Rakaputra Paputungan
Rakaputra Paputungan is an Indonesia-based writer and theater journalist. He's been involved in community productions of West Side Story (JPAC, 2017), Dreamgirls (JPAC, 2018), Beyond Therapy (Jakarta Players, 2018), Journey Through Time 2 (Jaksical, 2018), Midnight in Broadway (Bandung Musical, 2018), Blackbird (JPAC, 2018), Longing for Love (Jakarta Players, 2019), and Company (JPAC, 2019).
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BIO
Rakaputra Paputungan is an Indonesia-based writer and theater journalist. He's been involved in community productions of West Side Story (JPAC, 2017), Dreamgirls (JPAC, 2018), Beyond Therapy (Jakarta Players, 2018), Journey Through Time 2 (Jaksical, 2018), Midnight in Broadway (Bandung Musical, 2018), Blackbird (JPAC, 2018), Longing for Love (Jakarta Players, 2019), and Company (JPAC, 2019).
Production roles he's assumed include media crew, head of house and ticketing, stage manager, actor, and co-producer.
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Review: How KETIKA NALAR BERTANYA Bridges Generational Trauma
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Oct 20, 2026
What did our critic think of KETIKA NALAR BERTANYA at SALINDIA TEATER?
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Oct 20, 2026
What did our critic think of KETIKA NALAR BERTANYA at SALINDIA TEATER?
Review: The Rewarding Journey of HOME SWEET LOAN THE MUSICAL
by Nabila Hananti - Oct 7, 2026
From September 30th to October 18th of 2026, Jakarta Art House, Visinema Studios, and Indonesia Kaya are collaborating to produce HOME SWEET LOAN THE MUSICAL, an adaptation of the eponymous novel written by Almira Bastari. This show was written by Widya Arifianti and Yemima Krisantina, with direction by Dinda Lisa Reideka. El Haq Latief and Nudiandra Sarasvati acted as the choreographers. The music was directed by Ivan Tangkulung, who’s also one of the songwriters alongside Idgitaf, and the vocals were arranged by Yandi Brownsu. Hagai Pakan served as the costume designer for HOME SWEET LOAN THE MUSICAL.
by Nabila Hananti - Oct 7, 2026
From September 30th to October 18th of 2026, Jakarta Art House, Visinema Studios, and Indonesia Kaya are collaborating to produce HOME SWEET LOAN THE MUSICAL, an adaptation of the eponymous novel written by Almira Bastari. This show was written by Widya Arifianti and Yemima Krisantina, with direction by Dinda Lisa Reideka. El Haq Latief and Nudiandra Sarasvati acted as the choreographers. The music was directed by Ivan Tangkulung, who’s also one of the songwriters alongside Idgitaf, and the vocals were arranged by Yandi Brownsu. Hagai Pakan served as the costume designer for HOME SWEET LOAN THE MUSICAL.
Review: Studio Merpati’s WETWARE <3 and the Chaosness of Reality
by Nabila Hananti - Oct 3, 2026
Studio Merpati's WETWARE <3: What is it about? On the night of August 27th 2026, Merpati Performance Laboratory brought WETWARE <3 onto the stage of Gedung Teater Bulungan. This show was part of Festival Teater Jakarta Selatan 2026, winning as one of the top three best groups and securing their position to perform again at Festival Teater Jakarta 2026. Merpati Performance Laboratory dubbed this show “a new media staging about the oldest technology: love”.
by Nabila Hananti - Oct 3, 2026
Studio Merpati's WETWARE <3: What is it about? On the night of August 27th 2026, Merpati Performance Laboratory brought WETWARE <3 onto the stage of Gedung Teater Bulungan. This show was part of Festival Teater Jakarta Selatan 2026, winning as one of the top three best groups and securing their position to perform again at Festival Teater Jakarta 2026. Merpati Performance Laboratory dubbed this show “a new media staging about the oldest technology: love”.
REVIEW: The Remarkable Worldbuilding of BROKEN CHORD THE MUSICAL
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Sep 22, 2026
What did our critic think of BROKEN CHORDS at KALAVANA PRODUCTION?
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Sep 22, 2026
What did our critic think of BROKEN CHORDS at KALAVANA PRODUCTION?
Review: Ngajagi’s MUSIKAL IBU SUD Rekindles Childhood Joy with Timeless Tunes
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Aug 18, 2026
What did our critic think of MUSIKAL IBU SUD at Ngajagi Kreasi Nusantara?
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Aug 18, 2026
What did our critic think of MUSIKAL IBU SUD at Ngajagi Kreasi Nusantara?
REVIEW: The Revolving Beauty of MAR’s Re-Run
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Aug 15, 2026
What did our critic think of MAR at ArtSwara?
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Aug 15, 2026
What did our critic think of MAR at ArtSwara?
Review: Teater Koma's RUMAH SAKIT JIWA: A Surreal, Witty, and Immersive Show
by Nabila Hananti - Aug 5, 2026
From July 30th to August 2nd 2026, Teater Koma brought the show RUMAH SAKIT JIWA (translation: MENTAL HOSPITAL) onto the stage of Graha Bhakti Budaya.
by Nabila Hananti - Aug 5, 2026
From July 30th to August 2nd 2026, Teater Koma brought the show RUMAH SAKIT JIWA (translation: MENTAL HOSPITAL) onto the stage of Graha Bhakti Budaya.
Review: Svatuhari’s THE PANDAWAS: From the Community, For the Community
by Nabila Hananti - Jul 22, 2026
On April 30th-May 3rd 2026, the theatre community Svatuhari hosted their annual event Svathefest 2026 with the theme “Jagat Fantasi”. This event was hosted for four days, with each of the four days having a different pre-show before their main one. In 2026, their main show was titled THE PANDAWAS: AMBISI TRI MANDALA. We from Broadway World Indonesia had the opportunity to watch their show on May 2nd, and here’s our review.
by Nabila Hananti - Jul 22, 2026
On April 30th-May 3rd 2026, the theatre community Svatuhari hosted their annual event Svathefest 2026 with the theme “Jagat Fantasi”. This event was hosted for four days, with each of the four days having a different pre-show before their main one. In 2026, their main show was titled THE PANDAWAS: AMBISI TRI MANDALA. We from Broadway World Indonesia had the opportunity to watch their show on May 2nd, and here’s our review.
Review: Eclipse Studios' ECLIPSE D'AMOUR: A Parody of a Spectacle
by Nabila Hananti - Jul 21, 2026
On the 6th, 8th, and 12-14 February 2026, Eclipse Studios hosted ECLIPSE D'AMOUR, their “immersive murder mystery experience disguised as a reality dating show”. This show took place at Krapela, an open modular space and bar in South Jakarta. We from Broadway World Indonesia had the opportunity to watch their preview show alongside many other invitees on the night of February 3rd, and here is our review.
by Nabila Hananti - Jul 21, 2026
On the 6th, 8th, and 12-14 February 2026, Eclipse Studios hosted ECLIPSE D'AMOUR, their “immersive murder mystery experience disguised as a reality dating show”. This show took place at Krapela, an open modular space and bar in South Jakarta. We from Broadway World Indonesia had the opportunity to watch their preview show alongside many other invitees on the night of February 3rd, and here is our review.
Review: A Biographical Musical of SAYAP CINTA HABIBIE & AINUN
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Jul 14, 2026
On 8th May, Broadwayang Production brought SAYAP CINTA HABIBIE & AINUN to the stage under the direction of Mikail Edwin Rizki, who also played Rudy Habibie. Produced by Irwin Rizki with Seruni Hardiono as co-producer, the musical stars Mikail Edwin Rizki as Rudy Habibie and Dhea Seto as Ainun Besari, alongside Maudy Koesnaedi as Tuti Marini Puspowardoyo. The team from Broadway World Indonesia came to see the show, and here’s our review.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Jul 14, 2026
On 8th May, Broadwayang Production brought SAYAP CINTA HABIBIE & AINUN to the stage under the direction of Mikail Edwin Rizki, who also played Rudy Habibie. Produced by Irwin Rizki with Seruni Hardiono as co-producer, the musical stars Mikail Edwin Rizki as Rudy Habibie and Dhea Seto as Ainun Besari, alongside Maudy Koesnaedi as Tuti Marini Puspowardoyo. The team from Broadway World Indonesia came to see the show, and here’s our review.
Review: Jakarta Movin’s SENJA TEDUH PELITA: A Laborious Spectacle
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Jul 6, 2026
What did our critic think of SENJA TEDUH PELITA at JAKARTA MOVIN?
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Jul 6, 2026
What did our critic think of SENJA TEDUH PELITA at JAKARTA MOVIN?
Review: A Work in Progress: Indonesian Musical Company’s MET LIEFDE – DR. VENESSA
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Jun 22, 2026
On March 14, 2026, Indonesian Musical Company’s Winter Class staged MET LIEFDE – DR. VENESSA. Held in Gedung Kesenian Miss Tjitjih, this production served as a showcase of everything the students had learned: acting, dancing, and theater tech. Being a backstory for one of the characters in one of their previous shows, LEGACY, this show was written by Bryan Edward and directed by Cornelius Kenta Raya. The team from Broadwayworld Indonesia came to watch the first show, and here’s our review.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Jun 22, 2026
On March 14, 2026, Indonesian Musical Company’s Winter Class staged MET LIEFDE – DR. VENESSA. Held in Gedung Kesenian Miss Tjitjih, this production served as a showcase of everything the students had learned: acting, dancing, and theater tech. Being a backstory for one of the characters in one of their previous shows, LEGACY, this show was written by Bryan Edward and directed by Cornelius Kenta Raya. The team from Broadwayworld Indonesia came to watch the first show, and here’s our review.
Review: The Warm, Eclectic Platter of GUDEG NANIK: WUTAH by MIMIC THEATER
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Jun 14, 2026
What did our critic think of GUDEG NANIK: WUTAH at MIMIC THEATER?
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Jun 14, 2026
What did our critic think of GUDEG NANIK: WUTAH at MIMIC THEATER?
Review: TEATER PARRESIA CASCARA'S ESTHER: A Safe and Straightforward Performance
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Jun 9, 2026
On 28 March 2026, the team from Broadway World Indonesia attended Teater Parresia Cascara’s Esther, presented at Gereja St. Yakobus. Written and directed by Venantius Vladimir Ivan Pratama, the retelling of the story of Esther in this recent production was a piece of work steeped in atmospheric ambition and structural simplicity.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Jun 9, 2026
On 28 March 2026, the team from Broadway World Indonesia attended Teater Parresia Cascara’s Esther, presented at Gereja St. Yakobus. Written and directed by Venantius Vladimir Ivan Pratama, the retelling of the story of Esther in this recent production was a piece of work steeped in atmospheric ambition and structural simplicity.
Review: A Playful Story of Grief in KAKEK DAN PERAHU KUNING
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Jun 2, 2026
On March 14, the performing arts community WAKTUNYA MAIN put on a production of KAKEK DAN PERAHU KUNING (“The Old Man and the Yellow Boat”) at Galeri Indonesia Kaya. This production is a rerun, following the show’s debut at Festival Musikal Indonesia 2025.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Jun 2, 2026
On March 14, the performing arts community WAKTUNYA MAIN put on a production of KAKEK DAN PERAHU KUNING (“The Old Man and the Yellow Boat”) at Galeri Indonesia Kaya. This production is a rerun, following the show’s debut at Festival Musikal Indonesia 2025.
Review: PRANALIKA’s OFF THE CLOCK - A Heartfelt Celebration of Teachers
by Rakaputra Paputungan - May 24, 2026
What did our critic think of OFF THE CLOCK at PRANALIKA PRODUCTIONS?
by Rakaputra Paputungan - May 24, 2026
What did our critic think of OFF THE CLOCK at PRANALIKA PRODUCTIONS?
Review: SEMESTA BERDENDANG Brings Music, Energy, and Humor
by Rakaputra Paputungan - May 20, 2026
On April 4, 2026, the student board of Prasetiya Mulya University put on an original musical called MUSIKAL PASAR DANGDUT: SEMESTA BERDENDANG, or SEMESTA BERDENDANG for short, at Teater Besar, Taman Ismail Marzuki
by Rakaputra Paputungan - May 20, 2026
On April 4, 2026, the student board of Prasetiya Mulya University put on an original musical called MUSIKAL PASAR DANGDUT: SEMESTA BERDENDANG, or SEMESTA BERDENDANG for short, at Teater Besar, Taman Ismail Marzuki
Review: Big Ben's THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. is A Cute Underwater Fairytale
by Rakaputra Paputungan - May 19, 2026
S blížícím se koncem divadelní sezóny se každý divák jistě těší na oznámení premiérových inscenací sezóny následující. Přestože mnohá divadla svůj budoucí repertoár již oznámila, plzeňské divadlo zatím drží dramaturgický plán pod pokličkou.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - May 19, 2026
S blížícím se koncem divadelní sezóny se každý divák jistě těší na oznámení premiérových inscenací sezóny následující. Přestože mnohá divadla svůj budoucí repertoár již oznámila, plzeňské divadlo zatím drží dramaturgický plán pod pokličkou.
Review: AdPro's CHICAGO Dominates GBB
by Rakaputra Paputungan - May 18, 2026
From 8-12 April 2026, Adnan Production brought the longest-running American musical in Broadway history, Chicago, onto the stage of Graha Bhakti Budaya. It ran a total of eight shows (including the Gala performance), showcasing the many different talents within the theatre industry of Indonesia.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - May 18, 2026
From 8-12 April 2026, Adnan Production brought the longest-running American musical in Broadway history, Chicago, onto the stage of Graha Bhakti Budaya. It ran a total of eight shows (including the Gala performance), showcasing the many different talents within the theatre industry of Indonesia.
Review: Jakarta Player’s (DIS)CONNECTED: An Authentic View of Modern Human Life
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Apr 27, 2026
What did our critic think of (DIS)CONNECTED at JAKARTA PLAYERS?
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Apr 27, 2026
What did our critic think of (DIS)CONNECTED at JAKARTA PLAYERS?
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