Review: JAH’s Sojourn in Mamma Mia! The Musical Re-Run
In commemoration of International Mother’s Day, Jakarta Art House hosted its third yearly musical with Mamma Mia! The Musical Re-Run.
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Review: EKI Dance Company’s Lutung Kasarung Re-Run is A Show Full of Laughs
What happens when you mix a classic Sundanese folklore with the energy of a comedy musical? You get Lutung Kasarung Re-Run—a vibrant, laugh-out-loud experience by EKI Dance Company that proves cerita rakyat can absolutely shine on stage and make you snort-laugh in your seat.
Review: Prose of the Old Days in “Tunggulah Aku di Gunung Parang”
On May 15th 2025 at Galeri Indonesia Kaya, the non-profit foundation Ngajagi Kreasi Nusantara brought their debut performance onto the stage in collaboration with Teaterindo.
Review: MUSIKAL UNTUK PEREMPUAN – What Does It Mean To Be A Woman?
Taking place at Teater Salihara on 26-27 April 2025, Askara’s Musikal Untuk Perempuan is a moving show that’s deeply rooted in a feminist spirit.
Review: CBHS’s TARIAKAN Dances to the Beats of Revolution
On May 1-3, the performing arts community Cerita Beda Hak Sama (CBHS) staged their latest dance musical at Graha Bhakti Budaya.
A Fun Delight: A Review of PERKAWINAN
The musical Perkawinan by Indonesian Musical Company’s Winter Class was staged on 22 March 2025 at Gedung Kesenian Miss Tjitjih, Jakarta.
Review: Censtacom’s Sister Act is Godly, Groovy, and Glorious
What did our critic think of SISTER ACT at Center Stage Community? On March 14 and 15, Center Stage Community (Censtacom) staged their latest production, Sister Act, at Graha Bhakti Budaya in Jakarta.
Review: A Taste of Nostalgia and Community in Kaneko Mama and the Jolly Folks
On February 22 and 23, the Japanese theater group Shindora returned to the stage with their latest musical, Kaneko Mama and the Jolly Folks at Teater Kecil, Taman Ismail Marzuki.
Review: Indonesian Musical Company’s Legacy Tells a Passionate 25-Years-Long Tale
What did our critic think of LEGACY at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta?
Review: Kapan Nikah? is A Celebration and Condemnation of Marriage Culture
The musical community Jaksical held their latest production, Kapan Nikah? (“When Are You Getting Married?”) on February 21-23 2025 at Teater Salihara.
Review: Expression of Love and Grief through Music in CHIISANA AI NO UTA
What did our critic think of CHIISANA AI NO UTA at Bungaku Universitas Kristen Maranatha?
Review: ArtSwara’s MAR: A Delightful Love Story Inspired by Ismail Marzuki
What did our critic think of MAR at ArtSwara?
Review: Global Sevilla Pulo Mas’s Lutung Kasarung is Brimming with Youthful Energy and Talent
On February 21, 2025, Global Sevilla Pulo Mas put on a production of Lutung Kasarung: The Warrior’s Heart.
Review: Yasmara & OMG Entertainment’s Grease: An Old Classic Comes to Jakarta
Grease was first staged in 1971, with music, lyrics, and a book by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey.
Review: MIRAH: A Vibrant Celebration of Betawi Culture Through Musical Theater
The musical Mirah was staged on 22-23 February 2025, at Teater Besar Taman Ismail Marzuki in Jakarta.
Review: Global Jaya's Mary Poppins Jr. is Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
On February 14 and 15, 2025, the private school Global Jaya staged a production of Mary Poppins Jr.
Review: Pranalika Makes Their Soulful Debut with Footlights and Friendships
A newcomer has arrived to the Jakarta performing arts scene.
Review: A Delectable and Delightful Dinner and a Show at The Musical Platter
What did our critic think of THE MUSICAL PLATTER at Chega Entertainment?
Review: The Rocky Yet Enduring Journey of Salindia's Trem Bernama Desire
What did our critic think of TREM BERNAMA DESIRE at GRAHA BHAKTI BUDAYA?
Review: ARAH PULANG: a Heartwarming, Contemporary Christmas Tale
What did our critic think of OMK SANMARE'S ARAH PULANG IS A HEARTWARMING AND CONTEMPORARY CHRISTMAS STORY at OMK Santa Maria Regina?
Review: A-Class Act in Teater Pandora’s Constellations
I had my first experience of watching Nick Payne’s Constellations on the National Theatre website.
Review: The Explosive Duality of Double-Casting in Jakarta Art House's Catch Me If You Can
Just recently, Jakarta Art House hosted its latest stage production, Catch Me If You Can the Musical.
Review: MUSIKAL DANGDUT: KUKEJAR KAU SAYANG is a Jubilant Union of Dangdut and Musical Theater
When it was first announced back in May, Musikal Dangdut: Kukejar Kau Sayang (lit.
Review: The Political Epic POLARISASI Returns with Renewed Artistic Direction
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.
Review: Idealita Analogi Elegi Brings Relatable Story, Jazzy Score, and Compelling Direction
On Sunday, October 12, the musical theater community Svatuhari put on their 13th production: Idealita Analogi Elegi at Teater Salihara.