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Review: INTO THE WOODS Weaves Timeless Tale in Philippine Setting
by Oliver Oliveros - Aug 20, 2025

Once upon a time, Stephen Sondheim's (music and lyrics) and James Lapine's (book) 1986 musical 'Into the Woods' was written to appeal like a mashup of the Brothers Grimm's fairy tales—thus, the show's commercial allure. But we all knew Sondheim's creative mind was more complex than that; he dared to ask what happens after 'happily ever after.'

Video: Lea Salonga & Arielle Jacobs Lead INTO THE WOODS in Manila
by Joshua Wright - Aug 11, 2025

Get a first look at Theatre Group Asia's (TGA) first musical production, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Into the Woods, at the Samsung Performing Arts Theatre, Circuit Makati. It runs for a limited 24 performances only, and the run is completely sold out.

Photos: Lea Salonga, Arielle Jacobs, and More in Theatre Group Asia's INTO THE WOODS
by Oliver Oliveros - Aug 7, 2025

Billed as Theatre Group Asia's (TGA) first musical production, check out photos from Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's 'Into the Woods.' Learn more about the show here!

Lea Salonga Celebrates Her Trans Son: How Theatre Helped Her Conquer Motherhood
by Michael Major - Apr 3, 2025

Lea Salonga is opening up about raising her transgender son. In a new profile in People, the Old Friends star shows love for her 18-year-old child Nic Chien, who recently started taking testosterone after coming out as transmasculine when he was 14.

INTO THE WOODS Starring Lea Salonga Extends Run in the Philippines
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2025

The production of Into The Woods in the Philippines will extend its run! The production, starring Lea Salonga, has added additional performances due to demand.   Additional show dates will be revealed on March 14.

COME FROM AWAY Heads to Manila in June 2025
by Oliver Oliveros - Feb 17, 2025

GMG Productions brings Broadway, West End, and homegrown talents on stage via the Philippine premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical 'Come From Away.'

Lea Salonga's Child Nic Chien Will Join His Mother in INTO THE WOODS in the Philippines
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2025

Lea Salonga's child, Nic Chien, will join his mom on stage in Into The Woods when the musical comes to the Philippines this summer. Chien will star as Jack, alongside his mother, Salonga, in the role of The Witch.

Nyoy and Mikkie Bradshaw-Volante Join INTO THE WOODS in the Philippines
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2025

Real-life couple Nyoy and Mikkie Bradshaw-Volante will take on the roles of The Baker and The Baker’s Wife in the upcoming production of Into The Woods in the Philippines! Learn more here!

DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING? Celebrates 50 Years of Schönberg-Boublil Musicals
by Oliver Oliveros - Jul 30, 2024

This year, the musical tandem of Claude-Michel Schönberg, composer, and Alain Boublil, lyricist and librettist, turns golden! The long-running 'Do You Hear the People Sing?' a concert tribute to the legendary duo, looks back at their first musical collaboration, 'La Révolution Française' (1973), and honors their more popular works, 'Les Misérables' (1980) and 'Miss Saigon' (1989).

Video: Catch A Glimpse of the 'Epilogue: Reprise' at the All-Star Concert of ANG LARAWAN
by Oliver Oliveros - May 8, 2023

The all-star cast, Alice Reyes Dance Philippines’ dancers, and the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by National Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab, performed a reprise of the epilogue to 'Ang Larawan, The Musica'” right before the curtain fell on 'Contra Mundum, Ang All-Star Concert ng Ang Larawan' at the Manila Metropolitan Theatre on Saturday, May 6.

VIDEO Excerpt: Gian Magdangal Sings 'If I Loved You' at the 13th Gawad Buhay Awards
by Oliver Oliveros - Apr 26, 2023

Gian Magdangal, actor and recording artist, won his second Gawad Buhay award--Male Lead Performance in a Musical--at the 13th Philstage Gawad Buhay Awards held April 25, 2023, at the PETA Theatre Center.

Review: Marriage is Not Perfect; It Never Will Be
by Rayne Jarabo - Nov 29, 2022

Witnessing a postmodern reimagination of a sublime 20th-century Rodgers and Hammerstein musical makes one realize there is a darker, yet more revealing, life’s perspective. In Repertory Philippines’ 'Carousel,' director Toff de Venecia incorporates what we obsess about in this digital age, e.g., mobile phones, TikTok, and ring lights, amid the present-day political and societal pressures, including the countless fits of abuse in marriage.

Video: CAROUSEL Cast, Musical Director Take Opening Night Bows
by Oliver Oliveros - Nov 27, 2022

Repertory Philippines, one of the country’s pioneering theater companies, officially opened its 85th season with a reimagined production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic 'Carousel' on November 26.

VIDEO: After a Three-Year Wait, Gian Magdangal to Play Billy--Finally
by Oliver Oliveros - Nov 23, 2022

Over three years ago (blame the COVID-19 pandemic), actor-singer Gian Magdangal was announced to play the conflicted leading man, Billy Bigelow, in a reimagined take on a classic, 'Carousel.'

Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards!
by BWW Staff - Dec 27, 2021

This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards!
by BWW Staff - Dec 20, 2021

Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Original Play ANTONIO & PERFECTO to Stream May 29
by Oliver Oliveros - May 20, 2021

For the time being, Cheese Mendez of Theatre Titas pulls away from the theater company that recently staged Macbeth and Ang Paglititis ni Mang Serapio to do some theatrical experiment on his own—with the help of some friends, of course—via Antonio & Perfecto, an almost entirely original play fit for the Pride Month in June.

Review Roundup: SWEENEY TODD Starring Lea Salonga and Jett Pangan - What Did the Critics Think?
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2019

In cooperation with Atlantis Twenty and ABS-CBN, Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group presents Tony winner Lea Salonga (Mrs. Lovett) and Jett Pangan (Sweeney Todd) in Sweeney Todd.

BWW Review: SWEENEY TODD, Starring Lea Salonga & Jett Pangan, Is One Palatable Creative Mischief
by Vince Vicentuan - Oct 20, 2019

Sweeney Todd is a directorial triumph. Obviously, [Bobby] Garcia has full control of all the elements of the production. It's one cohesive endeavor that proves whimsicality combined with creative intelligence could be what memorable theater is.

Photo Flash: First Look at SWEENEY TODD Starring Lea Salonga and Jett Pangan
by Oliver Oliveros - Oct 13, 2019

In cooperation with Atlantis Twenty and ABS-CBN, Atlantis Theatrical presents Tony winner Lea Salonga (Mrs. Lovett) and Jett Pangan (Sweeney Todd) in Sweeney Todd.