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BWW Interviews: BARE’s Reb Atadero Talks RIZAL X, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR & ONCE

BWW Interviews: BARE’s Reb Atadero Talks RIZAL X, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR & ONCE

by Oliver Oliveros — April 11, 2012
Ateneo de Manila University alumnus-turned-stage actor, musical director Reb Atadero first appeared in Blue Repertory's 2006 production of 'Hope for Flowers,' a rock musical inspired by Trina Paulus' book of the same title.
Anna Maria Perez de Tagle Holds Benefit Concert On Board Cruise Ship, 5/7

Anna Maria Perez de Tagle Holds Benefit Concert On Board Cruise Ship, 5/7

by Oliver Oliveros — April 9, 2012
GODSPELL star Anna Maria Perez de Tagle holds a benefit concert for St.
It’s Official: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA To Premiere in Manila, 8/25-10/14

It’s Official: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA To Premiere in Manila, 8/25-10/14

by Oliver Oliveros — March 29, 2012
It is better late than never for Lunchbox Theatrical Productions, Francis Lumen, Smart, and Citibank Philippines.
Photo Flash: GOD OF CARNAGE Poster Featuring Salonga, Yulo Released

Photo Flash: GOD OF CARNAGE Poster Featuring Salonga, Yulo Released

by Oliver Oliveros — March 27, 2012
Atlantis Productions has just released the teaser poster for its upcoming production of Yasmina Reza's Tony Award-winning play GOD OF CARNAGE, starring Lea Salonga, Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo, Adrian Pang, and Art Acuña.
New Voice Company Holds Another V-Day Fundraiser, 3/31

New Voice Company Holds Another V-Day Fundraiser, 3/31

by Oliver Oliveros — March 27, 2012
New Voice Company, whose founder, Monique Wilson ('My Name Is Rachel Corrie,' 'The Good Body'), is one of the most provocative voices in Philippine contemporary theater, brings back THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES, Eve Ensler's Obie Award-winning play, and V-Day 2012, a global movement that raises money for c
Photo Flash: JEKYLL AND HYDE Opens in Manila

Photo Flash: JEKYLL AND HYDE Opens in Manila

by Oliver Oliveros — March 23, 2012
Repertory Philippines' current 45th theater season reaches fever pitch with the premiere of composer Frank Wildhorn and book writer and lyricist Leslie Bricusse's overtly melodramatic, pop rock-laden Broadway musical JEKYLL AND HYDE.
Photo Coverage: GODSPELL Meets Filipino-American Press

Photo Coverage: GODSPELL Meets Filipino-American Press

by Oliver Oliveros — March 19, 2012
Anna Maria Perez de Tagle and George Salazar, Filipino actors and singers who are making their Broadway debuts in the current production of GODSPELL, and the rest of the show's cast were in full force to welcome the Filipino-American press, and Filipino-American TV and film actor Sam Milby, at a co
Lin-Manuel Miranda Lands in Manila for the Restaging of IN THE HEIGHTS, 3/16-25

Lin-Manuel Miranda Lands in Manila for the Restaging of IN THE HEIGHTS, 3/16-25

by Oliver Oliveros — March 14, 2012
Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator, original leading man (Usnavi), and Tony and Grammy Award-winning composer of the critically-acclaimed Broadway musical IN THE HEIGHTS, just landed in Manila to attend the opening night of Atlantis Productions Inc.
Photo Flash: De La Salle University Restages A FIRE IN THE SOUL

Photo Flash: De La Salle University Restages A FIRE IN THE SOUL

by Oliver Oliveros — March 13, 2012
The De La Salle Brothers, Roman Catholic religious brothers who dedicate their lives to educating young people, recently celebrated the centennial anniversary of De La Salle University (DLSU) in the Philippines, and commemorated their colleagues who were killed by Japanese soldiers in World War II v
Photo Flash: Blue Repertory’s Production of BARE

Photo Flash: Blue Repertory’s Production of BARE

by Oliver Oliveros — March 5, 2012
Manila theatergoers have until Saturday, March 10, to catch Blue Repertory's production of Off-Broadway musical BARE at Teatrino, Promenade, Greenhills Shopping Center.
De La Salle University Restages A FIRE IN THE SOUL, 2/27

De La Salle University Restages A FIRE IN THE SOUL, 2/27

by Oliver Oliveros — February 26, 2012
Before moving to New York, I taught public relations courses at De La Salle University (DLSU-Manila) Department of Communication, where I also pursued studies in organizational communication and applied media.
Mio Infante Talks Designing Costumes & Sets for CHARLIE BROWN, LITTLE MERMAID & More

Mio Infante Talks Designing Costumes & Sets for CHARLIE BROWN, LITTLE MERMAID & More

by Oliver Oliveros — February 26, 2012
Actor turned designer Mio Infante has both or either designed scenography and costumes of some of the biggest and arguably the best children-centric musical theater productions of the past 11 years: Trumpets' LITTLE MERMAID(2001) and THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE(2002); and Atlantis Producti
ALADDIN to Make Asian Premiere in Manila This November

ALADDIN to Make Asian Premiere in Manila This November

by Nicole Rosky — February 24, 2012
According to their website, Atlantic Productuctions will present the Asian premiere of Disney's Aladdin.
Photo Flash: 9 Works Theatrical Presents YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN

Photo Flash: 9 Works Theatrical Presents YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN

by Oliver Oliveros — February 21, 2012
For its first offering this year, 9 Works Theatrical presents the musical comedy YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN - based on the comic strip 'Peanuts' by Charles Schulz; featuring book by John Gordon; and music and lyrics by Clark Gesner.
Suzue Toshiro’s FIREFLIES Plays Final Week at Ateneo de Manila University, 2/22-25

Suzue Toshiro’s FIREFLIES Plays Final Week at Ateneo de Manila University, 2/22-25

by Oliver Oliveros — February 20, 2012
Tanghalang Ateneo and Ateneo Fine Arts Production, together with the Japan Foundation and the Department of English of Ateneo de Manila University, present Japanese playwright Suzue Toshiro's contemporary play FIREFLIES whose story follows three interlinked Japanese couples that are caught up in an
MAMMA MIA! In Manila Extends Till 2/19

MAMMA MIA! In Manila Extends Till 2/19

by Oliver Oliveros — February 19, 2012
True blue ABBA fans have an additional one week to catch the international touring production of composers and lyricists Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, and book writer Catherine Johnson's smash musical MAMMA MIA! at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Blue Repertory’s Revival of BARE

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Blue Repertory’s Revival of BARE

by Oliver Oliveros — February 17, 2012
Ateneo Blue Repertory of the Loyola Schools Performing Arts Cluster brings back one of its hit musicals from Off-Broadway, BARE: A Pop Opera, at Teatrino, Promenade, Greenhills Shopping Center on February 29 (opening night); March 1 to 3; and March 7 to 10.
Photo Flash: PETA's Filipino Adaptation of Shakespeare's KING LEAR

Photo Flash: PETA's Filipino Adaptation of Shakespeare's KING LEAR

by Oliver Oliveros — February 14, 2012
Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA), together with the British Council and the National Commission for Culture and Arts, presents the first-ever Filipino adaptation of William Shakespeare's more renowned tragedy HARING LEAR(KING LEAR) at PETA Theatre Center until Sunday, March 4.
Photo Flash: Ken Ludwig’s LEADING LADIES Opens In Manila

Photo Flash: Ken Ludwig’s LEADING LADIES Opens In Manila

by Oliver Oliveros — February 10, 2012
Premier theater company Repertory Philippines (Rep) opened Ken Ludwig's (CRAZY FOR YOU, LEND ME A TENOR) rib-tickling play LEADING LADIES last night at Onstage Theatre, Greenbelt 1, Makati City.
NEXT FALL Opens Repertory Philippines’ 75th Season, 1/13-2/5

NEXT FALL Opens Repertory Philippines’ 75th Season, 1/13-2/5

by Oliver Oliveros — February 5, 2012
Repertory Philippines (Rep.
CIRQUE MOTHER AFRICA Set for Resorts World Manila, 4/19-22

CIRQUE MOTHER AFRICA Set for Resorts World Manila, 4/19-22

by Kelsey Denette — February 4, 2012
For the first time in Manila, the world-renowned Cirque Mother Africa (created by professional acrobat Winston Ruddle) will dazzle and mesmerize local audiences with wild African music, dance and performance in a two-hour showcase.
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Repertory Philippines’ LEADING LADIES

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Repertory Philippines’ LEADING LADIES

by Oliver Oliveros — January 31, 2012
The cast of Repertory Philippines' (Rep) LEADING LADIES, a rib-tickling play by Ken Ludwig (CRAZY FOR YOU, LEND ME A TENOR), recently held a photo op during a press conference at Rep's main office in Ortigas Center.
Atlantis Productions’ NINE Pulls Off A Casting Coup, 9/21-10/7

Atlantis Productions’ NINE Pulls Off A Casting Coup, 9/21-10/7

by Oliver Oliveros — January 30, 2012
In Atlantis Productions Inc.
MAMMA MIA! In Manila Extends Till 2/19

MAMMA MIA! In Manila Extends Till 2/19

by Oliver Oliveros — January 25, 2012
True blue ABBA fans have an additional one week to catch the international touring production of composers and lyricists Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, and book writer Catherine Johnson's smash musical MAMMA MIA! at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
Photo Flash: LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE In Manila

Photo Flash: LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE In Manila

by Oliver Oliveros — January 23, 2012
Falling in love is sweeter the second time around, and it's true in the case of LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE, an Off Broadway play that you would fall in love with, and would love to see over and over again.

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