BWW Reviews: PIAF by Atlantis Productions
by Oliver Oliveros - March 23, 2013
Piaf is Amador; Amador is Piaf.
by Oliver Oliveros - March 23, 2013
Piaf is Amador; Amador is Piaf.
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of SA WAKAS, A New Rock Musical
by Jude Cartalaba - March 21, 2013
A bittersweet love story that chronicles the end of one relationship and the beginning of another, that is the plot of the new rock musical 'Sa Wakas,' by Culture Shock Productions, in cooperation with Fringe MNL.
by Jude Cartalaba - March 21, 2013
A bittersweet love story that chronicles the end of one relationship and the beginning of another, that is the plot of the new rock musical 'Sa Wakas,' by Culture Shock Productions, in cooperation with Fringe MNL.
BWW Interviews: SKY OVER DIMAS' Tim Dacanay
by Oliver Oliveros - March 20, 2013
Adapting a novel into a play entails a lot of deliberation about the elements of the story that needed to be transferred to the novel's new form. In the case of 'The Sky Over Dimas,' playwright Tim Dacanay shares with BroadwayWorld that there were no composite characters, two or more new characters, fused into the stage version. However, 'there were necessary adjustments we felt would help bring forth the story on stage.'
by Oliver Oliveros - March 20, 2013
Adapting a novel into a play entails a lot of deliberation about the elements of the story that needed to be transferred to the novel's new form. In the case of 'The Sky Over Dimas,' playwright Tim Dacanay shares with BroadwayWorld that there were no composite characters, two or more new characters, fused into the stage version. However, 'there were necessary adjustments we felt would help bring forth the story on stage.'
STAGE TUBE: ISOLATION ROOM, Reimagining of NO EXIT, Opens 3/21
by Oliver Oliveros - March 19, 2013
A daring theatrical experiment, filled with blood and gore, comes to Tanghalang Huseng Batute at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) from Thursday, March 21 to Saturday, March 23.
by Oliver Oliveros - March 19, 2013
A daring theatrical experiment, filled with blood and gore, comes to Tanghalang Huseng Batute at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) from Thursday, March 21 to Saturday, March 23.
Photo Exclusive: LEGALLY BLONDE's Nikki Snelson Holds Workshop in Manila
by Oliver Oliveros - March 18, 2013
Nikki Snelson has successfully 'Snelsonized' Manila! Popularly known as the fitness queen from the screen-to-stage adaptation of 'Legally Blonde,' the famed Broadway actress, singer, dancer and choreographer delivered her first workshop with Prod'G Arts International in the Philippines last March 9 and 10.
by Oliver Oliveros - March 18, 2013
Nikki Snelson has successfully 'Snelsonized' Manila! Popularly known as the fitness queen from the screen-to-stage adaptation of 'Legally Blonde,' the famed Broadway actress, singer, dancer and choreographer delivered her first workshop with Prod'G Arts International in the Philippines last March 9 and 10.
Review Roundup: PIAF by Atlantis Productions; Show Closes 3/23
by Oliver Oliveros - March 17, 2013
Atlantis Productions (Disney's "Aladdin," "Rock of Ages") kicks off its new theater season with British playwright Pam Gem's reworked version of her original late '70s play 'Piaf,' which is a bio-drama with music based on the life and career of Edith Piaf, one of France's most popular performers during World War II.
by Oliver Oliveros - March 17, 2013
Atlantis Productions (Disney's "Aladdin," "Rock of Ages") kicks off its new theater season with British playwright Pam Gem's reworked version of her original late '70s play 'Piaf,' which is a bio-drama with music based on the life and career of Edith Piaf, one of France's most popular performers during World War II.
TV: DIRTY DANCING Stars Perform TIME OF YOUR LIFE & More
by Oliver Oliveros - March 16, 2013
Bryony Whitfield (Frances 'Baby' Houseman), Gareth Bailey (Johnny Castle), and Mila de Biaggi (Penny Johnson), stars of the international touring production of the screen-to-stage adaptation of Eleanor Bergstein's cult classic 'Dirty Dancing,' met the press on Friday (March 15) to officially open the box office for 'Dirty Dancing,' which is coming to the Cultural Center of the Philippines in July.
by Oliver Oliveros - March 16, 2013
Bryony Whitfield (Frances 'Baby' Houseman), Gareth Bailey (Johnny Castle), and Mila de Biaggi (Penny Johnson), stars of the international touring production of the screen-to-stage adaptation of Eleanor Bergstein's cult classic 'Dirty Dancing,' met the press on Friday (March 15) to officially open the box office for 'Dirty Dancing,' which is coming to the Cultural Center of the Philippines in July.
MORE PHOTOS: DIRTY DANCING Meets the Press; Show Opens 7/4
by Oliver Oliveros - March 15, 2013
Lunchbox Theatrical Productions, Hi-Definition Radio Inc., and Concertus Manila, the team that brought mega-musicals 'The Phantom of the Opera,' 'Mamma Mia,' and 'Cats' to Manila, open the screen-to-stage adaptation of 'Dirty Dancing' at the Cultural Center of the Philippines on Thursday, July 4 (22 performances only).
by Oliver Oliveros - March 15, 2013
Lunchbox Theatrical Productions, Hi-Definition Radio Inc., and Concertus Manila, the team that brought mega-musicals 'The Phantom of the Opera,' 'Mamma Mia,' and 'Cats' to Manila, open the screen-to-stage adaptation of 'Dirty Dancing' at the Cultural Center of the Philippines on Thursday, July 4 (22 performances only).
Dan Domenech to Headline TARZAN in Manila
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2013
Dan Domenech, who appeared on Broadway in ROCK OF AGES as well as the pre-Broadway engagement of WONDERLAND in Tampa, will lead Viva Atlantis Theatricals' TARZAN in Manila, PhilStar.com reports today.
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2013
Dan Domenech, who appeared on Broadway in ROCK OF AGES as well as the pre-Broadway engagement of WONDERLAND in Tampa, will lead Viva Atlantis Theatricals' TARZAN in Manila, PhilStar.com reports today.
FREEZE FRAME: DIRTY DANCING Meets the Press; Show Opens 7/4
by Oliver Oliveros - March 15, 2013
Lunchbox Theatrical Productions, Hi-Definition Radio Inc., and Concertus Manila, the team that brought mega-musicals 'The Phantom of the Opera,' 'Mamma Mia,' and 'Cats' to Manila, open the screen-to-stage adaptation of 'Dirty Dancing' at the Cultural Center of the Philippines on Thursday, July 4 (22 performances only).
by Oliver Oliveros - March 15, 2013
Lunchbox Theatrical Productions, Hi-Definition Radio Inc., and Concertus Manila, the team that brought mega-musicals 'The Phantom of the Opera,' 'Mamma Mia,' and 'Cats' to Manila, open the screen-to-stage adaptation of 'Dirty Dancing' at the Cultural Center of the Philippines on Thursday, July 4 (22 performances only).
WICKED May Follow Suit After DIRTY DANCING in July
by Oliver Oliveros - March 11, 2013
Philippine news portal ABS-CBNNews.com yesterday hinted Lunchbox Theatrical Productions Ltd., live entertainment producers that brought Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'The Phantom of the Opera' to Manila last year, and are bringing the screen-to-stage adaptation of 'Dirty Dancing' to the Cultural Center of the Philippines in July, has been eyeing Stephen Schwartz's 'Wicked: The Untold Stories of the Witches of Oz,' one of the most popular Broadway musicals of all time, to follow suit after 'Dirty Dancing,' besides around six other productions.
by Oliver Oliveros - March 11, 2013
Philippine news portal ABS-CBNNews.com yesterday hinted Lunchbox Theatrical Productions Ltd., live entertainment producers that brought Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'The Phantom of the Opera' to Manila last year, and are bringing the screen-to-stage adaptation of 'Dirty Dancing' to the Cultural Center of the Philippines in July, has been eyeing Stephen Schwartz's 'Wicked: The Untold Stories of the Witches of Oz,' one of the most popular Broadway musicals of all time, to follow suit after 'Dirty Dancing,' besides around six other productions.
STAGE TUBE: SKY OVER DIMAS Meets the Press - See the Cast in Action!
by Oliver Oliveros - March 10, 2013
We are glad that BroadwayWorld (BWW) got a rehearsal sneak peek with the cast of Harlequin Theatre Guild's book-to-stage adaptation of Palanca winner Vicente Garcia Groyon's "The Sky Over Dimas," written by Tim Dacanay and directed by Romualdo Tejada, at De La Salle University (DLSU) yesterday.
by Oliver Oliveros - March 10, 2013
We are glad that BroadwayWorld (BWW) got a rehearsal sneak peek with the cast of Harlequin Theatre Guild's book-to-stage adaptation of Palanca winner Vicente Garcia Groyon's "The Sky Over Dimas," written by Tim Dacanay and directed by Romualdo Tejada, at De La Salle University (DLSU) yesterday.
Photos: KISS OF THE SPIDERWOMAN, Starring BB Gandanghari, Closes Today, 3/9
by Oliver Oliveros - March 09, 2013
BB Gandanghari, Filipino actor and androgynous model, produces and stars in "Halik ng Tarantula," a Filipino translation of Argentine author Mario Puig's play "Kiss of the Spiderwoman" by Filipino playwright Rene O. Villanueva.
by Oliver Oliveros - March 09, 2013
BB Gandanghari, Filipino actor and androgynous model, produces and stars in "Halik ng Tarantula," a Filipino translation of Argentine author Mario Puig's play "Kiss of the Spiderwoman" by Filipino playwright Rene O. Villanueva.
Photo Flash: First Look at PIAF by Atlantis Productions, 3/8-23
by Oliver Oliveros - March 07, 2013
Atlantis Productions kicks off its new theater season with British playwright Pam Gem's reworked version of her original late '70s play "Piaf," which is a bio-drama with music based on the life and career of Edith Piaf, one of France's most popular performers during World War II.
by Oliver Oliveros - March 07, 2013
Atlantis Productions kicks off its new theater season with British playwright Pam Gem's reworked version of her original late '70s play "Piaf," which is a bio-drama with music based on the life and career of Edith Piaf, one of France's most popular performers during World War II.
BWW Reviews: COLLECTION by Dulaang UP
by Oliver Oliveros - March 04, 2013
Dulaang UP closes its 37th season with a bold and daring new play, 'Collection,' written by visionary playwright Floy Quintos.
by Oliver Oliveros - March 04, 2013
Dulaang UP closes its 37th season with a bold and daring new play, 'Collection,' written by visionary playwright Floy Quintos.
HTG Presents the World Premiere of THE SKY OVER DIMAS, 3/21-23
by Oliver Oliveros - March 02, 2013
Campus-based theater productions in the Philippines such as Dulaang UP's 'Collection' and Ateneo Blue Repertory's 'Spring Awakening' are giving mainstream theater productions a run for their money -- a competition that is healthy. So hearing a word from De La Salle University's (DLSU) resident theater company, Harlequin Theatre Guild (HTG), that the company will be presenting the world premiere of the book-to-stage adaptation of National Book Award and Palanca winner Vicente Garcia Groyon's 'The Sky Over Dimas,' written by playwright Tim Dacanay, I was extra-thrilled.
by Oliver Oliveros - March 02, 2013
Campus-based theater productions in the Philippines such as Dulaang UP's 'Collection' and Ateneo Blue Repertory's 'Spring Awakening' are giving mainstream theater productions a run for their money -- a competition that is healthy. So hearing a word from De La Salle University's (DLSU) resident theater company, Harlequin Theatre Guild (HTG), that the company will be presenting the world premiere of the book-to-stage adaptation of National Book Award and Palanca winner Vicente Garcia Groyon's 'The Sky Over Dimas,' written by playwright Tim Dacanay, I was extra-thrilled.
Review Roundup: COLLECTION by Dulaang UP; Addt'l Show on 3/6
by Oliver Oliveros - March 01, 2013
'Collection,' an original Filipino play, written by multi-awarded playwright Floy Quintos ('Shock Value,' 'Ang Bagong Harana') and directed by avant garde director Dexter Santos ('Rizal X', 'Orosman at Zafira') is DUP's final offering for its 37th season. The production runs until Wednesday, March 6 at Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Theater, University of the Philippines.
by Oliver Oliveros - March 01, 2013
'Collection,' an original Filipino play, written by multi-awarded playwright Floy Quintos ('Shock Value,' 'Ang Bagong Harana') and directed by avant garde director Dexter Santos ('Rizal X', 'Orosman at Zafira') is DUP's final offering for its 37th season. The production runs until Wednesday, March 6 at Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Theater, University of the Philippines.
Review Roundup: RED Enters Last Weekend, 3/1-2
by Oliver Oliveros - February 28, 2013
American playwright and screenwriter John Logan's ('Any Given Sunday,' 'Aviator') Tony Award-winning play 'Red,' which won six awards at the 2010 Tony Awards, including Best Play, enters its last weekend at College of Saint Benilde-School of Design and Arts Theatre on Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2.
by Oliver Oliveros - February 28, 2013
American playwright and screenwriter John Logan's ('Any Given Sunday,' 'Aviator') Tony Award-winning play 'Red,' which won six awards at the 2010 Tony Awards, including Best Play, enters its last weekend at College of Saint Benilde-School of Design and Arts Theatre on Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2.
BWW Reviews: SPRING AWAKENING by Blue Repertory
by Oliver Oliveros - February 27, 2013
Until when should the truth be enshrouded with sugar-coated malice? (until it's too late to do anything?)
by Oliver Oliveros - February 27, 2013
Until when should the truth be enshrouded with sugar-coated malice? (until it's too late to do anything?)
2010 Tony Award-winning Play RED Premieres in the Philippines Tonight
by Oliver Oliveros - February 22, 2013
American playwright and screenwriter John Logan's ('Any Given Sunday,' 'Aviator') Tony Award-winning play 'Red,' which won six awards at the 2010 Tony Awards, including Best Play, and Best Featured Actor in a Play for Eddie Redmayne, best known as the actor who played Marius in the Oscar-nominated film 'Les Miserables,' will run at College of Saint Benilde-School of Design and Arts (CSB-SDA) Theatre for four days only, tonight, February 22-23 and March 1-2.
by Oliver Oliveros - February 22, 2013
American playwright and screenwriter John Logan's ('Any Given Sunday,' 'Aviator') Tony Award-winning play 'Red,' which won six awards at the 2010 Tony Awards, including Best Play, and Best Featured Actor in a Play for Eddie Redmayne, best known as the actor who played Marius in the Oscar-nominated film 'Les Miserables,' will run at College of Saint Benilde-School of Design and Arts (CSB-SDA) Theatre for four days only, tonight, February 22-23 and March 1-2.
Photos: Floy Quintos' COLLECTION by Dulaang UP
by Oliver Oliveros - February 21, 2013
'Collection,' an original Filipino play, written by multi-awarded playwright Floy Quintos ('Shock Value,' 'Ang Bagong Harana') and directed by avant garde director Dexter Santos ('Rizal X', 'Orosman at Zafira') is DUP's final offering for its 37th season. The production runs until Sunday, March 3 at Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Theater, University of the Philippines.
by Oliver Oliveros - February 21, 2013
'Collection,' an original Filipino play, written by multi-awarded playwright Floy Quintos ('Shock Value,' 'Ang Bagong Harana') and directed by avant garde director Dexter Santos ('Rizal X', 'Orosman at Zafira') is DUP's final offering for its 37th season. The production runs until Sunday, March 3 at Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Theater, University of the Philippines.
STAGE TUBE: Lea Salonga Joins Judging Panel for THE VOICE PHILIPPINES
by Nicole Rosky - February 20, 2013
Broadway favorite Lea Salonga is set to judge the Philippines' version of 'The Voice', which will begin auditions later this week. Check out a promo featuring Salonga below!
by Nicole Rosky - February 20, 2013
Broadway favorite Lea Salonga is set to judge the Philippines' version of 'The Voice', which will begin auditions later this week. Check out a promo featuring Salonga below!
BWW Interviews: COLLECTION's Floy Quintos & Dexter Santos
by Oliver Oliveros - February 20, 2013
When two brilliant creative minds in the theater collaborate on a most unlikely subject matter, one would be reminded of Andre Antoine (1858-1943), father of modern theater in France, and his Theatre Libre, where unbridled exploration in theater is both compelling and groundbreaking.
by Oliver Oliveros - February 20, 2013
When two brilliant creative minds in the theater collaborate on a most unlikely subject matter, one would be reminded of Andre Antoine (1858-1943), father of modern theater in France, and his Theatre Libre, where unbridled exploration in theater is both compelling and groundbreaking.
Confirmed: Nikki Snelson to Hold Master Class in Manila, 3/9-10
by Oliver Oliveros - February 17, 2013
Via email, Nikki Snelson, the Broadway actress, dancer, and choreographer arguably best known for her role as fitness queen Brooke Wyndham in the screen-to-stage adaptation of "Legally Blonde," has confirmed with BroadwayWorld that she will indeed travel to Manila, Philippines to hold a weekend of jazz class, singing/acting master class from Saturday, March 9 to Sunday, March 10.
by Oliver Oliveros - February 17, 2013
Via email, Nikki Snelson, the Broadway actress, dancer, and choreographer arguably best known for her role as fitness queen Brooke Wyndham in the screen-to-stage adaptation of "Legally Blonde," has confirmed with BroadwayWorld that she will indeed travel to Manila, Philippines to hold a weekend of jazz class, singing/acting master class from Saturday, March 9 to Sunday, March 10.
Audio: Monique Wilson Sings I AM RISING for ONE BILLION RISING-Philippines
by Oliver Oliveros - February 16, 2013
Monique Wilson, ONE BILLION RISING lead organizer in the Philippines, sings 'I Am Rising,' an original song, composed and arranged by Andrei lonescu, featuring lyrics by Joi Barrios, which Wilson sang live at the well-attended ONE BILLION RISING rally at Tomas Morato, Quezon City.
by Oliver Oliveros - February 16, 2013
Monique Wilson, ONE BILLION RISING lead organizer in the Philippines, sings 'I Am Rising,' an original song, composed and arranged by Andrei lonescu, featuring lyrics by Joi Barrios, which Wilson sang live at the well-attended ONE BILLION RISING rally at Tomas Morato, Quezon City.
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