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Repertory Philippines to stage 2 original musicals in 2019

Jeeves de Veyra
Posted at Jan 13 06:40 AM

Two original Filipino musicals, a new generation of headliners, and a new corporate partnership highlight the 82nd season of Repertory Philippines. Read more »

After playing struggling composer, Jef Flores creates own musical

Totel V. de Jesus
Updated as of Jan 11 08:02 AM

Described 'like-like not love story,' Jef Flores's 'Flashcard Tangle' runs only for one weekend. Read more »

Jenine Desiderio joins touring cast of ‘M Butterfly’

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 08 02:48 PM

Expect to see singer Jenine Desiderio in the local staging of “M. Butterfly” when it goes on tour starting next month. Read more »

REWIND: Best plays, musicals, performances in 2018

Vladimir Bunoan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 06 04:43 PM

2018 will be remembered as a groundbreaking year for Philippine theater. Read more »

Wishes for PH theater in 2019: Collabs, brave originals, less complis

Totel V. de Jesus
Posted at Jan 05 12:28 PM

The theater scene in the Philippines has never been as vibrant as now. For 2019, we asked some key players on their wishes, be they personal or professional.  Read more »

'To Kill a Mockingbird' hits Broadway stage, adapted for Trump era

Jennie Matthew, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 18 06:26 PM

Harper Lee's seminal novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" is a Broadway smash hit, after a modern facelift from playwright Aaron Sorkin that has made the literary classic newly relevant in Trump's America. Read more »

Theater review: Rep's 'Rapunzel' musical offers fun time for kids

Fred Hawson
Posted at Dec 15 06:29 AM

For their annual offering for kids this year, Repertory Philippines chose to produce a 2013 musical theater interpretation of the Rapunzel's story for children.  Read more »

‘Back in the sand I go’: Lea Salonga to return to ‘Once on this Island’

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 13 11:31 AM

Tony Award winner Lea Salonga is set to return as Ezrulie, the goddess of love, in the Broadway revival of “Once on this Island.” Read more »

Lea Salonga nominado sa Grammy Awards

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 10 12:29 PM

Hindi makapaniwala si Lea Salonga na sa kanyang edad na 47 ay nabigyan siya ng pagkakataon na maging nominado sa Grammy Awards.  Read more »

Jett Pangan to play Sweeney Todd in Atlantis musical

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 05 06:17 PM

Rock icon Jett Pangan is set to play the title role in Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment’s revival of the Stephen Sondheim classic musical “Sweeney Todd.”  Read more »

12 things to do this weekend: November 30 - December 2

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 29 07:13 PM

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

Rachelle Ann Go voted Best Actress for ‘Hamilton’ role

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 29 05:38 PM

Rachelle Ann Go added another feather to her cap as she was voted Best Actress in the 2018 BroadwayWorld UK Awards.  Read more »

Black box opening, Wilson siblings Jamie, Monique spice up CCP in 2019

Totel V. de Jesus
Updated as of Nov 26 04:43 PM

Coinciding with its 50th anniversary celebration next year, the CCP recently announced the much-awaited opening of the new black box theater. Read more »

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 »