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Due to the overwhelming demand during pre-sale, presenter GMG Productions has announced Cameron Mackintosh’s globally-acclaimed revival production of Alain Boublil and Claude Michel Schonberg’s 'Miss Saigon' will extend its run in Manila until May 5, 2024; the original closing date was Apr.

This Saturday, Nov.

Dulaang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas (Dulaang UP) celebrates women in its 46th season, which will be launched on November 23, 2023 at the IBG-KAL Theatre.

Broadway’s leading ladies Krysta Rodriguez, Anneliese van der Pol, Aisha Jackson, and Steffanie Leigh will star in 'Disney Princess, The Concert' in Manila (Nov.

Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA), Star Cinema, and folk-pop band Ben&Ben have joined forces for the film-to-stage adaptation of the cult classic 'One More Chance,' whose romantic pair Popoy and Basha won the hearts of many Filipino cinemagoers since the film’s premiere in 2007.

Principal casts Ricky Davao (Leo), Joel Nunez (Anton), Raul Montesa (Raul), Nenel Arcayan (Josie), Jep Go (Rico), Shaun Ocrisma (Mart), Maronne Cruz (Dalai), and Hazel Maranan (Agnes) led the curtain call on opening night, Oct.

After recently staging Alice Reyes’ classic 'Rama, Hari,' the Alice Reyes Dance Philippines presents 'Carmen and Other Spirits,' a mixed bill featuring four choreographic works tackling the themes of codependency, environmental degradation, love, obsession, and jealousy.

After his stints at 'The Voice Teens Philippines' (2020) and 'Idol Philippines' (2022), young singer-songwriter Drei Sugay tries musical theater anew, not working off stage but on stage this time, starring in the ‘90s teen series, now a musical, 'Tabing Ilog.

The 2014 West End production of 'Miss Saigon,' which also premiered on Broadway in 2017 and recently played at the Sydney Opera House, will make its way to The Theatre at Solaire in March 2024.

The Manila Cathedral, in partnership with the Jesuit Communications Foundation, brings back the Pipe Organ Festival, including the Ninth Pipe Organ Concert, titled'“Our Hearts, Healed & Heard,' at the Immaculate Conception, Manila Metropolitan Cathedral, in Intramuros, Manila, on Fri.

A new original Filipino musical about hope and redemption, 'Silver Lining,' has recently welcomed friends from the media to its rehearsal space in Makati City.

BroadwayWorld has sat down with the two Albertos (Noel Comia, Jr.

Filipino actress-singer Vina Morales (Aurora Aquino, 'Here Lies Love') brought the house down as she headlined the 'Here Lies Love' homecoming concert last night at Joe's Pub at the Public Theatre, the original venue of the show's debut a decade ago.

Nominations are now open for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards.

Pulitzer Prize-winning musical 'Hamilton' officially began its first international tour with its cast members, plucked from various 'Hamilton' productions worldwide, making their bows on Sept.

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.

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.

Harlequin Theatre Guild, De La Salle University Manila’s premier theater organization, will retell Dr.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Media outlets Culture Nurtures and BroadwayWorld have jointly launched their docuseries titled “Behind The Curtains,” featuring Filipino scenographer Mio Infante.