Potted Potter in RCBC Plaza, Makati from September 30 - Oct 5, 2014 (10 Shows Only)

I cried my heart out and was affected for days as I read about the death of Professor Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter Book 6. Being a Harry Potter fan, I'm happy I am finally going to be able to watch this. I missed the previous sell out runs in Manila last 2012 and 2013. I'm glad they decided to come back...

Harry Potter fans in the Philippines, what are you waiting for? Let's watch =)

Potted Potter
The unauthorized Harry Experience - A Parody by Dan and Jeff

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

10 Shows Only

September 30 - October 5, 2014


"PLAYING TO SOLD OUT HOUSES all over the world, the Olivier Award nominated POTTED POTTER – The Unauthorized Harry Experience – A Parody by Dan and Jeff takes on the ultimate challenge of condensing all seven Harry Potter books (and a real life game of Quidditch) into seventy hilarious minutes. Even if you don’t know the difference between a horcrux and a Hufflepuff, POTTED POTTER will make you roar with laughter.

Created by two-time Olivier Award-nominated actors Daniel Clarkson and Jefferson Turner, Potted Potter is perfect for ages six to Dumbledore (who is very old indeed)."   -pottedpotter.com

Ticket Prices:
To buy your tickets, please call TicketWorld at 891-9999 or log on to their website: ticketworld.com.ph

Thanks to my Math 1 classmate, Michael Mendoza, for buying our tickets and even sending them through email.

Here's a tip: If you're printing your ticket, you save P50 haha =) 

Maxie the Musicale ("Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros") at the PETA Theater Center from November 9 - December 8, 2013

Maxie the Musicale
"Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros" (The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros)

PETA Theater Center
No.5 Eymard Drive, New Manila, Quezon City

Show Dates:

Guys, I'm helping my badminton friend Homer Bulos sell his show. If you're free on November 23 (Saturday), 3:00 PM, and wanna watch this, please get in touch with Homer (+63)920-9209173 or (+63)917-6205329.


Ticket Prices: (Nov 23, 3:00 PM)

VIP P1,200
Orchestra P1,000
Balcony P800

Tickets are also available here: SM Tickets (470-2222) and TicketWorld (891-9999)

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.

Jennifer Lopez Dance Again World Tour at the SM Mall Of Asia Arena on November 26, 2012

We are all American Idol fans in the family so of course we'll be there...
Let's get Loud! Dance Again... On the Floor... Waiting for Tonight! =)

JLo Dance Again World Tour
Mall Of Asia (MOA) Arena
November 26, 2012 (Monday)
8:00 PM

Ticket Prices:
VIP (Reserved Seats) Php 25,840
Patron (Reserved Seats) Php 18,610
Lower Box A (Reserved Seats) Php 18,610
Patron (Standing) Php 15,510
Lower Box B (Reserved Seats) Php 15,510
Patron Sides (108/115) (Reserved Seats) Php 13,960
Lower Box C (Reserved Seats) Php 10,340
Lower Box Sides (208/215) (Reserved Seats) Php 7,760
Upper Box (Reserved Seats) Php 7,760
Upper Box Sides (408/415) (Reserved Seats) Php 5,820
General Admission (Reserved Seats) Php 2,590

For more info and to buy your tickets, please CLICK HERE.
SM Tickets: (63-2)470-2222

Atlantis Productions' "Nine" at the RCBC Plaza from September 21 - October 7, 2012

Atlantis Productions presents...

Nine

Be Italian. Winner of 5 Tony Awards including Best Musical


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



Schedule of Shows

October

6 (Saturday)
2:00 PM (+63)908-3768088
8:00 PM TicketWorld

7 (Sunday)
3:00 PM TicketWorld


Ticket Prices:

P1,700.00 Orchestra Center
P1,600.00 Orchestra Side
P1,400.00 Loge
P900.00 Loge, Last Row
P700.00 Balcony


About the Show:

With a book by Arthur Kopit, music and lyrics by Maury Yeston. The story is based on Federico Fellini’s semi-autobiographical film 8 ½. It focuses on film director Guido Contini, savoring his most recent (and greatest) success but dreading his imminent 40^th birthday and a midlife crisis blocking his creative impulses and entangling him in a web of romantic difficulties in early 1960s Venice. The original Broadway production opened in 1982 and ran for 729 performances, starring Raul Julia. The musical won five Tony Awards, including best musical, and has enjoyed a number of revivals.

The revival opened April 10, 2003 and won two Tony Awards, including best revival. The cast included Antonio Banderas as Guido, (Tony Award nominee), Maru Stuart Masterson as Luisa (Tony Award nominee), Chita Rivera as Liliane, Jane Krakowski as Carla (winning the Tony), Laura Benanti as Claudia, and Mary Beth Peil as Guido’s mother.

In the Manila Production, Jett Pangan stars as Italian filmmaker Guido Contini with an all-star cast of women.

Tony Award winning scenic designer, David Gallo joins the creative team. He has previously worked with Bobby Garcia on the Asian Touring production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Costumes will be designed by New York-based Filipino Fashion Designer, Robin Tomas.

Check out the Powerhouse Cast of "Nine"... (from theaterati)

• Ima Castro - Vocal Powerhouse. She was last seen in Atlantis’ In the Heights but of course, the show that really solidified her status as a leading lady of Philippine theater after being gone for so long was Aida. She now plays Sarraghina, the prostitute who teaches a young Guido Contini the ways of the world.
• Jay Glorioso - Theater legend. She was last seen as Abuela Claudia in “In the Heights” and then before that, as Madame Armfeldt in “A Little Night Music.” Tita Jay (as she is fondly called) is the recipient of the Aliw Award for Best Supporting Actress for both shows. Here she plays Guido’s mother.
• Eula Valdez - Madame Claudia. Sure you can say that she played the fabulous Zsazsa Zaturnnah in Tanghalang Pilipino’s triumphant theatrical run. But we will forever remember, of course, as Amor Powers, Madame Claudia’s nemesis in Pangako Sa ‘Yo. Funnily, she plays the role of Claudia Nardi, film star and muse to Guido Contini in this show.
• Menchu Lauchengo Yulo - The first lady of musical theater. Menchu reunites with Jett Pangan after sharing the stage together in Next to Normal and directing him in Jekyll & Hyde. Here she will play Jett’s devoted wife, Luisa Contini.
• Jett Pangan - Rock star and Musical Theater Favorite. Jett Pangan was last seen in Atlantis’ Rock of Ages, and he is of course a member of The Dawn. He will be playing the role of Guido Contini which was played in the film by Daniel Day-Lewis.
• Carla Guevara-Laforteza - One of Manila’s premiere leading leading ladies. She last played Lucy in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, and Olive in Atlantis’ Spelling Bee. Incidentally, she will be playing Carla Albanese, Guido’s mistress.
• Yanah Laurel - Musical Theater’s up and coming “It Girl.” Yanah last appeared on the Atlantis stage in The Little Mermaid. In Nine, she plays Stephanie Necrophorus, film critic-turned-assistant to Liliane Le Fleur. 
• Cherie Gil - Multi-awarded film, TV and stage icon. Cherie Gil returns to the stage as film producer Liliane Le Fleur who sings the showstopping Follies Bergeres. She was last seen in POC’s Master Class.
• Sitti Navarro - Bossa Nova Sensation. She last appeared onstage in Atlantis’ Spring Awakening. She will be playing Lady of the Spa, who narrates Guido’s journey in Europe’s most luxurious where he is hiding from the world.

For more info and to buy your tickets, please contact:

Atlantis Productions: (63-2) 892-7078; Telefax: (63-2) 840-1187

TicketWorld (63-2)891-9999 or visit the TicketWorld Website

Eugene Domingo as "Bona" (Extended Run) at the PETA Theater Center from September 28 - 30, 2012

The Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) presents...

Eugene Domingo in...
Bona


PETA Theater Center
No.5 Eymard Drive, New Manila, Quezon City

"MANILA, Philippines—After 25 successful shows, the Philippine Educational Theater Association is extending its run of “Bona” until September 30 at The PETA Theater Center.

From the 1980’s Lino Brocka film starring Nora Aunor as the naïve, schoolgirl Bona and Philip Salvador as Gardo, the movie extra whom Bona worshipped out of fan obsession, PETA’s production presents a similar story with characters in the modern setting.

Portraying the title role, Eugene Domingo plays a spinster call center agent who becomes obsessed with a star-search wannabe actor essayed by Edgar Allan Guzman.

“Lahat kami nag-share ng experiences namin and we gave our input on how we think the story of Bona should be during this time. Dapat reflection ito ng panahon natin but we retained the vision of Direk Lino Brocka. Pero in the same manner, dapat maka-identify din ang audience sa kuwento kasi contemporary na ang setting,” shares lead actress Domingo.

“By bridging film, theater and television, Bona aims to gather more supporters for the theater industry,” says Domingo, as she urges movie and TV audiences to also patronize the theater, “I encourage them to please experience theater.” - Philippine Daily Inquirer

Show Dates

September

28 (Friday)
8:00 PM (+63)917-8860430 Erimar

29 (Saturday)
3:00 PM (+63)917-8938426 Vian
8:00 PM (+63)915-2491988 Mia

30 (Sunday)
3:00 PM (+63)908-3768088 Hazel
8:00 PM (+63)917-5064517 Alison


Ticket Prices (September 30, Sunday, 3:00 PM Show)
P1,000 VIP
P800 Orchestra
P600 Balcony


About the Show:

"Spinster call center agent Bona upon seeing the televised pitiful background of Gino Sanchez immediately becomes a fan of the Star of Tomorrow wannabe. In her desire to help him jumpstart his showbiz career, she gives him everything she has and turns her back to everything she values. Blinded by her belief in him, she allows all his faults to freely slide as she finds herself drowning in the surreal quicksand of worship and pity where manipulation blurs the line between prey and predator, the dismissive god and the faithful worshiper." - PETA

Director: Soxie Topacio
Writer: Lalie Bucoy
Music: Teresa Barroso
Cast: Eugene Domingo, Edgar Allan Guzman

For your tickets, you may also contact:

PETA (63-2)725-6244 or (+63)917-5765400

TicketWorld (63-2)891-9999 or visit the TicketWorld Website