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CHOCOLATE FACTORY THE MUSICAL Comes to Jakarta
by Stephi Wild - June 12, 2023


Hi Jakarta Production & Ciputra Artpreneur present JUNIOR MUSICAL WONDERLAND, Chocolate Factory the Musical, inspired by Charlie & The Chocolate Factory.

Hi Jakarta Production Hosts its Junior Musical Experience 4.0
by Stephi Wild - June 01, 2023


JME 4.0 : BROADWAY MUSICAL CAMP STUDIO VERSION ada Short Course program selama 3 HARI untuk anak-anak yang tertarik belajar teater untuk pemula.

Review: TRUST ORCHESTRA's THE LEGENDS 8 Enchants with Magical Ghibli and Dreamworks Tunes
by Rakaputra Paputungan - May 20, 2023


What did our critic think of THE LEGENDS 8 at TRUST ORCHESTRA?

Review: GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES by JAKARTA PLAYERS
by Rakaputra Paputungan - May 13, 2023


What did our critic think of GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES BY JAKARTA PLAYERS CUTS DEEPLY INTO FRIENDSHIP AND TRAUMA at JAKARTA PLAYERS?

Previews: Coldplay Will Bring Their Live Music Show to Jakarta for the First Time This November
by Rakaputra Paputungan - May 10, 2023


Coldplay has announced their highly anticipated return to Asia and Australia with special stadium shows in November 2023 as part of their record-breaking Music Of The Spheres World Tour. The announcement also marks the band's first-ever performance in Jakarta, scheduled for November 15th at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium.

Feature: Musical Web Series PAYUNG FANTASI Won Gold Award at the PR Awards 2023 in Singapore
by Rakaputra Paputungan - May 04, 2023


Musical web series, Payung Fantasi, based on Indonesian national hero Ismail Marzuki, wins Gold Award for Best PR Campaign: Entertainment at the 2023 MARKETING-INTERACTIVE PR Awards. Learn more about the production process and the team behind the series.

Previews: JAKARTA PLAYERS to Dissect Childhood Trauma in Rajiv Joseph's GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES
by Rakaputra Paputungan - May 03, 2023


After three years of hiatus due to the pandemic, Jakarta Players Community Theatre is thrilled to present Gruesome Playground Injuries by Rajiv Joseph. Over the course of 30 years, the lives of two person intersect at the most bizarre intervals, leading these childhood friends to compare scars and the physical calamities that keep drawing them together. Gruesome Playground Injuries will be performed four times over the course of three days.

Feature: Meet the Five CAMP BROADWAY INDONESIA Students Performing at Carnegie Hall This May
by Rakaputra Paputungan - April 21, 2023


After an audition process followed by additional workshops at Teater Ismail Marzuki, the five Camp Broadway Indonesia students chosen to be delegates are ready to embark later this month. They will represent Indonesia at The New York Pops Orchestra's 40th Anniversary Gala alongside Broadway and international performers. The concert will take place at the prestigious Carnegie Hall, New York City, and will celebrate the life and career of American music icon Barry Manilow.

Hi Jakarta Production Presents HI SUPERSTAR Class
by Stephi Wild - April 18, 2023


Hi Jakarta Production will present Open Class: Hi Superstar, in May and June of this year. This is a Musical Theatre Intensive Training. The class combines play, singing, acting and dancing through positive imaginative class experiences. Stimulate young performers to grow and develop confidence in singing, acting and dancing while strengthen their skills and having fun! 

Review: Young Thespians Showcase Their Talent in SOUND OF MIRACLE III's MELANGKAH and KANDITA
by Rakaputra Paputungan - April 15, 2023


What did our critic think of KANDITA at CIPUTRA GALLERY?

Devdan Show is Now Playing at Bali Nusa Dua Theatre
by Stephi Wild - April 03, 2023


Be enchanted by a traditional Devdan show during a performance at the Nusa Dua theatre in Kuta. Throughout the show, agile acrobats and talented dancers portray the story of two young children witnessing the magic of Indonesian culture.

Review: KEN DEDES'S Spectacular Showmanship Outshines Its Revenge Narrative
by Rakaputra Paputungan - March 22, 2023


KEN DEDES is an original musical by EKI DANCE COMPANY and CIPUTRA ARTPRENEUR, loosely based on a well-known legend surrounding the founding of the medieval kingdom Singosari. The script is written by industry veteran Titien Wattimena alongside EKI's script writing team and brought to life by director and choreographer Rusdy Rukmarata. An earlier version of KEN DEDES was performed at last year's Festival Musikal Indonesia.

Previews: The Immersive SOUND OF MIRACLE III Show Will Delight Audience in April
by Rakaputra Paputungan - March 18, 2023


Hi Jakarta Production is collaborating with Ciputra Artpreneur to hold a show called 'SOUND OF MIRACLE III - The Miracle of 5 Tales'. The event will be held on April 1st and 2nd, 2023 at the Ciputra Artpreneur Gallery. '

Feature: Camp Broadway Indonesia Announces Students Representing Indonesia in The New York Pops 40th Birthday Gala at Carnegie Hall
by Rakaputra Paputungan - March 14, 2023


Camp Broadway Indonesia has announced the five selected students who will join the Camp Broadway Ensemble to perform at The New York Pops 40th Birthday Gala at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

Review: THE GREAT RAHWANA Made Its Grand Return to the Stage
by Rakaputra Paputungan - March 13, 2023


As part of their 49th anniversary, TEATER KELILING revived THE GREAT RAHWANA for a 2-show run on Saturday, March 4th, 2023 at Teater Besar, Taman Ismail Marzuki. THE GREAT RAHWANA was previously shown in 2019 at the Ciputra Artpreneur. This revival brings great acting, bombastic music, spectacles, and the same familiar story.

Hi Jakarta Production Presents INTERTWINED THE MUSICAL Next Month
by Stephi Wild - March 06, 2023


Hi Jakarta Production & Ciputra Artpreneur presents INTERTWINED THE MUSICAL. Performances are at the Ciputra Artperneur Gallery 1-2 April 2023.

Hi Jakarta Production Presents FLIPPED THE MUSICAL.
by Stephi Wild - March 02, 2023


Hi Jakarta Production & Ciputra Artpreneur mempersembahkan FLIPPED THE MUSICAL.

Hi Jakarta Production and Ciputra Artpreneur Present SOUND OF MIRACLE III : The Miracle of 5 Tales
by Stephi Wild - February 27, 2023


Hi Jakarta Production X Ciputra Artpreneur presents SOUND OF MIRACLE III : The Miracle of 5 Tales.

Hi Jakarta Production Hosts Musical Theater Workshop This Week
by Stephi Wild - February 15, 2023


Hi Jakarta Production will hold a one-day Musical Theater Workshop on February 18. This is a beginner workshop for those who like to learn about Musical Theater with international standard syllabus.

Feature: Camp Broadway Indonesia Presents: New York Pops' 40th Birthday Gala Audition
by Rakaputra Paputungan - February 03, 2023


Camp Broadway Indonesia, a performing arts educational experience officially licensed from New York's Camp Broadway®, has just announced their first program: New York Pops' 40th Birthday Gala Audition on February 11th.

Review: SVATUHARI'S Musical VIOLET is an Overpowering Explosion of Colors
by Rakaputra Paputungan - January 30, 2023


What did our critic think of SVATUHARI’S VIOLET?

Previews: TEATER SVATUHARI to Present VIOLET: WARNA YANG BERBEDA This Weekend
by Rakaputra Paputungan - January 26, 2023


On January 28 and 29, TEATER SVATUHARI's original musical VIOLET: WARNA YANG BERBEDA will take to the stage at Ciputra Artpreneur, Jakarta. This musical, produced by Joseph Moris and directed by Rinaldy Zulkarnain, will also feature a cast consisting of both theater influencers and stage performers.

Review: CENSTACOM's LITTLE WOMEN Showcased the Community's Heart and Talent
by Rakaputra Paputungan - January 24, 2023


What did our critic think of LITTLE WOMEN at SALIHARA? CENSTACOM (Center Stage Community) is a relatively new performing arts community, having started in 2019. Even so, their output is striking: six shows in three years featuring up-and-coming performers and a variety of show tunes. On January 20-21, 2023, CENSTACOM hit another milestone with their first full-length production of LITTLE WOMEN, licensed through Music Theatre International.

Previews: KEN DEDES by EKI and CIPUTRA to Bring a Unique Take of the Timeless Legend
by Rakaputra Paputungan - January 19, 2023


On March 18th and 19th, EKI Dance Company and Ciputra Artpreneur will bring KEN DEDES to the stage at the Ciputra Artpreneur Theater, Jakarta. The show is developed by longtime theatre practitioners, including Rusdy Rukmarata as director and choreographer, Titien Wattimena as scriptwriter, Oni Krisnerwinto as music director, and Iskandar Loedin as artistic director.

Hi Jakarta Production Announces Auditions for MELANGKAH
by Stephi Wild - January 18, 2023


Hi Jakarta Production has announced auditions for MELANGKAH, an Original Musical Production for SOUND OF MIRACLE 3. The company is looking for Male Casts & Ensembles to join the online auditions for MELANGKAH.


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