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When American novelist Nicholas Sparks released 'The Notebook' in 1996, it had enamored many romance fiction fans through its saccharine love story of Noah and Allie—a literally rain-soaked melodrama driven by a one-summer romance in South Carolina in the ‘60s (based on the musical's book) and a
A special kind of magic fills The Theatre at Solaire as a major international tour arrives.
'On Your Feet!' The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan storms into Makati's Proscenium Theater not simply as a jukebox musical but as a lively celebration of rhythm, resilience, and cultural spirit.
There is a distinct, visceral magic that happens when a story leaps across oceans and lands perfectly in our own vernacular.
Closing on Sunday, June 21, Artist Playground and Kho-Lab Productions present 'Double Take,' featuring the twin bill, AL.
The Maria Callas, the famed soprano, of Terrence McNally’s Master Class is, in many ways, the extreme opposite of the real-life 'La Divina.
When Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice premiered 'Jesus Christ Superstar' in 1971, it jolted both the Church and the musical theater world.
Following a triumphant engagement in Manila, the barricades have been raised at Marina Bay—but this time, they come with a view of the future.
What began as 40 hours of taped sessions with Broadway’s “gypsies” has evolved into a 50-year legacy that redefined the American musical.
The season opens not with a whisper, but with a heartbeat.
Dramanila Theater Production stages the world premiere of 'Garet: Pinoys in Chicago,' written by Rey E.
Since its 1980 debut in Paris, Les Misérables has transcended the medium of musical theatre to become a global cultural force.
Rockwell’s Proscenium Theater has officially made its mark on the local arts scene with a bold statement of ambition.
Newport Performing Arts Theater has been transformed into a fantastical swamp teeming with color, laughter, and heart.
In 'Kiss of the Spiderwoman,' which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, movie musical veteran Bill Condon reimagines it, with additional songs from the pre-Broadway production.
Repertory Philippines’ latest Theater for Young Audiences (RTYA) production, 'Alice in Wonderland,' is a lively and polished retelling of Lewis Carroll’s beloved classic—one that balances spectacle with sincerity.
Rockwell’s Proscenium Theater makes its grand debut, heralding not just a new stage but a hub for immersive, unforgettable theatrical experiences in the heart of Metro Manila.
Presented by GMG Productions, this landmark staging of the Tony Award-winning phenomenon, 'Dear Evan Hansen,' introduces the show to local audiences and marks the Asia premiere of the acclaimed UK touring production.
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.
Since their official debut in 2021, BINI has become a defining force in Filipino pop music, earning them the well-deserved title of the “Nation’s Girl Group.
'Delia D,' the latest original Filipino musical presented by Newport World Resorts, had its gala night earlier this month.
It isn't much about deconstructing Dr.
Jun Robles Lana's 'Anino sa Likod ng Buwan,' directed by Gawad Buhay awardee Tuxqs Rutaquio, is perhaps one of the most-awaited original Filipino straight play revivals that would come as strikingly sexy and risky but timely production to open this year.
Mental health a few years back wasn't something very alarming, but due to high rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide, it has become more and more a growing concern.
Despite technical challenges, the cast and crew recently pulled through the Cebu premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical 'In The Heights' at the Saint Theresa’s College of Cebu Auditorium.
