MISS SAIGON And Me: A Three-Decade Chase
by Vince Vicentuan - October 03, 2024
Musical theatre became a transformative part of my life when I first encountered 'Miss Saigon' as a young adult in 1989....
THE HALF-LIFE OF MARIE CURIE Makes its Philippine Premiere
by Oliver Oliveros - August 28, 2024
'The Half-Life of Marie Curie,' a one-act play by Lauren Gunderson, humanizes historical figures, two-time Nobel Peace Prize winner Marie Curie, and a lesser-known electromechanical engineer Hertha Ayrton...
Carla Guevara Laforteza's First [Solo] Concert A LA CARLOTTA
by Oliver Oliveros - August 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....
THE SIMON AND GARFUNKEL STORY Debuts in Manila
by Oliver Oliveros - March 03, 2024
London’s smash theatrical concert “The Simon & Garfunkel Story,” a loving musical tribute to the famed American folk-rock duo, has just made its only Asian stop this year at The Theatre at Solaire....
PRINSIPE BAHAGHARI is Ripe with Life's Foremost Lessons
by Oliver Oliveros - January 25, 2024
The 1943 children’s novel by French writer poet Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, 'The Little Prince,' is a classic literary piece meant for adults. Instead of children-friendly explorations of friendship, love, and fantasy, it blows heavier with darker themes of loneliness, obsession, and loss....
ASIAN PERSUASION: Jhett Tolentino's Bid to a More Inclusive Hollywood
by Vince Vicentuan - December 01, 2023
Amidst excitement and anticipation, 'Asian Persuasion,' a film by Tony and Grammy-winning Filipino producer Jhett Tolentino, premiered on Monday evening, November 27, at SM Megamall Cinema 2. During the exclusive press screening, press members along with the cast and creatives talked about the futur...
Review: HAMILTON Builds An Impactful Legacy
by Rayne Jarabo - November 22, 2023
How the 18th-century American Revolutionary War is depicted in the Pulitzer Award-winning musical 'Hamilton' continues to thrill patrons and theatergoers, now in its last week at The Theatre at Solaire. This production marks 'Hamilton’s' first international tour, which will soon transfer to the Etih...