PHILIPPINES THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 14

True to its original form, the zarzuela, 'Mula Sa Buwan,' whose original title 'Cyrano: Isang Sarswela,' fuses songs, dances, romance, and revolutionary overtones, which, in essence, is immensely faithful to its main inspiration, Edmond Rostand’s 1897 French play Cyrano de Bergerac, more specifica

Markki Stroem stars as Christian, a cadet, in the restaging of an original Filipino musical, 'Mula Sa Buwan,' based on Edmond Rostand's timeless classic Cyrano de Bergerac.

Although in many theatrical venues here and abroad, eating and drinking are only allowed during the intermission, and at a designated location at the back, there are also instances where eating and drinking are even encouraged, such as inside bar theaters.

The bio-musical, which aims to inspire the youth to reach their dreams, is set to hold a gala premiere at the newly-reopened Manila Metropolitan Theater on October 14, which also kicks off a school tour in October until November.

Doc Anna.

The De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde’s Theater Arts Program Batch 118, which produces plays via its production outfit, Maiba 18 Productions, runs acclaimed playwright Dr.

The musical 'Joseph The Dreamer' began in 1989 and has had numerous re-stagings before Mr.

As the city is slowly revitalizing its night entertainment landscape that shut down during the pandemic, Ayala Land Inc.

Third World Improv, a performing arts school focused on improvisational theater methods, honors its pioneering leaders from the Silly People’s Improv Theatre via 'BenteBulous,' SPIT’s 20th-anniversary show.

Live performances, more specifically in-person theatrical productions, are slowly making their transformative presence felt once again, which was practically nil during the onslaught of the pandemic.

Teatro 77, a production collective of Filipino artists aiming to capture today’s realities via unconventional means, premieres the online play 'Para,' a fourth in a series of digital productions, on June 26.

The Cultural Center of the Philippines in cooperation with Erehwon Center for the Arts presents Bayan Bayanan: Letters from Home, the much-loved classic play of the late, celebrated playwright Bienvenido Noriega, Jr.

Live events are back at The Theatre at Solaire in a big way with MARTIN NIEVERA LIVE AGAIN! This concert will benefit Rotary Club of Makati West's 'Gift of Life Charity', which provides free heart operations to poor children with congenital heart diseases.

Trumpets, the country’s first professional Christian theater company is making a comeback with the return of its longest running musical “Joseph the Dreamer” featuring TV and recording star, Sam Concepcion in the title role.

GMG Productions and Selladoor Worldwide have just announced that a brand new, reimagined production of the Olivier Award-winning jukebox musical “We Will Rock You,” featuring the British rock band Queen’s timeless songs, will premiere in Manila, ahead of any other cities, in October 2022.

Dulaang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas and UP Playwrights’ Theater of the UP Department of Speech Communication and Theatre Arts (DSCTA) present Kasama, Kaisa, Karamay featuring Rody Vera’s Nana Rosa under the direction of José Estrella.

A Spanish-themed production, Don Quixote, brings to life Miguel de Cervantes’ literary classic of the same title.

Tanghalang Pilipino streams multi-awarded playwright Layeta Bucoy’s play 'Doc Resureccion: Gagamutin Ang Bayan,' via Ticket2Me now through April 30, 2022.

PPO Recital Series VI comes to The Cultural Center of the Philippines this month.

BALLET PHILIPPINES performs Paquita and Bolero for The Metropolitan Theater digital series, 'Tuloy Ang Palabas sa MET!’

Written by Malou Jacob, Rene Villanueva, and Honorio Magbalic and directed by Nonon Padilla, with production design by Marcel Hythladeus.

To cite the play 'Cyrano de Bergerac' as one of the well-loved romantic comedies by theatrical companies is an understatement.

Directed by Pat Valera, Mula sa Buwan is a musical adaptation of Edmond Rostand’s Cyrano de Bergerac and Soc Rodrigo’s Filipino adaptation, with songs such as Ikaw, Matatapos Din, and Ang Sabi Nila.

“The lockdown created hunger and need for dancers to be involved in a creative process and their energy, strength, resilience, and joy are the inspiration for the work.

On Valentine’s week, Steven Spielberg’s first full-length musical film, 'West Side Story,' which recently been nominated for seven Oscar Awards, including this year’s 'Best Picture,' finally screens in Philippine cinemas starting February 16.