Jory Rivera

Jory Rivera Jory Rivera is a hobbyist photographer. He is a contributor for OPMB Worldwide, a Philippine-based website that covers national and international pageants.

He joins BroadwayWorld Philippines because theater is his first love. In his own little way, he feels so proud to contribute to promoting theater in the country.





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In Rehearsal: Touring the Original THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA For the Very First Time
In Rehearsal: Touring the Original THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA For the Very First Time
February 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 Coverage: Production Photos of TICK, TICK...BOOM! In Manila
Photo Coverage: Production Photos of TICK, TICK...BOOM! In Manila
October 3, 2016

Originally conceived as a 'rock monologue'and first produced Off-Off Broadway in 1990, Jonathan Larson's TICK, TICK...BOOM! plays the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium in Makati City now through Sunday, October 23.

STAGE TUBE: LES MIS Asian Tour Cast Meets Press; Simon Gleeson Sings 'Bring Him Home'
STAGE TUBE: LES MIS Asian Tour Cast Meets Press; Simon Gleeson Sings 'Bring Him Home'
March 15, 2016

The reimagined production of LES MISERABLES' (LES MIS) producing and creative team, represented by producer Cameron Mackintosh, composer Claude-Michel Schonberg, and director Laurence Connor, who are also in town holding new auditions for the upcoming global productions of the mega-musical "Miss Saigon," presented to the members of the Philippine Press the full cast of the first Asian Tour of the new LES MIS earlier today.

STAGE TUBE: LES MIS Asian Tour Cast Meets Press; Rachelle Ann Go Sings 'I Dreamed A Dream'
STAGE TUBE: LES MIS Asian Tour Cast Meets Press; Rachelle Ann Go Sings 'I Dreamed A Dream'
March 15, 2016

The reimagined production of LES MISERABLES' (LES MIS) producing and creative team, represented by producer Cameron Mackintosh, composer Claude-Michel Schonberg, and director Laurence Connor, who are also in town holding new auditions for the upcoming global productions of the mega-musical 'Miss Saigon,' presented to the members of the Philippine Press the full cast of the first Asian Tour of the new LES MIS earlier today.

Photo Coverage: LES MIS Asian Tour Cast, Mackintosh, Schonberg & Connor Meet the Press
Photo Coverage: LES MIS Asian Tour Cast, Mackintosh, Schonberg & Connor Meet the Press
March 15, 2016

The reimagined production of LES MISERABLES' (LES MIS) producing and creative team, represented by producer Cameron Mackintosh, composer Claude-Michel Schonberg, and director Laurence Connor, who are also in town holding new auditions for the upcoming global productions of the mega-musical 'Miss Saigon,' presented to the members of the Philippine Press the full cast of the first Asian Tour of the new LES MIS earlier today.

Photo & Video: LES MIS Asian Tour Cast Preview 'Finale'
Photo & Video: LES MIS Asian Tour Cast Preview 'Finale'
February 21, 2016

Yesterday, select members of the press, including BroadwayWorld.com, were invited to a 'vocals only' rehearsal of Cameron Mackintosh's reimagined production of popular musical LES MISERABLES (LES MIS), which is embarking on its first Asian Tour (Manila: March 11 to April 17 at The Theatre at Solaire; Singapore: May 31 to July 17 at Esplanade Theatre).

Video: LES MIS Asian Tour Cast Preview 'One Day More'
Video: LES MIS Asian Tour Cast Preview 'One Day More'
February 20, 2016

Earlier today, select members of the press, including BroadwayWorld.com, were invited to a 'vocals only' rehearsal of Cameron Mackintosh's reimagined production of popular musical LES MISERABLES (LES MIS), which is embarking on its first Asian Tour (Manila: March 11 to April 17 at The Theatre at Solaire; Singapore: May 31 to July 17 at Esplanade Theatre).

Photo Coverage: BEYOND THE BARRICADE In Concert
Photo Coverage: BEYOND THE BARRICADE In Concert
October 12, 2015

Best known for her role as Meredith Parker in the UK transfer of 'Bat Boy: The Musical,' Rebecca Vere, who also appeared in the London productions of 'South Pacific' and 'Hair,' joined Andy Reiss ('Les Miserables'), David Fawcett ('Les Miserables'), and Katie Leeming ('Les Miserables') in BEYOND THE BARRICADE In Concert at The Theatre, Solaire Resorts and Casino, last October 7.

Photo Exclusive: First Look at Olivier Award Winner LA SOIREE in Manila
Photo Exclusive: First Look at Olivier Award Winner LA SOIREE in Manila
September 25, 2015

LA SOIREE, a variety show that won the 2015 Laurence Olivier Award under the category of Best Entertainment and Family, runs until Sunday, September 27, at The Theatre, Solaire Resort and Casino.

Photo Coverage: Opening Night Red Carpet of SINGIN' IN THE RAIN
Photo Coverage: Opening Night Red Carpet of SINGIN' IN THE RAIN
August 23, 2015

The latest international touring production of the film-to-stage adaptation of SINGIN' IN RAIN, produced by Stage Entertainment and Chichester Festival Theatre, opened at the Theatre at Solaire Resort and Casino (ASEANA Avenue, Paranaque, Manila) last Thursday, August 20.

Photo Coverage: Cast of SINGIN' IN THE RAIN Takes Opening Bow in Manila
Photo Coverage: Cast of SINGIN' IN THE RAIN Takes Opening Bow in Manila
August 21, 2015

The latest international touring production of the film-to-stage adaptation of SINGIN' IN RAIN, produced by Stage Entertainment and Chichester Festival Theatre, opened at the Theatre at Solaire Resort and Casino (ASEANA Avenue, Paranaque, Manila) last Thursday, August 20.

Photo Coverage: Cast, Creatives of SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER Asian Tour Meet Press
Photo Coverage: Cast, Creatives of SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER Asian Tour Meet Press
July 1, 2015

Brandon Rubendall (Wicked' U.S. Tour) joined Jenna Rubaii ('American Idiot' U.S. and International Tour), Tony winner David Gallo ('Drowsy Chaperone'), other casts, and creative team members on the stage at Solaire Resort and Casino's Eclipse Bar in a '70s redux-themed afternoon in the second press conference of the Asian touring production of hit Broadway and West End musical SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER.

Photo Coverage: SINGIN' IN THE RAIN International Tour Cast Meet Press in Manila
Photo Coverage: SINGIN' IN THE RAIN International Tour Cast Meet Press in Manila
May 31, 2015

The main cast of the new international touring production of Broadway and West End's hit musical SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, featuring Grant Almirall (Don Lockwood), Bethany Dickson (Kathy Selden), and Steve van Wyk (Cosmo Brown), delighted the Philippine press on Thursday, May 28, at Solaire Resort and Casino's The Forum with one of the show's signature musical numbers: the hummable '50s classic 'Good Morning.'

Photo Coverage: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES by 9 Works Theatrical
Photo Coverage: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES by 9 Works Theatrical
March 2, 2015

9 Works Theatrical's production of one of Broadway's all-time biggest musical comedy hits, 'La Cage aux Folles,' which features book by Harvey Fierstein ('Kinky Boots,' 'Newsies') and music and lyrics by Jerry Herman ('Hello, Dolly!' 'Mame'), opened last Saturday, February 28, and will run through Sunday, March 29, at Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza in Makati City.

Photo Coverage: Resorts World Manila's PRISCILLA Takes Opening Night Bows
Photo Coverage: Resorts World Manila's PRISCILLA Takes Opening Night Bows
May 11, 2014

Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott's PRISCILLA , QUEEN OF THE DESERT, based on the 1994 sleeper hit 'The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,' is Resorts World Manila's (RWM) fifth theatrical production right on the heels of Rodgers and Hammerstein's 'Cinderella.' The production, helmed by Jaime del Mundo ('The Producers'), opened Friday, May 9, at Newport Performing Arts Theatre.

Photo Coverage: PRISCILLA Meets the Press; Show Opens 5/9
Photo Coverage: PRISCILLA Meets the Press; Show Opens 5/9
April 4, 2014

The main cast of the Philippine premiere of Sydney-London's West End-Broadway musical PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT: Leo Tavarro Valdez (Tick/Mitzi), Jon Santos (Bernadette), Red Concepcion (Adam, Felicia), Michael Williams (Miss Understanding), Bituin Escalante (Diva), Lani Ligot (Diva), Timmy Canlas (Diva), and Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo (Marion), donned for the first time their '80s retro costumes, mainly designed by Edgar San Diego, before the members of the press Thursday, April 3, at Taps, Genting Club, Maxims Hotel.

Photo Coverage: Rep Presents NOISES OFF; Show Runs Till 4/27
Photo Coverage: Rep Presents NOISES OFF; Show Runs Till 4/27
March 31, 2014

Michael Frayn's outrageously funny three-act play NOISES OFF is now playing at Repertory Philippines (Rep), the country's premier English-language theater company behind recent hits 'August: Osage County' and 'Wait Until Dark.'

Photo Coverage: Repertory Philippines' AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Opens
Photo Coverage: Repertory Philippines' AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Opens
February 22, 2014

Repertory Philippines' (Rep) take on the 2008 Pulitzer Prize-winning play AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, written by Tracy Letts ('Bug,' 'Killer Joe'), officially opened at Onstage Theatre (2F Greenbelt One Mall, Makati City) last night. The production, directed by Chris Millado--his directing debut at Rep--will run until Sunday, March 16.

Photo Coverage: WICKED-Manila Holds Live Auction for Typhoon Victims
Photo Coverage: WICKED-Manila Holds Live Auction for Typhoon Victims
February 2, 2014

Celebrity socialite and occasional theater actress Tessa Rufino-Prieto Valdes, alongside WICKED Australasian tour stars Jemma Rix (Elphaba), Suzie Mathers (Glinda), Steve Danielsen (Fiyero), and Jay Laga'aia (The Wizard), hosted a live benefit auction at the end of WICKED'S matinee performance on Friday, January 31, at the Cultural Center of the Philippines' (CCP) main theatre.

PHOTOS: WICKED's Ingress Starts at the Cultural Center of the Philippines
PHOTOS: WICKED's Ingress Starts at the Cultural Center of the Philippines
January 10, 2014

The ornate set piece 'The Clock of the Time Dragon,' which was introduced by American novelist Gregory Maguire in his book 'Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West,' and recreated on stage by Tony Award-winning scenic designer Eugene Lee, has been raised atop the main stage at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) since more than 50 stage crew members--the majority of them are Philippine locals--began the production's ingress Thursday, January 2.



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