Program Director DASRIZAL on RELASI NADA DUNIA's Upcoming VIRTUAL MUSICAL CONCERT
by Rakaputra Paputungan - June 25, 2020
On June 27th and July 4th, the musical training institute RELASI NADA DUNIA (RND) will hold VIRTUAL MUSICAL CONCERT. The concert will feature 14 musical songs performed by 29 RND students who took a 2-week workshop course earlier this month. Broadway World spoke to Dasrizal, the Program Director, to learn more about the show.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - June 25, 2020
On June 27th and July 4th, the musical training institute RELASI NADA DUNIA (RND) will hold VIRTUAL MUSICAL CONCERT. The concert will feature 14 musical songs performed by 29 RND students who took a 2-week workshop course earlier this month. Broadway World spoke to Dasrizal, the Program Director, to learn more about the show.
Fans Pay Tribute to the Late Sushant Singh Rajput
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2020
Fans in Indonesia paid tribute to Sushant Singh Rajput by projecting his song Kaun Tujhe in Jakarta, according to Filmy One.
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2020
Fans in Indonesia paid tribute to Sushant Singh Rajput by projecting his song Kaun Tujhe in Jakarta, according to Filmy One.
BWW Feature: Six South East Asian Musicians Discussed COVID-19 Survival Strategy
by Rakaputra Paputungan - June 12, 2020
Bandung Philharmonic, a philharmonic orchestra based in the Jawa Barat capital of Bandung, hosted a discussion session with the topic a?oeDiscussion on the Future of Performing Arts in the South East Asia Regiona??. The online discussion was attended by music artists and educators residing in five South East Asian countries.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - June 12, 2020
Bandung Philharmonic, a philharmonic orchestra based in the Jawa Barat capital of Bandung, hosted a discussion session with the topic a?oeDiscussion on the Future of Performing Arts in the South East Asia Regiona??. The online discussion was attended by music artists and educators residing in five South East Asian countries.
XXI and CGV Cinemas Prepare for Theatre Reopenings
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2020
Preparations to reopen Cinema XXI and CGV theatres across Indonesia in accordance to health and safety regulations are underway, according to The Jakarta Post.
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2020
Preparations to reopen Cinema XXI and CGV theatres across Indonesia in accordance to health and safety regulations are underway, according to The Jakarta Post.
BWW Feature: CIPUTRA ARTPRENEUR Helps Art Workers Affected by Covid-19 with #BERSAMABANTUSESAMA Initiative
by Rakaputra Paputungan - May 23, 2020
The theater venue Ciputra Artpreneur is running the social program #BersamaBantuSesama (roughly translating into #TogetherHelpingOneAnother). The donation program is meant to support art and daily workers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - May 23, 2020
The theater venue Ciputra Artpreneur is running the social program #BersamaBantuSesama (roughly translating into #TogetherHelpingOneAnother). The donation program is meant to support art and daily workers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
BWW Previews: JAKSICAL Community to Host Online JAKSICAL SING-IN Event
by Rakaputra Paputungan - May 14, 2020
Jakarta-based musical community will host their first online event on Saturday, May 16th starting at 19.30 Jakarta time. Inspired by their previous open mic events, Jaksical Sing-In will allow musical lovers to show off their singing through online video meeting platform Zoom.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - May 14, 2020
Jakarta-based musical community will host their first online event on Saturday, May 16th starting at 19.30 Jakarta time. Inspired by their previous open mic events, Jaksical Sing-In will allow musical lovers to show off their singing through online video meeting platform Zoom.
BWW Review: MUSIKAL BELAKANG PANGGUNG Shines with Both Activism and Theatrical Merit
by Rakaputra Paputungan - May 12, 2020
A new and original musical tackling on the subject of sexual abuse, Musikal Belakang Panggung, had completed its 4-show run on March 8th at the Institut Français d'Indonésie. The show was created in collaboration with Lentera Sintas Indonesia, an NGO with the mission to empower sexual abuse survivors.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - May 12, 2020
A new and original musical tackling on the subject of sexual abuse, Musikal Belakang Panggung, had completed its 4-show run on March 8th at the Institut Français d'Indonésie. The show was created in collaboration with Lentera Sintas Indonesia, an NGO with the mission to empower sexual abuse survivors.
Pocari Sweat Bintang SMA Finalist Morietnez on Singing and Musical Theater
by Rakaputra Paputungan - April 08, 2020
We talked to Morietnez, one of the ten finalists of last year's Pocari Sweat Bintang SMA competition. The teen singer also has a couple musical productions under her belt, including JKTMoveIn's MUSIKAL PETUALANGAN SHERINA. Morietnez shared thoughts on the difference between a singer and a musical actor and more.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - April 08, 2020
We talked to Morietnez, one of the ten finalists of last year's Pocari Sweat Bintang SMA competition. The teen singer also has a couple musical productions under her belt, including JKTMoveIn's MUSIKAL PETUALANGAN SHERINA. Morietnez shared thoughts on the difference between a singer and a musical actor and more.
BWW Review: LSPR Class 23-3SP's Original Play NYCTOPHOBIA's Darkly Intrigue
by Rakaputra Paputungan - March 29, 2020
As part of London School of Public Relations' 24th Theatre Festival and 13th Performing Arts Co mmunication Festival, class 23-3SP presented a play titled NYCTOPHOBIA on February 4th at the Amani Palladium Theater. NYCTOPHOBIA - the word meaning the irrational fear of darkness or the night - is an original work taking on the psychological thriller genre directed by Matthew Fernando Chandra.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - March 29, 2020
As part of London School of Public Relations' 24th Theatre Festival and 13th Performing Arts Co mmunication Festival, class 23-3SP presented a play titled NYCTOPHOBIA on February 4th at the Amani Palladium Theater. NYCTOPHOBIA - the word meaning the irrational fear of darkness or the night - is an original work taking on the psychological thriller genre directed by Matthew Fernando Chandra.
BWW Previews: MUSIKAL BELAKANG PANGGUNG to Empower Abuse Survivors to Speak Up
by Rakaputra Paputungan - February 14, 2020
LENTERA SINTAS INDONESIA, an organization supporting sexual abuse survivors, is teaming up with performing arts veterans in bringing MUSIKAL BELAKANG PANGGUNG as part of their #MulaiBicara (#StartTalking) campaign. Described as 'a play about a musical', the show will delve into the minds of sexual abuse survivor and those around her.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - February 14, 2020
LENTERA SINTAS INDONESIA, an organization supporting sexual abuse survivors, is teaming up with performing arts veterans in bringing MUSIKAL BELAKANG PANGGUNG as part of their #MulaiBicara (#StartTalking) campaign. Described as 'a play about a musical', the show will delve into the minds of sexual abuse survivor and those around her.
BWW Review: PANEMBAHAN RESO Revives A Classic
by Rakaputra Paputungan - February 04, 2020
With excellent performances from a cross-generational cast, PANEMBAHAN RESO is a delightful watch. WS Rendra's biting political commentary is as relevant as ever, though the text does show its age.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - February 04, 2020
With excellent performances from a cross-generational cast, PANEMBAHAN RESO is a delightful watch. WS Rendra's biting political commentary is as relevant as ever, though the text does show its age.
BWW Review: PLANET SEBUAH LAMENT is an Achievement and Celebration of Melanesian Art
by Rakaputra Paputungan - January 23, 2020
GARIN WORKSHOP's celebration of Melanesian art astonishes. The collaborative artistry expresses a deep love of Mother Nature through soul-wrenching laments and dances.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - January 23, 2020
GARIN WORKSHOP's celebration of Melanesian art astonishes. The collaborative artistry expresses a deep love of Mother Nature through soul-wrenching laments and dances.
Feature: A Decade of Indonesian Broadway Musicals
by Rakaputra Paputungan - January 16, 2020
Looking back at the (often unexpected) strides and achievements made in 2010s, Indonesian Broadway-style musical theater is poised for a renaissance in this decade. However, challenges are still abound for Nusantara thespians to keep the momentum going towards sustainable success.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - January 16, 2020
Looking back at the (often unexpected) strides and achievements made in 2010s, Indonesian Broadway-style musical theater is poised for a renaissance in this decade. However, challenges are still abound for Nusantara thespians to keep the momentum going towards sustainable success.
BWW Previews: Teater Cassava's Production of ROBIN OF SHERWOOD to Run on January 5th
by Rakaputra Paputungan - December 31, 2019
Teater Cassava is bringing their 18th production ROBIN OF SHERWOOD to Gedung Kesenian Jakarta. The play will run for two shows on Sunday, January 5th. Venantius Vladimir Ivan Pratama returns as the director after his previous directing turn of the same play in Teater Katak back in 2018.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - December 31, 2019
Teater Cassava is bringing their 18th production ROBIN OF SHERWOOD to Gedung Kesenian Jakarta. The play will run for two shows on Sunday, January 5th. Venantius Vladimir Ivan Pratama returns as the director after his previous directing turn of the same play in Teater Katak back in 2018.
BWW Previews: Garin Nugroho's PLANET SEBUAH LAMENT to Debut Next Year
by Rakaputra Paputungan - December 30, 2019
Renowned director Garin Nugroho will debut a new art performance, PLANET SEBUAH LAMENT (a?oePLANET A LAMENTa??), through his Garin Workshop imprint. PLANET SEBUAH LAMENT will incorporate Melanesian body movement, music, and vocal performances into an environmental narrative. The show will run on January 17-18 next year at Teater Jakarta, Taman Ismail Marzuki.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - December 30, 2019
Renowned director Garin Nugroho will debut a new art performance, PLANET SEBUAH LAMENT (a?oePLANET A LAMENTa??), through his Garin Workshop imprint. PLANET SEBUAH LAMENT will incorporate Melanesian body movement, music, and vocal performances into an environmental narrative. The show will run on January 17-18 next year at Teater Jakarta, Taman Ismail Marzuki.
BWW Review: JPAC's COMPANY is Robust with Life and Meaning
by Rakaputra Paputungan - December 28, 2019
Stephen Sondheim's cerebral, minimalist COMPANY might not be an obvious choice for a community theater here in Indonesia where musicals are still often seen as jazz-hands and kicklines, but director Fonnyta Amran and JPAC (Jakarta Performing Arts Community) made it work. The production of COMPANY was as game-changing as its original Broadway counterpart back in the day.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - December 28, 2019
Stephen Sondheim's cerebral, minimalist COMPANY might not be an obvious choice for a community theater here in Indonesia where musicals are still often seen as jazz-hands and kicklines, but director Fonnyta Amran and JPAC (Jakarta Performing Arts Community) made it work. The production of COMPANY was as game-changing as its original Broadway counterpart back in the day.
BWW Review: TEMAN's HAIRSPRAY is Big, Blustery, and Beautiful
by Rakaputra Paputungan - December 21, 2019
After the artful, intimate INTO THE WOODS last year, TEMAN (Teater Musikal Nusantara) is back with the bombastic and bodacious HAIRSPRAY. Directed by Broadway's Brandon Bieber, the glam production was worthy of Broadway barring noticeable technical issues.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - December 21, 2019
After the artful, intimate INTO THE WOODS last year, TEMAN (Teater Musikal Nusantara) is back with the bombastic and bodacious HAIRSPRAY. Directed by Broadway's Brandon Bieber, the glam production was worthy of Broadway barring noticeable technical issues.
BWW Previews: TEMAN's HAIRSPRAY Gets Broadway's Brandon Bieber as Director
by Rakaputra Paputungan - December 16, 2019
At a second press conference, TEMAN (Teater Musikal Nusantara) announced that Broadway's Brandon Bieber (ANYTHING GOES, MARY POPPINS) will direct their upcoming production of HAIRSPRAY. The production team, featured cast members, and sponsors also shared their experience on the show so far.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - December 16, 2019
At a second press conference, TEMAN (Teater Musikal Nusantara) announced that Broadway's Brandon Bieber (ANYTHING GOES, MARY POPPINS) will direct their upcoming production of HAIRSPRAY. The production team, featured cast members, and sponsors also shared their experience on the show so far.
BWW Review: LSPR Teatro's THE KING AND I Brought Classic Golden-Era Charm
by Rakaputra Paputungan - December 11, 2019
As the inaugural show at the newly opened Amani Palladium Theater, LSPR Teatro's THE KING AND I was satisfyingly entertaining, though with some obvious room for improvement. The production ran for four days from 21 through 24 November 2019 and was directed by Bartolomeus K. Putra.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - December 11, 2019
As the inaugural show at the newly opened Amani Palladium Theater, LSPR Teatro's THE KING AND I was satisfyingly entertaining, though with some obvious room for improvement. The production ran for four days from 21 through 24 November 2019 and was directed by Bartolomeus K. Putra.
Jatiluhur Jazz Festival 2019 Brings World Jazz To The Jatiluhur Dam
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2019
The 1st International Jatiluhur Jazz Festival is set to open at the Jatiluhur Dam in Purwakarta, West Java on Saturday and Sunday, Nov 30 and Dec 1, 2019. Presented by Perum Jasa Tirta II, the state-owned enterprise (SOE) operating the dam, the largest in Indonesia, JatiluhurJazz 2019 will feature dozens of local and international artists and jazz musicians and music of different genres, as well as jazz from West Java and especially Purwakart.
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2019
The 1st International Jatiluhur Jazz Festival is set to open at the Jatiluhur Dam in Purwakarta, West Java on Saturday and Sunday, Nov 30 and Dec 1, 2019. Presented by Perum Jasa Tirta II, the state-owned enterprise (SOE) operating the dam, the largest in Indonesia, JatiluhurJazz 2019 will feature dozens of local and international artists and jazz musicians and music of different genres, as well as jazz from West Java and especially Purwakart.
BWW Previews: LSPR TEATRO is Bringing Golden Age Classic THE KING AND I to Bekasi This November
by Rakaputra Paputungan - November 16, 2019
LSPR TEATRO, the theater club of Jakarta's,London School of Public Relations, announced their production of 2019: Rodgers and Hammerstein's THE KING AND I. This production will also mark their first performance in the AMANI PALLADIUM THEATRE, LSPR's new theatre located in their newly opened Bekasi location at TransPark Juanda. The show will run on 21-24 November 2019.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - November 16, 2019
LSPR TEATRO, the theater club of Jakarta's,London School of Public Relations, announced their production of 2019: Rodgers and Hammerstein's THE KING AND I. This production will also mark their first performance in the AMANI PALLADIUM THEATRE, LSPR's new theatre located in their newly opened Bekasi location at TransPark Juanda. The show will run on 21-24 November 2019.
BWW Previews: CARRIE to Terror Jakarta Next January, Produced by JAKARTA YOUTH FOR PERFORMING ARTS
by Rakaputra Paputungan - November 15, 2019
After the rock musical NEXT TO NORMAL, JAKARTA YOUTH FOR PERFORMING ARTS (JYPA) set their eyes on the high school horror CARRIE: THE MUSICAL. CARRIE will run on 17 and 18 January, 2020 at GEDUNG KESENIAN JAKARTA theater. The production is licensed through Rodgers & Hammerstein Theatricals.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - November 15, 2019
After the rock musical NEXT TO NORMAL, JAKARTA YOUTH FOR PERFORMING ARTS (JYPA) set their eyes on the high school horror CARRIE: THE MUSICAL. CARRIE will run on 17 and 18 January, 2020 at GEDUNG KESENIAN JAKARTA theater. The production is licensed through Rodgers & Hammerstein Theatricals.
BWW Previews: STMANIS to Debut Original Mystery Genre Play SEMAYAM This November
by Rakaputra Paputungan - November 06, 2019
STMANIS - the theater club of BINUS University - will debut a new play SEMAYAM on November 29th at BINUS University Kampus Anggrek. This show will be their 54th production. STMANIS has also teamed up with an NGO (non-governmental organization) as part of the show's social campaign.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - November 06, 2019
STMANIS - the theater club of BINUS University - will debut a new play SEMAYAM on November 29th at BINUS University Kampus Anggrek. This show will be their 54th production. STMANIS has also teamed up with an NGO (non-governmental organization) as part of the show's social campaign.
BWW Feature: Star-Studded BROADWAY ON BROMO Suspends Their Website and Facebook Amidst Suspicion
by Rakaputra Paputungan - November 03, 2019
A poster circulating around the net this week became the talk of the town among Indonesian musical lovers. Lea Salonga and Idina Menzel are coming to Indonesia! Or are they?
by Rakaputra Paputungan - November 03, 2019
A poster circulating around the net this week became the talk of the town among Indonesian musical lovers. Lea Salonga and Idina Menzel are coming to Indonesia! Or are they?
BWW Previews: Inclusive Musical THE JOURNEY to Run on November 3-5 at DAGO TEA HOUSE, Bandung
by Rakaputra Paputungan - November 03, 2019
SMILE MOTIVATOR, a theatre company focusing on inclusivity of the disability community, will perform their original musical THE JOURNEY at the DAGO TEA HOUSE theatre, Bandung. The production will incorporate both people with disabilities and allies in an exploration of movement, sound, and feeling.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - November 03, 2019
SMILE MOTIVATOR, a theatre company focusing on inclusivity of the disability community, will perform their original musical THE JOURNEY at the DAGO TEA HOUSE theatre, Bandung. The production will incorporate both people with disabilities and allies in an exploration of movement, sound, and feeling.
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