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by Gilbert Kim Sancha - March 28, 2026
Following a triumphant engagement in Manila, the barricades have been raised at Marina Bay—but this time, they come with a view of the future....
by Oliver Oliveros - March 26, 2026
What began as 40 hours of taped sessions with Broadway’s “gypsies” has evolved into a 50-year legacy that redefined the American musical....
by Gilbert Kim Sancha - March 03, 2026
The season opens not with a whisper, but with a heartbeat. With its 2026 curtain-raiser, The Sandbox Collective delivers a charged staging of 'Spring Awakening'—the Tony Award–winning phenomenon that once jolted Broadway and now electrifies Makati City...
by Oliver Oliveros - February 14, 2026
Dramanila Theater Production stages the world premiere of 'Garet: Pinoys in Chicago,' written by Rey E. Dela Cruz. The play explores diaspora themes familiar to the nearly 15 million Filipino migrants worldwide, yet serves as a poignant eye-opener for local audiences attending its run at the NCCA....
by Gilbert Kim Sancha - January 25, 2026
Since its 1980 debut in Paris, Les Misérables has transcended the medium of musical theatre to become a global cultural force....
by Gilbert Kim Sancha - December 17, 2025
Rockwell’s Proscenium Theater has officially made its mark on the local arts scene with a bold statement of ambition. Kicking off its inaugural season with not one, but two major musicals, the venue quickly establishes itself as a cultural landmark for Filipino theater....
by Gilbert Kim Sancha - December 13, 2025
Newport Performing Arts Theater has been transformed into a fantastical swamp teeming with color, laughter, and heart....
Past Shows
Cinemalaya is an all-digital film festival and competition that aims to discover, encourage and honor cinematic works of Filipino filmmakers. In addition to New Breed...
A new musical based on the folk epic “Ibalong” from the Bicol region. Libretto by Rody Vera, music by Carol Bello, choreography by Alden Lugnasin,...
Olivier Ochanine conducts various works for soprano, tenor and orchestra inspired by Shakespeare’s tales, featuring soprano Hyunah Yu. Repertoire also includes Otto Nicolai’s “Overture to...
To kick off the New Year, the Cultural Center of the Philippines carries on with the art forum series in line with the 2012 Thirteen...
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