Video: RAMA, HARI's Ronelson Yadao Talks the Significance of Restaging Dance Classics
by Oliver Oliveros - September 10, 2023
Ronelson Yadao, Alice Reyes Dance Philippines’ artistic director, who also plays Rama, meets us on stage and discusses the progress of their revival production of the rock opera ballet 'Rama, Hari' a few days before its opening.
by Oliver Oliveros - September 10, 2023
Ronelson Yadao, Alice Reyes Dance Philippines’ artistic director, who also plays Rama, meets us on stage and discusses the progress of their revival production of the rock opera ballet 'Rama, Hari' a few days before its opening.
TWENTY QUESTIONS Gets Another Round of Performances (And Wine)!
by Oliver Oliveros - September 08, 2023
After a sold-out run just four months ago, 'Twenty Questions,' Juan Ekis’ Palanca-winning one-act play, returns to the Mirror Studio Theatre in Poblacion, Makati, on the weekends from Nov. 10 to 19.
by Oliver Oliveros - September 08, 2023
After a sold-out run just four months ago, 'Twenty Questions,' Juan Ekis’ Palanca-winning one-act play, returns to the Mirror Studio Theatre in Poblacion, Makati, on the weekends from Nov. 10 to 19.
DLSU HTG Forges a Dream Team to Retell 1971 Sarsuwela HALIMAW
by Oliver Oliveros - September 06, 2023
Harlequin Theatre Guild, De La Salle University Manila’s premier theater organization, will retell Dr. Isagani Cruz’s 1971 sarsuwela 'Halimaw' (Ang Musikal ng Sinisintang Pilipinas), featuring a more contemporary pop-rap musical score.
by Oliver Oliveros - September 06, 2023
Harlequin Theatre Guild, De La Salle University Manila’s premier theater organization, will retell Dr. Isagani Cruz’s 1971 sarsuwela 'Halimaw' (Ang Musikal ng Sinisintang Pilipinas), featuring a more contemporary pop-rap musical score.
Guess the Title of New PAROKYA NI EDGAR Musical; Watch Ahead of the Rest
by Oliver Oliveros - September 06, 2023
Newport World Resorts’ next original musical features the music catalog of another OPM rock band, Parokya ni Edgar, which has spawned hits such as 'Harana,' 'Gitara,' and 'Buloy,' among others.
by Oliver Oliveros - September 06, 2023
Newport World Resorts’ next original musical features the music catalog of another OPM rock band, Parokya ni Edgar, which has spawned hits such as 'Harana,' 'Gitara,' and 'Buloy,' among others.
Enter the HAMILTON Digital Ticket Lottery Starting Sept. 11.
by Oliver Oliveros - September 04, 2023
Producers Jeffrey Seller and Michael Cassel are bringing Broadway’s famed digital ticket lottery to the Philippines during the Manila run of 'Hamilton,' which plays at The Theatre at Solaire starting Sept. 17, 2023.
by Oliver Oliveros - September 04, 2023
Producers Jeffrey Seller and Michael Cassel are bringing Broadway’s famed digital ticket lottery to the Philippines during the Manila run of 'Hamilton,' which plays at The Theatre at Solaire starting Sept. 17, 2023.
Video: Watch All Episodes of BEHIND THE CURTAINS, featuring TICK, TICK…BOOM!
by Oliver Oliveros - September 03, 2023
An old proverb says, 'It takes a village to a child,' and that rings true to staging a well-loved musical, such as Jonathan Larson’s 'tick, tick…BOOM!,' which closes today at Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati City.
by Oliver Oliveros - September 03, 2023
An old proverb says, 'It takes a village to a child,' and that rings true to staging a well-loved musical, such as Jonathan Larson’s 'tick, tick…BOOM!,' which closes today at Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati City.
Exclusive: Khalil Ramos Embraces 'Jon'
by Jude Cartalaba - September 02, 2023
Though three years shy from turning 30, actor-singer Khalil Joseph Nepomuceno Ramos, aka Khalil Ramos, has effectively portrayed the lead character, Jon, in the three-actor musical, 'tick, tick…BOOM!' featuring the music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson.
by Jude Cartalaba - September 02, 2023
Though three years shy from turning 30, actor-singer Khalil Joseph Nepomuceno Ramos, aka Khalil Ramos, has effectively portrayed the lead character, Jon, in the three-actor musical, 'tick, tick…BOOM!' featuring the music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson.
Interview: Reb Atadero, Vien King Prove There Are No Small Roles
by Jude Cartalaba - August 31, 2023
In Jonathan Larson’s semi-autobiographical musical, 'tick, tick…BOOM!' the character of Michael is loosely based on the composer-lyricist’s best friend Matt O’Grady.
by Jude Cartalaba - August 31, 2023
In Jonathan Larson’s semi-autobiographical musical, 'tick, tick…BOOM!' the character of Michael is loosely based on the composer-lyricist’s best friend Matt O’Grady.
Exclusive: Rachelle Ann Go 'Tells Eliza's Story'
by Oliver Oliveros - August 30, 2023
Eliza Schuyler Hamilton, the wife of Alexander, 'who lived, died, and told their story,' 50 years after the death of her husband, closes the show, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s 'Hamilton,' with hands clasped on her chest, and an ambiguous gasp. Ask any actress who played Eliza what the hard breathing was; each one would give a vague answer because it was a different moment every time for each one.
by Oliver Oliveros - August 30, 2023
Eliza Schuyler Hamilton, the wife of Alexander, 'who lived, died, and told their story,' 50 years after the death of her husband, closes the show, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s 'Hamilton,' with hands clasped on her chest, and an ambiguous gasp. Ask any actress who played Eliza what the hard breathing was; each one would give a vague answer because it was a different moment every time for each one.
Video: Mio Infante Gives An Inside Look at TICK, TICK…BOOM! Set
by Oliver Oliveros - August 24, 2023
Media outlets Culture Nurtures and BroadwayWorld have jointly launched their docuseries titled “Behind The Curtains,” featuring Filipino scenographer Mio Infante. In the series’ first episode, he takes the audience to his main set at “tick, tick…BOOM!” a musical by Jonathan Larson and staged by 9 Works Theatrical.
by Oliver Oliveros - August 24, 2023
Media outlets Culture Nurtures and BroadwayWorld have jointly launched their docuseries titled “Behind The Curtains,” featuring Filipino scenographer Mio Infante. In the series’ first episode, he takes the audience to his main set at “tick, tick…BOOM!” a musical by Jonathan Larson and staged by 9 Works Theatrical.
On Set: Vien King, Kayla Rivera Talk TICK, TICK…BOOM!
by Oliver Oliveros - August 21, 2023
On set, BroadwayWorld recently sat down with Vien King and Kayla Rivera, co-stars in 9 Works Theatrical’s current restaging of Jonathan Larson’s musical “tick, tick…BOOM!”
by Oliver Oliveros - August 21, 2023
On set, BroadwayWorld recently sat down with Vien King and Kayla Rivera, co-stars in 9 Works Theatrical’s current restaging of Jonathan Larson’s musical “tick, tick…BOOM!”
Review: In TICK, TICK…BOOM! Midlife Crisis, Oozing Talent Are Inescapable
by Jude Cartalaba - August 18, 2023
Jon (Jef Flores, Khalil Ramos), the protagonist in Jonathan Larson's 'tick, tick.... BOOM!' is a struggling composer who is days away from turning 30. He can’t help but hear that internal clock clicking: he doesn’t want to turn a year older without something groundbreaking to show.
by Jude Cartalaba - August 18, 2023
Jon (Jef Flores, Khalil Ramos), the protagonist in Jonathan Larson's 'tick, tick.... BOOM!' is a struggling composer who is days away from turning 30. He can’t help but hear that internal clock clicking: he doesn’t want to turn a year older without something groundbreaking to show.
Video: RAMA, HARI's Vien King, Nica Tupas Sample 'Iisa ang Tibok'
by Gilbert Kim Sancha - August 10, 2023
The Cultural Center of the Philippines has presented to the media its 2023 cast of 'Rama, Hari,' a Filipino rock opera ballet featuring marquee names from TV, film, musical theater, and ballet.
by Gilbert Kim Sancha - August 10, 2023
The Cultural Center of the Philippines has presented to the media its 2023 cast of 'Rama, Hari,' a Filipino rock opera ballet featuring marquee names from TV, film, musical theater, and ballet.
Photos: First Look at TICK, TICK…BOOM! Starring Khalil Ramos and Jef Flores
by Oliver Oliveros - August 08, 2023
9 Works Theatrical’s restaging of Jonathan Larson’s semi-autobiographical musical “tick, tick…BOOM! has officially opened, and BroadwayWorld has the first dibs on these official production photos taken by Reine Bantang.
by Oliver Oliveros - August 08, 2023
9 Works Theatrical’s restaging of Jonathan Larson’s semi-autobiographical musical “tick, tick…BOOM! has officially opened, and BroadwayWorld has the first dibs on these official production photos taken by Reine Bantang.
Video: Watch Excerpt of LOUDER THAN WORDS from TICK, TICK…BOOM!
by Oliver Oliveros - August 06, 2023
In a one-night-only encore of “Louder than Words,” the finale number from Jonathan Larson’s pre-'Rent,' 'tick, tick…BOOM!' TV-film star (now theater actor) Khalil Ramos sang those lines, then faced the audience throwing a nudge and a wink—and we all knew what he meant. Ironic.
by Oliver Oliveros - August 06, 2023
In a one-night-only encore of “Louder than Words,” the finale number from Jonathan Larson’s pre-'Rent,' 'tick, tick…BOOM!' TV-film star (now theater actor) Khalil Ramos sang those lines, then faced the audience throwing a nudge and a wink—and we all knew what he meant. Ironic.
SHORTS & BRIEFS 9 Presents Eight Short Plays, All Sundays of August
by Oliver Oliveros - August 04, 2023
'Shorts & Briefs 9' by EKSENA PH is an independently produced theater festival of short plays (10-12 mins. each) that feature first-time theater practitioners and performers. 'S&B 9' is back to live performances celebrating nine years. The festival features eight plays and original stories from emerging playwrights.
by Oliver Oliveros - August 04, 2023
'Shorts & Briefs 9' by EKSENA PH is an independently produced theater festival of short plays (10-12 mins. each) that feature first-time theater practitioners and performers. 'S&B 9' is back to live performances celebrating nine years. The festival features eight plays and original stories from emerging playwrights.
Video: Khalil Ramos Talks Career Beginnings & TICK, TICK…BOOM!
by Oliver Oliveros - July 26, 2023
While in rehearsal, young fine actor-influencer Khalil Ramos recently sat down with BroadwayWorld for a short interview, which turned out insightful, grateful, and anxiety-driven, too, brought about by the actor’s 12 years in mainstream show business, marked with occasional highs and lows.
by Oliver Oliveros - July 26, 2023
While in rehearsal, young fine actor-influencer Khalil Ramos recently sat down with BroadwayWorld for a short interview, which turned out insightful, grateful, and anxiety-driven, too, brought about by the actor’s 12 years in mainstream show business, marked with occasional highs and lows.
Video: OPEN DOORS Concert Cast, Led by Regine Velasquez, Take Their Bows
by Oliver Oliveros - July 17, 2023
Ayala Land and Samsung’s Samsung Performing Arts Theater at Circuit Makati has just turned one and celebrated this milestone with the launch of its venue grants: a subsidy program given to national artists, professional and community performing arts companies to help realize their creative visions on a world-class theatrical facility, such as the Samsung Performing Arts Theater.
by Oliver Oliveros - July 17, 2023
Ayala Land and Samsung’s Samsung Performing Arts Theater at Circuit Makati has just turned one and celebrated this milestone with the launch of its venue grants: a subsidy program given to national artists, professional and community performing arts companies to help realize their creative visions on a world-class theatrical facility, such as the Samsung Performing Arts Theater.
Regine Velasquez to Lead Samsung Performing Arts Theater's Concert Fundraiser
by Oliver Oliveros - July 10, 2023
Asia’s songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, who recently staged a series of sold-out solo concerts at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater at Circuit Makati, headlines the famed venue’s concert fundraiser, 'Open Doors,' directed by Floy Quintos.
by Oliver Oliveros - July 10, 2023
Asia’s songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, who recently staged a series of sold-out solo concerts at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater at Circuit Makati, headlines the famed venue’s concert fundraiser, 'Open Doors,' directed by Floy Quintos.
Interview: blueREP Alums Sab Jose, Reb Atadero Reunite in LUNGS
by Jude Cartalaba - July 10, 2023
Despite the successful tandem of Sab Jose and mainstream actor-model-endorser Jake Cuenca, who crossed over to theater via the Duncan MacMillan play 'Lungs' in 2019, the former had to find a new partner in the person of Reb Atadero for the play’s return to the local stage.
by Jude Cartalaba - July 10, 2023
Despite the successful tandem of Sab Jose and mainstream actor-model-endorser Jake Cuenca, who crossed over to theater via the Duncan MacMillan play 'Lungs' in 2019, the former had to find a new partner in the person of Reb Atadero for the play’s return to the local stage.
Video: Take a Peek at TICK, TICK…BOOM! Rehearsal
by Gilbert Kim Sancha - July 04, 2023
Professional theater newcomer Khalil Ramos embraces the stage, along with more seasoned stage actors Reb Atadero and Tanya Manalang, as he rehearses the blocking of “Sunday” from Jonathan Larson-penned musical “tick, tick…BOOM!” for the first time.
by Gilbert Kim Sancha - July 04, 2023
Professional theater newcomer Khalil Ramos embraces the stage, along with more seasoned stage actors Reb Atadero and Tanya Manalang, as he rehearses the blocking of “Sunday” from Jonathan Larson-penned musical “tick, tick…BOOM!” for the first time.
Video: Watch Excerpt from DOMINADOR GONZALES: NATIONAL ARTIST, Virgin Labfest 2023
by Oliver Oliveros - June 23, 2023
Stage vets Joel Saracho (Dominador) and Rikki Benedicto (Oliver), together with young actor AJ Sison (Edward), own the stage in 'Dominador Gonzales: National Artist,' an entry to the 18th edition of Virgin Labfest, presented by the Cultural Center of the Philippines, The Writer’s Bloc, and Tanghalang Pilipino.
by Oliver Oliveros - June 23, 2023
Stage vets Joel Saracho (Dominador) and Rikki Benedicto (Oliver), together with young actor AJ Sison (Edward), own the stage in 'Dominador Gonzales: National Artist,' an entry to the 18th edition of Virgin Labfest, presented by the Cultural Center of the Philippines, The Writer’s Bloc, and Tanghalang Pilipino.
Review: IBARRA's Memorable Moments and Excesses
by Jude Cartalaba - June 19, 2023
With the birth of a new theater company, Tanghalang Una Obra, whose creatives were closely associated with Gantimpala Theater Foundation, comes 'Ibarra,' a reworking of the latter’s yearly production of 'Kanser,' based on Dr. Jose Rizal’s first novel, 'Noli Me Tangere.' But this time, it presents the events from 'Kanser' from one point of view: that of the title role, essayed by multi-award-winning TV and film actor Piolo Pascual, in his professional theater debut.
by Jude Cartalaba - June 19, 2023
With the birth of a new theater company, Tanghalang Una Obra, whose creatives were closely associated with Gantimpala Theater Foundation, comes 'Ibarra,' a reworking of the latter’s yearly production of 'Kanser,' based on Dr. Jose Rizal’s first novel, 'Noli Me Tangere.' But this time, it presents the events from 'Kanser' from one point of view: that of the title role, essayed by multi-award-winning TV and film actor Piolo Pascual, in his professional theater debut.
Artistic Integrity or Profit?
by Jude Cartalaba - June 15, 2023
A little over 10 years since Actor's Actors Inc.'s The Necessary Theatre premiered John Logan's Tony Award-winning play 'Red' in Asia, the theater company brings back the two-hander on stage. Bart Guingona still plays the abstract expressionist Mark Rothko, while JC Santos plays his fictional studio assistant Ken, originally played by Joaquin Valdes.
by Jude Cartalaba - June 15, 2023
A little over 10 years since Actor's Actors Inc.'s The Necessary Theatre premiered John Logan's Tony Award-winning play 'Red' in Asia, the theater company brings back the two-hander on stage. Bart Guingona still plays the abstract expressionist Mark Rothko, while JC Santos plays his fictional studio assistant Ken, originally played by Joaquin Valdes.
Video: Reminisce the Past with KALESA, Performed by Tribu
by Oliver Oliveros - June 08, 2023
Trained classical voices and contemporary music arrangements breathe new life to Filipino folk songs, kundiman, and arias in Ephesus Teatron Group Inc.’s first major live musical concert in three years, 'Klasical.'
by Oliver Oliveros - June 08, 2023
Trained classical voices and contemporary music arrangements breathe new life to Filipino folk songs, kundiman, and arias in Ephesus Teatron Group Inc.’s first major live musical concert in three years, 'Klasical.'
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