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Theater review: Gemora, Guzman shine in gloomy 'The Dresser'

Jeeves de Veyra
Updated as of May 10 03:52 PM

One of the most-awaited productions of Repertory Philippines this year, Ronald Harwood’s 'The Dresser' features a powerhouse cast of theater veterans ably directed by the multi-awarded Loy Arcenas. Read more »

Theater review: Ateneo Blue Rep's earnest, energetic 'Spring Awakening'

Fred Hawson
Updated as of Apr 10 07:02 PM

This year, the Ateneo Blue Rep is restaging "Spring Awakening."  Read more »

Theater review: ‘Angels in America’ leaves you on high

Vladimir Bunoan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 29 05:03 PM

This one-half of a play will remind us why we love theater through its sheer perfection and the deep-seated passion that obviously went into its glorious creation.  Read more »

Theater review: Softening up Scrooge in Rep's 'Father's Day'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Mar 29 06:05 AM

This one turned out to be one charming little gem, thanks in large part to the wonderful comic chemistry the Rep actors had on that stage. Read more »

Theater review: Tanghalang Ateneo brings 'Batch 81' to the stage

Fred Hawson
Updated as of Mar 26 02:31 PM

Prolific playwright Guelan Luarca brings the story of "Batch 81" back, this time on a theater stage, as "Alpha Kappa Omega." Read more »

Theater review: ‘Harry Potter’ parody makes muggles snort with laughter

Karen Flores Layno, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 21 12:09 PM

After three sold-out seasons in the Philippines, “Potted Potter” is back to make muggles – or ordinary humans – snort with laughter.   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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Theater review: 'Charot!' is PETA's hilarious riff on charter change

Fred Hawson
Posted at Feb 15 06:11 AM

The main story of "Charot!" follows eight individuals who were on their way to their polling precinct to vote. Read more »

Theater review: Surprising sponteneity in 'Every Brilliant Thing'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Feb 09 06:02 AM

Suicide is certainly a negative event, but a play about it need not be without positivity. Read more »

Theater review: 'Silent Sky' shines even brighter in new run

Jeeves de Veyra
Posted at Feb 01 06:11 AM

When the stars align as they do for "Silent Sky," it shimmers and shines as a stellar night of theater. 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 »

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 »