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Repertory Philippines Announces 2018-2019 Season by BWW News Desk
- October 24, 2017 Repertory Philippines (REP), a pioneering professional theater company, announced earlier today its 2018-2019 season , which includes Ken Ludwig's A Comedy of Tenors (January 26 to February 18), Lauren Gunderson's 'Silent Sky (March 2 to 25), Joseph Kesselring's Arsenic and Old Lace (April 6 to 29), Janet Yates Vogt & Mark Friedman's Rapunzel! Rapunzel (September 15, 2018 to January 27, 2019), and Joy Virata and Ian Monsod's Miong (March 22 to April 14, 2019).
Check Out Event Calendar of PETA's FESTIVAL OF WINDOWS, 10/24-29 by Oliver Oliveros
- October 23, 2017 In its 50th year, theater organization Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) opens its doors to friends and industry partners to a week-long festival, which aims to highlight the role of the arts in development, especially when pushing forward various advocacies such as children's rights, women, gender, health and sexuality, youth and the millennials, environment and disaster risk reduction, and human rights.
Meet The Cast of SOLO PARA ADULTOS by Oliver Oliveros
- October 19, 2017 Solo Para Adultos (SPA), an original Filipino sex comedy written by Bong Ramos, AJ Rollon, and James Golla, plays the Music Museum (Greenhills Shopping Center, City of San Juan) on Friday, October 20.
Get to Know The Cast of THE SOUND OF MUSIC by Jared Echevarria
- October 17, 2017 The hills are truly alive with the arrival of London's West End production's The Sound of Music. On the gala night (September 29), audiences across generations came running to the Theatre at Solaire just to see the show for the first time and for some, many times over a beloved musical that became part of their childhood. The Sound of Music is a nostalgic theatrical experience that brings candid memories of yore and a myriad of familiar tunes that would prompt any viewer to go home humming if not singing.
Photo Flash: Meet The Cast of MAYNILA SA MGA KUKO NG LIWANAG, The Musical by BWW
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- October 06, 2017 Arman Ferrer (Julio Madiaga), Shiela Valderrama-Martinez, (Ligaya Paraiso), and Lara Maigue (Ligaya Paraiso) lead the cast of the stage musical adaptation of Edgardo Reyes' novel 'Maynila sa Mga Kuko ng Liwanag' (Manila in the Claws of Light), which inspired the Lino Brocka classic film version that starred Bembol Roco and Hilda Koronel.
BWW Review: MAYNILA, SA MGA KUKO NG LIWANAG (Musical) Provides Social Commentary That Still Rings True by Jude Buot
- October 04, 2017 When the film adaptation of Edgardo Reyes's novel Maynila, sa Mga Kuko ng Liwanag, helmed by acclaimed director Lino Brocka, was first released, it was praised by critics for its brave and honest depiction of the quality (or lack thereof) of urban life during the Marcos administration. Surprisingly, even for someone who was not born yet in the '70s, this stage musical adaptation of the four-decade-old novel did not feel like a dated social commentary. It strangely (or sadly) still represents a familiar story of the Filipino poor hoping for a better life in urban Manila.
BWW Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC Makes Your Heart Sing by Vince Vicentuan
- October 03, 2017 Every generation, past or present, knows what a great musical is: it's one that's so hauntingly memorable, its score and plot reflective of the time or the aspirations of the time. Such is The Sound of Music whose songs and romantic narrative have haunted us to this very day, since its November 16, 1959 Broadway opening.
Atlantis Announces Full Cast For MATILDA The Musical; Show Runs 11/10-12/10 by BWW News Desk
- October 02, 2017 Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group (ATEG) is excited to announce the full cast for the internationally-acclaimed musical, MATILDA, inspired by Roald Dahl's beloved book. Composed of some of the finest musical theater talents of the country, the cast is currently deep into rehearsals gearing up for a November 10th opening night at Meralco Theater in Ortigas Center.
Nominations Now Open for the 2017 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards! by BWW News Desk
- October 02, 2017 Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2017 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards! Regional productions, touring shows, community theatre and more are all included, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
Photo Coverage: Andrew Lloyd Webber-Produced THE SOUND OF MUSIC Opens in Manila; Show Runs Until 10/22 by Oliver Oliveros
- October 01, 2017 From England to New Zealand to Hong Kong, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber-produced 2006 lavish revival of The Sound of Music finally made it to Manila, which officially held its gala performance last Friday, September 29, at The Theatre at Solaire and an after party at the Diamond Hotel. (Thanks to Globe Live, Lunchbox Theatrical Productions, Concertus Manila, and David Atkins Enterprises--yes, it takes a village to import a first-rate international theatrical production!)
Photo Coverage: First Look at The International Touring Production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC by John Angelo Sergio
- September 28, 2017 Associate Director Frank Thompson, who was also the resident director of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's revival production of The Sound of Music at the London Palladium, presented the cast of the international touring production of The Sound of Music, led by Carmen Pretorius (Maria) and Janelle Visagie (Mother Abbess), at a media call yesterday.
Repertory Philippines Caps Season with HAIR, 11/17-12/17 by BWW News Desk
- September 25, 2017 Repertory Philippines (REP) presents HAIR, Broadway's tribal love-rock musical, from November 17 to December 17 at Onstage Theatre, Greenbelt 1, Ayala Malls, Makati City.
Photo Flash: UP Playwrights Theater Presents Nick Joaquin's FATHERS AND SONS by Oliver Oliveros
- September 20, 2017 Except his visually engaging take in the finale, legendary director Tony Mabesa remains faithful to Virgilio Almario and Jose Lacaba's Filipino translation of one of National Artist for Literature Nick Joaquin's shortest plays Fathers and Sons ( Mga Ama, Mga Anak ), which runs at the Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Theatre at the University of the Philippines-Diliman until this Sunday, September 24.
Teatro Marikeno Restages ANG PAGLILITIS NI MANG SERAPIO, 9/24-10/1 by Oliver Oliveros
- September 18, 2017 Formed on September 1, 2001, Teatro Marike o is a community-based theater and dance company. The group aims to encourage the artistic and practical development of its members through various workshops, seminars, and theatrical productions--enhancing their talents and skills both on and off stage.
Meet MATILDA's Revolting Children! by BWW News Desk
- September 11, 2017 Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group (ATEG) is thrilled to announce the talented little wonders who will be starring in the critically acclaimed and award-winning musical MATILDA.
Dulaang UP, UP Playwrights Theatre Unveil 2017-2018 Theater Season by BWW News Desk
- September 10, 2017 For Dulaang UP's (DUP) 42nd Theater Season and UP Playwrights' Theatre's (UPPT) 26th Theater Season, we pay tribute to heroes--both unsung and celebrated--who dared to swim against the current and fight. This season, we are HONORING DEFIANCE.
From Monologues To Dialogues - Team Ampalaya Celebrates 2nd Anniversary with TWO IS BITTER THAN ONE by BWW News Desk
- September 10, 2017 To celebrate two years of artistic bitterness, the team from Ampalaya Monologues decide to double up the bitterness with a one-night only anniversary show 'Ampalaya Dialogues #TwoIsBitterThanOne' on October 14 - Saturday from 7 pm - 10 pm at the PETA Theater Center located at Eymard Road, E. Rodriguez Q.C.
BWW Review: OBRA NI JUAN Delivers Devastating, Moving Homage to Tragic Hero by Robert Encila-Celdran
- September 09, 2017 You'd be hard-pressed to find a busier man in the industry than Vince Tanada. Now in his 16th year as the president and founding artistic director of the Philippine Stagers Foundation (PSF), he also serves as the company's creative heartbeat--writing and directing productions with a history of reaching far-flung viewers. Just when you think he's due for a well-deserved sabbatical, Tanada is back with a major theater project as though he was checking a mere deadline from his law office (yes, he's still an attorney). From the looks of it, there's no sign of the playwright letting up; in fact, 'Obra ni Juan' shows all the signs of another critical renown.
BWW Review: BLACKBIRD Disturbs, Asks The Most Urgent Questions by Robert Encila
- September 03, 2017 Most of us probably harbor an old skeleton or two, though we see no urgent reason to empty that closet before we can go about our business. Secrets are part of the dubious norm we share.
BWW Review: Tale as Old as Time, Retold by Emmanuel Evan Alba
- September 02, 2017 If you think you will be watching the same 'Beauty and the Beast' movie you've seen recently starring Emma Watson or the version where you heard Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson's voices during the end credits, you're in for a different yet as magical treat.
Photo Flash: Meet The Cast of MAYNILA SA MGA KUKO NG LIWANAG, The Musical by Oliver Oliveros
- August 30, 2017 Arman Ferrer (Julio Madiaga), Shiela Valderrama-Martinez, (Ligaya Paraiso), and Lara Maigue (Ligaya Paraiso) lead the cast of the stage musical adaptation of Edgardo Reyes' novel 'Maynila sa Mga Kuko ng Liwanag' (Manila in the Claws of Light), which inspired the Lino Brocka classic film version that starred Bembol Roco and Hilda Koronel.
HAMILTON Star Christine Allado Holds Send-Off Concert in Manila, 9/8 by BWW News Desk
- August 27, 2017 In behalf of Saint Paul University Hospital in Surigao City, Christine Allado, West End actress and Saint Paul College alumna, will be featured in a concert titled 'Send-Off to West End' at Meralco Theatre in Pasig City on Friday, September 8, at 8 p.m. Christine is set to star as Peggy Schuyler and Maria Reynolds in the original London production of 'Hamilton: An American Musical,' which opens in early December this year at the Victoria Palace Theatre in London.
Music Supervisor Donald Chan Talks WEST SIDE STORY International Tour by Jared Echevarria
- August 25, 2017 The spirit of every musical theater production is its score. If a musical makes an audience hum its show tunes at the end of the show, then it served its purpose of prime entertainment. Such is the case of the phenomenal 'West Side Story' with its music enchantingly created by Leonard Bernstein, one of the first American conductors to be known the world over. With such a distinct mark in music history, Bernstein's music stands out and must be meticulously executed with justice and diligence.