In LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, Sets and Puppetry Navigate Its Dark Themes
by Jude Cartalaba
- Jul 26, 2024
The Sandbox Collective's production of 'Little Shop of Horrors,' Alan Menken and Howard Ashman’s 'bloodthirsty' musical comedy set in the ‘60s is directed by Toff De Venecia. In this production, De Venecia teams up with scenographer Mio Infante and the puppet designer Kayla Teodoro.
BroadwayWorld Philippines' 'Summer Picks' 2024
by Jude Cartalaba
- Jun 24, 2024
Although the summer season in the Philippines has officially ended this year, we’re still thrilled to join the rest of the global theater community in rounding out our top picks of must-see shows running this month and the next few months.
Karylle Tatlonghari, Markki Stroem Talk THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by Jude Cartalaba
- Mar 24, 2023
When news broke about two local thespians getting included in the international touring production of 'The Sound of Music,' people celebrated and felt another victory in the person of Karylle Tatlonghari and Markki Stroem.
Review: This SOUND OF MUSIC Sings a Different Tune
by Jude Cartalaba
- Mar 20, 2023
It took eight years for three-time Tony awardee Jack O’Brien-directed 'The Sound of Music,' a warhorse title from the Rodgers and Hammerstein’s catalog, to reach the Philippines’ capital—a rare feat because most of the international productions visiting town are either from South Africa or the United Kingdom.
VIDEO: Lauren Kidwell Belts Out 'Climb Ev'ry Mountain'
by Oliver Oliveros
- Mar 17, 2023
Lauren Kidwell, who plays Mother Abbess in the US National Tour of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s 'The Sound of Music,' reprises the same role in the Asian tour engagements of the beloved family musical, which plays the Samsung Performing Arts Theatre at Circuit Makati until March 26, 2023.
VIDEO: Jack O'Brien-Directed THE SOUND OF MUSIC Opens in Manila
by Oliver Oliveros
- Mar 13, 2023
The North American touring production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s 'The Sound of Music,' directed by Tony winner Jack O’Brien, has reached Manila and plays at the Samsung Performing Arts Theatre at Ayala Malls’ Circuit Makati until March 26, 2023.
Karylle Tatlonghari, Markki Stroem Join the International Cast of THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by Oliver Oliveros
- Feb 16, 2023
Overjoyed to fill in the roles of Baroness Elsa von Schraeder and Rolf, TV-theater actors Karylle Tatlonghari and Markki Stroem have been announced to join the latest international tour of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s 'The Sound of Music,' produced by the Broadway International Group and Broadway Asia, and directed by three-time Tony awardee Jack O’Brien.
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.
Watch for a Postmodern Take on CAROUSEL, Starring Gian Magdangal, Karylle Tatlonghari
by Oliver Oliveros
- Sep 12, 2022
Stage director Toff De Venecia is toying at a postmodern take on Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic 'Carousel,' which is widely known for its 'reinvention' of what the Broadway musical should be in 1945, along with its beloved songs 'You’ll Never Walk Alone,' 'If I Loved You,' and 'June is Bustin’ Out All Over.'
CINDERELLA: A New Take On The Famous Rags to Riches Story
by Lee Cundangan
- Aug 8, 2013
Resorts World Manila (RWM), a one-stop entertainment and tourism destination, brings to the stage its third Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II's production, “Cinderella,” which opens at Newport Performing Arts Theatre on Wednesday, October 9. According to RWM, “Cinderella” is bound to enchant Filipino audiences anew with its beautifully crafted sets and “Marie Antoinette-ish” costumes.
Meet CINDERELLA's Main Cast
by Jude Cartalaba
- May 31, 2013
Christian Bautista is set to play the role of Prince Charming opposite Karylle Tatlonghari's Cinderella in Resorts World Manila's production of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II's classic musical 'Cinderella,' tentatively opening on Sunday, October 6 at Newport Performing Arts Theater.
|
|