (1857-1899).
by Oliver Oliveros - Philippines
(7/6/2017) - The Tony Award-winning musical 'Monty Python's Spamalot' is finally coming to the Philippines! This smash hit musical, which the New York Times calls 'resplendently silly,' has received numerous accolades, including The Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical, the Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album, and the highly coveted Tony Award for Best Musical.
by Oliver Oliveros - Philippines
(7/5/2017) - Broadway smash hit 'Kinky Boots' has made it to Manila and it has brought all the glitz and sass with it. Check out the production photos!
by Oliver Oliveros - Philippines
(6/30/2017) - Less of the acrobatics, more of the storytelling is what the renowned circus troupe Cirque Du Soleil decided to offer in its 37th production, 'Toruk: The First Flight,' where about 15,000 audience members at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena attended the show's opening night last Friday, June 23.
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