Rakaputra Paputungan
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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.
News
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?
Review: KELAS AKTING TITIMANGSA’s Pemberontak: An Intriguing Exploration
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Apr 21, 2026
On November 23, 2025, the team from BroadwayWorld Indonesia attended Pemberontak. The show was presented as one of the recitals by the Kelas Akting Titimangsa 2025, under Iswadi Pratama’s direction. As the closing show of their program, this staging of Les Justes by Albert Camus carried a strong sense of culmination— the performers, fully immersed in their roles, delivered a work that felt both refined and emotionally charged.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Apr 21, 2026
On November 23, 2025, the team from BroadwayWorld Indonesia attended Pemberontak. The show was presented as one of the recitals by the Kelas Akting Titimangsa 2025, under Iswadi Pratama’s direction. As the closing show of their program, this staging of Les Justes by Albert Camus carried a strong sense of culmination— the performers, fully immersed in their roles, delivered a work that felt both refined and emotionally charged.
Review: Eclipse Studios’ BERHANTU: A Quick Horror Experience
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Apr 4, 2026
What did our critic think of BERHANTU at Eclipse Studios?
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Apr 4, 2026
What did our critic think of BERHANTU at Eclipse Studios?
Review: Censtacom’s Rodger and Hammerstein’s Cinderella: A Mundane Fairytale
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Mar 5, 2026
From 15–18 January 2026, Center Stage Community (Censtacom) presented its latest production, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, at Graha Bhakti Budaya, Jakarta.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Mar 5, 2026
From 15–18 January 2026, Center Stage Community (Censtacom) presented its latest production, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, at Graha Bhakti Budaya, Jakarta.
Review: ArtSwara Production’s VINTAGE SOUNDS: A Nostalgic Singalong
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Feb 26, 2026
The performances continued with Maera, Dipo, Bimozeno, followed by Gilang Arga, Taufan Purbo, and Iwak the Rock Fish, keeping the energy consistently dynamic. A standout moment came when Gabriel Havrianto performed a tribute song to Titiek Puspa. His vocals were powerful, and overall, the vocal quality across performers remained consistently impressive.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Feb 26, 2026
The performances continued with Maera, Dipo, Bimozeno, followed by Gilang Arga, Taufan Purbo, and Iwak the Rock Fish, keeping the energy consistently dynamic. A standout moment came when Gabriel Havrianto performed a tribute song to Titiek Puspa. His vocals were powerful, and overall, the vocal quality across performers remained consistently impressive.
Review: The Long Unending Tale of IMC’s DRACULA: REQUIEM
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Feb 1, 2026
What did our critic think of DRACULA: REQUIEM at Indonesian Musical Company?
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Feb 1, 2026
What did our critic think of DRACULA: REQUIEM at Indonesian Musical Company?
Review: Teater Mantuli’s LENTERA HARAPAN is a Meaningful Production With Room to Grow
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Jan 27, 2026
On November 15th, 2025, the team from Broadway World Indonesia attended Teater Mantuli’s Lentera Harapan, the company’s third production, staged for its second show at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta. The show was directed by Khenny Gracia and produced by Robert Gunadi.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Jan 27, 2026
On November 15th, 2025, the team from Broadway World Indonesia attended Teater Mantuli’s Lentera Harapan, the company’s third production, staged for its second show at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta. The show was directed by Khenny Gracia and produced by Robert Gunadi.
Feature: Broadwayworld Indonesia Writers' Top Picks 2025
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Jan 5, 2026
2025 was another year full of theatrical performances, and our writers are back with their Top 3 list – and additional “Just for Fun” Awards! Thank you to everyone who kept the theatre going this year – from showrunners, cast members, to the theatregoers and beyond.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Jan 5, 2026
2025 was another year full of theatrical performances, and our writers are back with their Top 3 list – and additional “Just for Fun” Awards! Thank you to everyone who kept the theatre going this year – from showrunners, cast members, to the theatregoers and beyond.
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