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The Philippines' Elha Nympha, Noel Comia Jr. Cover BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

The Philippines' Elha Nympha, Noel Comia Jr. Cover BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

by BWW News Desk — March 24, 2017
As Walt Disney's “Beauty And The Beast” waltzes its way to the top of the box office, professional singers and netizens alike continue to create countless viral covers of the classic title song from the movie.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST OST Climbs to The Top of The Charts

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST OST Climbs to The Top of The Charts

by BWW News Desk — March 20, 2017
Walt Disney Records' 'Beauty And The Beast' Original Motion Picture Soundtrack climbs its way to the top of the charts, barely a week after the opening of its live-action remake.
Photo Coverage: Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Premieres in Manila

Photo Coverage: Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Premieres in Manila

by Oliver Oliveros — March 13, 2017
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, through Columbia Pictures, together with MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines), held a special advance screening of its live-action retelling of the animated classic 'Beauty and the Beast' (1991) at IMAX Megamall Theatre in Mandaluyong Monday night.
Disney's THE LION KING to Premiere in Manila in March 2018

Disney's THE LION KING to Premiere in Manila in March 2018

by BWW News Desk — March 6, 2017
Michael Cassel Group, in association with Disney Theatrical Productions, announces the first international tour of Disney's THE LION KING, to premiere in Manila in March 2018 with additional engagements in Singapore, Korea, Taiwan, and South Africa.
BWW Review: Is Agnes a Sinner or Saint?

BWW Review: Is Agnes a Sinner or Saint?

by Jude Cartalaba — March 4, 2017
Repertory Philippines' (Rep) current production of 'Agnes of God,' a play by American playwright John Pielmeier, tells the story of a novice nun who has borne a child believed to be a product of a virgin birth.
WEST SIDE STORY, SOUND OF MUSIC Presale Tickets Go On Sale Monday, 3/6

WEST SIDE STORY, SOUND OF MUSIC Presale Tickets Go On Sale Monday, 3/6

by Oliver Oliveros — March 3, 2017
Lunchbox Theatrical Productions and Concertus Manila have jointly announced that the presale tickets-at 10 to 20 percent off-- to the international touring productions of Broadway classics 'West Side Story,' premiering August 10, and 'The Sound of Music,' premiering September 27, will go on sale on
Photo Flash: Ballet Philippines' New Staging of SWAN LAKE, Now Thru 3/5

Photo Flash: Ballet Philippines' New Staging of SWAN LAKE, Now Thru 3/5

by BWW News Desk — February 27, 2017
Ballet Philippines (BP), the country's flagship classical and contemporary dance company, stages Tchaikovsky's best-loved ballet SWAN LAKE anew at the Cultural Center of the Philippines' (CCP) Main Theatre, now through March 5, 2017.
A Trilogy of Terror Opens Today at CCP, 2/22

A Trilogy of Terror Opens Today at CCP, 2/22

by Jared Echevarria — February 21, 2017
One of Manila's premier arts festival, Fringe Manila, Theater House of Black (#14 Leandro Road), and Antipara Collective team up to bring to the stage three theater shorts 'Si Edgar, Si Allan at Si Art,' adapted from the stories of four celebrated turn-of-the-century authors namely Edgar Allan Poe,
BWW Review: WICKED is a Concoction of Memorable Music, Visual Treat

BWW Review: WICKED is a Concoction of Memorable Music, Visual Treat

by Vince Vicentuan — February 20, 2017
The much-anticipated return of WICKED did not fail to generate the buzz and crowd it was expected to.
Photo Coverage: WICKED Returns to Manila Gala Night

Photo Coverage: WICKED Returns to Manila Gala Night

by BWW News Desk — February 12, 2017
Coming directly from a multi record-breaking tour of the UK and Ireland, Stephen Schwartz' WICKED plays in Manila for the second time as part of a major international tour.
WICKED Returns to Manila, Praises Filipino Audiences

WICKED Returns to Manila, Praises Filipino Audiences

by Jared Echevarria — February 6, 2017
Hailed as 'one of the most popular West End musicals ever' by the London Evening Standard, Stephen Schwartz's WICKED returns to Manila after a phenomenal run of the Australasian production three years ago.
Photo Flash: Production Shots of NOLI ME TANGERE, The Opera 2017

Photo Flash: Production Shots of NOLI ME TANGERE, The Opera 2017

by BWW News Desk — January 29, 2017
The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and J&S Productions Inc.
Photo Coverage: First Look at NOLI ME TANGERE, The Opera 60th-Anniversary Production

Photo Coverage: First Look at NOLI ME TANGERE, The Opera 60th-Anniversary Production

by Oliver Oliveros — January 27, 2017
The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and J&S Productions Inc.
Exclusive: Sneak Peek at NOLI ME TANGERE, The Opera in Rehearsal

Exclusive: Sneak Peek at NOLI ME TANGERE, The Opera in Rehearsal

by Oliver Oliveros — January 22, 2017
Maestro Herminigildo Ranera led the music rehearsal of 'Noli Me Tangere, The Opera's' 60th-anniversary production at Philippine Women's University auditorium last weekend, exactly a week before the show's gala premiere at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP).
Win Tickets, Backstage Tour at NOLI ME TANGERE, The Opera at the CCP

Win Tickets, Backstage Tour at NOLI ME TANGERE, The Opera at the CCP

by Oliver Oliveros — January 22, 2017
The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), J&S Productions Inc.
Meet the Full Cast of NOLI ME TANGERE, THE OPERA 60th-Anniversary Production

Meet the Full Cast of NOLI ME TANGERE, THE OPERA 60th-Anniversary Production

by BWW News Desk — January 18, 2017
The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and J&S Productions Inc.
BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Succeeds in Finding The Heart of The Show

BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Succeeds in Finding The Heart of The Show

by Jude Buot — December 22, 2016
Almost everyone loves Christmas.
Teatro Marikeno Presents 'Ang Paglilitis Ni Mang Serapio,' 12/17

Teatro Marikeno Presents 'Ang Paglilitis Ni Mang Serapio,' 12/17

by BWW News Desk — December 14, 2016
Teatro Marikeño, a community theater, and dance company, will stage Filipino playwright Paul Dumol's modernist play 'Ang Paglilitis Ni Mang Serapio' ('The Trials of Mr.
Photo Exclusive: Inside Andrew Keenan-Bolger's Christmas Concert in Manila

Photo Exclusive: Inside Andrew Keenan-Bolger's Christmas Concert in Manila

by Oliver Oliveros — December 11, 2016
Broadway star Andrew Keenan-Bolger sang not one, but three Tagalog Christmas songs: the exuberant 'Pasko Na Naman,' the heartbreaking 'Sana Ngayong Pasko,' and the tongue-twisting 'Kumukutikutitap' that thrilled the audience at his concert, 'A Very Broadway Christmas in Manila,' held last night at
BWW Review: Ballet Meets '70s Disco Pop

BWW Review: Ballet Meets '70s Disco Pop

by Robert Encila — December 5, 2016
It's no fluke that Ballet Philippines' 47th season is titled 'Wings.
BWW Review: RWM Presents ANNIE; Show Closes 12/11

BWW Review: RWM Presents ANNIE; Show Closes 12/11

by Jared Echevarria — December 4, 2016
The plucky red-haired girl that conquered our hearts so many times over has finally returned to town as Resorts World Manila's (RWM) production of Martin Charnin and Charles Strouse's ANNIE continues to play the Newport Performing Arts Theatre until December 11.
BWW Review: REP's 'A Little Princess' Pulls Out All The Stops

BWW Review: REP's 'A Little Princess' Pulls Out All The Stops

by Robert Encila — November 29, 2016
Repertory Philippines' (REP) 49th season culminates with a musical adaptation of A Little Princess, Frances Hodgson Burnett's 1905 children's novel.
BWW Review: International Premiere of FUN HOME, Starring Lea Salonga, Eric Kunze

BWW Review: International Premiere of FUN HOME, Starring Lea Salonga, Eric Kunze

by Vince Vicentuan — November 16, 2016
Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group's (ATEG) Manila production of the 2015 Tony© Best Musical FUN HOME opens and unravels with no fanfare: a minimalist set, a meager ensemble of ten actors, musical numbers that do not play to spectacular choreography and exploding lights, and a venue so small t
Photo Coverage: MISS SAIGON 25th-Anniversary Performance in Cinemas Premieres in Mani

Photo Coverage: MISS SAIGON 25th-Anniversary Performance in Cinemas Premieres in Manila

by Oliver Oliveros — November 11, 2016
Prior to its limited release at select SM Cinemas across the Philippines this weekend, MISS SAIGON 25th-anniversary performance in cinemas had a special advance screening at the Director's Club Cinema, S Maison-Mall of Asia last Wednesday, November 9.
Broadway Producer Jhett Tolentino Talks Road to Broadway, Andrew Keenan-Bolger's Chri

Broadway Producer Jhett Tolentino Talks Road to Broadway, Andrew Keenan-Bolger's Christmas Concert in the Philippines

by Robert Encila — November 7, 2016
By sheer serendipity, Jhett Tolentino's scant introduction to the theater in his native province of Iloilo in the Philippines has led him to the industry's rarefied domain as a Broadway producer.

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