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First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards by BWW Awards
- December 02, 2025 The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Photos: First Look at Cebu's Queer Musical HOOK UP, Tackling HIV Awareness by Oliver Oliveros
- November 29, 2025 Jude Gitamondoc's new original Filipino queer musical, 'Hook Up, The Musical,' which boldly explores themes of connection, identity, and loneliness while explicitly advocating for HIV awareness, concludes its limited run today, Nov. 30, 2025, at the Capitol Social Hall.
Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards by BWW Awards
- November 24, 2025 Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards. The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Video: BRING IT ON Cebu Teases 'What I Was Born to Do' by Oliver Oliveros
- November 23, 2025 'Bring It On: The Musical,' based on the film about competitive cheerleading, featuring music by Tony winners Tom Kitt and Lin-Manuel Miranda, will make its Cebu premiere this weekend, November 28-29, 2025, at the Saint Theresa's College of Cebu Auditorium, at 7 p.m.
Lea Salonga's Son Joins Philippines SPRING AWAKENING by Gillian Blum
- November 16, 2025 The Sandbox Collective announced the cast for its production of Spring Awakening in the Philippines, including Lea Salonga's son Nic Chien as Moritz, with Omar Uddin as his alternate.
Photos: First Look at SHREK at the Newport Performing Arts Theatre by Oliver Oliveros
- November 12, 2025 Newport World Resorts’ production of 'Shrek the Musical,' based on the Dreamworks animated film, has officially launched with a sold-out opening weekend and delighted audiences on its official gala night.
Olivier Award Winner JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR to Play in Manila by Oliver Oliveros
- October 30, 2025 The acclaimed, Olivier Award-winning revival of 'Jesus Christ Superstar' from Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre will make its Manila debut at The Theatre at Solaire from May 2 to 24, 2026.
Last Chance To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards by BWW Awards
- October 27, 2025 This is your last chance to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Conrad Ricamora Will Lead A CHORUS LINE in the Philippines by BWW News Desk
- October 15, 2025 Conrad Ricamora will make his Philippine stage debut in A Chorus Line next year! Performances will run in March 2026 at Samsung Performing Arts Theater. Ricamora will take on the role of Zach.
Review: KISS OF THE SPIDERWOMAN Confidently Harnesses the Language of Film by Oliver Oliveros
- October 14, 2025 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.
Final Weeks To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards by BWW Awards
- October 14, 2025 Time is running out to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Critically Acclaimed Twin Bill DEDMA Returns to the Stage by Oliver Oliveros
- October 12, 2025 Following its celebrated run, Theatre Titas' critically acclaimed twin bill, 'Dedma,' is returning to the Mirror Studio in Poblacion, Makati City, from October 17-26, 2025.
BroadwayWorld My Shows Announces Badges & Points While Celebrating First 10K Reviews by BWW Staff
- October 01, 2025 BroadwayWorld announced today that its new My Shows platform has surpassed 10,000 user reviews since its launch. The milestone highlights rapid adoption of the service, which allows theater fans to log shows, track their theatergoing history, and share reviews with the BroadwayWorld community.
PIVOT! THE FRIENDS EXPERIENCE Makes Asian Debut in Manila by Gilbert Kim Sancha
- September 30, 2025 Could we be any more excited? This October, Filipino fans will finally have the opportunity to step through the iconic purple door as the world-renowned THE FRIENDS EXPERIENCE makes its long-awaited Asian debut in Manila.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN Announces Filipino Sign Language-Interpreted Performance by Oliver Oliveros
- September 24, 2025 In a move that embodies the show's powerful message that 'everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and understood,' the Manila production of 'Dear Evan Hansen' at The Theatre at Solaire will host a special Filipino Sign Language (FSL)-interpreted performance on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025.
Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN in Manila Speaks to a New Generation by Gilbert Kim Sancha
- September 22, 2025 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.
ALAY KAY MARIA 2025 Comes to Ateneo de Manila by BWW News Desk
- September 17, 2025 Alay kay Maria 2025 is coming to Ateneo de Manila. Since 1977, Dulaang Sibol of the Ateneo de Manila High School has been celebrating our Lady’s birthday through the Marian community concert Alay Kay Maria.
Nominations Open For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards by BWW Awards
- September 10, 2025 Nominations are now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Video: DEAR EVAN HANSEN UK/International Cast Performs Excerpts by Oliver Oliveros
- September 09, 2025 The acclaimed UK/International Tour of the Tony Award-winning musical 'Dear Evan Hansen' has officially launched its Manila run at The Theatre at Solaire. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production with newly-released video excerpts.
SPRING AWAKENING Opens The Sandbox Collective's 2026 Season by Oliver Oliveros
- August 27, 2025 The Sandbox Collective, under the new artistic direction of Sab Jose-Gregorio, will launch its 2026 season with a highly anticipated production of the eight-time Tony Award-winning musical 'Spring Awakening,' opening in February 2026 at the Black Box in Rockwell Center, Makati City.