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REVIEW: A rousingly performed "Man of La Mancha" champions hope despite captivity
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (1030+ words) Theater Fans Manila. com REVIEW: A rousingly performed "Man of La Mancha" champions hope despite captivity "Repertory Philippines" latest production of this "Don Quixote" musical overcomes its insufficiently explored ideas through soaring music and the sheer earnestness of its cast....
'Punk's Not Dead' to be Staged in Negros Occidental this July
3+ hour, 13+ min ago (329+ words) Punk's Not Dead, which premiered at the Virgin Labfest in 2022 and returned as part of the festival's revisited set the following year, will be staged by Art Serve Philippines this July in Negros Occidental. Written by Andrew Bonifacio Clete, the…...
REVIEW: An intriguing 'Master Class' orbits around its tragic, towering opera star
2+ week, 3+ day ago (88+ words) While it may not be as powerful as Maria Callas herself, Philippine Opera Company's biographical play finds its strength in Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo's stunning performance." Death of the artist All in the voice This reviewer watched the 8 PM, May 15 gala performance....
REVIEW: 'Jesus Christ Superstar' is a glorious vocal showcase and an aching human drama
3+ week, 4+ hour ago (1047+ words) REVIEW: "Jesus Christ Superstar" is a glorious vocal showcase and an aching human drama Theater Fans Manila. com REVIEW: "Jesus Christ Superstar" is a glorious vocal showcase and an aching human drama "An imposing sense of scale and a powerful…...
Jesus Christ Superstar" Finds New Breath in a Familiar Passion Story
1+ mon, 6+ hour ago (807+ words) This international touring production of the Broadway musical seeks to humanize its characters through physical performances and a fresh approach to its rock opera score." Originally put up in 2016 at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre in London, this specific…...
GUIDE: The Virgin Labfest 2026 Synopses, Cast, and More Details Announced
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (1700+ words) Now in its 21st year, the Virgin Labfest (VLF), the festival of untried, untested, and unstaged plays, returns to the Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez from June 3 to 28, 2026. Entitled VLF XXI: Hubo't Hubad, the Cultural Center of the Philippines said that this year's theme…...
8 University-Based Productions this May 2026
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1232+ words) The play follows Juana Dilim, whose aspirations for goodness and justice are challenged by the harsh realities of the world, gradually dismantling her idealized worldview. As she confronts systemic forces, the question remains: will she resist becoming part of the…...
Master Class" brings Maria Callas" inner life to the stage
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (707+ words) Don't get the impression that it's a documentary," said Master Class director Jaime del Mundo during the press conference on April 21. It's a theater piece written by someone who admired what Callas stood for. Master Class'is about the desire to…...
Bigger, more exciting International Dance Day Festival set for April
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (429+ words) While still relatively young, the IDDF has already become one of the most anticipated dance events in the country, with a unique lineup that offers something different each night. The Opening Gala on April 22 will feature the American Ballet Theatre…...
4 University-Based Productions this April 2026
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (978+ words) Here are four university-based productions happening in Ateneo de Manila University, FEU, and UST this April. Emilia runs from April 10 to 26, 2026, with the following showtimes: 2: 00 PM on April 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, and 26, and 7: 00 PM on April 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, and 26. Tickets are priced at P800 for the…...