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In an extended commemoration of the Philippine-British Friendship Week, Concertus Manila, the British Alumni Association of the Philippines, led by its Chair Roberto De Ocampo, and the Arts Council Cebu are bringing back the world-renowned Libera, which are made up of British youngsters, six to 17 years of age, to star in a concert titled 'Philippine Friendship Tour' at Meralco Theatre in Pasig City tonight, 8 p.m. and at Pacific Grand Ballroom, Waterfront Hotel, in Cebu City this Saturday, Feb. 23, 8 p.m.

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

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.

The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), in cooperation with J&S Productions Inc., is casting for the acclaimed Filipino opera, 'Noli Me Tangere,' based on Dr. Jose Rizal's famous novel, featuring the music by Felipe de Leon and libretto by Guillermo Tolentino. Directed by New York-based event designer Jerry Sibal, with veteran actor-director Jose Jeffrey Camañag as his co-director, the beloved operatic masterpiece, the Philippines' first full-length opera, returns to the CPP Main Theatre on March 8-10, 2019, in celebration of the cultural center's 50th anniversary.

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.

Film director Drew Goddard's running time for his second thriller, the late '60s-set 'Bad Times at The El Royale' is around 45 minutes longer than his first, 'The Cabin in the Woods,' which may not sit well with some moviegoers.

Meet childhood friends Nia and Anwar! Gloria de Dapitan, along with Gloria's Fantasyland, has just shared a teaser trailer for the new original Filipino musical "Nia And Anwar: The Tale of the Great Gray Whale."

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.

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.

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!

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.

Go inside the rehearsal of the first international production of the Broadway smash musical 'Waitress,' which stars Joanna Ampil (Jenna), Becky (Bituin Escalante), and Maronne Cruz (Dawn). The show plays at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, in Makati City from November 9 until December 2, 2018.

”American Idol” runner-up Jessica Sanchez, in collaboration with Asia's Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista, releases her latest holiday-themed song titled “Another Silent Christmas Song,” written by two-time Tony winner Steven Sater (“Spring Awakening,” “Twelfth Night”-Musical Series) and multi-platinum record producer-songwriter Bryan Todd.

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.

At a press gathering, featuring the lead stars of the international premiere of the Broadway smash musical 'Waitress,' Joanna Ampil (Jenna), Bituin Escalante (Becky), and Maronne Cruz (Dawn) treated the audience with their take on the dreamlike trio 'A Soft Place to Land' from the musical. View the video below!

Just in time for Halloween, the Vaudeville Theatre Company stages the Broadway musical 'The Addams Family,' which features the book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice and music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa.

After nearly 20 years since the show premiered in London's West End in 1999, MAMMA MIA!, the 'Mother of All Jukebox Musicals,' triumphantly opens (and remains a crowd-pleaser) at The Theatre at Solaire in Paranaque City. The show, in a limited engagement, runs now through October 21, 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.

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.

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.