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Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of MIONG at REP Philippines?
by Alan Henry - Feb 25, 2019


MIONG opened at REP Philippines on February 22 and is running through March 10, 2019.

BWW Review: REP's MIONG Tells Its Side of the Story
by Vince Vicentuan - Feb 21, 2019


They say that history is written by the victors, its integrity dependent on who actually wrote it.

Photo Flash: Get a First Look at Repertory Philippines' New Production of MIONG
by Oliver Oliveros - Feb 17, 2019


Was Emilio 'Miong' Aguinaldo, the first president of the Philippines, a hero or a traitor?

Photos: MIONG Promo Shots Released! Show Opens Feb. 15
by Oliver Oliveros - Jan 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.

Bibeth Orteza Joins the Cast of SILENT SKY, 2/1-10
by Oliver Oliveros - Jan 1, 2019


Reine Productions, in cooperation with Repertory Philippines (Rep), brings back the critically-acclaimed play 'Silent Sky' for a limited engagement at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium in Makati City from February 1-10, 2019.

RAPUNZEL Is Rep's Next Children's Musical
by Oliver Oliveros - Jun 20, 2018


Repertory Philippines' (Rep) Theater For Young Audiences revisits the classic, whimsical adventure of Princess Rapunzel in RAPUNZEL! RAPUNZEL! A VERY HAIRY FAIRY TALE from September 15, 2018 to January 27, 2019 at Onstage Theater, Greenbelt 1, Makati City.

BWW Review: SILENT SKY Gathers Women With Requisite Blend of Grace and Ferociousness
by Robert Encila-Celdran - Mar 7, 2018


Chalk it up to antiquated gender politics that a woman must shatter a glass ceiling to validate her achievement. Despite a long history of injustice, the establishment is relatively unscathed and rarely accountable.

BWW Review: Tale as Old as Time, Retold
by BWW News Desk - Dec 14, 2017


If you think you will be watching the same 'Beauty and the Beast' movie you've seen recently starring Emma Watson or the version where you heard Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson's voices during the end credits, you're in for a different yet as magical treat.

BWW Review: To Love HAIR Is An 'Acquired Taste'
by Jude Buot - Nov 20, 2017


It makes perfect sense that Repertory Philippines (REP) chose to end its 50th-anniversary celebrations with the staging of a big musical like Hair. First, the said musical is also commemorating the 50th anniversary of its first staging Off-Broadway. Second, as the musical talks about the dawning of a new era or the age of Aquarius, REP as a theater company is ushering in new milestones in its next 50 years. Hair also promotes a sense of community and togetherness, in line with REP's 50th-anniversary slogan Come Home to REP.

Repertory Philippines Announces 2018-2019 Season
by Oliver Oliveros - Oct 24, 2017


Repertory Philippines (REP), a pioneering professional theater company, announced earlier today its 2018-2019 season , which includes Ken Ludwig's A Comedy of Tenors (January 26 to February 18), Lauren Gunderson's 'Silent Sky (March 2 to 25), Joseph Kesselring's Arsenic and Old Lace (April 6 to 29), Janet Yates Vogt & Mark Friedman's Rapunzel! Rapunzel (September 15, 2018 to January 27, 2019), and Joy Virata and Ian Monsod's Miong (March 22 to April 14, 2019).

BWW Review: Tale as Old as Time, Retold
by Emmanuel Evan Alba - Sep 2, 2017


If you think you will be watching the same 'Beauty and the Beast' movie you've seen recently starring Emma Watson or the version where you heard Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson's voices during the end credits, you're in for a different yet as magical treat.

BWW Previews: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Onstage Theater
by BWW Intern - Jul 17, 2017


Repertory Philippines will present BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Onstage Theater as part of its Children's Theater series. 

Repertory Philippines: Preserving, Enhancing Philippine Theater For Years to Come
by Robert Encila - Jun 18, 2017


After 50 years, 443 productions, and a consummate adherence to professional theater, Repertory Philippines (REP) has set a remarkable new benchmark for prestige and excellence.

REP Features Veterans, Young Talents at 50th-Anniversary Gala Celebration, 6/11
by Oliver Oliveros - Jun 5, 2017


One of the country's premier theater companies Repertory Philippines (REP) is counting down the days for its grand 50th-anniversary gala concert, titled 'REP's 50 Years of Telling Stories,' at The Theatre at Solaire, Solaire Resorts and Casino in Parañaque City, on Sunday, June 11, 2017, at 8 p.m.

Photo Coverage: 9th Gawad Buhay Awards Night
by Erickson Dela Cruz - May 10, 2017


Now in its ninth year, Gawad Buhay Awards are the first-ever industry awards exclusively for the performing arts. The awarding ceremonies were held last night, May 10, at the Cultural Center of the Philippines' (CCP) Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino.

Rep Presents Valenti and Rael's SNOW WHITE, Now Thru 12/10
by Jude Cartalaba - Aug 24, 2015


Repertory Philippines (Rep) stages Michael Valenti and Elsa Rael's musical theater version of 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' from August 15 to December 10 at Greenbelt 1 Onstage Theatre in Makati City.

Review Roundup: BLUEBIRD OF HAPPINESS by Trumpets
by Lee Cundangan - Oct 3, 2013


As an early Christmas gift, Trumpets, Asia's first professional gospel theater group, known for original Filipino musicals such as 'First Name' and 'Little Mermaid'--shows with strong moral and spiritual messages--brings to Meralco Theater another family-centric production, 'The Bluebird of Happiness,' which runs until Sunday, October 20.

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