Up-Close: Lea Salonga's Wax Figure for Madame Tussauds SG
by Oliver Oliveros - September 17, 2024
Madame Tussauds Singapore, a major tourist attraction for famous historical figures and celebrities’ waxworks, celebrates its 10th anniversary with various activities, promotions, and exciting figure launches, including Broadway Legend Lea Salonga’s 'wax twin.'
by Oliver Oliveros - September 17, 2024
Madame Tussauds Singapore, a major tourist attraction for famous historical figures and celebrities’ waxworks, celebrates its 10th anniversary with various activities, promotions, and exciting figure launches, including Broadway Legend Lea Salonga’s 'wax twin.'
Cabling, Rebullida Tell the Island's Story Through Dance
by Jude Cartalaba - September 10, 2024
JM Cabling and PJ Rebullida, dancers and choreographers, learn, unlearn, and relearn from each other. They currently work together in a production of the Tony Award-winning musical 'Once On This Island,' book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and music by Stephen Flaherty, co-produced by 9 Works Theatrical and Ticket2Me.
by Jude Cartalaba - September 10, 2024
JM Cabling and PJ Rebullida, dancers and choreographers, learn, unlearn, and relearn from each other. They currently work together in a production of the Tony Award-winning musical 'Once On This Island,' book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and music by Stephen Flaherty, co-produced by 9 Works Theatrical and Ticket2Me.
Nominations Open For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards
by BWW Awards - September 03, 2024
Nominations are now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards. The 2024 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
by BWW Awards - September 03, 2024
Nominations are now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards. The 2024 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
THE HALF-LIFE OF MARIE CURIE Makes its Philippine Premiere
by Oliver Oliveros - August 28, 2024
'The Half-Life of Marie Curie,' a one-act play by Lauren Gunderson, humanizes historical figures, two-time Nobel Peace Prize winner Marie Curie, and a lesser-known electromechanical engineer Hertha Ayrton
by Oliver Oliveros - August 28, 2024
'The Half-Life of Marie Curie,' a one-act play by Lauren Gunderson, humanizes historical figures, two-time Nobel Peace Prize winner Marie Curie, and a lesser-known electromechanical engineer Hertha Ayrton
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Carla Guevara Laforteza's First [Solo] Concert A LA CARLOTTA
by Oliver Oliveros - August 19, 2024
It was supposed to be a solo concert, but it became more of a theater family affair. 'Miss Saigon' alum Carla Guevara Laforteza has celebrated her 30 years in the biz with her first-ever solo concert.
by Oliver Oliveros - August 19, 2024
It was supposed to be a solo concert, but it became more of a theater family affair. 'Miss Saigon' alum Carla Guevara Laforteza has celebrated her 30 years in the biz with her first-ever solo concert.
STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE IN CONCERT Comes to The Theatre at Solaire
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2024
Star Wars: A New Hope In Concert will come to The Theatre at Solaire next month. Performaces will take place on September 7, 7:00 PM & September 8, 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM.
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2024
Star Wars: A New Hope In Concert will come to The Theatre at Solaire next month. Performaces will take place on September 7, 7:00 PM & September 8, 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM.
DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING? Celebrates 50 Years of Schönberg-Boublil Musicals
by Oliver Oliveros - July 30, 2024
This year, the musical tandem of Claude-Michel Schönberg, composer, and Alain Boublil, lyricist and librettist, turns golden! The long-running 'Do You Hear the People Sing?' a concert tribute to the legendary duo, looks back at their first musical collaboration, 'La Révolution Française' (1973), and honors their more popular works, 'Les Misérables' (1980) and 'Miss Saigon' (1989).
by Oliver Oliveros - July 30, 2024
This year, the musical tandem of Claude-Michel Schönberg, composer, and Alain Boublil, lyricist and librettist, turns golden! The long-running 'Do You Hear the People Sing?' a concert tribute to the legendary duo, looks back at their first musical collaboration, 'La Révolution Française' (1973), and honors their more popular works, 'Les Misérables' (1980) and 'Miss Saigon' (1989).
In LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, Sets and Puppetry Navigate Its Dark Themes
by Jude Cartalaba - July 26, 2024
The Sandbox Collective's production of 'Little Shop of Horrors,' Alan Menken and Howard Ashman’s 'bloodthirsty' musical comedy set in the ‘60s is directed by Toff De Venecia. In this production, De Venecia teams up with scenographer Mio Infante and the puppet designer Kayla Teodoro.
by Jude Cartalaba - July 26, 2024
The Sandbox Collective's production of 'Little Shop of Horrors,' Alan Menken and Howard Ashman’s 'bloodthirsty' musical comedy set in the ‘60s is directed by Toff De Venecia. In this production, De Venecia teams up with scenographer Mio Infante and the puppet designer Kayla Teodoro.
Photos: SINTANG DALISAY, Filipino-Ethnic Adaptation of 'Romeo and Juliet'
by Oliver Oliveros - July 19, 2024
It toured Taiwan, Vietnam, and Malaysia through the years, but nothing comes close to home. 'Sintang Dalisay,' a Filipino-ethnic adaptation of one of William Shakespeare’s great tragedies, 'Romeo and Juliet,' returns to its roots—the Ateneo de Manila University in Quezon City.
by Oliver Oliveros - July 19, 2024
It toured Taiwan, Vietnam, and Malaysia through the years, but nothing comes close to home. 'Sintang Dalisay,' a Filipino-ethnic adaptation of one of William Shakespeare’s great tragedies, 'Romeo and Juliet,' returns to its roots—the Ateneo de Manila University in Quezon City.
SIX Musical Announces UK/International Tour Cast
by Oliver Oliveros - July 11, 2024
Co-producers Kenny Wax, Wendy & Andy Barnes, and George Stiles, together with GMG Productions, have announced 'Six' musical’s new UK and international tour cast.
by Oliver Oliveros - July 11, 2024
Co-producers Kenny Wax, Wendy & Andy Barnes, and George Stiles, together with GMG Productions, have announced 'Six' musical’s new UK and international tour cast.
PHOTOS: Tanghalang Ateneo Stages Ibsen's Classic GHOSTS
by Oliver Oliveros - July 03, 2024
Tanghalang Ateneo’s acclaimed production of 'Mga Multo,' a Filipino translation of Henrik Ibsen’s 'Ghosts,' enters its closing weekend at the Doreen Black Theatre in the Arete, Ateneo de Manila University. Ron Capinding and Guelan Varela-Luarca have translated the play into Filipino; Capinding also directs the play.
by Oliver Oliveros - July 03, 2024
Tanghalang Ateneo’s acclaimed production of 'Mga Multo,' a Filipino translation of Henrik Ibsen’s 'Ghosts,' enters its closing weekend at the Doreen Black Theatre in the Arete, Ateneo de Manila University. Ron Capinding and Guelan Varela-Luarca have translated the play into Filipino; Capinding also directs the play.
EXCLUSIVE: Get a First Listen to 'Meet Cute' from HOOK UP THE MUSICAL
by Oliver Oliveros - June 27, 2024
Get a first listen to 'Meet Cute,' a track from the new musical 'Hook Up.' Composed by Jude Gitamondoc, and arranged and sung for the demo by Barry Villacarillo, 'Meet Cute' is the lead character Tim’s 'I want' number.
by Oliver Oliveros - June 27, 2024
Get a first listen to 'Meet Cute,' a track from the new musical 'Hook Up.' Composed by Jude Gitamondoc, and arranged and sung for the demo by Barry Villacarillo, 'Meet Cute' is the lead character Tim’s 'I want' number.
BroadwayWorld Philippines' 'Summer Picks' 2024
by Jude Cartalaba - June 24, 2024
Although the summer season in the Philippines has officially ended this year, we’re still thrilled to join the rest of the global theater community in rounding out our top picks of must-see shows running this month and the next few months.
by Jude Cartalaba - June 24, 2024
Although the summer season in the Philippines has officially ended this year, we’re still thrilled to join the rest of the global theater community in rounding out our top picks of must-see shows running this month and the next few months.
Alexa Ilacad, Khalil Ramos, and JC Santos are Nominees at 14th Gawad Buhay Awards
by Oliver Oliveros - June 17, 2024
The Philippine Legitimate Stage Artist Group has announced its nominees for the 14th Gawad Buhay Awards, an award-giving body for the performing arts. Only the productions staged by Philstage’s member companies from the past season are eligible for the nomination, chosen by an independent jury.
by Oliver Oliveros - June 17, 2024
The Philippine Legitimate Stage Artist Group has announced its nominees for the 14th Gawad Buhay Awards, an award-giving body for the performing arts. Only the productions staged by Philstage’s member companies from the past season are eligible for the nomination, chosen by an independent jury.
Cebu's HOOK UP, A New Musical, Holds First Staged Reading
by Jude Cartalaba - June 13, 2024
Independent record label Kadasig presents the first public reading of HOOK UP, a new musical written and directed by award-winning songwriter Jude Gitamondoc. Performances will be on June 28, 2024, at Hillary 1 & 2 of Quest Hotel, with doors opening at 1 and 3:30 p.m., and shows starting at 1:30 and 4:00 p.m., respectively.
by Jude Cartalaba - June 13, 2024
Independent record label Kadasig presents the first public reading of HOOK UP, a new musical written and directed by award-winning songwriter Jude Gitamondoc. Performances will be on June 28, 2024, at Hillary 1 & 2 of Quest Hotel, with doors opening at 1 and 3:30 p.m., and shows starting at 1:30 and 4:00 p.m., respectively.
PAROKYA NI EDGAR Musical Plays Last Two Weeks at Newport Performing Arts Theatre
by Oliver Oliveros - June 10, 2024
How can Newport World Resorts top its biggest original Pinoy musical hit, ''Ang Huling El Bimbo'? Work around the music catalog of another beloved OPM band, Parokya ni Edgar.
by Oliver Oliveros - June 10, 2024
How can Newport World Resorts top its biggest original Pinoy musical hit, ''Ang Huling El Bimbo'? Work around the music catalog of another beloved OPM band, Parokya ni Edgar.
RENT Sheds Light On Those Intimidated, Ignorant About HIV/AIDS
by Jude Cartalaba - June 02, 2024
RENT, the late Jonathan Larson's masterpiece, was a cultural sensation in 1996, winning the Tony Award for Best Musical and a Pulitzer for Drama. But does it still resonate with today’s younger audiences?
by Jude Cartalaba - June 02, 2024
RENT, the late Jonathan Larson's masterpiece, was a cultural sensation in 1996, winning the Tony Award for Best Musical and a Pulitzer for Drama. But does it still resonate with today’s younger audiences?
Tanghalang Ateneo Will Perform MGA MULTO This June
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2024
Tanghalang Ateneo, the longest-running theater company of the Higher Education Cluster of Ateneo de Manila, will present this June 2024, Mga Multo, a classic play based on Henrik Ibsen’s Ghosts, directed by Ron Capinding, and translated to Filipino by Ron Capinding and Guelan Varela-Luarca.
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2024
Tanghalang Ateneo, the longest-running theater company of the Higher Education Cluster of Ateneo de Manila, will present this June 2024, Mga Multo, a classic play based on Henrik Ibsen’s Ghosts, directed by Ron Capinding, and translated to Filipino by Ron Capinding and Guelan Varela-Luarca.
Natalie Yanson: A Rising Singing Star at 9
by Jude Cartalaba - May 16, 2024
Like her idol, Lea Salonga, and any aspiring singers, Natalie Grace Yanson began performing at family gatherings or parties.
by Jude Cartalaba - May 16, 2024
Like her idol, Lea Salonga, and any aspiring singers, Natalie Grace Yanson began performing at family gatherings or parties.
MISS SAIGON Remains Relevant, Given the Continuous Acts of Violence and War Today
by Gilbert Kim Sancha - May 12, 2024
After its phenomenally successful run in Australia in collaboration with Opera Australia, GMG Productions, in association with GWB Entertainment, presented this new and stunning production in Manila, 24 years after a six-month commercially successful run in the Philippine capital.
by Gilbert Kim Sancha - May 12, 2024
After its phenomenally successful run in Australia in collaboration with Opera Australia, GMG Productions, in association with GWB Entertainment, presented this new and stunning production in Manila, 24 years after a six-month commercially successful run in the Philippine capital.
Would MISS SAIGON's Kim Be Better Off with Chris or Thuy?
by Jude Cartalaba - May 09, 2024
While the Kim-Chris-Ellen love triangle may be the more widely discussed, the Chris-Kim-Thuy love triangle in the ongoing run of the hit musical 'Miss Saigon' holds its interest. This lesser-explored dynamic adds a layer of complexity to the show’s story.
by Jude Cartalaba - May 09, 2024
While the Kim-Chris-Ellen love triangle may be the more widely discussed, the Chris-Kim-Thuy love triangle in the ongoing run of the hit musical 'Miss Saigon' holds its interest. This lesser-explored dynamic adds a layer of complexity to the show’s story.
RENT's Garrett Bolden Talks Auditioning, Being a Misfit, and Tom Collins
by Oliver Oliveros - May 01, 2024
Garrett Bolden, a Sparkle GMA Artist Center talent, perfectly fits the computer genius Tom Collins role. A 15th-anniversary presentation of 9 Works Theatrical, this Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning musical returns to the stage at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium until the first week of June 2024, where Bolden shares the stage with Anthony Rosaldo (Roger), Reb Atadero (Mark), and Ian Pangilinan (Mark), among others.
by Oliver Oliveros - May 01, 2024
Garrett Bolden, a Sparkle GMA Artist Center talent, perfectly fits the computer genius Tom Collins role. A 15th-anniversary presentation of 9 Works Theatrical, this Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning musical returns to the stage at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium until the first week of June 2024, where Bolden shares the stage with Anthony Rosaldo (Roger), Reb Atadero (Mark), and Ian Pangilinan (Mark), among others.
Nigel Huckle, Kiara Dario, and Laurence Mossman to Join Concert at 19 East Bar
by Oliver Oliveros - April 26, 2024
LA TI DO Productions, a cabaret/concert production company spearheaded by Broadway’s 'Here Lies Love' co-producers Don Michael Hodreal Mendoza and Lora Nicolas Olaes, presents “A Homecoming Concert” at the 19 East Bar in Sucat, Muntinlupa City.
by Oliver Oliveros - April 26, 2024
LA TI DO Productions, a cabaret/concert production company spearheaded by Broadway’s 'Here Lies Love' co-producers Don Michael Hodreal Mendoza and Lora Nicolas Olaes, presents “A Homecoming Concert” at the 19 East Bar in Sucat, Muntinlupa City.
PHOTOS: First Look at 9 Works Theatrical's Restaging of RENT
by Oliver Oliveros - April 19, 2024
To celebrate its 15th anniversary, 9 Works Theatrical brings back 'Rent,' Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical. This restaging promises a unique theatrical experience, offering a fresh perspective on the beloved classic and placing HIV/AIDS front and center.
by Oliver Oliveros - April 19, 2024
To celebrate its 15th anniversary, 9 Works Theatrical brings back 'Rent,' Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical. This restaging promises a unique theatrical experience, offering a fresh perspective on the beloved classic and placing HIV/AIDS front and center.
Hit Musical PINGKIAN Plays at GSIS Theatre this Friday, April 12
by Oliver Oliveros - April 09, 2024
Tanghalang Pilipino’s latest hit musical, “Pingkian: Isang Musikal,” a compelling narrative inspired by the 'Brains of the Katipunan' of the Philippine Revolution, Emilio Jacinto, will extend with another two performances at a new venue.
by Oliver Oliveros - April 09, 2024
Tanghalang Pilipino’s latest hit musical, “Pingkian: Isang Musikal,” a compelling narrative inspired by the 'Brains of the Katipunan' of the Philippine Revolution, Emilio Jacinto, will extend with another two performances at a new venue.
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