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Dulaang UP (DUP), a student theater organization at the University of the Philippines (UP), stages 'The Duchess of Malfi,' one of the most controversial and shocking Jacobean tragedies--written during the reign of King James I of England. The play opens tonight, September 11, at Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Theater at UP Diliman. DUP Founding Director and Professor Emeritus Tony Mabesa directs.

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, 'Bluebird of Happiness,' starting Friday, September 27.

Repertory Philippines for Young Audiences (formerly Rep's Children's Theatre) celebrates 21 years via its third restaging of 'Alice in Wonderland' from last month until Sunday, December 15 at Onstage, 2/F Greenbelt 1, Makati City.

Revisiting scenes from the tumultuous Martial Law era in the Philippines to the People Power Revolution, up to Leandro Legara Alejandro's untimely death in 1987, the play "Lean," based on respected singer/songwriter Gary Granada's "Lean, the Musical" (1997), runs at UP's Dalisay Aldaba Recital Hall from Monday, September 9 to Saturday, September 21.

Dulaang UP (DUP), a student theater organization at the University of the Philippines (UP), stages 'The Duchess of Malfi,' one of the most controversial and shocking Jacobean tragedies--written during the reign of King James I of England. The play opens on Wednesday, September 11, at Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Theater at UP Diliman. DUP Founding Director and Professor Emeritus Tony Mabesa directs.

Fresh from its successful two-day performance in Legazpi City, 'Ibalong,' produced by Tanghalang Pilipino, returns to the Cultural Center of the Philippines' (CCP) Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino from last night to Sunday, September 15.

With the coming of hit Broadway musical “Wicked” to Manila, James Cundall, CEO of Lunchbox Theatrical Productions Limited, one of the lead producers, is aware that not everybody is pleased with it. Without going into details, the producer points out that local theater companies are doing great in their own right; these negative reactions are unnecessary because there is room for both local and foreign shows. In as much as “Wicked” Manila would like to employ local talents, the touring company may only have administrative job openings for Filipinos--due to the show's limited run.

BroadwayWorld.com and World Theatre and Music Project, a non-profit endeavour, in cooperation with MusicArtes and Theater Actors Guild (TAG) of the Philippines, are giving away two pairs of tickets to French playwright Jean Genet's "The Maids" (Les Bonnes).

Once again, expect the unexpected from one of the country's avant-garde directors, Professor Jose Estrella ('Umaaraw, Umuulan, Kinakasal ang Tikbalang'), in Dulaang UP's 'Adarna,' the theater company's 38th season opener.

Resorts World Manila (RWM), a one-stop entertainment and tourism destination, brings to the stage its third Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II's production, “Cinderella,” which opens at Newport Performing Arts Theatre on Wednesday, October 9. According to RWM, “Cinderella” is bound to enchant Filipino audiences anew with its beautifully crafted sets and “Marie Antoinette-ish” costumes.

Dulaang UP, the official theater group of the University of the Philippines (UP), opens its 38th season with the epic tale "Adarna" today, July 17, at UP's Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Theater.

Philippine Stagers Foundation or Stagers ('Cory ng Edsa,' 'Joe, The Filipino Rock'sical') celebrates the 150th birth date of Andres Bonifacio, one of the Philippines' greatest heroes, in 'Bonifacio: Isang Sarsuwela.' The new musical's world premiere is set Friday, July 19, at Tanghalang Pasigueño.

Composers Noel Cabangon and Jed Balsamo, and book writer Layeta Bucoy's new musical "Sandosenang Sapatos" (12 Pairs of Shoes), based on Dr. Luis Gatmaitan's Palanca Award-winning children's story of the same name, premieres Saturday, July 13, at the Cultural Center of the Philippines' Tanghalang Huseng Batute.

Tanghalang Pilipino, Cultural Center of the Philippines' (CCP) official theater company, is looking forward to a very busy theater season (July 7-March 9). Expect last year's hit show 'Ibalong's' first national tour; planned guest appearances of a world-renowned choir and mainstream entertainment actors--Eddie Garcia, Richard Gomez and Coco Martin; and a special partnership with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)