Lea Salonga Opens CATS In Manila With A Sprained Ankle, Show Extends Till 8/22
by Oliver Oliveros - July 23, 2010
Tony award-winning actress Lea Salonga has tripped and sprained her ankle as she was heading to her first stage entrance during the technical and dress rehearsal for the Philippine premiere of the musical 'Cats: Now and Forever' Thursday at the Nicanor Abelardo Theatre of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) . Ms. Salonga, who dons Grizabella's scruffy costume, and the Australian touring cast and crew of the T.S. Eliot/Andrew Lloyd Webber musical officially open 'Cats' Manila run Saturday, July 24, 2010.
by Oliver Oliveros - July 23, 2010
Tony award-winning actress Lea Salonga has tripped and sprained her ankle as she was heading to her first stage entrance during the technical and dress rehearsal for the Philippine premiere of the musical 'Cats: Now and Forever' Thursday at the Nicanor Abelardo Theatre of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) . Ms. Salonga, who dons Grizabella's scruffy costume, and the Australian touring cast and crew of the T.S. Eliot/Andrew Lloyd Webber musical officially open 'Cats' Manila run Saturday, July 24, 2010.
Off-Broadway Play MIRACLE IN RWANDA Closes In Manila, 7/22
by Oliver Oliveros - July 22, 2010
Leslie Lewis Sword and Edward Vilga's critically acclaimed inspirational one-woman play 'Miracle in Rwanda', which made its first round of performances at the TheaterZone, Naples, Florida and at the Ohio Theatre in New York City in 2007, premieres in Manila at the Insular Life Theatre in Makati City from July 14 to 22, 2010 with afternoon and evening performances. The show will tour Vancouver, British Columbia after the Philippines.
by Oliver Oliveros - July 22, 2010
Leslie Lewis Sword and Edward Vilga's critically acclaimed inspirational one-woman play 'Miracle in Rwanda', which made its first round of performances at the TheaterZone, Naples, Florida and at the Ohio Theatre in New York City in 2007, premieres in Manila at the Insular Life Theatre in Makati City from July 14 to 22, 2010 with afternoon and evening performances. The show will tour Vancouver, British Columbia after the Philippines.
GLEE Creator Ryan Murphy Rewrites Charice’s Episodes?
by Oliver Oliveros - July 20, 2010
Apart from getting new teachers for Broadway-style singing and television acting, 18-year-old international pop singer from the Philippines Charice has reportedly succumbed to availing a non-evasive, 30-minute Thermage skin tightening procedure and botox injections from controversial Filipino cosmetologist Dr. Vicki Belo, as the teenager prepares filming for 'Glee's' second season at the end of the month. New York Magazine has noted that this incident already forced the television show's creator Ryan Murphy 'to rewrite Charice's episode(s) to contain the message: It's important to love and embrace one's naturally round face as it is.'
by Oliver Oliveros - July 20, 2010
Apart from getting new teachers for Broadway-style singing and television acting, 18-year-old international pop singer from the Philippines Charice has reportedly succumbed to availing a non-evasive, 30-minute Thermage skin tightening procedure and botox injections from controversial Filipino cosmetologist Dr. Vicki Belo, as the teenager prepares filming for 'Glee's' second season at the end of the month. New York Magazine has noted that this incident already forced the television show's creator Ryan Murphy 'to rewrite Charice's episode(s) to contain the message: It's important to love and embrace one's naturally round face as it is.'
Ateneo Blue Repertory Presents Musical Revue EDGES Until 7/31
by Oliver Oliveros - July 18, 2010
Young thespians at Ateneo Blue Repertory pay tribute to Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the youngest recipients of the prestigious Jonathan Larson Award and the team behind musical revue 'Edges', by presenting their own production of the writing duo's most popular work to date. Ateneo Blue Repertory's 'Edges: A Song Cycle' runs at the Gonzaga Fine Arts Theatre, Ateneo de Manila University until Saturday, July 31, 2010.
by Oliver Oliveros - July 18, 2010
Young thespians at Ateneo Blue Repertory pay tribute to Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the youngest recipients of the prestigious Jonathan Larson Award and the team behind musical revue 'Edges', by presenting their own production of the writing duo's most popular work to date. Ateneo Blue Repertory's 'Edges: A Song Cycle' runs at the Gonzaga Fine Arts Theatre, Ateneo de Manila University until Saturday, July 31, 2010.
LEGALLY BLONDE Comes To Manila, Runs Through July 18
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2010
Elle Woods has arrived in Manila! Atlantis Productions' staging of the Broadway musical LEGALLY BLONDE opened on June 25th starring Philippine pop singer and recording artist Nikki Gil in the title role.
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2010
Elle Woods has arrived in Manila! Atlantis Productions' staging of the Broadway musical LEGALLY BLONDE opened on June 25th starring Philippine pop singer and recording artist Nikki Gil in the title role.
Off-Broadway Play MIRACLE IN RWANDA Premieres In Manila, 7/14-7/22
by Oliver Oliveros - July 14, 2010
Leslie Lewis Sword and Edward Vilga's critically acclaimed inspirational one-woman play 'Miracle in Rwanda', which made its first round of performances at the TheaterZone, Naples, Florida and at the Ohio Theatre in New York City in 2007, premieres in Manila at the Insular Life Theatre in Makati City from July 14 to 22, 2010 with afternoon and evening performances. The show will tour Vancouver, British Columbia after the Philippines.
by Oliver Oliveros - July 14, 2010
Leslie Lewis Sword and Edward Vilga's critically acclaimed inspirational one-woman play 'Miracle in Rwanda', which made its first round of performances at the TheaterZone, Naples, Florida and at the Ohio Theatre in New York City in 2007, premieres in Manila at the Insular Life Theatre in Makati City from July 14 to 22, 2010 with afternoon and evening performances. The show will tour Vancouver, British Columbia after the Philippines.
Photo Flash: EQUUS In Manila - First Look!
by Oliver Oliveros - July 12, 2010
BroadwayWorld Philippines joined first-time straight play director Audie Gemora ('High School Musical On Stage') open Repertory Philippines' 73rd season ender 'Equus' Friday evening, July 9, 2010 at the OnStage Theatre in Greenbelt One, Ayala Malls, Makati City. With seasoned Repertory Philippines actors Miguel Faustmann, who plays middle-aged psychiatrist-narrator Martin Dysart, and Red Concepcion, who portrays seventeen-year-old dangerously atypical Alan Strang, up the marquee, Mr. Gemora has showed his own firm grip of Peter Shaffer's material before his curious audience.
by Oliver Oliveros - July 12, 2010
BroadwayWorld Philippines joined first-time straight play director Audie Gemora ('High School Musical On Stage') open Repertory Philippines' 73rd season ender 'Equus' Friday evening, July 9, 2010 at the OnStage Theatre in Greenbelt One, Ayala Malls, Makati City. With seasoned Repertory Philippines actors Miguel Faustmann, who plays middle-aged psychiatrist-narrator Martin Dysart, and Red Concepcion, who portrays seventeen-year-old dangerously atypical Alan Strang, up the marquee, Mr. Gemora has showed his own firm grip of Peter Shaffer's material before his curious audience.
Off-Broadway Play MIRACLE IN RWANDA Premieres In Manila, 7/14-7/22
by Oliver Oliveros - July 11, 2010
Leslie Lewis Sword and Edward Vilga's critically acclaimed inspirational one-woman play 'Miracle in Rwanda', which made its first round of performances at the TheaterZone, Naples, Florida and at the Ohio Theatre in New York City in 2007, premieres in Manila at the Insular Life Theatre in Makati City from July 14 to 22, 2010 with afternoon and evening performances. The show will tour Vancouver, British Columbia after the Philippines.
by Oliver Oliveros - July 11, 2010
Leslie Lewis Sword and Edward Vilga's critically acclaimed inspirational one-woman play 'Miracle in Rwanda', which made its first round of performances at the TheaterZone, Naples, Florida and at the Ohio Theatre in New York City in 2007, premieres in Manila at the Insular Life Theatre in Makati City from July 14 to 22, 2010 with afternoon and evening performances. The show will tour Vancouver, British Columbia after the Philippines.
Concepcion And Mañalac Alternate As Alan Strang In Repertory Philippines’ EQUUS, 7/9-7/25
by Oliver Oliveros - July 06, 2010
Repertory Philippines, a premier professional theatre company that recently staged Stephen Sondheim's 'Sweeney Todd' and Mark Saltzman's 'Romeo & Bernadette', ends its current season on a high by restaging its old '70s hit play in Peter Shaffer's riveting psychological drama 'Equus'. Seasoned theatre actor but first-time straight play director Audie Gemora ('Sweeney Todd', 'Man of La Mancha') assembles a powerhouse cast in this incarnation of Shaffer's masterpiece headlined by two young and promising thespians Red Concepcion ('Altar Boyz', 'Romeo & Bernadette') and Marco Mañalac ('Nickelodeon', 'Myx VJ Search') alternating as the deeply disturbed seventeen-year-old Alan Strang.
by Oliver Oliveros - July 06, 2010
Repertory Philippines, a premier professional theatre company that recently staged Stephen Sondheim's 'Sweeney Todd' and Mark Saltzman's 'Romeo & Bernadette', ends its current season on a high by restaging its old '70s hit play in Peter Shaffer's riveting psychological drama 'Equus'. Seasoned theatre actor but first-time straight play director Audie Gemora ('Sweeney Todd', 'Man of La Mancha') assembles a powerhouse cast in this incarnation of Shaffer's masterpiece headlined by two young and promising thespians Red Concepcion ('Altar Boyz', 'Romeo & Bernadette') and Marco Mañalac ('Nickelodeon', 'Myx VJ Search') alternating as the deeply disturbed seventeen-year-old Alan Strang.
STAGE TUBE: Charice Talks Upcoming GLEE Stint
by Jessica Lewis - July 06, 2010
As BroadwayWorld has previously reported, Charice will officially join GLEE next season. The 18 year old Filipina singing sensation will play a foreign exchange student who will be rivals with Lea Michele's character, 'Rachel Berry.' Click below to hear Charice talk about her upcoming stint!
by Jessica Lewis - July 06, 2010
As BroadwayWorld has previously reported, Charice will officially join GLEE next season. The 18 year old Filipina singing sensation will play a foreign exchange student who will be rivals with Lea Michele's character, 'Rachel Berry.' Click below to hear Charice talk about her upcoming stint!
Photo Flash: Ballet Manila Presents GISELLE
by Oliver Oliveros - July 06, 2010
Ballet Manila, one of the Philippines' major ballet companies, had recently staged the two-act classic ballet 'Giselle' at Manila Broadcasting Company's Aliw Theatre, Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex, Pasay City, Manila. The ballet stars 45-year-old prima ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde in the title role.
by Oliver Oliveros - July 06, 2010
Ballet Manila, one of the Philippines' major ballet companies, had recently staged the two-act classic ballet 'Giselle' at Manila Broadcasting Company's Aliw Theatre, Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex, Pasay City, Manila. The ballet stars 45-year-old prima ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde in the title role.
Singapore's THE FULL MONTY Singapore Closes 7/4
by Oliver Oliveros - July 04, 2010
Filipino musical theatre star Sheila Francisco ('South Pacific'- UK , 'High School Musical On Stage' - Manila) does another star turn by portraying the cynical role of Jeanette Burmeister in Pangdemonium's inaugural production of Broadway hit 'The Full Monty' at the Drama Center Theatre in Singapore, with performances from June 18 to July 4, 2010.
by Oliver Oliveros - July 04, 2010
Filipino musical theatre star Sheila Francisco ('South Pacific'- UK , 'High School Musical On Stage' - Manila) does another star turn by portraying the cynical role of Jeanette Burmeister in Pangdemonium's inaugural production of Broadway hit 'The Full Monty' at the Drama Center Theatre in Singapore, with performances from June 18 to July 4, 2010.
Leila Florentino And Dennis Astorga Sing Broadway Songs In Paris; 7/2-7/3
by Oliver Oliveros - July 02, 2010
Paris Broadway Saigon showcases the talents of Filipino singers and former 'Miss Saigon' actors Leila Florentino and Dennis Astorga in 'Simply Broadway,' an evening of classic and contemporary show tunes, at the Theatre de Nesle, 8 rue de Nesle, 75006 Paris on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 5 p.m., Friday, July 2 at 9 p.m., and Saturday, July 3 at 5 p.m. Patrick Laviosa is musical director. Stephane Ly-Cuong is artistic director.
by Oliver Oliveros - July 02, 2010
Paris Broadway Saigon showcases the talents of Filipino singers and former 'Miss Saigon' actors Leila Florentino and Dennis Astorga in 'Simply Broadway,' an evening of classic and contemporary show tunes, at the Theatre de Nesle, 8 rue de Nesle, 75006 Paris on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 5 p.m., Friday, July 2 at 9 p.m., and Saturday, July 3 at 5 p.m. Patrick Laviosa is musical director. Stephane Ly-Cuong is artistic director.
Stella Adler Studio of Acting Goes Global, Schools To Open In India And Philippines
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 30, 2010
In a series of exciting new ventures into the development of international acting training, the prestigious Stella Adler Studio of Acting will be partnering with a new school in India, home of the burgeoning 'Bollywood' film industry, as well as offering a theater workshop in the Philippines.
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 30, 2010
In a series of exciting new ventures into the development of international acting training, the prestigious Stella Adler Studio of Acting will be partnering with a new school in India, home of the burgeoning 'Bollywood' film industry, as well as offering a theater workshop in the Philippines.
Manila-based Theatre Company Holds Auditions For Scholarship, 6/30
by Oliver Oliveros - June 30, 2010
Tanghalang Pilipino (TP), the theatre company that recently staged Anton Chekhov's 'Three Sisters' and Tennessee Williams' 'A Streetcar Named Desire', will hold auditions for scholarship on June 30, 2010, 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the CCP Amado Hernandez, Upper Basement, Tanghalang Pambansa, CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Manila.
by Oliver Oliveros - June 30, 2010
Tanghalang Pilipino (TP), the theatre company that recently staged Anton Chekhov's 'Three Sisters' and Tennessee Williams' 'A Streetcar Named Desire', will hold auditions for scholarship on June 30, 2010, 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the CCP Amado Hernandez, Upper Basement, Tanghalang Pambansa, CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Manila.
Photo Flash: THE FULL MONTY Singapore
by Oliver Oliveros - June 29, 2010
Although the piece had been staged in other Asian countries like Korea, Japan and Hong Kong already, 'The Full Monty' that opened at the Drama Center Theatre on June 18, 2010 was the first one in Singapore.
by Oliver Oliveros - June 29, 2010
Although the piece had been staged in other Asian countries like Korea, Japan and Hong Kong already, 'The Full Monty' that opened at the Drama Center Theatre on June 18, 2010 was the first one in Singapore.
LEGALLY BLONDE Comes To Manila, Runs Through July 18
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 28, 2010
Elle Woods has arrived in Manila! Atlantis Productions' staging of the Broadway musical LEGALLY BLONDE opened on June 25th starring Philippine pop singer and recording artist Nikki Gil in the title role.
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 28, 2010
Elle Woods has arrived in Manila! Atlantis Productions' staging of the Broadway musical LEGALLY BLONDE opened on June 25th starring Philippine pop singer and recording artist Nikki Gil in the title role.
Win Tickets, Discounts To LEGALLY BLONDE Manila, 6/26
by Oliver Oliveros - June 26, 2010
'Our Awesome Planet' (OAP) at www.ourawesomeplanet.com, presents the opening matinee performance of Atlantis Productions Inc.'s staging of Broadway and West End hit musical 'Legally Blonde' on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at the Meralco Theatre. And in gratitude to OAP's around 6,000 regular readers and 14,000 Facebook followers, the top lifestyle blog will be giving away a few Orchestra Side seats, and some discount tickets to 'Legally Blonde'.
by Oliver Oliveros - June 26, 2010
'Our Awesome Planet' (OAP) at www.ourawesomeplanet.com, presents the opening matinee performance of Atlantis Productions Inc.'s staging of Broadway and West End hit musical 'Legally Blonde' on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at the Meralco Theatre. And in gratitude to OAP's around 6,000 regular readers and 14,000 Facebook followers, the top lifestyle blog will be giving away a few Orchestra Side seats, and some discount tickets to 'Legally Blonde'.
Leila Florentino And Dennis Astorga Sing Broadway Songs In Paris; 6/26 & 7/2-7/3
by Oliver Oliveros - June 25, 2010
Paris Broadway Saigon showcases the talents of Filipino singers and former 'Miss Saigon' actors Leila Florentino and Dennis Astorga in 'Simply Broadway,' an evening of classic and contemporary show tunes, at the Theatre de Nesle, 8 rue de Nesle, 75006 Paris on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 5 p.m., Friday, July 2 at 9 p.m., and Saturday, July 3 at 5 p.m. Patrick Laviosa is musical director. Stephane Ly-Cuong is artistic director.
by Oliver Oliveros - June 25, 2010
Paris Broadway Saigon showcases the talents of Filipino singers and former 'Miss Saigon' actors Leila Florentino and Dennis Astorga in 'Simply Broadway,' an evening of classic and contemporary show tunes, at the Theatre de Nesle, 8 rue de Nesle, 75006 Paris on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 5 p.m., Friday, July 2 at 9 p.m., and Saturday, July 3 at 5 p.m. Patrick Laviosa is musical director. Stephane Ly-Cuong is artistic director.
STAGE TUBE: LEGALLY BLONDE Manila Cast On ASAP XV
by Oliver Oliveros - June 20, 2010
ASAP XV host Nikki Gil, who is set to debut as Elle Woods in her first major theatre production, led the Manila cast of Broadway and West End smash musical 'Legally Blonde' by performing 'So Much Better' on the musical variety show, Sunday, June 20, 2010.
by Oliver Oliveros - June 20, 2010
ASAP XV host Nikki Gil, who is set to debut as Elle Woods in her first major theatre production, led the Manila cast of Broadway and West End smash musical 'Legally Blonde' by performing 'So Much Better' on the musical variety show, Sunday, June 20, 2010.
Sheila Francisco Stars As Jeanette Burmeister In THE FULL MONTY Singapore, 6/18-7/4
by Oliver Oliveros - June 18, 2010
Filipino musical theatre star Sheila Francisco ('South Pacific'- UK , 'High School Musical On Stage' - Manila) does another star turn by portraying the cynical role of Jeanette Burmeister in Pangdemonium's inaugural production of Broadway hit 'The Full Monty' at the Drama Center Theatre in Singapore, with performances from June 18 to July 4, 2010.
by Oliver Oliveros - June 18, 2010
Filipino musical theatre star Sheila Francisco ('South Pacific'- UK , 'High School Musical On Stage' - Manila) does another star turn by portraying the cynical role of Jeanette Burmeister in Pangdemonium's inaugural production of Broadway hit 'The Full Monty' at the Drama Center Theatre in Singapore, with performances from June 18 to July 4, 2010.
Win Tickets, Discounts To LEGALLY BLONDE Manila, 6/26
by Oliver Oliveros - June 17, 2010
'Our Awesome Planet' (OAP) at www.ourawesomeplanet.com, presents the opening matinee performance of Atlantis Productions Inc.'s staging of Broadway and West End hit musical 'Legally Blonde' on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at the Meralco Theatre. And in gratitude to OAP's around 6,000 regular readers and 14,000 Facebook followers, the top lifestyle blog will be giving away a few Orchestra Side seats, and some discount tickets to 'Legally Blonde'.
by Oliver Oliveros - June 17, 2010
'Our Awesome Planet' (OAP) at www.ourawesomeplanet.com, presents the opening matinee performance of Atlantis Productions Inc.'s staging of Broadway and West End hit musical 'Legally Blonde' on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at the Meralco Theatre. And in gratitude to OAP's around 6,000 regular readers and 14,000 Facebook followers, the top lifestyle blog will be giving away a few Orchestra Side seats, and some discount tickets to 'Legally Blonde'.
Sheila Francisco Stars As Jeanette Burmeister In THE FULL MONTY Singapore, 6/18-7/4
by Oliver Oliveros - June 14, 2010
Filipino musical theatre star Sheila Francisco ('South Pacific'- UK , 'High School Musical On Stage' - Manila) does another star turn by portraying the cynical role of Jeanette Burmeister in Pangdemonium's inaugural production of Broadway hit 'The Full Monty' at the Drama Center Theatre in Singapore, with performances from June 18 to July 4, 2010.
by Oliver Oliveros - June 14, 2010
Filipino musical theatre star Sheila Francisco ('South Pacific'- UK , 'High School Musical On Stage' - Manila) does another star turn by portraying the cynical role of Jeanette Burmeister in Pangdemonium's inaugural production of Broadway hit 'The Full Monty' at the Drama Center Theatre in Singapore, with performances from June 18 to July 4, 2010.
Photo Coverage: Northwind Singers Wins GLEE Sing Off In The Philippines
by Oliver Oliveros - June 10, 2010
'Gleeks' of the Philippines trooped into the Centerstage Theatre at SM Mall of Asia (SM-MOA) Tuesday night, June 8, 2010 to cheer for their favored Metro Manila-based show choirs competing in television networks ETC and Jack TV's 'The Great Glee Sing Off' finals (three contending show choirs with 8-12 members perform a ballad, and a musical number from Fox TV's hit show 'Glee').
by Oliver Oliveros - June 10, 2010
'Gleeks' of the Philippines trooped into the Centerstage Theatre at SM Mall of Asia (SM-MOA) Tuesday night, June 8, 2010 to cheer for their favored Metro Manila-based show choirs competing in television networks ETC and Jack TV's 'The Great Glee Sing Off' finals (three contending show choirs with 8-12 members perform a ballad, and a musical number from Fox TV's hit show 'Glee').
‘Great GLEE Sing Off’ Finals in the Philippines, 6/8
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2010
'Glee' has been enjoying phenomenal television success not only in the United States but also in the Philippines. It is so well-received that local cable television networks ETC and Jack TV, both from Solar Entertainment Corporation, launched the 'Great GLEE Sing Off' contest calling Filipino fans to form their own 8-12 member show choirs similar to McKinley High School's glee club.
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2010
'Glee' has been enjoying phenomenal television success not only in the United States but also in the Philippines. It is so well-received that local cable television networks ETC and Jack TV, both from Solar Entertainment Corporation, launched the 'Great GLEE Sing Off' contest calling Filipino fans to form their own 8-12 member show choirs similar to McKinley High School's glee club.
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