Der Kaufmann (Shakespeare's "Merchant of Venice") at the CCP from September 27 - October 13, 2013

Hey guys! Here is an interesting take on William Shakespeare's "Merchant of Venice." It's set during the Holocaust, the time when Nazis were terrorizing Abraham's children, plus Antonio is portrayed as a homosexual. The first few minutes of the play, already brought tears to my eyes.  All the actors are superb! My personal favorites are Portia (Regina de Vera how can you memorize all those complicated lines? Bilib!), Antonio (Marco Viana I feel your pain) and Shylock's youngest daughter (you have a bright future in theater dear Trixie Esteban =) I just wish the dialogues used easy to understand Filipino words. Nosebleed ako!

I watched "Der Kaufmann" on opening night, thanks to Lorelei Celestino, marketing and sales associate of Tanghalang Pilipino =) Terno pa kami ng suot, mukhang sasayaw hehe =) (Translation: Our clothes match in color, looks like we're going to perform a dance number =)

The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and
Tanghalang Pilipino (TP) present...

Der Kaufmann ("The Merchant")
The Merchant of Venice
Ang Negosyante ng Venecia

Tanghalang Huseng Batute (CCP Studio Theater)
September 27 - October 13, 2013


About the Show: (Source: TicketWorld)

Directed by Rody Vera and Tuxqs Rutaquio 

Written by renowned English poet and playwright William Shakespeare, the Merchant of Venice is often considered as a romantic comedy in Shakespeare’s compilation of plays known as the “First Folio,” but has been more regarded for its dramatic take on religion and mercy.

The play is about a bitter and detested Jewish moneylender who seeks revenge against a Christian merchant who has defaulted on a loan. TP’s version will be a departure from the usual interpretation. A play within a play, it will be set at the time of the Holocaust, with Nazis directing the Jewish “actors” and will underscore the dehumanizing effect of racism and intolerance. In this adaption, the viewers will choose between love for a friend and love for money.

This innovative take on Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice, as translated by National Artist Rolando Tinio, will showcase Rody Vera’s adaptation and direction and TJ Ramos’ sound design.

Beware!!!

Show Dates: (Note: Information may change without prior notice)

September

27 (Friday) 8:00 PM
28 (Saturday) 3:00 PM
29 (Sunday) 3:00 PM


October

3 (Thursday) 8:00 PM
4 (Friday) 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM
5 (Saturday) 10:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
6 (Sunday) 3:00 PM

10 (Thursday) 8:00 PM
11 (Friday) 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM
12 (Saturday) 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
13 (Sunday) 3:00 PM


Ticket Prices: (Free Seating)
P600
P300 (Students)

Discounts: 
50% Off* for Students
20% Off* for Senior Citizens, Government Employees & Persons with Disabilities
* Not available on internet purchase.
* Present ID upon purchasing over the counter.
* Show ID upon entering the show venue.

For more info and to buy your tickets, please call (63-2)891-9999 or log on to TicketWorld.

You may also call Cherrybong at (+63)917-7500107 or
Lei or Enzo at (63-2)832-1125 local 1620 or 1621
Lei at (+63)915-6072275 or (+63)908-8941384

Rody Vera's "Ibalong, The Musical" at the CCP from August 30 - September 15, 2013

I'm so excited! I'm gonna watch this tomorrow with my friends. Lord of the Rings, Philippine version, here we come =)

Cultural Center of the Philippines
and Tanghalang Pilipino

Present 

Rody Vera's
IBALONG, THE MUSICAL

"Monsters, mayhem and music highlight new theatrical show

In the midst of a great war between mortals and monsters, a serpentine creature falls for a man, leading to the birth of a new civilization.

Tanghalang Pilipino caps its 26th season with a dance-theatre musical interpretation of the Bicolano epic, “Ibalon,” adapted for the stage by prolific playwright Rody Vera and directed by Tuxqs Rutaquio with Carol Bello’s musical direction, Alden Lugnasin’s choreography and costume design by Leeroy New.

Using elaborate costumes, energetic fight choreography, and haunting music, Tanghalang Pilipino promises audiences of all ages an enthralling theatre experience rarely seen in original Filipino theatre." - TicketWorld Website

Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater)

August 30 - September 13, 2013

Show Dates: 

September 

6 (Friday) 8:00 PM

7 (Saturday) 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM

8 (Sunday) 3:00 PM

13 (Friday) 8:00 PM

14 (Saturday) 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM

15 (Sunday) 3:00 PM

Ticket Price: P824.00 (TicketWorld)

First Come, First Serve

Discounts:

50% for Students
20% for Senior Citizens, Persons with Disabilities, Military, Government Employees 
• Present your ID upon purchase over the counter and show ID upon entering the show. 
• Not available on internet purchase. 

For more info and to buy your tickets, please call TicketWorld at (63-2)891-9999 or please CLICK HERE.

"The Phantom of the Opera" at the CCP from August 25 - October 14, 2012

The Phantom of the Opera

Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater)

August 25 (Saturday) - October 14 (Sunday)

Schedule of Shows

September

20 (Thursday) 8:00 PM

21 (Friday) 8:00 PM

22 (Saturday) 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM

23 (Sunday) 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM

25 (Tuesday) 8:00 PM

26 (Wednesday) 8:00 PM

27 (Thursday) 8:00 PM

28 (Friday) 8:00 PM

29 (Saturday) 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM

30 (Sunday) 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM

October

2 (Tuesday) 8:00 PM

3 (Wednesday) 8:00 PM

4 (Thursday) 8:00 PM

5 (Friday) 8:00 PM

6 (Saturday) 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM

7 (Sunday) 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM

9 (Tuesday) 8:00 PM

10 (Wednesday) 8:00 PM

11 (Thursday) 8:00 PM

12 (Friday) 8:00 PM

13 (Saturday) 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM

14 (Sunday) 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM

About the Show:

• 
  
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• The world's most successful and popular musical, and the longest-running show on 
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• Broadway,THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA , comes to Manila for a strictly limited 
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• season in August 2012.
•  
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• Andrew Lloyd Webber's phenomenal hit celebrated its 25th anniversary on the West End 
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• stage last year, and continues to play to full houses nightly in London, New York and 
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• around the world. THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA has been seen by over 130 million 
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• people worldwide, has been performed in more than 27 countries, has won over major 
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• theatre award, and has grossed more than $5.6 billion.
•  
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• THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is a heart-wrenching story of the mysterious, hideously 
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• disfigured Phantom who lives beneath the Paris Opera House, and his obsession with the 
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• young singer Christine. Disguised as the "Angel of Music" he devotes himself to creating a 
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• new opera star, and winning her love from his rival Raoul, while exercising a reign of terror 
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• over the Opera House.
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• With 130 cast, crew and orchestra members, jaw-dropping scenery, breathtaking special 
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• effects, and more than 230 stunning costumes, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA 
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• contains some of Andrew Lloyd Webber's most famous and stirring music.
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• THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is worldwide sensation which will take Manila 
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• audiences on an unrivalled musical journey.
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• The Phantom awaits your presence...

Ticket Prices: (TicketWorld)

PhP 7,280.00 (Premium)

PhP 6,032.00

PhP 4,680.00

PhP 3,640.00

PhP 2,340.00

PhP 1,820.00

For Discounts, more info and to buy your tickets, please call (63-2)891-9999 or visit the TicketWorld Website

Tanghalang Pilipino presents "Severino Reyes' Walang Sugat" at the CCP from August 16 - 26, 2012

Cultural Center of the Philippines
and Tanghalang Pilipino
Present

Severino Reyes'
Walang Sugat

Directed by Carlitos Siguion-Reyna
Music by Chino Toledo

Severino Reyes’ original zarzuela that awakens our sense of heroism and nationalism, even as we fall madly in love with another human being. Under the direction of Carlitos Siguion-Reyna, music by Chino Toledo, choreography by Edna Vida, featuring some of our popular young performance artists, this production, employing irony, will acknowledge the truth that our country has a deep wound that has never fully healed – a truth that if we do not accept and recognize will forever make our country a nation without a real sense of nationhood and democracy.

CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP LIttle Theater)
August 16 (Thursday) - 26 (Sunday), 2012

Show Dates:
August
24 (Friday) 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
25 (Saturday) 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
26 (Sunday) 10:00 AM 3:00 PM

Ticket Prices: Free Seating
For 3:00 PM shows: P 824.00
For 8:00 PM shows: P 1,030.00

50% Discount to Students

For more info and to buy your tickets, please contact:
Tanghalang Pilipino (63-2)832-1125 local 1620 or 1621
TicketWorld (63-2)891-9999 or visit the TicketWorld Website

Ballet Philippines in "Songs" at the CCP from July 6 - 8, 2012

The Cultural Center of the Philippines
Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater)
and Ballet Philippines

present...

Songs
A gala of international works featuring foreign guest artists...

Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater)
July 6 (Friday) - 8 (Sunday), 2012


Show Dates:

July
6 (Friday) 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
7 (Saturday) 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM
8 (Sunday) 3:00 PM


Ticket Prices:

Afternoon Show
Price Zone 1 - P600
Price Cone 2 - P500
Price Zone 3 - P400
Price Zone 4 - P300
Price Zone 5 - P200

Evening Show
Price Zone 1 - P1200
Price Cone 2 - P1000
Price Zone 3 - P800
Price Zone 4 - P600
Price Zone 5 - P500
Price Zone 6 - P400


Subscribers get awesome benefits: the best seats at the best prices, a 20% discount on all tickets, a complimentary souvenir program per show (that’s an additional P600 savings!), and will be even given gentle reminders so they don’t miss the show.

To subscribe please CLICK HERE.

To check out the 43rd Season (Dragon Song) Shows of Ballet Philippines, please CLICK HERE.

For more information or to buy your tickets, please contact:
Ballet Philippines (63-2)832-3689 (Artistic Office) or 551-1003 (Executive Office)
TicketWorld (63-2)891-9999 or visit the TicketWorld Website

Ballet Philippines' 43rd Season: Dragon Song at the CCP from July 2012 - February 2013

The Cultural Center of the Philippines
CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo
and Ballet Philippines

present...

Ballet Philippines´ (BP) 43nd Season : Dragon Song

A shared heritage of hopes and dreams.
In his eye.
Cultures, woven with magical threads.
Singing, birthing moments Of flight, strength, courage, faith, and love…
Dragon Song


Songs (July 6 - 8, 2012, CCP Main Theater) — A gala of international works featuring foreign guest artists. For more info, please CLICK HERE.

Neo-Filipino: Anting (September 14 - 16, 2012, CCP Little Theater) — Featuring four noted Filipino choreographers who will bring to life pre-eminent dramatist Tony Perez’s libretto that explores the world of talismans and amulets of Filipino magical traditions.

Rama Hari (November 30 - December 9, 2012, CCP Main Theater) — Ballet Philippines’ (BP) hit ballet musical returns! Choreographed by BP founder Alice Reyes, with music by Ryan Cayabyab and libretto by National Artist for Literature Bienvenido Lumbera, it is based on the Indian epic The Ramayana. The performance also coincides with the grand theater design retrospective on Rama Hari’s set and costume designer, National Artist for Theater Design Salvador Bernal, also at the CCP. Rama Hari features top Filipino singers and the Manila Symphony Orchestra.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream (February 2013, CCP Main Theater) — A new production of Shakespeare’s timeless romantic comedy by award-winning Hong Kong-based choreographer Carlo Pacis.

Subscribers get awesome benefits: the best seats at the best prices, a 20% discount on all tickets, a complimentary souvenir program per show (that’s an additional P600 savings!), and will be even given gentle reminders so they don’t miss the show.

To subscribe please CLICK HERE.


“Dragon years are always significant with their great energy and sense of renewal, the beginning of a new cycle,” says Morales. “We encourage all BP friends and supporters to subscribe and empower us to bring the company to greater heights. Let’s all rally behind and embrace the company that has brought much pride to the country — after all, it is truly our own.” - TicketWorld Website


For more information or to buy your tickets, please contact:
Ballet Philippines (63-2)832-3689 (Artistic Office) or 551-1003 (Executive Office)
TicketWorld (63-2)891-9999 or visit the TicketWorld Website

Free Admission to the 4th Gawad Buhay: The Philstage Awards for the Performing Arts at the CCP on July 1, 2012

4th Gawad Buhay: The Philstage Awards for the Performing Arts

Gawad Buhay honors outstanding individual and group achievements in various artistic and technical aspects of play, musical, and dance productions and performances.

For the list of Nominees and for more info, please CLICK HERE.

Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo Lobby (CCP Main Theater Lobby)
July 1, 2012 (Sunday)
7:00 PM

Free Admission!

You can be an Observer at the Virgin Labfest 8 Writing Fellowship Program at the CCP from June 26 - July 6, 2012

Virgin Labfest 8
Writing Fellowship Program
MKP Multi-Purpose Hall
June 26 (Tuesday) – July 6 (Friday), 2012

A two-week mentorship program on the study and practice of dramatic writing for the stage; open to college students up to 25 years old.

Fee:
P300 for chosen participants
P50 per session for observers

For more information, please contact:
CCP Artist Training Division (63-2)832-1125 loc.1605

Virgin Labfest 8 at the CCP from June 26 - July 8, 2012

Virgin Labfest 8
Tanghalang Huseng Batute (CCP Studio Theater)
June 26 (Tuesday) - July 8 (Sunday), 2012
3:00 PM and 8:00 PM

Ticket Price: P300
Student Discount: 50%

"The Virgin Labfest, in its eight consecutive year, is a festival of new, unpublished, unstaged works by Philippine playwrights. It is an annual partnership project of the Writer’s Bloc, the Cultural Center of the Philippines, and its resident artistic group Tanghalang Pilipino. Extending over two weeks, the festival is an exciting showcase of the newest and most innovative short / one act plays chosen from numerous submitted entries from all over the country." - CCP


Schedule of Shows:


June 27, 2012 (Wednesday)

3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Set A - Aizel Cabilan's Pagsubli, U.Eliserio and Maynard Manansala's Symposium, Dingdong Novenario's Digital Divide


June 28, 2012 (Thursday)

3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Set B - Mar Anthony Dela Cruz's Hayop, Em Mendez's Ang Unang Regla ni John, Reuel Aguilas Isa Pang Soap Opera


June 29, 2012 (Friday)

3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Set C - Chukberry Pascual's Alejandro, Guelan Luarca's Mga Kuneho, Mix Villalon's High Stakes

6:00 PM @ Bulwagang Amado Hernandez
Love Story (Staged Reading)


June 30, 2012 (Saturday)

3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Set D - J. Dennis Teodosio's Totong Hilot


July 1, 20112 (Sunday)

3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Set E - Virgin Labfest 7 Revisited Floy Quinto's Evening at the Opera, Dingdong Novenario's Kafatiran, Rae Red's Kawala


July 4, 2012 (Wednesday)

3:00 PM
Set C - Chukberry Pascual's Alejandro, Guelan Luarca's Mga Kuneho, Mix Villalon's High Stakes

6:00 PM @ Bulwagang Amado Hernendez
Walang Kukurap (Staged Reading)

8:00 PM
Set D - J. Dennis Teodosio's Totong Hilot


July 5, 2012 (Thursday)

3:00 PM
Set D - J. Dennis Teodosio's Totong Hilot

8:00 PM
Set E - Virgin Labfest 7 Revisited Floy Quinto's Evening at the Opera, Dingdong Novenario's Kafatiran, Rae Red's Kawala


July 6, 2012 (Friday)

3:00 PM
Set E - Virgin Labfest 7 Revisited Floy Quinto's Evening at the Opera, Dingdong Novenario's Kafatiran, Rae Red's Kawala

6:00 PM @ Bulwagang Amado Hernandez
Adaptation of Twelfth Night (Staged Reading)

8:00 PM
Set C - Chukberry Pascual's Alejandro, Guelan Luarca's Mga Kuneho, Mix Villalon's High Stakes


July 7, 2012 (Saturday)

3:00 PM
Set A - Aizel Cabilan's Pagsubli, U.Eliserio and Maynard Manansala's Symposium, Dingdong Novenario's Digital Divide

8:00 PM
Virgin Labfest 8 - Set B - Mar Anthony Dela Cruz's Hayop, Em Mendez's Ang Unang Regla ni John, Reuel Aguilas Isa Pang Soap Opera


July 8, 2012 (Sunday)

3:00 PM
Set B - Mar Anthony Dela Cruz's Hayop, Em Mendez's Ang Unang Regla ni John, Reuel Aguilas Isa Pang Soap Opera

8:00 PM
Set A - Aizel Cabilan's Pagsubli, U.Eliserio and Maynard Manansala's Symposium, Dingdong Novenario's Digital Divide


For more information and to buy your tickets, please contact:
CCP Performing Arts Division (63-2)832-1125 local 1607 or 1606
TicketWorld (63-2)891-9999 or visit the TicketWorld Website

Ballet Philippines in "Crisostomo Ibarra" at the CCP on June 23 & 24, 2012

The Cultural Center of the Philippines and Ballet Philippines present...

Crisostomo Ibarra

Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater)
June 23 (Saturday) - 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM
June 24 (Sunday) - 2:00 PM

Ticket Prices:
P618 (Matinee)
P1,030 (Evening)

For more information and to buy your tickets, please contact:
Ballet Philippines
Cultural Center of the Philippines
TicketWorld (63-2)891-9999 or visit the TicketWorld Website

Madame Butterfly at the CCP on June 22 & 23, 2012

The Cultural Center of the Philippines in cooperation with
Music Artes Inc.
presents...

Madame Butterfly

Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater)
June 22 (Friday) & 23 (Saturday)
8:00 PM

Ticket Prices:
Price Zone 1 - PhP 3,090.00
Price Zone 2 - PhP 2,575.00
Price Zone 3 - PhP 1,545.00
Price Zone 4 - PhP 1,030.00
Price Zone 5 - PhP 515.00

Student discount 50% (For Price Zones 3, 4 & 5 only)


About the Show:

"The Cultural Center of the Philippines together with MusicArtes Inc., will stage Giacomo Puccini's most famous opera *Madame Butterfly* at the CCP Main Theater for only two performances on June 22 and 23, 2012.

This timeless masterpiece will feature Japanese soprano Mako Nishimoto, Mexican tenor Dante Alcalá, acclaimed Filipina soprano Camille Lopez Molina and international baritone Andrew Fernando, with Gerard Salonga conducting the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra.

Last seen as a full production in Manila in 1994, *Madame Butterfly* is one of the most- performed operas worldwide, imbued with the sublime and beautiful music of Puccini. Multi-awarded international director Dr. Anton Juan will helm this compelling version which will fuse both the traditional and contemporary, with Maestro Francisco Feliciano as music director.

Supporting the lead cast are top Filipino singers John Glenn Gaerlan, Lemuel de la Cruz, Jonathan Velasco, Nonon Baang, Jun Jaranilla, Viva Voce and graduates of the UP College of Music, UST Conservatory and St. Scholastica’s College. Talented young designer Leroy New will execute the set and costumes, with John Batalla creating the lights design." - TicketWorld


For more information and to buy your tickets, please contact:
TicketWorld: (63-2)891-9999 or visit the TicketWorld Website
Cultural Center of the Philippines


Hazel's

Comment: When my family and I went to Australia for vacation way back in 2009, this was being staged at the Sydney Opera House. I felt bad I missed it since I only found out about it the day after the event. Good thing Madame Butterfly is now here in Manila. Finally! My chance to watch and with my friends pa =)

Rating: 4/5

Review: If you are going to watch one opera in your lifetime, let it be "Madame Butterfly." So heart-wrenching that I couldn't stop crying at the end of the show. I'm also delighted that a translation was posted for every Italian line sung so people watching could understand. The Japanese and Mexican leads were amazing as well as the Filipino supporting cast. Bravo! Bravo! We gave you all a standing ovation that night =)

Free Admission to "Filipiniana Sunsets at the CCP" Every Wednesday of January & February 2012

Filipiniana Sunsets at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)

Set against the backdrop of the Manila Bay sunset, cultural presentations showcase the rich heritage and traditions of the Philippines in folkloric dance and music by folk dance groups from schools, communities and nearby municipalities.

January 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2012 (Wednesdays)
February 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2012 (Wednesdays)

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Free Admission

For more information, please call CCP Dance Division at tel. no. (63-2)832-1125 local 1602.

Bayanihan Philippine National Folk Dance Company in "Fiesta Folkloriada 2011" at the CCP on December 20, 2011

Bayanihan Philippine National Folk Dance Company presents...

Fiesta Folkloriada 2011

A gathering of selected folk dance artists and performers worldwide who come together with the Bayanihan Philippine National Folk Dance Company to share their traditions and promote goodwill among nations through dance and music.

Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater)
December 20, 2011 (Tuesday)
8:00 PM

Ticket Prices:
P500
P300
P200
P100

For more information and to buy your tickets, please contact:
TicketWorld (63-2)891-9999 or visit the TicketWorld Website
Bayanihan Philippine National Folk Dance Company (63-2)524-6285 or 522-4002 and 525-1685

Ballet Philippines' "Sleeping Beauty" at the CCP from December 2 - 11, 2011

Ballet Philippines presents...

Sleeping Beauty
Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater), Pasay City
December 2 (Friday) - 11 (Sunday), 2011

Ballet Philippines’ full-length Christmas offering is the beautiful ballet set to the delightful music of Tchaikovsky, which will be performed live by the Manila Symphony Orchestra on evening shows. Hong Kong Ballet’s former principal dancer Nobuo Fujino will partner with our very own ballerinas.

There will be a special matinee version for children.


Show Dates:
December
2 (Friday) 10:00 AM & 8:00 PM
3 (Saturday) 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
4 (Sunday) 10:00 AM & 8:00 PM
6 (Tuesday) 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM
7 (Wednesday) 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM
8 (Thursday) 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM
9 (Friday) 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
10 (Saturday) 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
11 (Sunday) 3:00 PM


Ticket Prices: (Ballet Philippines Website)
Prices Differ for Matinee Shows (10:00 AM & 3:00 PM) and Evening Shows (8:00 PM)

Orchestra Center
P 600 (Matinee)
P 1200 (Evening)

Orchestra Side
P 500 (Matinee)
P 1000 (Evening)

Parterre Box
P 600 (Matinee)
P 1200 (Evening)

Lower Box
P 500 (Matinee)
P 1000 (Evening)

Upper Box
P 400 (Matinee)
P 800 (Evening)

Balcony 1 Center
P 300 (Matinee)
P 600 (Evening)

Balcony 1 Side
P 300 (Matinee)
P 500 (Evening)

Balcony 2
P 200 (Matinee)
P 400 (Evening)


For inquiries and to purchase your tickets, please contact:
Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Box Office (63-2)832-3704
Ballet Philippines: (63-2)551-1003 or 624-5701
TicketWorld Website or (63-2)891-9999

The Acclaimed Musical "Song of Joseph" at the CCP on December 1, 2011

The Music Theater Foundation Philippines presents...

The Acclaimed musical - Song of Joseph
CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater)
December 1, 2011 (Thursday)
3:00 PM
7:30 PM

Ticket Prices:
P300 and P600 for the matinee (3:00 PM)
P800 for the evening show (7:30 PM)


About the Show:

This production is in cooperation with the Cultural Center of the Philippines in honor of Ms. Fides Cuyugan-Asensio, who penned the libretto and lyrics of the Song of Joseph, for her dedication to music theater for 60 years.

“Song of Joseph”, the Musical, is a music-theater masterpiece born out of love and devotion for the man who “took care of the interests” of Mary and Jesus. It is the life, the love and the glorious death of St. Joseph put into beautiful libretto and lyrics of Fides Asensio inspired from the bible and other little facts known about Saint Joseph. The music of the libretto was a team work of husband and wife Jeannelle and Raymond Roldan as their debut in music composition. It depicts the enduring love of Joseph for Mary, its joys and sorrows and the reward of a glorious death for having lived faithfully his divine call to be Mary’s and Jesus’ protector.

It is the first original Filipino full length musical on Saint Joseph, produced by Fr. Rony Alkonga, OSJ (Oblates of St. Joseph) in collaboration with Music Theater Foundation Philippines for the 100th year anniversary of the Oblates of Joseph in the Philippines. The music arrangements were created in collaboration with Jun Latonio, Paulo Zarate, Gino Cruz, Jungee Marcelo, and Alvin Nunez.

Family life, love and unity are the themes of The ‘Song of Joseph’ making it appropriate for the Christmas Season.


For inquiries, please call:
CCP Marketing (63-2)832-1125 local 1803/1806
CCP Box Office (63-2)832-1125 local 1409 and 832-3704
Ticketworld at (63-2)891-9999
(+63)916-288-8795
Email mtfp_jr@yahoo.com

The Music of Marcelo Adonay "Prince of Church Music" at the CCP on November 30, 2011

The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) presents...


Adonay, The Maestro From Pakil
The Music of Marcelo Adonay
Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater)
Cultural Center of the Philippines
November 30, 2011 (Wednesday)
3:00 PM


Informal Talk on the Maestro and his Milieu
Tanghalang Manuel Conde (CCP Dream Theater)
November 30, 2011 (Wednesday)
1:30 PM (Before the concert)


Ticket Price:
Php500

50% discount for students
20% discount for senior citizens


About the Show:

THE music of renowned 19th century Filipino composer Marcelo Adonay (1848-1928) will be brought to life by the Philippine Madrigal Singers led by Mark Carpio, with bass soloist, Greg de Leon, pianist Nita Abrogar-Quinto, violinist Chona Noble, the UP Cherubim and Seraphim, conducted by Elena R. Mirano, and the UP Orchestra under the baton of Prof. Edna Martinez in a concert entitled Adonay, the Maestro from Pakil on November 30, 2011, Wednesday, 3 PM, at the Cultural Center of the Philippines Little Theater. An informal talk on the maestro and his milieu at 1:30 PM at the CCP Dream Theater will precede the concert.

Repertoire will include La Marieta, La Julita for solo piano; Pequeña Balse, Meditacion Lugubre for violin and piano; Salve Regina, Libera Me Domine, Gozos a la Santisima Virgen (a Nuestra Señora de la Consolacion), Villancico a Belen Pastores, and two movements (Kyrie and Gloria) from his greatest sacred work, the Pequeña Misa Solemne (1903), which Adonay based on a fragment of Gregorian chant taken from a Flemish mass dated 1669.

Marcelo Adonay (1848-1928) hailed from Pakil, Laguna, and entered San Agustin Church as a tiple (boy soprano), as was the custom then in Spanish colonial times. His musical genius unfolded at the convent, a combination of self-taught and friar-honed skills, as he soon became adept at playing the organ, piano, violin, contrabass, flute and trumpet, composing liturgical as well as secular pieces. He eventually became the first Filipino maestro de capilla (chapel master) of the San Agustin music establishment, a much in-demand orchestra conductor and music teacher. Together with other Filipino musicians of his time such as Jose Canseco, Francisco Roxas, Bibiano Morales, Rosalio Silos and Manuel Mata, he lived and worked in what has been called “The Golden Age of Filipino Music” — 1880-1890. He was also instrumental in founding two important music societies -- the Union Artistica Musical in 1885, and the Sociedad de Santa Cecilia in 1888, organizations which aimed to promote and uplift Filipino music, and protect the interests of Filipino musicians.

Come and be part of a rare musical journey back to the glorious days of the Maestro’s era, when San Agustin Church reverberated magnificently with Adonay’s music.


For ticket inquiries and to get your tickets, please contact:
CCP Music Division (63-2)832-1125 loc. 1604
CCP Box Office (63-2)832-3704
TicketWorld Website or at (63-2)891-9999

Free Admission to the National Music Competitions for Young Artists (NAMCYA) 2011 National Final Competitions at the CCP from November 22 - 27, 2011

The National Music Competitions for Young Artists (NAMCYA) Foundation, together with
The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)
Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
Department of Education (DepEd) and the
National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)

proudly presents...

2011 National Music Competitions for Young Artists (NAMCYA) National Final Competitions
Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)
November 22 (Tuesday) - November 27 (Sunday), 2011



Program:


November 22, 2011 (Tuesday)

Opening Ceremonies
Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino
10:00 AM

Piano Category
Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino
6:00 PM


November 23, 2011 (Wednesday)

Woodwinds Category C
Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino
6:00 PM

Dance – Junior Ballet
Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo
1:00 PM


November 24, 2011 (Thursday)

Strings Category B and C
Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino
3:00 PM

Choir Category B
Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo
6:00 PM


November 25, 2011 (Friday)

Rondalla Ensemble Category A
Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino
6:00 PM

Outreach Program - Traditional Music Ensemble
U. P. College of Music, Diliman, Quezon City

Outreach Program – Choir Winners
Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong City


November 26, 2011 (Saturday)

Traditional Music Ensemble Showcase
Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino
6:00 PM

Outreach Program - Choir Winners
Centro Escolar University, Manila


November 27, 2011 (Sunday)

Concert of Winners
Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo
6:00 PM


All competitions and concerts are free and open to the public. Seat reservations for the two winners’ concerts may be made in advance; however, tickets will only be distributed one hour before each performance.

For more information and for your seat reservation, please contact
CCP at (63-2)836-4928 or 29
Email: namcya@gmail.com

Tanghalang Pilipino's "Pinocchio! Gusto Mo Bang Maging Tao?" at the CCP on November 18 - 20, 2011

Cultural Center of the Philippines and Tanghalang Pilipino present...

Pinocchio, Gusto Mo Bang Maging Tao?

"Pinocchio, Gusto Mo Bang Maging Tao?" is about the magical adventures of a wooden puppet whose quest to become a real boy leads him to learn about life, love and honesty.

Give your friends and loved ones an early Christmas treat! Bring your kids to the CCP and let your holidays be filled with spectacle, music and merriment as you enter the magical world of Pinocchio.

Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater)

Show Dates:
November
18 (Friday) 3:00 PM
19 (Saturday) 3:00 PM
20 (Sunday) 3:00 PM

Ticket Price: (TicketWorld)
P824.00

For more information and to buy your tickets, you may contact:
Tanghalang Pilipino (Get group discounts)- (63-2)832-3661 or 832-1125 loc. 1620 or 1621
Lorelei Celestino: (+63)908-894-1384
Paulo Perez: (+63)928-275-4747
TicketWorld (63-2)891-9999

The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra Performs with Conductor Jae-Joon Lee & Violinist Bui Cong Duy at the CCP on November 11, 2011

Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) Season Concert III:
“Jae-Joon Lee & Bui Cong Duy”

Conductor Jae-Joon Lee returns to present the Symphonie Fantastique of Hector Berlioz. Also featured on the programme is violinist Bui Cong Duy, who will play the beautiful Bruch Violin Concerto with the orchestra. Rounding off the concert is the Academic Festival Overture of Johannes Brahms.

Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater)
November 11, 2011 (Friday)
8:00 PM

Tickets:
P1000
P800
P500
P350
P200

For more info and to buy your tickets, please call the CCP Marketing Department (63-2)832-1125 loc. 1806 or the CCP Box Office (63-2)832-3704 or Ticketworld at (63-2)891-9999.

Discounts available for students, senior citizens and groups.

Witness CCP's Lighting the Sulu: Lanterns of San Fernando, Pampanga on November 3, 2011

Lighting the Sulu: Lanterns of San Fernando, Pampanga
Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Front Lawn and CCP Main Ramp
November 3, 2011 (Thursday)
6:30 PM
Free Admission

Category: special event

The CCP facade comes alive with specially designed lanterns crafted by the artisans of Pampanga. Made possible by the generous support from the City of San Fernando, this 100 year old folk tradition dominates the CCP complex skyline with its ingenious craftsmanship and technology. The Grand Lighting Ceremony of November 3 will be accompanied by performances from the City of San Fernando Choir and the Magsilbi Tamu Brass Band 919. Pampanga officials, patrons and the team of artisans led by 3rd generation lantern maker Tatang Eming Quiwa will be present. The lanterns will be displayed until January 8, 2012 (Sunday).