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THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP Resumes Performances On 1/21

THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP Resumes Performances On 1/21

by Oliver Oliveros — January 3, 2010
The Marie Eugenie Theatre of the Assumption (METTA) resumes its production of fast-paced and campy Off-Broadway comedy THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP on January 21 to 23, 2010 at the newly-opened Assumption Black Box Theater, 5/F Marie Eugenie Building, Assumption College, Lorenzo Village, Makati City in M
Philippine TV Premiere:  Lea Salonga Sings Theme Song of Filipino Animated Film DAYO

Philippine TV Premiere: Lea Salonga Sings Theme Song of Filipino Animated Film DAYO (Wanderer)

by Oliver Oliveros — December 27, 2009
Tony winner Lea Salonga is singing the theme song 'Lipad' (Fly) of Filipino animated feature 'Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia' (Wanderer in the World of Elementalia), which premieres on Cinema One cable television on December 27, Sunday at 8 p.
BTS Video:  Audie Gemora And Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo Record FOR GOOD

BTS Video: Audie Gemora And Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo Record FOR GOOD

by Oliver Oliveros — December 27, 2009
BroadwayWorld.
CD REVIEW: Easy Listening, Heartfelt Show Tunes From Audie Gemora

CD REVIEW: Easy Listening, Heartfelt Show Tunes From Audie Gemora

by Oliver Oliveros — December 23, 2009
These brand new recordings, done in a sweeping, easy listening manner, effortlessly succeed with Gemora's rich baritone and heartfelt renditions.
Philippines: MARY STUART and THREEPENNY OPERA Cited Best Plays of 2009

Philippines: MARY STUART and THREEPENNY OPERA Cited Best Plays of 2009

by Oliver Oliveros — December 17, 2009
Philippine Daily Inquirer writer and theater critic Gibbs Cadiz cites local productions of Friedrich von Schiller's 'Mary Stuart' and Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill's 'The Threepenny Opera' as best plays of 2009 in his annual 'Bravo! Best of Theater' roundup.
Video Sneak Peek:  RENT Manila In Rehearsals

Video Sneak Peek: RENT Manila In Rehearsals

by Oliver Oliveros — December 17, 2009
RENT Manila February 6, 2010 show owner, Our Awesome Planet (www.
MARY STUART and THE THREEPENNY OPERA Cited Best Plays of 2009

MARY STUART and THE THREEPENNY OPERA Cited Best Plays of 2009

by Oliver Oliveros — December 15, 2009
Philippine Daily Inquirer writer and theater critic Gibbs Cadiz has recently cited local productions of Friedrich von Schiller's 'Mary Stuart' and Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill's 'The Threepenny Opera' as best plays of 2009 in his annual 'Bravo! Best of Theater' roundup.
Excerpts from A BROADWAY BABY TRAIL!

Excerpts from A BROADWAY BABY TRAIL!

by Oliver Oliveros — December 15, 2009
A self-confessed 'Broadway baby' conquers New York for the first time, by Oliver Oliveros.

SWEENEY TODD Manila Reveals Lead Cast

by BWW News Desk — December 13, 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.
Audie Gemora Broadway Album Now Available

Audie Gemora Broadway Album Now Available

by Oliver Oliveros — December 12, 2009
Philippine musical theatre lead player Audie Gemora (Sweeney Todd, Man of La Mancha) releases his much-awaited Broadway album just in time for the holidays.
Lea Salonga Sings Most Requested Songs This Weekend 12/11-12/12

Lea Salonga Sings Most Requested Songs This Weekend 12/11-12/12

by Oliver Oliveros — December 8, 2009
Lea holds her much-awaited big holiday concert dubbed 'Your Songs' at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), CCP Complex, Pasay City, Manila this weekend, December 11 (Fri) and 12 (Sat) at 8 p.
SWEENEY TODD Manila Ends Run 12/13

SWEENEY TODD Manila Ends Run 12/13

by Oliver Oliveros — December 7, 2009
Bringing Stephen Sondheim's SWEENEY TODD closer to Manila theater audiences may at first seem like a Herculean task.
PHOTO FLASH: BALIKBAYAN Benefit for Philippine Typhoon Victims

PHOTO FLASH: BALIKBAYAN Benefit for Philippine Typhoon Victims

by Oliver Oliveros — December 5, 2009
Local and U.
LEA SALONGA:  How to sing CATS hit song MEMORY – no, seriously

LEA SALONGA: How to sing CATS hit song MEMORY – no, seriously

by Oliver Oliveros — December 4, 2009
Lea recounts what she had to go through in singing 'Memory' in her column published December 2 in the Philippine Daily Inquirer.

BALIKBAYAN Benefit Concert, Featuring Paolo Montalban Held 12/3 At The Philippine Center

by BWW News Desk — December 3, 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 NUTCRACKER at the CCP on 12/3 to 12/13

THE NUTCRACKER at the CCP on 12/3 to 12/13

by Oliver Oliveros — December 2, 2009
BALLET PHILIPPINES (BP) stages the perennial Christmas favorite THE NUTCRACKER at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo on the following dates: December 3 (Thurs.
SPELLING BEE hits Manila for the third time; show runs 12/4 to 12/13

SPELLING BEE hits Manila for the third time; show runs 12/4 to 12/13

by Oliver Oliveros — December 1, 2009
Atlantis Productions THE 12TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE returns to Manila for a third round of performances from December 4 to 13, 2009 at the Carlos P.

FILIPINO Stage Actor Jake Macapagal Plays the Romantic Lead in VICTOR/VICTORIA

by BWW News Desk — November 29, 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
PHOTO FLASH: VICTOR/VICTORIA Singapore; Show to Close Over the Weekend on 11/29

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.
BALIKBAYAN Benefit Concert, Featuring Paolo Montalban Held 12/3 At The Philippine Cen

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.
Stage and Screen Star Sam Concepcion Endorses JNBM & DepEd's 2009 PaperClay Nationwid

Stage and Screen Star Sam Concepcion Endorses JNBM & DepEd's 2009 PaperClay Nationwide Art Competition

by Oliver Oliveros — November 23, 2009
JNBM Amazing Arts Philippines, Inc.
Nikki Gil to fill the shoes of Laura Bell Bundy; LEGALLY BLONDE Manila opens 6/10

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.
RENT Manila Announces Complete Cast; Opens 2/5/10

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.
MARY STUART Filipino Adaptation Opens 11/18

MARY STUART Filipino Adaptation Opens 11/18

by Oliver Oliveros — November 17, 2009
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Photo Flash: SWEENEY TODD Manila Opening Weekend

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.

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