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Theater review: 'Waitress' serves sweet songs, delicious performances

Vladimir Bunoan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 16 10:54 AM

With a cast led by the award-winning Joanna Ampil, a score by international pop superstar Sara Bareilles, and a story based on a much-loved indie movie, “Waitress” is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.  Read more »

Theater review: Dulaang UP's 'Dressing Room' is ethereal, enriching

Fred Hawson
Updated as of Nov 15 07:36 PM

To close their current season, Dulaang UP chose to stage a play about the theater, a 1997 Japanese play called "The Dressing Room" by Shimizu Kunio.  Read more »

Theater review: You will love 'Mula sa Buwan' to the stars and back

Jeeves de Veyra
Posted at Nov 15 05:52 AM

“Mula Sa Buwan” is perhaps the most faithful reinterpretation of “Cyrano de Begerac,” changing the setting and time period but not the story nor the circumstances.  Read more »

Principal cast for Asian tour of 'Phantom of the Opera' announced

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 14 06:38 PM

Three of the principal cast members for the upcoming Asian tour of “The Phantom of the Opera” have been revealed. Read more »

Prepare for more heartbreak as 'Mula Sa Buwan' returns

Totel V. De Jesus
Updated as of Nov 09 11:08 AM

“Mula Sa Buwan” is the first theatrical production to be staged at the 800-seat main theater of the Arete in the Ateneo de Manila University from November 9 to 25. Read more »

12 things to do this weekend: November 9-11

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 08 06:02 PM

Here are some of the events, shows, and activities you can check out this weekend.    Read more »

Why Wency Cornejo won't do a musical using After Image songs

Totel V. de Jesus
Posted at Nov 06 07:12 AM

Wency Cornejo recently made his musical theater debut via Atlantis Productions’ local staging of “Side Show.” Read more »

Joanna Ampil, Bituin Escalante, Maronne Cruz blend perfectly in 'Waitress'

Kara Vibal Guioguio
Updated as of Nov 04 07:45 AM

Staged by Atlantis Theatrical, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary next year, Waitress Manila is the first international production of the critically acclaimed musical, even ahead of the West End and Australian stagings. Read more »

Theater review: In new run, 'Ang Pag-uusig' remains as relevant as ever

Vladimir Bunoan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 26 01:09 PM

“Ang Pag-uusig” retains the play’s original late 1600s setting. But just as Arthur Miller used the Salem witch trials as an allegory to the McCarthy communist witch hunt in the 1950s, translator Jerry Respeto used the text as a comment on the spate of extrajudicial killings and the government’s war on drugs. Read more »

Theater review: You'd want to sing along while watching Air Supply musical

Fred Hawson
Posted at Oct 23 05:19 PM

For an additional bonus for us opening night audiences, Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell joined the cast during the curtain call, perfectly capping off this night of '80s nostalgia.  Read more »

Korean R&B artist DEAN to return to Manila for birthday show

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 22 05:21 PM

South Korean R&B artist DEAN is set to return to Manila for a one-night show in November.  Read more »

Atlantis to stage 'Beautiful,' 'Angels in America' for 20th anniversary

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 21 11:35 PM

Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group will be staging two award-winning works for its 20th anniversary season in 2019. Read more »

Concert recap: Lea continues to amaze in 40th anniversary concert

Vladimir Bunoan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 21 08:30 PM

After 40 years on the stage starting as a child performer in musicals for Repertory Philippines, one would think we’ve already seen the best that Lea Salonga can offer. Read more »

10 things to do this weekend: October 19-21

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 18 05:51 PM

Here are some of the events, shows, and activities you can check out this weekend. Read more »

Theater review: 'Mamma Mia' is hard to resist

Vladimir Bunoan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 19 11:53 AM

“Mamma Mia,” that grand dame of jukebox musicals, returns six years after it made its Philippine premiere at the Cultural Center of the Philippines in 2012.  Read more »

Concert recap: Franco, Ayen Laurel make sweet music in CCP show

Leah C. Salterio
Updated as of Oct 15 08:02 PM

Franco Laurel and Ayen Munji-Laurel recently staged “Kitang Dalawa,” at the CCP’s Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino. Clearly, the show was a labor of love for the husband and wife tandem.  Read more »

14 things to do this weekend: October 12-14

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 11 07:07 PM

Here are some of the events, shows, and activities you can check out this weekend. Read more »

Meet youngest star in 'A Doll's House Part 2'

Leah C. Salterio
Updated as of Oct 05 07:05 PM

At 22, theater actress Rachel Coates may be the youngest member in Red Turnip Theater’s latest stage production.  Read more »

Theater review: 'Guadalupe' musical is a blessing for theatergoers

Jeeves de Veyra
Updated as of Oct 05 09:36 AM

Local theatergoers have been blessed with a great year of original Filipino musicals. "Guadalupe: The Musical," about the miracles of Guadalupe and Saint Juan Diego, is the latest addition to this remarkable list of original works. Read more »

16 things to do this weekend: October 5-7

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 04 07:38 PM

Here are some of the events, shows, and activities you can check out this weekend. Read more »