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Rakaputra Paputungan

Rakaputra Paputungan

Rakaputra Paputungan is a Jakarta-based musical theatre aficionado who seeks to spread the word about the nascent Indonesian performing arts scene to the world stage. Often volunteering for musical or theatrical productions, up to producerial roles, he's always looking forward to the next showtime.




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First Show:

West Side Story

Favorite Show:

Legally Blonde

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Review: The Political Epic POLARISASI Returns with Renewed Artistic Direction
Review: The Political Epic POLARISASI Returns with Renewed Artistic Direction
December 6, 2024

Polarisasi – the original musical about Indonesian politics by Da Lopez Brothers – returned to the stage of Graha Bhakti Budaya on October 10-13, following its initial run in February. This rerun (also called Leg 2) brought new direction, new artistic design, and few new cast members, while telling mostly the same story as before.

Previews: Jakarta Players to Perform the Heartwarming JACOB MARLEY'S CHRISTMAS CAROL This December
Previews: Jakarta Players to Perform the Heartwarming JACOB MARLEY'S CHRISTMAS CAROL This December
October 30, 2024

The community theater Jakarta Players has announced their 2024 production: Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol by Tim Mula. The show is an adaptation that offers a fresh take on the timeless story of redemption and the spirit of Christmas.

Feature: MUSIKAL BELAKANG PANGGUNG is Broadcast for Free Until This Sunday
Feature: MUSIKAL BELAKANG PANGGUNG is Broadcast for Free Until This Sunday
October 17, 2024

MUSIKAL BELAKANG PANGGUNG, an original musical produced by the advocacy community Lentera Sintas Indonesia in 2020, is made available to watch until Sunday, October 20 2024. This broadcast is meant to educate people on sexual harassment and sexual violence happening in art spaces, inspired by a recent string of such cases in the local art scene.

Review: Idealita Analogi Elegi Brings Relatable Story, Jazzy Score, and Compelling Direction
Review: Idealita Analogi Elegi Brings Relatable Story, Jazzy Score, and Compelling Direction
October 15, 2024

On Sunday, October 12, the musical theater community Svatuhari put on their 13th production: Idealita Analogi Elegi at Teater Salihara. This show is a retooling of Idealita, which ran in June of 2023. The musical still observes the power of idealism and reality set in a contemporary setting, but is otherwise a new theatrical experience.

Review: Cantalevia's DON'T STOP BELIEVIN' Brings Spectacular Nostal-glee-a
Review: Cantalevia's DON'T STOP BELIEVIN' Brings Spectacular Nostal-glee-a
October 11, 2024

On October 4 and 5, 2024, the community choir Cantalevia staged Don’t Stop Believin’: A Tribute to Glee Concert at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta. As the title suggests, the concert presentation is a tribute to the modern classic American TV show that ran from 2009 to 2015 and introduced a lot of Indonesians to show choir and musicals.

Review: IDCO X Jakarta Art House Brought Wilderness to Life in THE JUNGLE BOOK IN BALLET
Review: IDCO X Jakarta Art House Brought Wilderness to Life in THE JUNGLE BOOK IN BALLET
October 6, 2024

What did our critic think of THE JUNGLE BOOK IN BALLET at TEATER BESAR?

Review: Creangers' MY WAY Platforms Budding Talents
Review: Creangers' MY WAY Platforms Budding Talents
October 5, 2024

What did our critic think of MY WAY at Balai Latihan Kesenian?

Cantalevia & Co. to Host Its First Concert: 'Don't Stop Believin': A Tribute to Glee Concert'
Cantalevia & Co. to Host Its First Concert: 'Don't Stop Believin': A Tribute to Glee Concert'
October 1, 2024

Cantalevia & Co. is an independent choir that performs artistic presentations and offers creative performance concepts for collaboration with public figures, brands, and institutions according to the event's needs.

Review: A Brilliant Tribute to Indonesian Literature in GPU's MISTERI PEMBACA TERAKHIR
Review: A Brilliant Tribute to Indonesian Literature in GPU's MISTERI PEMBACA TERAKHIR
September 23, 2024

As part of Pesta Literasi Indonesia (Indonesia’s Literation Party), Gramedia Pustaka Utama hosted a theatre performance titled Misteri Pembaca Terakhir (Mystery of the Last Reader) from August 30th to September 1st, 2024.

Review: Waka Waka Production's 2AM Parades a Midnight Spectacle
Review: Waka Waka Production's 2AM Parades a Midnight Spectacle
September 17, 2024

What did our critic think of 2AM at TEATER BESAROn August 24th 2024, LSPR Institute’s Performing Arts Communication Batch 25 “Waka Waka Production” brought 2AM: The Musical to the stage of TIM’s Teater Besar. Directed by Amelia Angeliqa with the assistance of Excel Yeremia, bringing forth four main characters, six supporting ones, ten ensemble members, and 15 original songs, they delivered 2AM for their final 6th-semester assignment for the subject ‘Plan & Production Management’.

Review: SILVER'S TOUR: THE MUSICAL – An Unfocused Take on a Good Concept
Review: SILVER'S TOUR: THE MUSICAL – An Unfocused Take on a Good Concept
September 4, 2024

What did our critic think of SILVER'S TOUR: THE MUSICAL at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta?

Review: The Vibrance of Interactive Theatre in Jakarta Movin's “Interaksi”
Review: The Vibrance of Interactive Theatre in Jakarta Movin's “Interaksi”
August 22, 2024

On August 16th, 2024, in collaboration with Tiga Dua Satu and Indonesia Kaya, Jakarta Movin performed the media preview of the musical Interaksi (“Interaction”), adapted from the lyrics of the most-streamed musician of Indonesia, Tulus. Directed by the founder of Jakarta Movin, Interaksi brought forth a powerful performance that provoked laughter through its interaction with the audience.

Review: IMC's Zeventien Attempts to Harmonize Musical and Realist Theatre
Review: IMC's Zeventien Attempts to Harmonize Musical and Realist Theatre
August 11, 2024

What did our critic think of ZEVENTIEN at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta?

Review: Kancatala's Serangkai Harum Harmoni Concert Provides Warmth and Harmony
Review: Kancatala's Serangkai Harum Harmoni Concert Provides Warmth and Harmony
August 3, 2024

What did our critic think of SERANGKAI HARUM HARMONI at GOETHEHAUS?

Review: HJP and Artpreneur's SCHOOL OF ROCK Electrifies with Powerful Performances
Review: HJP and Artpreneur's SCHOOL OF ROCK Electrifies with Powerful Performances
July 29, 2024

On July 24, the performing arts training institute Hi Jakarta Production and art foundation Ciputra Artpreneur held a media preview of their upcoming musical, School of Rock the Musical. The show is based on the iconic 2003 movie starring Jack Black and licensed through Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Really Useful Group.

Review: D'Artbeat's Rencana Jeng Listy Serves a Casual Sunday Entertainment
Review: D'Artbeat's Rencana Jeng Listy Serves a Casual Sunday Entertainment
July 26, 2024

What did our critic think of RENCANA JENG LISTY at D'Artbeat?

Review: A Spoonful of Melodies Serves Good Food and Great Performance
Review: A Spoonful of Melodies Serves Good Food and Great Performance
July 12, 2024

A Spoonful of Melodies is a musical dinner experience presented by Elysium and Jaksical. The show runs every Saturday evening at 18.30 PM until August 31, 2024 at Copper 30, Lippo Kuningan. After their initial run featuring classic Disney songs, their second set features showtunes from musical movies, including La La Land, Mamma Mia, The Greatest Showman, and more.

Review: CBHS's Joshua Oh Joshua Entertains, Inspires, and Amazes
Review: CBHS's Joshua Oh Joshua Entertains, Inspires, and Amazes
July 10, 2024

On July 6 and 7, 2024, the theatre community and social enterprise Cerita Beda Hak Sama (CBHS) ran their newest production, Teater Musikal Joshua Oh Joshua, at Graha Bhakti Budaya, Jakarta. Adapted from a well-beloved family movie of the same name, the musical was CBHS’s most ambitious project yet, featuring more than 50 cast members, 20 original songs, and a big dream.

Review: Camp Broadway Indonesia's Mainstage Program Breaks Barriers with Papuan Scholarship
Review: Camp Broadway Indonesia's Mainstage Program Breaks Barriers with Papuan Scholarship
July 7, 2024

What did our critic think of SHREK JR. at TEATER SALIHARA?

SCHOOL OF ROCK Will Bring Rock and Roll to Jakarta on July 27th
SCHOOL OF ROCK Will Bring Rock and Roll to Jakarta on July 27th
July 5, 2024

Ciputra Artpreneur and Hi Jakarta Production will present the musical SCHOOL OF ROCK the Musical on July 27, 2024 as part of their vision to educate and inspire the public through performing arts. This musical is the latest show from Hi Jakarta Production's Junior Musical Wonderland program, which previously held Chocolate Factory the Musical in 2022.



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