BWW Review: HI JAKARTA's Joyful ANNIE JR. Showcases Both Today and Future Actors
by Rakaputra Paputungan - May 30, 2019
The timeless story of Annie and the orphans are back on stage in Jakarta, after 2016's limited run of the Broadway cast. This time, however, the musical is produced by Indonesians, specifically by the performing arts training center Hi Jakarta Production School. Furthermore, Hi Jakarta licensed the junior version -- known as Annie Jr. -- for four showings at May 11th and 12th at the Usmar Ismail Hall, Jakarta.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - May 30, 2019
The timeless story of Annie and the orphans are back on stage in Jakarta, after 2016's limited run of the Broadway cast. This time, however, the musical is produced by Indonesians, specifically by the performing arts training center Hi Jakarta Production School. Furthermore, Hi Jakarta licensed the junior version -- known as Annie Jr. -- for four showings at May 11th and 12th at the Usmar Ismail Hall, Jakarta.
BWW Previews: Pre-event AKSARA 2019 Introduces Original Musical SANSKERTA 2019: ARJUNA
by Rakaputra Paputungan - May 22, 2019
On May 4th, 2019, private university Universitas Prasetiya Mulya held the promotional event AKSARA 2019 at Galeri Indonesia Kaya, Jakarta. AKSARA 2019 is a prelude to the original musical SANSKERTA 2019: ARJUNA, an upcoming original musical.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - May 22, 2019
On May 4th, 2019, private university Universitas Prasetiya Mulya held the promotional event AKSARA 2019 at Galeri Indonesia Kaya, Jakarta. AKSARA 2019 is a prelude to the original musical SANSKERTA 2019: ARJUNA, an upcoming original musical.
BWW Previews: The Dramatic Life of Vincent Van Gogh Goes Onstage in STILL LIFE by Jakarta Youth for Performing Arts
by Rakaputra Paputungan - May 07, 2019
Jakarta Youth for Performing Arts' (JYPA) newest project is an original musical titled STILL LIFE: THE STORY OF VINCENT VAN GOGH, based on the life of Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. STILL LIFE will run for three shows on Wednesday and Thursday, June 19th and 20th, at the USMAR ISMAIL THEATRE HALL, Jakarta Selatan.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - May 07, 2019
Jakarta Youth for Performing Arts' (JYPA) newest project is an original musical titled STILL LIFE: THE STORY OF VINCENT VAN GOGH, based on the life of Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. STILL LIFE will run for three shows on Wednesday and Thursday, June 19th and 20th, at the USMAR ISMAIL THEATRE HALL, Jakarta Selatan.
BWW Previews: 12 ANGRY JURORS at GAP BUILDING, Maranatha, Bandung
by Rakaputra Paputungan - May 06, 2019
Reginald Rose's modern classic 12 ANGRY JURORS (originally '12 Angry Men') will go on stage at the Theatre Room of GAP BUILDING, Universitas Kristen Maranatha, Bandung, on Friday, May 20th. This production is a joint effort by SAINT Club - an English performing art club - and the English Department of Maranatha.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - May 06, 2019
Reginald Rose's modern classic 12 ANGRY JURORS (originally '12 Angry Men') will go on stage at the Theatre Room of GAP BUILDING, Universitas Kristen Maranatha, Bandung, on Friday, May 20th. This production is a joint effort by SAINT Club - an English performing art club - and the English Department of Maranatha.
BWW Previews: KELUARGA MILENIAL, A New Original Musical about the Modern Family, to Run on May 16th in Jakarta
by Rakaputra Paputungan - May 06, 2019
A new original musical, KELUARGA MILENIAL (Millennial Family), will debut on Thursday, May 16th, at the Gedung Pertunjukan Wayang Orang Bharata. The show is the brainchild of ASR Production, a production team comprised of three London School of Public Relations students: Allyana Maghfira, Sarah Dwi A., and Reska Primadita.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - May 06, 2019
A new original musical, KELUARGA MILENIAL (Millennial Family), will debut on Thursday, May 16th, at the Gedung Pertunjukan Wayang Orang Bharata. The show is the brainchild of ASR Production, a production team comprised of three London School of Public Relations students: Allyana Maghfira, Sarah Dwi A., and Reska Primadita.
HI JAKARTA's ANNIE JR. Will Bring NYC to Jakarta on May 11th-12th
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2019
HI JAKARTA PRODUCTION SCHOOL, a performing art training center based in Lippo Mall Puri, West Jakarta, will hold their production of ANNIE JR. on May 11th and 12th this year.
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2019
HI JAKARTA PRODUCTION SCHOOL, a performing art training center based in Lippo Mall Puri, West Jakarta, will hold their production of ANNIE JR. on May 11th and 12th this year.
BWW Previews: ELHAQ LATIEF's Ballet KINTSUGI will Examine Toxic Relationships through Motion
by Rakaputra Paputungan - May 02, 2019
ELHAQ LATIEF PRODUCTION, a new performing arts company spearheaded by dancer-choreographer Elhaq Latief, will produce their debut show this month. Titled KINTSUGI, the three-movement ballet performance will run at TEATER KECIL, Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jakarta, on May 23 starting at 7 PM.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - May 02, 2019
ELHAQ LATIEF PRODUCTION, a new performing arts company spearheaded by dancer-choreographer Elhaq Latief, will produce their debut show this month. Titled KINTSUGI, the three-movement ballet performance will run at TEATER KECIL, Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jakarta, on May 23 starting at 7 PM.
Getting to Know PEPITA SALIM, the Indonesian Actress in THE KING AND I National US Tour Cast
by Rakaputra Paputungan - April 26, 2019
New England Conservatory student and musical theatre actress PEPITA SALIM is one of the few Indonesians working professionally in an US production - the national tour of Rodgers and Hammerstein's THE KING AND I. The show will run at the LEXINGTON OPERA HOUSE, Kentucky, on April 26th to 28th.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - April 26, 2019
New England Conservatory student and musical theatre actress PEPITA SALIM is one of the few Indonesians working professionally in an US production - the national tour of Rodgers and Hammerstein's THE KING AND I. The show will run at the LEXINGTON OPERA HOUSE, Kentucky, on April 26th to 28th.
BWW Review: A Trip to SEP THEATRE's Vibrant and Thought-Provoking PULAU ELEGI
by Rakaputra Paputungan - April 24, 2019
Only a few performance venues in Indonesia can match Ciputra Artpreneur's sophistry and prestige. The theatre has hosted international engagements throughout the years. And on Saturday, April 20th, 2019, its stage transformed into the colorful world of PULAU ELEGI ('Island of Elegy'), an ambitious musical production by SEP THEATRE (a subsidiary of THE SOMEDAY PROJECT) collaborating with more than a hundred Indonesian high school students. This is their seventh production, following last year's KISAH ALAM BARA.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - April 24, 2019
Only a few performance venues in Indonesia can match Ciputra Artpreneur's sophistry and prestige. The theatre has hosted international engagements throughout the years. And on Saturday, April 20th, 2019, its stage transformed into the colorful world of PULAU ELEGI ('Island of Elegy'), an ambitious musical production by SEP THEATRE (a subsidiary of THE SOMEDAY PROJECT) collaborating with more than a hundred Indonesian high school students. This is their seventh production, following last year's KISAH ALAM BARA.
BWW Previews: Find the Many Shades of Love in JAKARTA PLAYERS' LONGING FOR LOVE This May
by Rakaputra Paputungan - April 18, 2019
As part of their 50th anniversary celebration, the community theatre JAKARTA PLAYERS (JP) is producing LONGING FOR LOVE, a presentation of five one-act plays. The show will take place on May 24-26 at Institut Francais d'Indonesie, Thamrin, Jakarta.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - April 18, 2019
As part of their 50th anniversary celebration, the community theatre JAKARTA PLAYERS (JP) is producing LONGING FOR LOVE, a presentation of five one-act plays. The show will take place on May 24-26 at Institut Francais d'Indonesie, Thamrin, Jakarta.
HI JAKARTA's ANNIE JR. Will Bring NYC to Jakarta on May 11th-12th
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2019
HI JAKARTA PRODUCTION SCHOOL, a performing art training center based in Lippo Mall Puri, West Jakarta, will hold their production of ANNIE JR. on May 11th and 12th this year. The show will take place at Usmar Ismail Hall, Kuningan, South Jakarta.
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2019
HI JAKARTA PRODUCTION SCHOOL, a performing art training center based in Lippo Mall Puri, West Jakarta, will hold their production of ANNIE JR. on May 11th and 12th this year. The show will take place at Usmar Ismail Hall, Kuningan, South Jakarta.
BWW Previews: Epic Bugis Myth I LA GALIGO Coming to Life at CIPUTRA ARTPRENEUR This Summer
by Rakaputra Paputungan - March 27, 2019
Sureq Galigo, an epic creation myth from the Bugis people of South Sulawesi, might not ring a bell to most Indonesians. But since 2004, American playwright Robert Wilson has adapted one of its stories into a theatrical experience called I LA GALIGO. And after international runs in 9 countries and 12 cities, I LA GALIGO will return to Indonesian stage at the Ciputra Artpreneur, Jakarta, this July.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - March 27, 2019
Sureq Galigo, an epic creation myth from the Bugis people of South Sulawesi, might not ring a bell to most Indonesians. But since 2004, American playwright Robert Wilson has adapted one of its stories into a theatrical experience called I LA GALIGO. And after international runs in 9 countries and 12 cities, I LA GALIGO will return to Indonesian stage at the Ciputra Artpreneur, Jakarta, this July.
BWW Feature: MONDIBLANC ACTING LAB Seeks to Explore Mental Health through the Performing Arts in PROJECT BULB
by Rakaputra Paputungan - March 25, 2019
An intriguing social media post made its round around Indonesian theatre circles on the first week of March: Mondiblanc Acting Lab was looking for associate researchers for a research on acting and mental health. Specifically, the lab was looking for actors who have been in at least 5 theatrical or cinematic works.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - March 25, 2019
An intriguing social media post made its round around Indonesian theatre circles on the first week of March: Mondiblanc Acting Lab was looking for associate researchers for a research on acting and mental health. Specifically, the lab was looking for actors who have been in at least 5 theatrical or cinematic works.
BWW Previews: UPH COLLEGE Talks About Dreams in MIMPI KECIL, March 29th
by Rakaputra Paputungan - March 25, 2019
UPH COLLEGE (Universitas Pelita Harapan College), a Christian college based in Tangerang, Banten, will present their next theatrical production this Friday. Titled MIMPI KECIL ('Little Dream'), the play will run for two shows on March 29th, 2019 at the UPH Grand Chapel, Lippo Village.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - March 25, 2019
UPH COLLEGE (Universitas Pelita Harapan College), a Christian college based in Tangerang, Banten, will present their next theatrical production this Friday. Titled MIMPI KECIL ('Little Dream'), the play will run for two shows on March 29th, 2019 at the UPH Grand Chapel, Lippo Village.
BWW Previews: HI JAKARTA's ANNIE JR. Will Bring NYC to Jakarta on May 11th-12th
by Rakaputra Paputungan - March 21, 2019
HI JAKARTA PRODUCTION SCHOOL, a performing art training center based in Lippo Mall Puri, West Jakarta, will hold their production of ANNIE JR. on May 11th and 12th this year. The show will take place at Usmar Ismail Hall, Kuningan, South Jakarta.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - March 21, 2019
HI JAKARTA PRODUCTION SCHOOL, a performing art training center based in Lippo Mall Puri, West Jakarta, will hold their production of ANNIE JR. on May 11th and 12th this year. The show will take place at Usmar Ismail Hall, Kuningan, South Jakarta.
BWW Feature: Getting to Know Jakarta's Theatre Communities at MALAM MINGGU & NADA by DANADA Workshop
by Rakaputra Paputungan - March 21, 2019
As befitting of its metropolitan status, Jakarta is full of people of all callings -- including theatre enthusiasts. There are hundreds of theatre companies, communities, majors, and school or university clubs combined residing in the Greater Jakarta area. Yet it's still rare to see a gathering event for these thespian groups to meet each other and geek out about theatre life. On the evening of Saturday, March 16th 2019, at the creative hub Paviliun 28 one such joyous occassion was hosted by the upstart workshop venture DANADA.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - March 21, 2019
As befitting of its metropolitan status, Jakarta is full of people of all callings -- including theatre enthusiasts. There are hundreds of theatre companies, communities, majors, and school or university clubs combined residing in the Greater Jakarta area. Yet it's still rare to see a gathering event for these thespian groups to meet each other and geek out about theatre life. On the evening of Saturday, March 16th 2019, at the creative hub Paviliun 28 one such joyous occassion was hosted by the upstart workshop venture DANADA.
BWW Previews: Set Sail to THE SOMEDAY PROJECT and SEP THEATRE's PULAU ELEGI This April
by Rakaputra Paputungan - March 19, 2019
The Someday Project, a musical community for Jakarta high school students, alongside SEP Theatre will present their seventh theatrical production, PULAU ELEGI (Elegi Island) on Saturday, April 12th 2019. The musical will run for two shows at the Ciputra Artpreneur Theatre, Kuningan, South Jakarta.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - March 19, 2019
The Someday Project, a musical community for Jakarta high school students, alongside SEP Theatre will present their seventh theatrical production, PULAU ELEGI (Elegi Island) on Saturday, April 12th 2019. The musical will run for two shows at the Ciputra Artpreneur Theatre, Kuningan, South Jakarta.
BWW Previews: ALLEGIANCE at SMAK PENABUR GS
by Rakaputra Paputungan - March 05, 2019
The Christian high school SMAK Penabur Gading Serpong will perform the musical ALLEGIANCE as part of their annual Creativity Art Night for 2019. The one-show engagement will run on Friday, 26 April 2019 at their school campus, Tangerang.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - March 05, 2019
The Christian high school SMAK Penabur Gading Serpong will perform the musical ALLEGIANCE as part of their annual Creativity Art Night for 2019. The one-show engagement will run on Friday, 26 April 2019 at their school campus, Tangerang.
BWW Previews: Environmental Dance Musical E-MOTIONS 2019: PLASTIC FANTASTIC by GIGI ART OF DANCE
by Rakaputra Paputungan - March 02, 2019
The dance school GIGI ART OF DANCE will present their biennial showcase dance musical, E-MOTIONS, on March 3rd, 2019 at the Ciputra Artrpreneur Theatre. This year's title, PLASTIC FANTASTIC, seeks to raise awareness towards the problem of plastic waste.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - March 02, 2019
The dance school GIGI ART OF DANCE will present their biennial showcase dance musical, E-MOTIONS, on March 3rd, 2019 at the Ciputra Artrpreneur Theatre. This year's title, PLASTIC FANTASTIC, seeks to raise awareness towards the problem of plastic waste.
BWW Feature: Introducing the 16 INDONESIA MENUJU BROADWAY Awardees Going to Broadway This July
by Rakaputra Paputungan - February 25, 2019
From child stars to a math teacher, these 16 young theatre talents will be sent to Broadway on a week-long scholarship course courtesy of the INDONESIA MENUJU BROADWAY program.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - February 25, 2019
From child stars to a math teacher, these 16 young theatre talents will be sent to Broadway on a week-long scholarship course courtesy of the INDONESIA MENUJU BROADWAY program.
INDONESIA MENUJU BROADWAY Students DASRIZAL and RESKA PRIMADITA
by Rakaputra Paputungan - February 22, 2019
The intensive musical theatre training of INDONESIA MENUJU BROADWAY is well underway, as 70 of Indonesia's most promising musical talents are being taught by a team of Broadway professionals from Passport to Broadway led by Amy Weinstein and Stephen Brotebeck.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - February 22, 2019
The intensive musical theatre training of INDONESIA MENUJU BROADWAY is well underway, as 70 of Indonesia's most promising musical talents are being taught by a team of Broadway professionals from Passport to Broadway led by Amy Weinstein and Stephen Brotebeck.
THE CREATION Comes to Jakarta Symphony 2/16!
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2019
The Jakarta Symphony presents the animated THE CREATION on February 16th, 2019.
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2019
The Jakarta Symphony presents the animated THE CREATION on February 16th, 2019.
THE CREATION Comes to Jakarta Symphony Today
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2019
The Jakarta Symphony presents the animated THE CREATION on February 16th, 2019.
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2019
The Jakarta Symphony presents the animated THE CREATION on February 16th, 2019.
Ari Tulang's Tips for Your Next Musical Theatre Audition
by Rakaputra Paputungan - February 13, 2019
INDONESIA MENUJU BROADWAY, an intensive musical theatre training program by Djarum Foundation and StudentsLive, finished its audition process on February 3th and 4th. After the audition, judge Ari Tulang shared audition tips on his Instagram, @aritulang_official.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - February 13, 2019
INDONESIA MENUJU BROADWAY, an intensive musical theatre training program by Djarum Foundation and StudentsLive, finished its audition process on February 3th and 4th. After the audition, judge Ari Tulang shared audition tips on his Instagram, @aritulang_official.
BWW Review: STEMA ITB Returns to The Stage with RATNA MANGGALI
by Rakaputra Paputungan - February 07, 2019
The sorceress slumps in grief as the bodies of her victims are strewn around her. Durga, the fearsome goddess, watches with indifference. It is one of the many sorrowful scenes from RATNA MANGGALI: PERIH SANG PUTRI PENYIHIR (RATNA MANGGALI: GRIEF OF THE SORCERESS' DAUGHTER) by Studi Teater Mahasiswa ITB. The show had two runs on Saturday, February 2nd 2019, at Teater Tertutup Dago Tea House, Bandung.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - February 07, 2019
The sorceress slumps in grief as the bodies of her victims are strewn around her. Durga, the fearsome goddess, watches with indifference. It is one of the many sorrowful scenes from RATNA MANGGALI: PERIH SANG PUTRI PENYIHIR (RATNA MANGGALI: GRIEF OF THE SORCERESS' DAUGHTER) by Studi Teater Mahasiswa ITB. The show had two runs on Saturday, February 2nd 2019, at Teater Tertutup Dago Tea House, Bandung.
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