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Rakaputra Paputungan

Rakaputra Paputungan

Rakaputra Paputungan is a Jakarta-based musical theatre aficionado who seeks to spread the word about the nascent Indonesian performing arts scene to the world stage. Often volunteering for musical or theatrical productions, up to producerial roles, he's always looking forward to the next showtime.




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First Show:

West Side Story

Favorite Show:

Legally Blonde

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MOST POPULAR ARTICLES

Review: EKI Dance Company’s Lutung Kasarung Re-Run is A Show Full of Laughs
Review: EKI Dance Company’s Lutung Kasarung Re-Run is A Show Full of Laughs
July 7, 2025

What happens when you mix a classic Sundanese folklore with the energy of a comedy musical? You get Lutung Kasarung Re-Run—a vibrant, laugh-out-loud experience by EKI Dance Company that proves cerita rakyat can absolutely shine on stage and make you snort-laugh in your seat.

Review: Prose of the Old Days in “Tunggulah Aku di Gunung Parang”
Review: Prose of the Old Days in “Tunggulah Aku di Gunung Parang”
June 30, 2025

On May 15th 2025 at Galeri Indonesia Kaya, the non-profit foundation Ngajagi Kreasi Nusantara brought their debut performance onto the stage in collaboration with Teaterindo.

Review: MUSIKAL UNTUK PEREMPUAN – What Does It Mean To Be A Woman?
Review: MUSIKAL UNTUK PEREMPUAN – What Does It Mean To Be A Woman?
May 22, 2025

Taking place at Teater Salihara on 26-27 April 2025, Askara’s Musikal Untuk Perempuan is a moving show that’s deeply rooted in a feminist spirit. It unfolds various stories, starting from lighthearted scenes of girlhood into complex adult realities: the societal pressure to marry, body shaming, workplace sexism, and the quiet pain masked by everyday smiles.

Review: CBHS’s TARIAKAN Dances to the Beats of Revolution
Review: CBHS’s TARIAKAN Dances to the Beats of Revolution
May 12, 2025

On May 1-3, the performing arts community Cerita Beda Hak Sama (CBHS) staged their latest dance musical at Graha Bhakti Budaya. Tariakan: Gerakan Suara Persatuan is the second entry in the series, following the first installment in 2023 simply called Tariakan.

A Fun Delight: A Review of PERKAWINAN
A Fun Delight: A Review of PERKAWINAN
May 6, 2025

The musical Perkawinan by Indonesian Musical Company’s Winter Class was staged on 22 March 2025 at Gedung Kesenian Miss Tjitjih, Jakarta. The production team presented two performances on the same day, with two different sets of cast. The team from BroadwayWorld Indonesia had the opportunity to attend the first show at 1:00 PM, and here’s our review.

Review: Censtacom’s Sister Act is Godly, Groovy, and Glorious
Review: Censtacom’s Sister Act is Godly, Groovy, and Glorious
April 10, 2025

What did our critic think of SISTER ACT at Center Stage Community? On March 14 and 15, Center Stage Community (Censtacom) staged their latest production, Sister Act, at Graha Bhakti Budaya in Jakarta.

Review: A Taste of Nostalgia and Community in Kaneko Mama and the Jolly Folks
Review: A Taste of Nostalgia and Community in Kaneko Mama and the Jolly Folks
March 18, 2025

On February 22 and 23, the Japanese theater group Shindora returned to the stage with their latest musical, Kaneko Mama and the Jolly Folks at Teater Kecil, Taman Ismail Marzuki. This original musical is set in Japan at the end of the Showa era (late 1980s), bringing with it a unique retro charm and themes of family and community.

Review: Indonesian Musical Company’s Legacy Tells a Passionate 25-Years-Long Tale
Review: Indonesian Musical Company’s Legacy Tells a Passionate 25-Years-Long Tale
March 16, 2025

What did our critic think of LEGACY at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta?

Review: Kapan Nikah? is A Celebration and Condemnation of Marriage Culture
Review: Kapan Nikah? is A Celebration and Condemnation of Marriage Culture
March 13, 2025

The musical community Jaksical held their latest production, Kapan Nikah? (“When Are You Getting Married?”) on February 21-23 2025 at Teater Salihara. This is the second installment in the ‘Kapan?’ series, which started with Kapan Resign? (“When Are You Resigning?”) in 2023.

Review: Expression of Love and Grief through Music in CHIISANA AI NO UTA
Review: Expression of Love and Grief through Music in CHIISANA AI NO UTA
March 9, 2025

What did our critic think of CHIISANA AI NO UTA at Bungaku Universitas Kristen Maranatha?

Review: ArtSwara’s MAR: A Delightful Love Story Inspired by Ismail Marzuki
Review: ArtSwara’s MAR: A Delightful Love Story Inspired by Ismail Marzuki
March 9, 2025

What did our critic think of MAR at ArtSwara?

Review: Global Sevilla Pulo Mas’s Lutung Kasarung is Brimming with Youthful Energy and Talent
Review: Global Sevilla Pulo Mas’s Lutung Kasarung is Brimming with Youthful Energy and Talent
March 7, 2025

On February 21, 2025, Global Sevilla Pulo Mas put on a production of Lutung Kasarung: The Warrior’s Heart. This musical production is an adaptation of the Sundanese legend Lutung Kasarung. Banyu headed the show as its director, scriptwriter, and songwriter. He collaborated with Nindya Tri Harbanu and Muhammad Nur Muhammady as music directors, as well as Christina Sekar and Rajasa Rahaditya as co-directors (Christina Sekar also served as the dance coordinator).

Review: Yasmara & OMG Entertainment’s Grease: An Old Classic Comes to Jakarta
Review: Yasmara & OMG Entertainment’s Grease: An Old Classic Comes to Jakarta
March 3, 2025

Grease was first staged in 1971, with music, lyrics, and a book by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. It had its debut on Broadway in 1972 until it was eventually adapted into a movie starring John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John in 1978. This play and its consequent movie were a cultural icon, with songs that persist through time and are deeply rooted in modern pop culture. And for the first time, in 2025, it was performed in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Review: MIRAH: A Vibrant Celebration of Betawi Culture Through Musical Theater
Review: MIRAH: A Vibrant Celebration of Betawi Culture Through Musical Theater
March 2, 2025

The musical Mirah was staged on 22-23 February 2025, at Teater Besar Taman Ismail Marzuki in Jakarta. The production house presented four performances, featuring two different pairs of main leads, with each duo performing twice. This show was produced by Ir. Dery Syrna, directed by Rudolf Puspa and Dolfry Inda Suri. The team from Broadway World Indonesia was given the opportunity to watch their last show on February 23rd, and here’s our review.

Review: Global Jaya's Mary Poppins Jr. is Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Review: Global Jaya's Mary Poppins Jr. is Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
February 25, 2025

On February 14 and 15, 2025, the private school Global Jaya staged a production of Mary Poppins Jr. at their theater. This show was directed by teacher Mutiara Fallahdani and featured a cast of the school’s students from elementary through high school. The Broadwayworld Indonesia team was invited to watch show 3, which took place on Saturday afternoon.

Review: Pranalika Makes Their Soulful Debut with Footlights and Friendships
Review: Pranalika Makes Their Soulful Debut with Footlights and Friendships
February 19, 2025

A newcomer has arrived to the Jakarta performing arts scene. Founded by artist Kezia Haniel and bearing the name of Pranalika – meaning system or connection in Sanskrit – they offer a consulting and production service for all things performing arts. And, appropriately enough for an artistic enterprise, Pranalika took their first step into the spotlight through a show: Footlights and Friendships.

Review: A Delectable and Delightful Dinner and a Show at The Musical Platter
Review: A Delectable and Delightful Dinner and a Show at The Musical Platter
February 16, 2025

What did our critic think of THE MUSICAL PLATTER at Chega Entertainment?

Feature: Upcoming Indonesia Shows - February and March 2025
Feature: Upcoming Indonesia Shows - February and March 2025
February 12, 2025

From originals to licensed musicals, check out the shows opening in February and March 2025.






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