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Review: Marriage is Not Perfect; It Never Will Be

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

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

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.'

Tanghalang Pilipino Continues to Stream Theatrical Works This August

The beauty of the Filipino language takes center stage as Tanghalang Pilipino (TP) releases performances based on Philippine literature, in celebration of a?oeBuwan ng Wika.a?? These performances will stream on TP's YouTube channel.

Photos: First Look at Stephen Sondheim's PASSION; Show Runs Now Thru 29 Sept.

In its 20th anniversary, Philippine Opera Company (POC), presents Stephen Sondheim's one-act musical Passion, which was originally based on the novel Fosca by Iginio Ugo Tarchetti.

Video: Cast of Passion Takes Their Opening Night Bows; Show Runs Now Thru 29 Sept.

In its 20th anniversary, Philippine Opera Company (POC), presents Stephen Sondheim's one-act musical Passion, which was originally based on the novel Fosca by Iginio Ugo Tarchetti.

Vien King and Shiela Valderrama-Martinez to Star in Stephen Sondheim's PASSION, Sept. 14-29

For its 20th-anniversary celebration, the Philippine Opera Company (POC) is proud to stage PASSION, a musical about the complexities of love and desire. With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine, this collaboration got nominated for an Olivier Award for Best New Musical and won four Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Book of a Musical.

VIDEO: Get a First Look at Repertory Philippines' New Production of MIONG

Was Emilio 'Miong' Aguinaldo, the first president of the Philippines, a hero or a traitor?

BWW Review: REP's MIONG Tells Its Side of the Story

They say that history is written by the victors, its integrity dependent on who actually wrote it.

Photo Flash: Get a First Look at Repertory Philippines' New Production of MIONG

Was Emilio 'Miong' Aguinaldo, the first president of the Philippines, a hero or a traitor?

VIDEO: Get a First Look at Repertory Philippines' New Production of MIONG

Was Emilio 'Miong' Aguinaldo, the first president of the Philippines, a hero or a traitor?