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PHOTO FLASH: VICTOR/VICTORIA Singapore; Show to Close Over the Weekend on 11/29 by Oliver Oliveros
- November 28, 2009 The limited run of Zebra Crossing's Asian premiere of hit Broadway musical VICTOR/VICTORIA at the Esplanade Theatre in Singapore will end on November 29, 2009. The show stars international jazz songstress Laura Fygi as Victor/Victoria, and Philippine theatre's favorite leading man Jake Macapagal as King Marchan.
BALIKBAYAN Benefit Concert, Featuring Paolo Montalban Held 12/3 At The Philippine Center by Gabrielle Sierra
- November 24, 2009 Broadway Barkada presents 'Balikbayan', a special benefit concert for the victims of Typhoons 'Ondoy and Pepeng' at The Philippine Center's Kalayaan Hall on Thursday, December 3rd @ 7:00PM. The Philippine Center is located at 556 Fifth Avenue (between 45th and 46th Street) New York.
Nikki Gil to fill the shoes of Laura Bell Bundy; LEGALLY BLONDE Manila opens 6/10 by Oliver Oliveros
- November 22, 2009 Filipino television and recording artist, Nikki Gil, has started vocal and dance preparations for the very demanding role of Elle Woods, which Laura Bell Bundy originated on Broadway in the hit movie-to-stage musical LEGALLY BLONDE. Atlantis Productions (Spring Awakening, Spelling Bee) brings to Manila LEGALLY BLONDE, a fun, teen musical based on the Amanda Brown novel, and the Hollywood film of the same title premiering in June 2010 at the Meralco Theatre.
RENT Manila Announces Complete Cast; Opens 2/5/10 by Oliver Oliveros
- November 19, 2009 Over 300 'Rentheads' showed up when 9 Works Theatrical, Manila's newly organized professional theatre group, held open auditions for its second major production - Jonathan Larson's groundbreaking, and multi-awarded rock musical RENT. This new project, together with Lunchbox Theatrical's much awaited touring production of CATS and Atlantis' upcoming productions of LEGALLY BLONDE and XANADU, is set to make Manila's theatrescape truly bustling, and exciting in 2010.
MARY STUART Filipino Adaptation Opens 11/18 by Oliver Oliveros
- November 17, 2009 DULAANG U.P., the official theatre organization of the University of the Philippines (U.P.), stages the Filipino adaptation of German playwright Friedrich Schiller's MARY STUART (Maria Stuart). Translated into Filipino by award-winning writer Allan Pallileo and directed by professor Tony Mabesa, the play will run from November 18 to December 6, 2009 at the Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Theatre on U.P. campus.
Photo Flash: SWEENEY TODD Manila Opening Weekend by Oliver Oliveros
- November 17, 2009 Repertory Philippines' (REP) incarnation of 1979 Tony-winning musical SWEENEY TODD, THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET officially opened its doors to Filipino audiences on November 14, 2009 at Onstage, Greenbelt 1, Ayala Center, Makati City. The production earned thunderous applause, standing ovations, and played to nearly sold-out crowds in its first performances.
SWEENEY TODD Manila: Audie Gemora and Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo Featured on ANC by Oliver Oliveros
- November 15, 2009 REPERTORY PHILIPPINES' SWEENEY TODD lead actors Audie Gemora (Benjamin Barker/Sweeney Todd) and Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo (Mrs. Lovett) were recently featured on ANC's (ABS CBN News Channel) late night talk show CITYSCAPE hosted by Lexi Shulze.
Repertory Philippines SWEENEY TODD opens 11/14 by Oliver Oliveros
- November 14, 2009 Repertory Philippines opens its new production of the celebrated, Tony Award-winning musical thriller SWEENEY TODD on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at Onstage, Greenbelt 1.
SWEENEY TODD Manila Reveals Lead Cast by BWW News Desk
- November 14, 2009 AUDIE GEMORA, Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo, Robbie Guevara, Lena McKenzie, and Franco Laurel comprise the lead cast of Repertory Philippines' (REP) new stage production of Stephen Sondheim's SWEENEY TODD. The musical runs at Onstage, 2/F Greenbelt 1, Ayala Center, Makati City in Manila from November 14 to December 13, 2009.
Tony Winner Lea Salonga Details Recent Broadway Show Visits to the Philippine - Part Two by Oliver Oliveros
- November 12, 2009 Tony winner Lea Salonga is currently in Honolulu, Hawaii to conclude her 2009 U.S. and Canada concert tour dubbed "Inspired." While engaged in her tour, she made a recent visit to New York City, and caught a number of Broadway shows.
FILIPINO Stage Actor Jake Macapagal Plays the Romantic Lead in VICTOR/VICTORIA by BWW News Desk
- November 09, 2009 Jake Macapagal, who is currently playing the role of Narrator/El Gallo in Repertory Philippines THE FANTASTICKS, will open as the debonair King Marchan in the Asian Premiere of VICTOR/VICTORIA at the Esplanade Theatre in Singapore from 11/9 to 11/29
VICTOR/VICTORIA Asian Premiere Opens 11/9 by Oliver Oliveros
- November 08, 2009 Zebra Crossing Singapore raises the curtain for the Asian premiere of acclaimed composer and conductor Henry Mancini's VICTOR/VICTORIA at the Esplanade Theatre on November 9, 2009. It stars international jazz songstress Laura Fygi as Victor/Victoria, and Filipino theatre stalwart Jake Macapagal as King Marchan.
Stephanie Reese, Ready for Carnegie Hall on 11/7 by BWW News Desk
- November 07, 2009 Reese stages her first concert at the Carnegie Hall (Judy & Arthur Zankell Hall) in New York City on November 7, 2009, Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
MISS SAIGON's Stephanie Reese Performs at Carnegie Hall on 11/7 by BWW News Desk
- November 07, 2009 MISS SAIGON Germany's Stephanie Reese will perform at the Carnegie Hall in New York City on November 7, 2009. Reese, who is part Filipino, is the third Filipino solo performer, after pop singer Regine Velasquez and Broadway star Lea Salonga, to sing at the famed concert hall.
Repertory Philippines SWEENEY TODD opens 11/14 by Oliver Oliveros
- November 06, 2009 Repertory Philippines opens its new production of the celebrated, Tony Award-winning musical thriller SWEENEY TODD on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at Onstage, Greenbelt 1.
Photo Flash: SWEENEY TODD Manila Meets The Press by Oliver Oliveros
- October 31, 2009 REPERTORY PHILIPPINES' Associate Artistic Director Joy Virata, SWEENEY TODD director Michael Williams, and cast members Audie Gemora (Benjamin Barker/Sweeney Todd), Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo (Mrs. Lovett), Franco Laurel (Anthony), Lena Mckenzie (Johanna), Marvin Ong (Tobias), and Rem Zamora (press conference host/chorus) met the press, including BroadwayWorld.com Philippines, on October 28, 2009 at The Roxy along Tomas Morato in Quezon City.
IMELDA featured on TFC by Oliver Oliveros
- October 27, 2009 The Filipino Channel (TFC) has featured Pan Asian Repertory Theatre's production of IMELDA, a new musical that retells the rise and fall of Imelda Marcos, widow of erstwhile Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos.
Stephanie Reese, Ready for Carnegie Hall on 11/7 by Oliver Oliveros
- October 25, 2009 Reese stages her first concert at the Carnegie Hall (Judy & Arthur Zankell Hall) in New York City on November 7, 2009, Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
SWEENEY TODD Manila Announces Complete Cast by Oliver Oliveros
- October 18, 2009 REPERTORY PHILIPPINES' new production of SWEENEY TODD is in full swing. Audie Gemora (Benjamin Barker/Sweeney Todd), Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo (Mrs. Lovett), Liesl Batucan (beggar woman), Robbie Guevara (Beadle), Robbie Zialcita (Pirelli), Franco Laurel (Anthony), Lena Mckenzie (Johanna), Marvin Ong (Tobias), Roger Chua (Judge Turpin), Juno Henares (Mrs. Lovett understudy), and chorus members: James Stacey, Meynard Penalosa, Jejie Esguerra, Hans Eckstein, Red Concepcion, Raul Montesa, Rem Zamora, Oliver Usison, Collins Gutierrez, Jay Pangilinan, David Cruz, Gary Junsay, Cara Barredo, Jay Glorioso, Naths Everett, Joy Virata, Marisse Santos, Ring Antonio, Gloria Sicam, Teenee Chan, and Ronna Guba complete the cast.
RENT Manila Holds Auditions 10/16-17 by BWW News Desk
- October 17, 2009 9 Works Theatrical is set to rock the Philippines with a new production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical come February 2010. Theater stalwart Robbie Guevara will helm the project.
RENT Manila is currently looking for male and female talents (with or without musical theater background) who can sing, dance, and act.
RENT Manila Holds Auditions 10/16-17 by BWW News Desk
- October 16, 2009 9 Works Theatrical is set to rock the Philippines with a new production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical come February 2010. Theater stalwart Robbie Guevara will helm the project.
RENT Manila is currently looking for male and female talents (with or without musical theater background) who can sing, dance, and act.
PHOTO FLASH: Stephanie Reese Pre-Carnegie Hall Concert by Oliver Oliveros
- October 14, 2009 Stephanie Reese successfully held her Pre-Carnegie Hall concert at Music Museum in San Juan, Manila on October 12, 2009, which was delayed for a week due to typhoons Ketsana and Parma. Repertory Philippines' "Sweeney Todd" Audie Gemora, and the Euphony Male Ensemble were her special guest performers.
Photo Flash: Lea Salonga Performs at The Philippine Center's Kalayaan Hall by Eddie Varley
- October 13, 2009 The Ayala Foundation USA presented Tony Award Winner Lea Salonga in a special performance for the victims of Typhoon 'Ondoy' to be held at The Philippine Center's Kalayaan Hall located at 556 Fifth Avenue in New York City on Monday, October 12th @ 7:30PM.