Playbill Philippines: Schedule of Shows This January 2012

January
(This post will be updated and refined often so please feel free to come visit us again and know the plays, concerts, workshops, etc. you can attend for the month of January 2012 =)


1 (Sunday)


2 (Monday)


3 (Tuesday)


4 (Wednesday)
Filipiniana Sunsets at the CCP


5 (Thursday)
XLR8 Concert


6 (Friday)
"Defending the Caveman" at RCBC Plaza


7 (Saturday)
"Biritan with Machogwapitos" at Ever Gotesco Ortigas (Jovit Baldivino, etc.)
"Defending the Caveman" at RCBC Plaza
"The Lucky 12" Bonggang Pasabog sa 2012 ng Zirkoh Tomas Morato (Allan K, etc.)
Party, Party with Vice Ganda sa Fontana (Pampanga)


8 (Sunday)
"Defending the Caveman" at RCBC Plaza


9 (Monday)


10 (Tuesday)


11 (Wednesday)
Filipiniana Sunsets at the CCP


12 (Thursday)
Simple Plan Live in Manila! @ the SMART Araneta Coliseum


13 (Friday)
"Believe: The MagiK of Erik Mana" at Waterfront, Cebu
"Defending the Caveman" at RCBC Plaza
Start of "Eyeball" (Selected Plays from Virgin Labfest) at the CCP
"90s Music Comes Alive" at Eastwood City (Chicosci, Nyoy Volante, Typecast, etc.)
Start of "Next Fall" by Repertory Philippines at Greenbelt 1


14 (Saturday)
Angeline Quinto Live in Sinulog, Waterfront, Cebu (Jovit Baldivino, Richard Poon, etc.)
"Defending the Caveman" at RCBC Plaza
"Eyeball" (Selected Plays from Virgin Labfest) at the CCP
"Mission Eat's Possible" at Zirkoh Tomas Morato (Allan K, Sexbomb dancers, etc.)
"90s Music Comes Alive" at McKinley Hill (Chicosci, Nyoy Volante, Typecast, etc.)
"Next Fall" by Repertory Philippines at Greenbelt 1


15 (Sunday)
"Defending the Caveman" at RCBC Plaza
"Eyeball" (Selected Plays from Virgin Labfest) at the CCP
"Next Fall" by Repertory Philippines at Greenbelt 1


16 (Monday)


17 (Tuesday)
"Tango Fire: Flames of Desire" at Resorts World Manila
Ventures The Greatest Guitar Instrumental Band in the World Featuring RJ


18 (Wednesday)
"AJ Rafael Live in Manila" at the Music Museum
Filipiniana Sunsets at the CCP
"Tango Fire: Flames of Desire" at Resorts World Manila


19 (Thursday)


20 (Friday)
"Eyeball" (Selected Plays from Virgin Labfest) at the CCP
"Love, Loss and What I Wore" at the RCBC Plaza
"Next Fall" by Repertory Philippines at Greenbelt 1
Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra's "The Inextinguishable" at the CCP
Two Cellos at the Resorts World Manila


21 (Saturday)
"Ai Lov It" at Zirkoh Tomas Morato (Ai Ai delas Alas, Derek Ramsey)
"Dancing with the Champions" at the Music Museum
"Eyeball" (Selected Plays from Virgin Labfest) at the CCP
"Love, Loss and What I Wore" at the RCBC Plaza
"Next Fall" by Repertory Philippines at Greenbelt 1


22 (Sunday)
"Day-O" Joel Olivera Birthday Concert at Zirkoh Tomas Morato
"Eyeball" (Selected Plays from Virgin Labfest) at the CCP
Katy Perry California Dreams Tour Live in Manila at the SM Mall of Asia
"Love, Loss and What I Wore" at the RCBC Plaza
"Next Fall" by Repertory Philippines at Greenbelt 1


23 (Monday)


24 (Tuesday)
Start "Mamma Mia!" at the CCP


25 (Wednesday)
Filipiniana Sunsets at the CCP
"Mamma Mia!" at the CCP


26 (Thursday)
"Mamma Mia!" at the CCP
Start of "Philippine International Guitar Festival and Competition" at the CCP
"Rockin' the Roots" with Pinoy Rock Icons at the Music Museum (Pepe Smith, etc)
"Stylistics Live in Manila" at the SMART Araneta Coliseum


27 (Friday)
"Haring Lear" at the PETA Theater Center, Quezon City
"Mamma Mia!" at the CCP
"Next Fall" by Repertory Philippines at Greenbelt 1
"Philippine International Guitar Festival and Competition" at the CCP
"Rap-Rockan" RockOverload 2 (Parokya Ni Edgar, Gloc 9, Kamikazee) at Metrobar
Start "Rivalry: Ateneo - La Salle The Musical" at Meralco Theater
"RomCom" (Romantic Comedy) Jon Santos and The CompanY at the Music Museum


28 (Saturday)
"Annebisyosa" at the SMART Araneta Coliseum (Anne Curtis)
"Diva-licious on Valentine's Gay" (Pooh, Ate Gay, Raging Divas)
"Haring Lear" at the PETA Theater Center, Quezon City
"Mamma Mia!" at the CCP
"Next Fall" by Repertory Philippines at Greenbelt 1
"Philippine International Guitar Festival and Competition" at the CCP
"Rivalry: Ateneo - La Salle The Musical" at Meralco Theater


29 (Sunday)
"Haring Lear" at the PETA Theater Center, Quezon City
"Mamma Mia!" at the CCP
"Next Fall" by Repertory Philippines at Greenbelt 1
"Philippine International Guitar Festival and Competition" at the CCP
"Rivalry: Ateneo - La Salle The Musical" at Meralco Theater


30 (Monday)


31 (Tuesday)
"Mamma Mia!" at the CCP


I have watched "Defending the Caveman," "Love, Loss and What I Wore" and Katy Perry's Concert before. I'm interested in witnessing "Mamma Mia!" and Repertory Philippines' "Next Fall" this time.

How about you? What are the shows you plan to watch this first month of the year of the dragon?

Enjoy guys and have a lucky, amazing and fabulous year =)

Joel Trinidad in "Defending the Caveman" at the RCBC Plaza from January 6 to 15, 2012

Theater Mogul and CTE Productions present...
Defending the Caveman
by Rob Becker

Broadway's Smash Comedy about the Sexes

Starring: Joel Trinidad
Directed by: Michael Williams & Cathy Azanza-Dy


"Defending the Caveman" Repeat performance in Makati!"

"I laughed so hard my sides ached and tears ran down my face!"

"The show is so funny and so true!"

"What a hilarious and insightful show!"

"This play can save marriages… I'm not kidding!"

These are just some of the comments overheard last February 2010 at the Insular Life Theater in Alabang, where audiences had just seen local theater veteran Joel Trinidad in "Defending the Caveman," the longest-running one-man comedy show in Broadway history, which has sold over 8 million tickets worldwide in 16 different languages.

Why is this show such a hit everywhere in the world? Well, is there a more widely discussed subject than the difference between men and women? There are hundreds of books written on the subject but nevertheless there are few texts which address this eternal discussion point as humorous and as recognizable as the monologue "Caveman." "Defending the Caveman" shows in a hilarious, clear, and familiar way how different men and women are. Whatever the nationality is, both men and women will identify themselves clearly in the show's message.

"Defending the Caveman" was greeted upon its Philippine premiere with uncontrollable laughter, knowing nods of agreement, and a resounding standing ovation! Then, "Defending the Caveman" played to another appreciative crowd at the RCBC Plaza, Makati last May 2011.

And now, come see what all the raves are about...

Show Dates
January
6 (Friday) 8:00 PM
7 (Saturday) 3:30 PM & 8:00 PM
8 (Sunday) 3:30 PM
13 (Friday) 8:00 PM
14 (Saturday) 3:30 PM & 8:00 PM
15 (Sunday) 3:30 PM

Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium
4th Floor, RCBC Plaza, Ayala Avenue corner Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City

Ticket Prices:
PhP 1,200.00 (Orchestra Center)
PhP 1,000.00 (Orchestra Side & Loge)
Php P500.00 (Balcony)

For your tickets and inquiries:
Call TicketWorld at (63-2)891-9999 or log-on to the TicketWorld Website

Hazel's
Rating: 3/5
Review: I actually watched this during their May 2011 run, staged at the RCBC Plaza as well. Joel trinidad is an admirable theater actor (I also sometimes watch him in his SPIT performances). Amazing that he could memorize and ad-lib all those lines being a one-person show. Though the script could be improved by incorporating examples that are part of our Filipino culture so it could drive the sentiments of the audience more close to home =)

Joel Trinidad in "Defending the Caveman" at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium from May 6 to 21, 2011

Theater Mogul and CTE Productions present...
Defending the Caveman
by Rob Becker

Broadway's Smash Comedy about the Sexes.

Starring: Joel Trinidad
Directed by: Michael Williams & Cathy Azanza-Dy


"Defending the Caveman" Repeat performance in Makati!"

"I laughed so hard my sides ached and tears ran down my face!"

"The show is so funny and so true!"

"What a hilarious and insightful show!"

"This play can save marriages… I'm not kidding!"

These are just some of the comments overheard last February 2010 at the Insular Life Theater in Alabang, where audiences had just seen local theater veteran Joel Trinidad perform in "Defending the Caveman," the longest-running one-man comedy show in Broadway history, which has sold over 8 million tickets worldwide in 16 different languages.

Why is this show such a hit everywhere in the world? Well, is there a more widely discussed subject than the difference between men and women? There are hundreds of books written on the subject but nevertheless there are few texts which address this eternal discussion point as humorous and as recognizable as the monologue "Caveman." "Defending the Caveman" shows in a hilarious, clear, and familiar way how different men and women are. Whatever the nationality is, both men and women will identify themselves clearly in the show's message.

"Defending The Caveman" was greeted upon its Philippine premiere with uncontrollable laughter, knowing nods of agreement, and a resounding standing ovation! Three months later, "Defending The Caveman" played to another appreciative SRO crowd, this time in Makati.

And now, to satisfy the requests for a repeat engagement and after a yearlong wait, "Defending the Caveman" returns on May 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21 for a very limited engagement. All 6 dates are at 8:00 PM and will be held at the CPR Auditorium, 4th Floor, RCBC Plaza, Ayala Avenue cor Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City. R-18 rating.

Joel Trinidad reprises his role as the "Caveman." Michael Williams and Cathy Azanza-Dy direct. "Defending the Caveman" is brought to you by CTE Productions and Theater Mogul in cooperation with the San Miguel 632-BEER (2337) Home Delivery Service, and www.TheMillionaireSocietyNow.com (online millionaires helping you become one too).

Show Dates with Time at 8:00 PM
May
6 (Friday)
7 (Saturday)
13 (Friday)
14 (Saturday)
20 (Friday)
21 (Saturday)

Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium
4th Floor, RCBC Plaza, Ayala Ave. cor. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City

Ticket Prices:
PhP 1,236.00
PhP 1,030.00
PhP 618.00
PhP 515.00
PhP 360.50

For tickets: text 09175378313, call 2150788, or email cteshows@gmail.com. Ticketworld: call 8919999 or log on to www.ticketworld.com.ph.

By the way, I only paid P600 for a P1,200 worth orchestra center seat. You might wanna check out and you might find other good deals in this site =)... http://www.ensogo.com.ph/manila/invitation/?s=0d50904fc7b5485204530c3bab9ef7f8

Hazel's
Rating: 3/5
Review: Joel trinidad is an admirable theater actor (I also sometimes watch him in his SPIT performances). Amazing that he could memorize and ad-lib all those lines being a one-person show. Though the script could be improved by incorporating examples that are part of our Filipino culture so it could drive the sentiments of the audience closer to home =)