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Nelsito Gomez’s IN THE EYES OF THE PEOPLE Makes World Premiere

Nelsito Gomez’s IN THE EYES OF THE PEOPLE Makes World Premiere

by Oliver Oliveros — April 24, 2025
Cast PH (Company of Actors in Streamlined Theatre) and Mad Child Productions are co-producing young actor-director Nelsito Gomez’s adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s 'An Enemy of the People.
NCCA, CCP to Honor Late National Artist Nora Aunor

NCCA, CCP to Honor Late National Artist Nora Aunor

by Oliver Oliveros — April 21, 2025
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) have set a necrological service for the late National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts, Nora Aunor.
LIWANAG SA DILIM Extends Until May 4; Check Out Show Photos

LIWANAG SA DILIM Extends Until May 4; Check Out Show Photos

by Oliver Oliveros — April 16, 2025
Original Filipino musical 'Liwanag sa Dilim,' featuring the music of singer-songwriter Rico Blanco, extends its run at Carlos P.
YAKAP NG KRUS, Isang Musikal Plays In Batangas City, April 12-16

YAKAP NG KRUS, Isang Musikal Plays In Batangas City, April 12-16

by Oliver Oliveros — April 9, 2025
Five parishes from the Archdiocese of Lipa, together with the Provincial Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office, will stage 'Yakap ng Krus, Isang Musikal,' a reimagining of the Senakulo, a Lenten play that reenacts the passion and death of Jesus Christ.
PILATO Asks: What’s the Truth Amid Misinformation?

PILATO Asks: What’s the Truth Amid Misinformation?

by Gilbert Kim Sancha — April 2, 2025
'Ano ba ang katotohanan?' This is the heartbeat of 'Pilato,' an all-original Filipino musical set to captivate audiences today, where misinformation spreads faster than light, and truth seemingly wears many faces.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN to Premiere in the Philippines

DEAR EVAN HANSEN to Premiere in the Philippines

by Oliver Oliveros — March 27, 2025
Crowd favorite 'Dear Evan Hansen,' the Tony Award-winning musical by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, is finally premiering in Manila in September 2025.
FEU Dance Concert Explores the ‘Unseen’

FEU Dance Concert Explores the ‘Unseen’

by Gilbert Kim Sancha — March 27, 2025
The Far Eastern University (FEU) Dance Company stages its annual major concert titled “FRAMES: Elevating the Unseen' at the FEU Auditorium from March 28 to 29 at 6 p.
DEDMA Explores Power Dynamics, Unmasked Identities

DEDMA Explores Power Dynamics, Unmasked Identities

by Oliver Oliveros — March 21, 2025
Theatre Titas returns to producing intimate theater via an original twin bill, 'Dedma,' written by its co-founder Chelsie Galvez-Carino.
REP Stages Yasmina Reza’s ART; Expands The Bridge Project

REP Stages Yasmina Reza’s ART; Expands The Bridge Project

by Oliver Oliveros — March 11, 2025
Part of its 88th season, Repertory Philippines (REP) is staging French playwright Yasmina Reza’s comedy 'Art,' translated by Christopher Hampton and directed by Victor Lirio, who also directed Harold Pinter’s 'Betrayal' last season.
ST. MICHAEL MASS Returns from March 22-23

ST. MICHAEL MASS Returns from March 22-23

by Oliver Oliveros — March 10, 2025
Presented by The Music School of Ryan Cayabyab (TMSRC), 'St.
INTO THE WOODS Starring Lea Salonga Extends Run in the Philippines

INTO THE WOODS Starring Lea Salonga Extends Run in the Philippines

by BWW News Desk — March 10, 2025
The production of Into The Woods in the Philippines will extend its run! The production, starring Lea Salonga, has added additional performances due to demand.
ANINO SA LIKOD NG BUWAN: Sexy, Risky, and Timely

ANINO SA LIKOD NG BUWAN: Sexy, Risky, and Timely

by Jude Cartalaba — March 6, 2025
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.
Review: NEXT TO NORMAL Breaks Your Heart Into Pieces

Review: NEXT TO NORMAL Breaks Your Heart Into Pieces

by Jude Cartalaba — February 22, 2025
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.
Enjoy an Intimate Evening with Vincent Rodriguez III at 12 Monkeys

Enjoy an Intimate Evening with Vincent Rodriguez III at 12 Monkeys

by Gilbert Kim Sancha — February 20, 2025
Internationally recognized for his portrayal as Josh Chan on the CW’s Golden Globe Award and Emmy Award-winning comedy-drama series 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,' Vincent Rodriguez III is making his homecoming to the Philippines.
COME FROM AWAY Heads to Manila in June 2025

COME FROM AWAY Heads to Manila in June 2025

by Oliver Oliveros — February 17, 2025
GMG Productions brings Broadway, West End, and homegrown talents on stage via the Philippine premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical 'Come From Away.
Exclusive: Shiela Valderrama, Nikki Valdez Reflect on Diana Goodman

Exclusive: Shiela Valderrama, Nikki Valdez Reflect on Diana Goodman

by Jude Cartalaba — February 11, 2025
Sexy, seemingly sharp Diana Goodman is one challenging character in 'Next to Normal,' which centers on a mother who struggles with worsening bipolar disorder and the effects of managing her illness on her family.
Nyoy and Mikkie Bradshaw-Volante Join INTO THE WOODS in the Philippines

Nyoy and Mikkie Bradshaw-Volante Join INTO THE WOODS in the Philippines

by BWW News Desk — February 10, 2025
Real-life couple Nyoy and Mikkie Bradshaw-Volante will take on the roles of The Baker and The Baker’s Wife in the upcoming production of Into The Woods in the Philippines! Learn more here!
Exclusive: Martin del Rosario Sharpens His Thespic Skills

Exclusive: Martin del Rosario Sharpens His Thespic Skills

by Jude Cartalaba — January 27, 2025
The 32-year-old Kapuso actor Martin del Rosario is making his professional debut onstage via 'Anino sa Likod ng Buwan,' a Bulwagang Gantimpala Playwriting Competition grand prize-winning piece by writer-filmmaker Jun Robles Lana.
Phi Palmos Leads DELIA D., A New Musical

Phi Palmos Leads DELIA D., A New Musical

by Oliver Oliveros — January 23, 2025
Newport World Resorts (NWR) premieres another original Filipino musical, 'Delia D,' featuring songs from Jonathan Manalo, songwriter, and music producer known for hit songs 'Gusto Ko Nang Bumitaw,' 'Pagbigyang Muli,' and 'Pinoy Ako.
Arielle Jacobs Will Star Alongside Lea Salonga in INTO THE WOODS in the Philippines

Arielle Jacobs Will Star Alongside Lea Salonga in INTO THE WOODS in the Philippines

by BWW News Desk — January 21, 2025
Arielle Jacobs has joined the cast of the upcoming production of Into The Woods in the Philippines, playing Cinderella.
REP Kicks Off 88th Season with I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE

REP Kicks Off 88th Season with I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE

by Oliver Oliveros — January 20, 2025
Repertory Philippines (REP), one of the leading forces in Philippine theater, has announced its 88th Season, which opens with 'I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change' (Feb.
Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards

Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards

by BWW Awards — January 17, 2025
Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
Acclaimed Play 3 UPUAN Returns to Arete, Feb. 1-13

Acclaimed Play 3 UPUAN Returns to Arete, Feb. 1-13

by Oliver Oliveros — January 16, 2025
Starring JC Santos, Jojit Lorenzo, and Martha Comia, the acclaimed play '3 Upuan,' written and directed by Guelan Varela-Luarca, returns to Areté for a limited run in February 2025.
Interview: Neomi Gonzales Leaps from Stage to Screen

Interview: Neomi Gonzales Leaps from Stage to Screen

by Jude Cartalaba — January 14, 2025
In the film 'Isang Himala,' directed by Pepe Diokno, actress Neomi Gonzales plays Chayong, the closest friend to faith healer Elsa.
Theatre Group Asia Will Present INTO THE WOODS This Summer

Theatre Group Asia Will Present INTO THE WOODS This Summer

by Joshua Wright — January 8, 2025
Theatre Group Asia, the team behind the acclaimed Request sa Radyo, is bringing Stephen Sondheim’s beloved musical Into the Woods to life this August 2025 at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater.

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