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?
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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.
Review: Cantalevia's DON'T STOP BELIEVIN' Brings Spectacular Nostal-glee-a
On October 4 and 5, 2024, the community choir Cantalevia staged Don’t Stop Believin’: A Tribute to Glee Concert at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta.
Review: IDCO X Jakarta Art House Brought Wilderness to Life in THE JUNGLE BOOK IN BALLET
What did our critic think of THE JUNGLE BOOK IN BALLET at TEATER BESAR?
Review: Creangers' MY WAY Platforms Budding Talents
What did our critic think of MY WAY at Balai Latihan Kesenian?
Review: A Brilliant Tribute to Indonesian Literature in GPU's MISTERI PEMBACA TERAKHIR
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
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.
Review: SILVER'S TOUR: THE MUSICAL – An Unfocused Take on a Good Concept
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”
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.
Review: IMC's Zeventien Attempts to Harmonize Musical and Realist Theatre
What did our critic think of ZEVENTIEN at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta?
Review: Kancatala's Serangkai Harum Harmoni Concert Provides Warmth and Harmony
What did our critic think of SERANGKAI HARUM HARMONI at GOETHEHAUS?
Review: HJP and Artpreneur's SCHOOL OF ROCK Electrifies with Powerful Performances
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.