‘Soap Opera ng Buhay Ko’
University of the Philippines Medical Alumni Fund, Inc. presents “Ang Soap Opera ng Buhay Ko (The Concert: Voices of Healing)” at the Marriott Grand Ballroom on Aug. 26 to raise funds for the creation...
View ArticleWet, wondrous ‘marathon’
SINGAPORE—In recreating Gene Kelly’s iconic dance sequence for the stage adaptation of the 1952 film “Singin’ in the Rain,” South African theater actor Duane Alexander, who portrays the lead role of...
View ArticlePope Francis play keeps his message and mission ardently alive
Last January, millions of Filipinos fell in love with and were spiritually heartened and enlightened by Pope Francis when he visited Tacloban and Manila for five days. The post Pope Francis play keeps...
View ArticleMost acclaimed Filipino religious musical to be staged anew
The most acclaimed Filipino religious musical, “Magnificat,” will be performed again this year due to many requests, so auditions for lead and supporting roles in the new production (all ages) will be...
View ArticleJohn Legend, David Bowie to write for ‘SpongeBob Musical’
NEW YORK — There’s a “SpongeBob” musical in the works but the music is no kiddie stuff. Nickelodeon said Monday it will produce the world premiere of “The SpongeBob Musical” in Chicago next summer with...
View ArticleEndearingly funny villain of ‘Singin’ in the Rain’
IN THE CHARMING, glitzy world of the musical “Singin’ in the Rain,” just about everyone breaks into a song or a flurry of bouncy tap moves just because the villain-slash-comic relief Lina Lamont sticks...
View ArticleAll-day performing workshop at Mabuhay Restop on Sept. 19
In the course of his long directing career, Nestor Torre has showcased and mentored then young stand-out talents like Isay Alvarez, Robert Seña, Gigi Posadas, Angelique Lazo, Jograd de la Torre, Jonjon...
View ArticleGood news, for a change
This month, the local show biz scene has been buffetted by “nega” news about drunken young stars causing a furor in public, TV shows being abruptly terminated with no tears (even crocodile ones) being...
View ArticleInspiration
During our rehearsal period (which just ended last Saturday at the New 42nd Street Studios), my mother and I were able to take in two really wonderful Broadway shows. I wanted to take advantage while I...
View Article‘La Soiree’ sizzles at The Theatre in Solaire Manila
This isn’t the kind of circus you grew up watching. The post ‘La Soiree’ sizzles at The Theatre in Solaire Manila appeared first on Inquirer Entertainment.
View ArticleFull cast announced for Ateg’s ‘The Bridges of Madison County’
Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group (Ateg) is proud to announce the full cast for the first international production of the Tony Award winning musical “The Bridges of Madison County,” which runs...
View ArticleCh-ch-ch-ch-changes!
We have survived our first week of previews! Hurray! And we celebrated our triumph with a few drinks and finger food at the pub next door following our Sunday night show. Members of our cast, orchestra...
View ArticleA tale of two great actors
I was in awe of Ricky Davao while watching him do what he does best in the play “Palasyo ni Valentin” where he portrayed the title role. The post A tale of two great actors appeared first on Inquirer...
View ArticleExtracurricular!
For the past few weeks, I’ve been writing predominantly about “Allegiance” with a focus on what goes on behind the scenes. Lately, I’ve written about the process of previews (Week 3 has just begun with...
View ArticleLea Salonga, a triple threat in Broadway comeback
Lea Salonga sings, acts and dances for the first time on Broadway—and kisses her former boyfriend in real life onstage—in “Allegiance.” It’s a triumphant return of the Philippines’ multiawarded...
View ArticleAn inspired awakening
More often than not, we will watch theater for one reason: to be entertained. The post An inspired awakening appeared first on Inquirer Entertainment.
View ArticleJoanna Ampil stars in ‘The Bridges of Madison County’
Joanna Ampil is so down-to-earth that it almost makes one forget how world-renowned she is. After her critically acclaimed portrayals of Kim in “Miss Saigon” in London’s West End, Mary Magdalene in...
View ArticleKorea’s ‘Cookin’ Nanta’ in Manila
“Cookin’ Nanta,” the spunky nonverbal comedy and musical show from South Korea, will run for a limited season in Manila, from Nov. 10 to 15 at Solaire Resort and Casino’s The Theatre. The post Korea’s...
View ArticleTony winner Lea Salonga renews ‘Allegiance’ to Broadway
Lea Salonga’s name is back on a New York theater marquee and the actress-singer couldn’t be happier it’s happening at a time when the Great White Way isn’t all white. “It’s an amazing atmosphere. This...
View ArticleWe are frozen!
After four full weeks of previews, “Allegiance” has finally been frozen. One friend, after reading my tweet announcing the same, thought I had just been cast in a theatrical production of the monster...
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