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This epic-scale wood carving by Jose Alcantara has finally come out of hiding

ANCX Staff
Updated as of Mar 19 11:15 PM

Look at that insane handwork! Read more »

Five reasons you should check out The Manila Improv Festival

Gabe Mercado
Posted at Mar 19 06:24 PM

Quezon City will play host to over 50 improv groups from around the world, with the PETA Theater Center as ground zero. Here are some of comedian and festival producer Gabe Mercado’s recommendations Read more »

How PETA's 'Charot' changed 'Goin' Bulilit' alumnus CJ Navato

Totel V. de Jesus
Updated as of Mar 17 11:26 PM

Playing a disaffected youth in the ongoing play with music by the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) titled "Charot," Star Magic talent CJ Navato said he has learned a lot from the character he is playing, named appropriately, Millennial Boy. Read more »

Theater review: Comfortless catharsis in 'Nana Rosa'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Mar 13 01:13 PM

Now more than 25 years after her nationwide confession, the UP Playwrights Theater brings her story back to fore on stage in "Nana Rosa," written by Rody Vera and directed by Jose Estrella, before it gets swallowed up by time. Read more »

Why now is the perfect time to stage a play on comfort women

Totel V. De Jesus
Posted at Mar 11 05:11 PM

The gripping reminder on the sad fate of comfort women is retold in “Nana Rosa,” a new stage play by Rody Vera and directed by Jose Estrella, now on its final week at the Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Theater in UP Diliman. Read more »

Review: PH opera's future is bright and 'Noli Me Tangere' is proof

Fred Hawson
Updated as of Mar 10 11:14 AM

After being performed in New York and Washington DC, "Noli Me Tangere, the Opera" returns to the Cultural Center of the Philippines, just in time for the CCP's 50th anniversary.  Read more »

Theater review: Wonderful and jarring, ‘Ang Huling El Bimbo’ is a punch to the gut

Miguel Dumaual, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 09 01:31 AM

Theatergoers who have seen it the first time can expect new scenes and dialogue, while those still on the fence can trust “Ang Huling El Bimbo” is a must-see — one that engulfs precisely because it’s no easy viewing. Read more »

Theater review: ‘Phantom of the Opera’ as stirring as it’s spectacular

Miguel Dumaual, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 02 06:30 PM

After seven years, “The Phantom of the Opera” has returned, and it’s packed with spectacle after spectacle — and stirring performances not to be outdone by the grand sets. Read more »

Theater review: Pride, prejudice and politics mix in timely 'Coriolano'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Mar 01 06:05 AM

The political implications of the tragic Shakespearean play "Coriolano" to the Philippine situation will certainly not be lost on the audience. Read more »

'Dirty Old Musical' stars perform on 'UKG'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 28 12:12 PM

The musical features OPM hits from the 70s and 80s. Read more »

Missed the first run? 'Eto Na! Musikal nAPO!' showing until March

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 27 01:12 PM

The musical features songs of the OPM trio APO Hiking Society. Read more »

Pinoy, kabilang sa cast ng Italian movie ‘Scappo a Casa’

Mye Mulingtapang, ABS-CBN Europe News Bureau
Posted at Feb 26 11:08 AM

Nagsimula ang 28-anyos na si Jonathan Guerrero na paekstra-ekstra lamang. Pero nagbunga ang kaniyang pagpupursigi at unti-unting nabigyan ng individual roles sa teatro at web series.  Read more »

'Important for youth to use their voice vs threats to democracy'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 25 11:06 PM

The fight to preserve the country's democracy continues even after the bloodless revolution 33 years ago.    Read more »

Jett Pangan returns to theater in 'DOM' musical

Totel V. de Jesus
Posted at Feb 22 12:41 PM

For Pangan, theater has always been a refresher from his being a full-time rock musician. Read more »

Theater review: Rep advocating for Aguinaldo in 'Miong'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Feb 22 06:20 AM

In time for Emilio Aguinaldo's 150th birth anniversary, Repertory Philippines brings "Miong" back on stage again, this time with Tim Pavino in the title role.  Read more »

8 things to do this weekend: February 22-24

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 21 08:09 PM

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

'Reluctant commercial star' Marco Viaña remains focused on theater

Totel V. de Jesus
Updated as of Feb 21 05:36 PM

Marco Viaña is playing the lead in Tanghalang Pilipino's opening play this year, "Coriolano," a translation of Shakespeare's text by playwright-director-actor Guelan Luarca.  Read more »

Sexism still an issue, says Parton, as '9 to 5 the Musical' opens

Reuters
Posted at Feb 19 04:44 PM

Nearly 40 years after playing a secretary who takes revenge on her sexist boss in "9 to 5," Dolly Parton again beat the drum for gender equality at the West End premiere of a musical version of her hit 1980 movie. Read more »

Theater review: Apo jukebox musical tighter, funnier in new run

Jeeves de Veyra
Updated as of Feb 16 03:17 PM

What has changed? First and most important, “Eto Na! Musikal nAPO” seems to be tighter this time around. Read more »

Tim Pavino gets big break as Emilio Aguinaldo in Rep’s musical ‘Miong’

Totel V. de Jesus
Posted at Feb 15 04:01 PM

Tim Pavino is playing the first President of the Philippines. In today's language, Pavino is the millennial Aguinaldo in the re-staging of Repertory Philippines' "Miong." Read more »