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HiSuperstar Musical Showcase Returns Next Month
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2024
HiSuperstar Musical Showcase is back again next month. Themes are as follows: Show 1: Encanto, Show 2: Frozen, Show 3: Aladdin, and Show 4: Moana.
Review: SILVER'S TOUR: THE MUSICAL – An Unfocused Take on a Good Concept
by Rakaputra Paputungan - September 04, 2024
What did our critic think of SILVER'S TOUR: THE MUSICAL at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta?
A Free K-Pop Dance Class is Coming to Jakarta
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2024
A free K-Pop Dance Class is headed to Jakarta this weekend! The event is set for Saturday, 31 August, 2024 at Lotte Alley. Learn Supernatural by New Jeans this weekend, taught by Sandrose!
Review: The Vibrance of Interactive Theatre in Jakarta Movin's “Interaksi”
by Rakaputra Paputungan - August 22, 2024
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. Directed by the founder of Jakarta Movin, Interaksi brought forth a powerful performance that provoked laughter through its interaction with the audience.
Review: IMC's Zeventien Attempts to Harmonize Musical and Realist Theatre
by Rakaputra Paputungan - August 11, 2024
What did our critic think of ZEVENTIEN at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta?
Review: Kancatala's Serangkai Harum Harmoni Concert Provides Warmth and Harmony
by Rakaputra Paputungan - August 03, 2024
What did our critic think of SERANGKAI HARUM HARMONI at GOETHEHAUS?
Review: HJP and Artpreneur's SCHOOL OF ROCK Electrifies with Powerful Performances
by Rakaputra Paputungan - July 29, 2024
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. The show is based on the iconic 2003 movie starring Jack Black and licensed through Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Really Useful Group.
Review: D'Artbeat's Rencana Jeng Listy Serves a Casual Sunday Entertainment
by Rakaputra Paputungan - July 26, 2024
What did our critic think of RENCANA JENG LISTY at D'Artbeat?
Review: A Spoonful of Melodies Serves Good Food and Great Performance
by Rakaputra Paputungan - July 12, 2024
A Spoonful of Melodies is a musical dinner experience presented by Elysium and Jaksical. The show runs every Saturday evening at 18.30 PM until August 31, 2024 at Copper 30, Lippo Kuningan. After their initial run featuring classic Disney songs, their second set features showtunes from musical movies, including La La Land, Mamma Mia, The Greatest Showman, and more.
Review: CBHS's Joshua Oh Joshua Entertains, Inspires, and Amazes
by Rakaputra Paputungan - July 10, 2024
On July 6 and 7, 2024, the theatre community and social enterprise Cerita Beda Hak Sama (CBHS) ran their newest production, Teater Musikal Joshua Oh Joshua, at Graha Bhakti Budaya, Jakarta. Adapted from a well-beloved family movie of the same name, the musical was CBHS’s most ambitious project yet, featuring more than 50 cast members, 20 original songs, and a big dream.
Review: Thearapy: The Sequel and The Finale Are Delightfully Unhinged, Original
by Rakaputra Paputungan - July 08, 2024
On June 8 and 9, the community theater Censtacom put on the newest iterations of their therapy-themed musical revue Thearapy at Teater Salihara. Titled Thearapy: the Sequel and Thearapy: the Finale, this pair of shows brought back the eccentric story, up-and-coming musical talents, and deep love for musical theater and its performers that the series has become known for.
Review: Camp Broadway Indonesia's Mainstage Program Breaks Barriers with Papuan Scholarship
by Rakaputra Paputungan - July 07, 2024
What did our critic think of SHREK JR. at TEATER SALIHARA?
SCHOOL OF ROCK Will Bring Rock and Roll to Jakarta on July 27th
by Rakaputra Paputungan - July 05, 2024
Ciputra Artpreneur and Hi Jakarta Production will present the musical SCHOOL OF ROCK the Musical on July 27, 2024 as part of their vision to educate and inspire the public through performing arts. This musical is the latest show from Hi Jakarta Production's Junior Musical Wonderland program, which previously held Chocolate Factory the Musical in 2022.
Review: Musical Monolog AKAR Highlights the Importance of Mental Health
by Rakaputra Paputungan - July 01, 2024
What did our critic think of TEATER MUSIKAL AKAR at KASTARA Production?
Previews: JOSHUA OH JOSHUA to Combine Nostalgia, Entertainment, and Philantrophy
by Rakaputra Paputungan - June 27, 2024
The theater community Cerita Beda Hak Sama (CBHS) held a press conference on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Galeri Indonesia Kaya. CBHS announced their upcoming musical, Joshua Oh Joshua (JOJ) which will run for four shows on July 6 and 7 at Graha Bhakti Budaya, Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jakarta.
Previews: Jukebox Musical INTERAKSI Tells a Love Story with Tulus's Discography
by Rakaputra Paputungan - June 27, 2024
The performing arts group Jakarta Movin held a press conference for their next show, INTERAKSI. Jakarta Movin has previously produced original shows and stage adaptations of films, namely Musikal Petualangan Sherina (2017, 2018, and 2022) and Musikal Cek Toko Sebelah (2022). For the first time, Jakarta Movin is creating a jukebox musical, based on Indonesian pop superstar Tulus’s extensive discography.
Feature: Top Indonesia Summer 2024 Musical Theatre Shows
by Rakaputra Paputungan - June 23, 2024
Summer holiday is just around the corner. It’s a great time to catch a show with friends, family, loved ones, or just by yourself. There’s a number of shows happening this summer in the Greater Jakarta Area, from an original musical, adaptation of beloved IPs, to a Broadway-licensed production. There’s something for everyone.
Review: Rooted in Familial Warmth, MUSIKAL KELUARGA CEMARA Blossoms with Spectacle
by Rakaputra Paputungan - June 21, 2024
Musikal Keluarga Cemara (“Cemara Family the Musical”, with Cemara literally meaning pine tree) held its gala night performance on Wednesday, June 19th at Ciputra Artpreneur ahead of its opening night on Friday, June 21st. This musical, by Visinema and Indonesia Kaya in collaboration with TEMAN, adapts the quintessential Indonesian family story of Keluarga Cemara for the stage. The show is planned to be one of the longest-running shows in recent years, running from June 21 to July 15 for a total of 30 shows in 25 days.
Previews: Literary Festival PATJARMERAH KETJIL Goes to Pos Bloc This Month
by Rakaputra Paputungan - June 20, 2024
Patjarmerah, the Small Literacy Festival and Traveling Book Market of the Archipelago, is now going to Jakarta, opening up more space for children, youth, and family readers.
Previews: TEATER KOMA Performs Nano Riantiarno's Final Play MATAHARI PAPUA as Their 230th Production
by Rakaputra Paputungan - June 07, 2024
Teater Koma, supported by Bakti Budaya Djarum Foundation, presents its latest production titled MATAHARI PAPUA. This play, Teater Koma's 230th production, is the last script written by the late Norbertus Riantiarno, also known as Nano Riantiarno . The performance will be held from Friday, June 7 to Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Graha Bhakti Budaya, Taman Ismail Marzuki.
Previews: Musikal Keluarga Cemara Offers Presale Tickets from June 1 through 6
by Rakaputra Paputungan - June 01, 2024
The upcoming Musikal Keluarga Cemara by Visinema Studios, www.indonesiakaya.com, and Teater Musikal Nusantara has announced their presale period and prices at a press conference held on Thursday, May 30. The presale offers discounted tickets and will run from June 1 through 6 at Loket.com.
Feature: Kapan Resign Launches Original Cast Recording on Digital Platforms
by Rakaputra Paputungan - May 30, 2024
The original musical Kapan Resign launched their Original Cast Recording on Labor Day (May 1st) 2024. The production team held a launching event at Lucy Beer Mart, Kemang, attended by the show’s cast and creatives, as well as media and partners.
Previews: Jukebox Musical “Thearapy” to Explore the Expressive and Healing Power of Songs
by Rakaputra Paputungan - May 25, 2024
The community theater Center Stage Community (Censtacom) will debut their next musical show Thearapy on June 8 and 9 at Teater Salihara. The show explores various problems faced by theater performers. The show will use various songs from musical theater as a way to express and work through their problems.
Review: 'Suara Areta' Addresses the Devastating Impact of Sexual Violence
by Rakaputra Paputungan - May 06, 2024
The theatrical performance 'Suara Areta' was succesfully held at Gripa Studio, South Jakarta, on Thursday, May 2, 2024. The performance, a culmination of the final project (non-thesis) by three students of Communication Science with a concentration in Performing Arts Communication from LSPR Jakarta, captivated and inspired the audience by addressing the impact experienced by survivors of sexual violence.
Previews: The Heartwarming Indonesian Classic 'Keluarga Cemara' Takes the Stage This School Holiday
by Rakaputra Paputungan - May 02, 2024
Visinema Studios and www.indonesiakaya.com are collaborating with Teater Musikal Nusantara (TEMAN) to bring the beloved Indonesian family story, 'Keluarga Cemara,' to the stage as a musical. The musical promises to turn the heartwarming and laughter-filled story of Abah, Emak, Euis, and Ara into a spectacular stage show.

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