Feature: Broadwayworld Indonesia's Writers' Top Picks of 2024

Hana's Picks

#3 Perempuan Punya Cerita by EKI Dance Company

An onslaught of emotion delivered with incredible artistic direction. An extremely well-directed show with barely any wasted moments, as they deliver a show about the tragic tales of women. 

#2 Musikal Joshua Oh Joshua by Cerita Beda Hak Sama

Disclaimer: Hana was involved in the show as a crew member
An inspiring show delivered by their lively group of cast and crew. Enjoyable beat by beat, managing to showcase the many different talents that contributed to the show. 

#1 Penunggang Badai: Sudut Pandang Awak Kapal by Waktunya Main

A love letter to theatre. An imaginative and spirited show that brought fantasy and childishness that we desperately need in this ridiculous time. Tells a show about reaching your hope and dream. A show that I can tell to be born and brought with enthusiasm and love.

Honorable Mentions:

• Teater Pandora's Constellations

A well-acted adaptation from Nick Payne's original script. You just can't look away!

• Teater Ciliwung's Bunga Rumah Makan

A captivating show with several heartthrob moments that tells a wickedly melodramatic tale. 

• Fantasi Tuli's Senandung Senyap

An eye-opening performance about the reality of disabled people that we often overlook. Made me hold my breath in fear and realize that the things I took for granted in life may be something others have to fight for (e.g. being able to communicate effectively with others)

Raka's Picks

#3 Teater Musikal Joshua Oh Joshua by Cerita Beda Hak Sama

A heartwarming musical that manages to balance entertainment and sincerity like no other. A great watch for the whole family with some exhilarating sequences.

#2 School of Rock by Hi Jakarta Production

Disclaimer: Raka was involved in the show as a producer

Full of energy, passion, and charm. The friendship between Dewey and the children was both funny and heartwarming. Seeing the kid actors rock the instruments on stage was electrifying.

#1 Musikal Dangdut: Kukejar Kau Sayang by Aulion

An innovative show that marries dangdut with musical theater. Endlessly creative and entertaining, with a truly unmatched sense of style.

Honorable Mentions:

• Teater Pandora's ConstellationsPolarisasi by Da Lopez Brothers
  An ambitious undertaking that conveys the turbulent and often darkly funny Indonesian political situation.  
   
• Constellations by Teater Pandora
  Intimate yet mind-blowing at the same time. This interpretation by Teater Pandora really enraptured the audience in the lives and possibilities of a bittersweet romance.
   
• The Addams Family by Arendi
  Solid performances, gorgeous production design, and just a thoroughly enjoyable evening at the theater.

Most Anticipated 2025 Shows

• Hana's:
  ArtSwara's MAR: a musical inspired by Ismail Marzuki's songs, February 2025
   
• Raka's:
  Censtacom's Sister Act, the soulful and joyous musical about a night club singer going into hiding in a nunnery.