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by Gilbert Kim Sancha - May 08, 2026

When Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice premiered 'Jesus Christ Superstar' in 1971, it jolted both the Church and the musical theater world....

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....