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Photo Coverage: LORENZO, A New Rock Musical by Jory Rivera
- September 14, 2013 Multi-awarded Filipino film actor Christopher de Leon, via Green Wings Entertainment Network Inc., is the executive producer of 'Lorenzo,' a new rock musical, which features music--a mix of rock and soaring ballads--by Maestro Ryan Cayabyab and book and lyrics by Juan Ekis, Paul Dumol and Joem Antonio. Its Philippine premiere closed earlier today at SDA Theater, 5/F College of Saint Benilde in Malate, Manila.
CARRIE Opens in One Week, 9/20 by BWW News Desk
- September 13, 2013 Mikkie Bradshaw ('The Sound of Music'), Markki Stroem ('Next to Normal,' 'Camp Rock'), and Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo ('Next to Normal,' 'The King and I') star in Atlantis Productions' local staging of the cult musical 'Carrie,' which runs at Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium from Friday, September 20 to Sunday, October 6.
BANWA!, A Retelling of JUNGLE BOOK, Premieres 9/25 by Oliver Oliveros
- September 13, 2013 The University of the Philippines Los Banos Department of Humanities-Division of Speech Communication and Performing Arts is all set for the Philippine premiere of 'Banwa!' (town) on Wednesday, September 25 at the Senior Social Garden (SSG), UP Los Ba?os.
IBALONG, D'WONDER TWINS OF BOAC Lead Philstage Gawad Buhay! 1st/2nd-quarter Citations by BWW News Desk
- September 12, 2013 Tanghalang Pilipino's "Ibalong," a dance-musical reimagining of the Bicolano epic, topped the 1st/2nd-quarter citations of the 2013 Gawad Buhay!, the Philstage Awards for the Performing Arts, with 15 citations in the performance and technical categories.
Review Roundup: LORENZO, A New Rock Musical by Lee Cundangan
- September 11, 2013 Multi-awarded Filipino film actor Christopher de Leon is the executive producer of 'Lorenzo,' a new rock musical, featuring music by Maestro Ryan Cayabyab and book and lyrics by Juan Ekis, Paul Dumol and Joem Antonio. It runs at SDA Theater, 5/F College of Saint Benilde in Malate, Manila until Saturday, September 14 with 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. performances.
Disturbing Play THE DUCHESS OF MALFI Opens Tonight by Lee Cundangan
- September 11, 2013 Dulaang UP (DUP), a student theater organization at the University of the Philippines (UP), stages 'The Duchess of Malfi,' one of the most controversial and shocking Jacobean tragedies--written during the reign of King James I of England. The play opens tonight, September 11, at Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Theater at UP Diliman. DUP Founding Director and Professor Emeritus Tony Mabesa directs.
Photos: Christmas-Themed Musical BLUEBIRD OF HAPPINESS Meets the Press by Lee Cundangan
- September 10, 2013 As an early Christmas gift, Trumpets, Asia's first professional gospel theater group, known for original Filipino musicals such as 'First Name' and 'Little Mermaid'--shows with strong moral and spiritual messages--brings to Meralco Theater another family-centric production, 'Bluebird of Happiness,' starting Friday, September 27.
Photo Coverage: Eugene Domingo, Edgar Allan Guzman Accept BWW Awards by Jude Cartalaba
- September 07, 2013 Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA), which produced 'Bona,' the stage adaptation of the 1980 Lino Brocka film of the same name, received five 2012 BroadwayWorld (BWW) Philippines Awards at Lino Brocka Hall, PETA Theater Center Friday, August 30.
Review Roundup: Rep PH Presents ALICE IN WONDERLAND by Lee Cundangan
- September 05, 2013 Repertory Philippines for Young Audiences (formerly Rep's Children's Theatre) celebrates 21 years via its third restaging of 'Alice in Wonderland' from last month until Sunday, December 15 at Onstage, 2/F Greenbelt 1, Makati City.
UP Rep Pays Tribute to UP Alum Lean Alejandro; 9/9-21 by Lee Cundangan
- September 02, 2013 Revisiting scenes from the tumultuous Martial Law era in the Philippines to the People Power Revolution, up to Leandro Legara Alejandro's untimely death in 1987, the play "Lean," based on respected singer/songwriter Gary Granada's "Lean, the Musical" (1997), runs at UP's Dalisay Aldaba Recital Hall from Monday, September 9 to Saturday, September 21.
Disturbing Play THE DUCHESS OF MALFI Opens 9/11 by Lee Cundangan
- September 01, 2013 Dulaang UP (DUP), a student theater organization at the University of the Philippines (UP), stages 'The Duchess of Malfi,' one of the most controversial and shocking Jacobean tragedies--written during the reign of King James I of England. The play opens on Wednesday, September 11, at Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Theater at UP Diliman. DUP Founding Director and Professor Emeritus Tony Mabesa directs.
Dance Musical IBALONG Returns to CCP Till 9/15 by Lee Cundangan
- August 30, 2013 Fresh from its successful two-day performance in Legazpi City, 'Ibalong,' produced by Tanghalang Pilipino, returns to the Cultural Center of the Philippines' (CCP) Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino from last night to Sunday, September 15.
Photo Coverage: Salonga, Geronimo, Go Lead Concert for Philippine Typhoon Victims by Oliver Oliveros
- August 28, 2013 In between the first set of live shows for 'The Voice of the Philippines,' Broadway star turned coach Lea Salonga, her fellow 'The Voice' coach Sarah Geronimo, together with pop and theater stars Rachelle Ann Go ('The Little Mermaid,' 'Tarzan'), Nyoy Volante ('In the Heights,' 'Rock of Ages,'), Sitti ('Nine,' 'Spring Awakening') and Cris Villonco ('Jekyll and Hyde,' 'Walang Sugat'), performed at the benefit concert 'Jammin' for HELP' at Whitespace last night.
Win A Broadway Cast Album of WICKED by Oliver Oliveros
- August 27, 2013 BroadwayWorld.com (BWW) and Decca Broadway--via MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines)--celebrate the official local release of the Broadway cast album of "Wicked," featuring the original recordings of Broadway superstars Idina Menzel (Elphaba) and Kristin Chenoweth (Galinda/Glinda), by giving away albums to two lucky BWW followers.
Critically-Acclaimed Play RED Transfers to Teatrino Tonight by Jude Cartalaba
- August 23, 2013 Actor's Actors Inc.'s The Necessary Theatre, in cooperation with the U.P. School of Economics Alumni Association, will transfer the 2010 Tony Award-winning play 'Red' from the College of Saint Benilde-School of Design and Arts in Taft Avenue, Manila to Teatrino, Greenhills, San Juan today, August 23, to Saturday, August 24, at 7 p.m.
Cundall Addresses WICKED in Manila Critics by Lee Cundangan
- August 17, 2013 With the coming of hit Broadway musical “Wicked” to Manila, James Cundall, CEO of Lunchbox Theatrical Productions Limited, one of the lead producers, is aware that not everybody is pleased with it. Without going into details, the producer points out that local theater companies are doing great in their own right; these negative reactions are unnecessary because there is room for both local and foreign shows. In as much as “Wicked” Manila would like to employ local talents, the touring company may only have administrative job openings for Filipinos--due to the show's limited run.
BWW Interviews: GISELLE's Katherine Sanchez-Trofeo by Jude Cartalaba
- August 16, 2013 Ballet Philippines' 44th season opener, "Giselle," is one of the most popular ballets of all time; it is also a dream role for Katherine Sanchez-Trofeo, who began dancing at the age of eight.
Review Roundup: THE MAIDS, Starring Anton Juan, Topper Fabregas by Oliver Oliveros
- August 13, 2013 Based on the 1947 original text by Louis Jouvet, 'The Maids,' by French playwright Jean Genet, revolves around two sadomasochistic housemaids Solange and Claire who imagine and improvise a thousand and one ways to murder Madame, the mistress of the house. Both housemaids take turns and dress up like their employer to insult the latter.
Win Tickets to THE MAIDS, 8/18 by Lee Cundangan
- August 12, 2013 BroadwayWorld.com and World Theatre and Music Project, a non-profit endeavour, in cooperation with MusicArtes and Theater Actors Guild (TAG) of the Philippines, are giving away two pairs of tickets to French playwright Jean Genet's "The Maids" (Les Bonnes).
BWW Reviews: ADARNA by Dulaang UP; Show Closes Today, 8/11 by Lee Cundangan
- August 10, 2013 Once again, expect the unexpected from one of the country's avant-garde directors, Professor Jose Estrella ('Umaaraw, Umuulan, Kinakasal ang Tikbalang'), in Dulaang UP's 'Adarna,' the theater company's 38th season opener.
CINDERELLA: A New Take On The Famous Rags to Riches Story by Lee Cundangan
- August 08, 2013 Resorts World Manila (RWM), a one-stop entertainment and tourism destination, brings to the stage its third Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II's production, “Cinderella,” which opens at Newport Performing Arts Theatre on Wednesday, October 9. According to RWM, “Cinderella” is bound to enchant Filipino audiences anew with its beautifully crafted sets and “Marie Antoinette-ish” costumes.
Photo Flash: CINDERELLA Meets the Press; Show Opens 10/9 by Jory Rivera
- August 05, 2013 Resorts World Manila presents Rodgers and Hammerstein's 'Cinderella.' Leading the show's star-studded cast are Karylle as Cinderella and Christian Bautista as the Prince. The beloved musical, which opens at Newport Performing Arts Theater on Wednesday, October 9, is directed by veteran stage actor Michael Williams.
WIN Two Tickets, T-shirt, Program & Backstage Tour at KATY! by Oliver Oliveros
- July 31, 2013 BroadwayWorld.com (BWW) and Spotlight Artists Centre, the producers behind the revival production of the Filipino landmark musical KATY!, are giving away two orchestra center tickets, a T-shirt, a program and a backstage tour assisted by cast member Vincent Evangelista. Prizes will be made available on Sunday, August 4, 8 p.m. at Meralco Theater (Ortigas Ave., Pasig City, Metro Manila).
Photos: KATY! Enters Last Weekend; Rave Reviews Pour In by Oliver Oliveros
- July 31, 2013 It is the last call for KATY!, the Filipino landmark musical, which is playing its final five performances at Meralco Theater (Ortigas Ave., Pasig City, Metro Manila) from Friday, August 2, to Sunday, August 4.
PHOTO COVERAGE: Meet the Diverse Cast of RITUAL WORLD; Show Runs 8/1-9/1 by Jeffrey Aguiman
- July 30, 2013 BroadwayWorld.com met the racially diverse cast of the emerging independent theater group Shaharazade's fifth endeavor, “Ritual World,” Saturday, July 6 at the Buoy Restaurant in Malate, Manila.