Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra Season 29, Concert V: "The Inextinguishable" at the CCP on January 20, 2012

Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO)
Season 29 (2011-2012)
Concert V: "The Inextinguishable"

Japan’s prominent trombonist Takahiro Ono ushers in the New Year with Rimsky-Korsakov’s Trombone Concerto on January 20, 2012. The PPO will also perform Dvŏrák’s Czech Suite, and one of the signature works of Denmark’s most celebrated composer, Carl Nielsen’s Symphony No. 4 “Inextinguishable”.

Music Director: Olivier Ochanine

Cultural Center of the Philippines' Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater)
January 20, 2012 (Friday)
8:00 PM

Ticket Prices: (TicketWorld)
PhP 1,030.00
PhP 875.50
PhP 824.00
PhP 721.00
PhP 515.00
PhP 360.50
PhP 206.00

Discounts available to students, senior citizens and groups

For more info and to get your tickets, please contact:
CCP Marketing Department (63-2)832-1125 loc. 1806
CCP Box Office (63-2)832-3704
TicketWorld at National Bookstore (63-2)891-9999 or the TicketWorld Website

AJ Rafael Live in Manila with Krissy & Ericka at the Music Museum on January 18, 2012

Monsoon Productions proudly presents...

AJ Rafael Live in Manila
Red Roses Asia Tour 2012

Music Museum (Greenhills, San Juan)
January 18, 2012 (Wednesday)
5:00 PM & 8:00 PM

With the AJ Rafael Band
Noah Bartfield (Bass Guitar)
Andrew Rhim (Guitar)
Danny Morledge (Drums)

Guest Artist: Krissy & Ericka

Ticket Prices: (TicketWorld)
Orchestra Center PhP 2,111.50
Orchestra Side PhP 1,699.50
Balcony PhP 978.50

For inquiries and to buy your tickets, please contact:
Music Museum (63-2)722-4501 local 116
TicketWorld (63-2)891-9999 or TicketWorld Website

"The Ventures: Guitar Mania!" with Ramon "RJ" Jacinto at the CCP on January 17, 2012

RJ Productions Incorporated
Ride n' Rule Scoopy
RJ Guitar Center
present...

The Ventures
Guitar Mania!

Featuring: Ramon "RJ" Jacinto

The Greatest Guitar Instrumental Band in the World
Playing their Greatest Hits Live!
Walk Don’t Run • Pipeline • Bulldog • Apache • Hawaii Five-O
Next to the Beatles in Album Sales!
Rock N' Roll Hall of Famer

Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater)
January 17, 2012 (Tuesday)
7:30 PM

Ticket Prices: (TicketWorld)
PhP 5,710.32
PhP 5,075.84
PhP 4,441.36
PhP 4,060.26
PhP 3,806.88
PhP 2,537.92
PhP 1,268.96

For more info and to buy your tickets, please contact:
(63-2)904-7999 or 899-3108
(+63)906-2211524 or (+63)921-6491447
TicketWorld (63-2)891-9999 or the TicketWorld Website

Tickets are also available in all RJ Guitar Center Branches and RJ Bistro

"Tango Fire: Flames of Desire" at Resorts World Manila on January 17 & 18, 2012

Argentina's hottest Tango show...

Tango Fire: Flames of Desire
Newport Performing Arts Theater (NPAT), Resorts World Manila
Newport Boulevard, Newport City, Pasay
January 17 (Tuesday) & January 18 (Wednesday), 2012
8:00 PM

For the benefit of Ballet Philippines

About the Show:

Direct from Buenos Aires, Resorts World Manila presents Tango Fire: Flames of Desire, featuring ten spectacular dancers, one of Argentina's finest young singers, and a quartet of amazing musicians to take you on a splendid journey through the seductive history of Tango. On January 17-18, 2012 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, go back to the roots of the world's most alluring dance form originating from the dance halls of Buenos Aires.

After its widely acclaimed tour in USA, UK, Canada, Europe, South Africa and Asia, Argentina's finest Tango company is now set to conquer the country with its passionate and irresistible performance set against the musical backdrop of Astor Piazzolla, Mores, Gardel, Rodriguez and other Tango masters.

Get your tickets now!

Ticket prices:
Php 10,000
Php 5,000
Php 3,000
Php 2,500
Php 2,000
Php 1,500
Php 1,200

Tickets are available at the Resorts World Manila Box Office and all TicketWorld outlets.

For your tickets and inquiries, please contact:
Resorts World Manila Tourist / Visitor Hotline at (63-2)836-6333 or 908-8833
TicketWorld at (63-2)891-9999 or the TicketWorld Website

Repertory Philippines' "Next Fall" at Onstage Greenbelt, Makati from January 13 to February 5, 2012

Watch the Pinoy version of "Next Fall" =)

Repertory Philippines presents...

Next Fall

A very moving story of a gay couple agonizing over differences in their religious faiths. Luke believes in God. Adam believes in everything else. "Next Fall" portrays the ups and downs of this unlikely couple’s five-year relationship with sharp humor and unflinching honesty. And when an accident changes everything, Adam must turn to Luke’s family and friends for support… and answers. "Next Fall" paints a beautiful and funny portrait of modern romance, asking the hard questions about commitment and faith. But ultimately, simply, it is about the transformative power of love.

Cast
Adam (Bart Guingona)
Luke (David Bianco)

Director: Audie Gemora

OnStage Theater (2/F Greenbelt 1, Ayala Center, Makati City)


Show Dates:

January
13 (Friday) 8:00 PM
14 (Saturday) 3:30 PM & 8:00 PM
15 (Sunday) 3:30 PM
20 (Friday) 8:00 PM
21 (Saturday) 3:30 PM & 8:00 PM
22 (Sunday) 3:30 PM
27 (Friday) 8:00 PM
28 (Saturday) 3:30 PM & 8:00 PM
29 (Sunday) 3:30 PM

February
3 (Friday) 8:00 PM
4 (Saturday) 3:30 PM & 8:00 PM
5 (Sunday) 3:30 PM


Ticket Prices:
Lower Orchestra Center P 800.00
Upper Orhcestra Center P 600.00
Lower Orchestra Side P 400.00
Upper Orchestra Side P 400.00

For tickets and inquiries, please contact:
Repertory Philippines (63-2)571-6926
TicketWorld (63-2)891-9999 or Log-on to the TicketWorld Website

"Mission Eat's Possible" (Allan K, Sexbomb dancers, etc.) at Zirkoh Tomas Morato on January 14, 2012

Mission Eat's Possible

Allan K
Diana Meneses
Sexbomb Dancers
Boobsie
Duncan Ramos

Zirkoh Tomas Morato
#88 Tomas Morato corner Sct. Lozano, Quezon City
January 14, 2012 (Saturday)
10:00 PM

Ticket Price: P600

For more info and to get your tickets, please call:
Zirkoh Tomas Morato (63-2)376-7287 or (+63)917-3333382 or (+63)918-3576472

Believe the Magik of Erik Mana at Waterfront Cebu City Hotel on January 13, 2012

Believe The Magik of Erik Mana Live!
Waterfront Hotel, Cebu City
January 13, 2012 (Friday)
8:00 PM

Ticket Prices:
Php 200
Php 400
Php 600
Php 800
Php 1000
Php 1200

Get your tickets at the SM Cebu Imax Theatre, J Centre Mall & Waterfront Hotel

For more information and for tickets, please contact:
SM Cebu Customer Service (032)233-0445

Angeline Quinto Live in Sinulog at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel on January 14, 2012

ASAP Rocks, ASAP Live and MJM Productions present...

Angeline Quinto Live in Sinulog

With special guests
Richard Poon, Jovit Baldivino, Khalil Ramos, Coco Martin

Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino, Lahug, Cebu City
January 14, 2012 (Saturday)
8:00 PM

Ticket Prices: Free Seating for all
VIP Php 2,000
Premiere Php 1,200
Deluxe Php 800
Patron Php 600
Balcony Php 400

Tickets available at the SM Cebu Cinema Ticket Booth and Waterfront Cebu City Hotel Lobby

For more information and for tickets, please contact:
SM Cebu Customer Service (032)233-0445
Ayala Center Cebu (032)231-5342

90s Music Comes Alive at Eastwood City (January 13, 2012) and McKinley Hill, Fort Bonifacio (January 14, 2012

MCA Music & Jam 88.3 present...

90s Music Comes Alive

January 13, 2012 (Friday)
Performances by Chicosci, December Avenue, Hijo, Tanya Markova & Typecast
Eastwood Central Plaza, Eastwood CIty
7:00 PM

January 14, 2011 (Saturday)
Performances by Nyoy Volante, Sabrina, 1:43, Toto Sorioso & Tricia Garcia
Venice Piazza at McKinley Hill, Fort Bonifacio
7:00 PM

For inquiries, please call the Megaworld Concierge: (63-2)709-9888, 709-0888
(+63)917-838-0111

Eyeball: New Visions in Philippine Theater (Selected Plays from the Virgin Labfest) at the CCP from January 13 to February 12, 2012

Tanghalang Pilipino (TP) presents...

“Eyeball: New Visions in Philippine Theater (Selected Plays from the Virgin Labfest)”

Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater)
January 13 (Friday) to February 12 (Sunday), 2012


Show Dates

January
13 (Friday) 8:00 PM (Philcoa Oberpas & Doc Resureccion)
14 (Saturday) 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM (Philcoa Oberpas & Doc Resureccion)
15 (Sunday) 3:00 PM (Philcoa Oberpas & Doc Resureccion)
20 (Friday) 8:00 PM (Maliw & Karnabal)
21 (Saturday) 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM (Maliw & Karnabal)
22 (Sunday) 3:00 PM (Maliw & Karnabal)

February
3 (Friday) 8:00 PM (Maliw & Karnabal)
4 (Saturday) 3:00 PM (Maliw & Karnabal) & 8:00 PM (Philcoa Oberpas & Doc Resureccion)
5 (Sunday) 3:00 PM (Philcoa Oberpas & Doc Resureccion)
10 (Friday) 8:00 PM (Philcoa Oberpas & Doc Resureccion)
11 (Saturday) 3:00 PM (Philcoa Oberpas & Doc Resureccion) & 8:00 PM (Maliw & Karnabal)
12 (Sunday) 3:00 PM (Maliw & Karnabal)


To cap TP's 25th Theater Season, we are presenting Eyeball: New Visions in Philippine Theater, an anthology of the best plays from the yearly festival of new works for the theater. This production features 4 plays that deal with theme, "Searching" and tackle man's search for love, for lost family bonds, for noble ideals, for closure and for missing loved ones.

A selection of the best plays from the Virgin Labfest:

The hilarious Bakit Wala Nang Nagtatagpo sa Philcoa Oberpas by Carlo Pacolor Garcia (Directed by Riki Benedicto) tells the story of a man and a woman who decide to meet at the Philcoa Overpass after months of flirting online

In Doc Resureccion, Gagamutin ang Bayan by Layeta Bucoy (Directed by Tuxqs Rutaqio), a well-meaning doctor runs for Mayor only to find out that the community he so wanted to help desires a different path for itself

In Reuel Molina Aguila’s Maliw (Directed by Chris Millado), five years after the forced-disappearance of her eldest daughter, a mother confronts the question: How does one close a chapter still to be written? The play is set after her family celebrates her eldest daughter’s 30th birthday.

Nick Pichay’s Isang Araw sa Karnabal (Directed by Chris Millado) is about two former activists, both with missing loved ones, meeting again after a long time and attempting to mend broken ties.


Ticket Prices:
Regular: Php 800
Student: Php 400


For ticket reservation, booking of special performances and other information, please contact:
Tanghalang Pilipino (TP) Office: (63-2)832-3661, (+63)920-9535381 or (+63)928-5518645 or (+63)928-2754747
CCP Box Office: (63-2)832-3704
TicketWorld: (63-2)891-9999 or TicketWorld Website

Simple Plan Live in Manila! @ the SMART Araneta Coliseum on January 12, 2012

Dayly Entertainment in Cooperation with Fox and Star World presents...

Simple Plan
Live in Manila!
Get Your Heart On! Tour
SMART Araneta Coliseum
January 12, 2012 (Thursday)
8:00 PM

Ticket Prices (TicketNet)
Patron VIP (Reserved Seating) 4770
Patron (Reserved Seating) 3710
Lower Box (Reserved Seating) 3180
Upper Box A (Reserved Seating) 2120
Upper Box B 1060
General Admission 530

For tickets and inquiries, please call TicketNet at (63-2)911-5555

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.

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 =)

"Biritan with Machogwapitos" at Ever Gotesco Ortigas on January 7, 2012

Erase Entertainment, Star Events and Plantcenta present...

Biritan with Machogwapitos

Marc Gamboa
Bugoy Drilon
Jovit Baldivino
Rox Puno

With Special Guest: Liezel Garcia

Parking Lot, Ever Gotesco Ortigas Complex
Ortigas Avenue Extension, Pasig City
January 7, 2012 (Saturday)
7:00 PM

"The Lucky 12" Bonggang Pasabog sa 2012 at Zirkoh Tomas Morato on January 7, 2012

The Lucky 12
Bonggang Pasabog sa 2012

Allan K
Gerald Santos
Carlo Aquino
Gladys G
Luningning
Faith Cuneta
Boobsie
Joseph Bitangcol
With Regular Hosts

Zirkoh Tomas Morato
#88 Tomas Morato corner Sct. Lozano, Quezon City
January 7, 2012 (Saturday)
10:00 PM

Ticket Price: P700

For more info and to get your tickets, please call:
Zirkoh Tomas Morato (63-2)376-7287 or (+63)917-3333382
SM Tickets (63-2)470-2222

Party Party with Vice Ganda sa Fontana! (Pampanga) on January 7, 2012

Party Party with Vice Ganda sa Fontana!
Concert Plaza, Fontana Hot Spring Leisure Parks, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga
January 7, 2012 (Saturday)
7:30 PM

Ticket Prices:
Platinum (Reserved Seating) 3180
Gold (Reserved Seating) 1590
Silver (Reserved Seating) 1060
Bronze (General Admission) - Standing 530

For more information and to buy your tickets, please contact:
Fontana Leisure Parks (+6345)599-5777 local 7887 or 7903
TicketNet (63-2)911-5555

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 =)

XLR8 Concert at the Music Museum on January 5, 2012

Viva Records Corporation presents...

XLR8 Concert
Music Museum, Greenhills, San Juan
January 5, 2012 (Thursday)
8:00 PM

The hottest Pinoy Pop boy band is giving you an exhilarating and explosive concert this January!
With Freshmyx, Malebox, Yssa Muhlach-Alvarez, Jay Perillo, and Jessie Semilla
This night would surely be full of energetic and youthful performances!

For inquiries, please call Music Museum:
(63-2)721-0635 or 721-6726

Happy New Year to All and Thank You! =)

Happy New Year to all!

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank you... all "Playbill Philippines" readers, followers, subscribers, likers, sharers and members. You all inspire me to blog more =)

As a new feature, I'm planning to create a monthly blog post containing all shows for the month for your easy reference (haha... yun nga lang sana magawa ko in spite of my toxic sked =)

Wishing everyone that we get to watch and enjoy more shows, concerts, plays (or even perform in them) while making our dreams come true this 2012 =)


Love,

Hazel R. Pascual
Blogger
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