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After a successful run in 2016, Dulaang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas restages its critically-acclaimed production, “The Dressing Room: That Which Flows Away Ultimately Becomes Nostalgia” and its Filipino translation, “Ang Dressing Room: Kung Saan Lubusang Pangungulila ang Dulot ng Agos ng Panahon.” In a time of reflection and recovery, the play echoes the aftermath of World War II in Japan in an ironically witty and melancholic way. The story follows the lives of four actresses preparing backstage while waiting for their cue to enter onstage. These actresses take turns telling their stories, each expressing an obsessive desire to perform the lead role, which ignites a comic yet dramatic narrative about shared memories that reveal their aspirations and frustrations. Frances Makil-Ignacio, Ces Quesada, Missy Maramara, Roeder Camañag, Bobby Martino, Mitoy Sta. Ana, Maxine Ignacio, Jude Matthew Servilla, and Hariette Damole topbill the 1977 post-war Japanese play by Shimizu Kunio, bas...

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Manila Wrestling Federation - the hottest and fastest-rising live entertainment spectacle in Metro Manila - continues its unique blend of athleticism and "AksyoNovela" storytelling into its next major live presentation, "MWF 5: Todos Los Wrestling", to be held at the UP Bahay ng Alumni, Diliman, Quezon City on October 28, Sunday. Gates open at 5:00 pm. Offering more of its highly entertaining and action-packed brand this month, MWF promises surprises and thrills that will have you at the edge of your seats and screaming for more. Fresh from a victory over his mentor, Singapore wrestling star “The Eurasion Dragon”, the “Pride of Sagada” Mr. Lucha has waged war against “Mr. Philippine Wrestling” Jake De Leon from Philippine Wrestling Revolution (PWR). This heated rivalry leads to a historic cross-promotional 3-on-3 elimination tag team match with the “Motor City Angel” Chris Panzer and “Wrestling Lord and Savior” John Sebastian. With all ...

I just saw All Out Of Love last night and initial reviews have informed me that its story line is quite simple. I don't disagree. Its timeline is short, just an evening until the early morning and main characters are few. The strength of the show is in its actors and how the songs do not feel too much for a jukebox musical. The simplicity works because you do not feel overwhelmed. While it may be predictable, you are able to focus on how timeless Air Supply songs actually are. If you are a fan of the band, go and watch it and just enjoy. Go nostalgic over the wonderful vocals of the whole cast, especially MiG's, Tanya's, and Rachel's. This one's a four out of five stars for me.

By Dr. Carl Balita Productions (October 16, 2018) From Brecht’s very first production of the Caucasian Chalk Circle, to recent Filipino productions of students like Desaparesidos recognized by the theater elite, there is an undying energy within student theater groups. May it be the amateur plays of youngsters to quasi-professional campus theater groups, theirs is the most vibrant voices of our local theater scene. Recognizing this power to express, Dr. Carl Balita Productions (in collaboration with PAGCOR) will now feature members of PUP’s Sining-lahi Polyrepertory, UP Manila Dramatista, Ateneo Entablado, Ateneo Blue Repertory, Baon Collective and UP Los Baños’ Umalohokan, Inc. in the MANO-MANO THEATER FESTIVAL. And you can expect MANO-MANO to be an all-original, all-youth festival of these 4 one-act plays: Takbo Written by Dainty Cariaso. Directed by Allen Marquez. Starring Pauline Vengano and Rikki Burata. Runaway college students Ramon and Weng must come to terms of th...

One: It’s bigger and it’s better Now on its third year, Bitt3rd promises to be the best Ampalaya Monologues show ever! For the first time, monologues are intertwined so watch out for cues on how Tala may be related to Tanya, how Tanya may be related to Toby, how Toby may be related Blaire and so on. Fresh and veteran talents will give life to 10 individuals who have chosen to love and be strong enough to survive it. Will you be ready to hear their stories? Two: You are sure to relate! The theme of the show asks, “May dalawang uri ng tao ngayong gabi, ang nag-iinom at ang dahilan, sino ka sa kanila?” Whether you have loved, consoled a someone because of heartbreak, or even just have known someone who have entered a relationship, this show is for you! It could even be true that you have been both. Three: Bes update ever! Beloved Bes is back! And it's more than a comeback. This year, rather than moving forward, we look back to how Bes found the strength t...

The ground-breaking and iconic band Queen have defied the odds, remaining vanguards of music and pop culture over the decades. In the trendiest clubs around the world, DJs frequently play Queen hits, along with music from many contemporary artists whom Queen inspired. Meanwhile, until today, in football stadiums round the globe, fans stomp-stomp-clap in unison, and chant Queen’s anthemic ‘We Will Rock You’. Queen’s brand of music and beat is irresistible, the style, timeless. Transcending generations, unlike many 70s and 80s groups that came and went, Queen remains as relevant today as they were then. Directed by Bryan Singer, “Bohemian Rhapsody” stars Rami Malek in an uncanny performance as Freddie Mercury, charting Queen’s extraordinary story, from the band’s roots as bright London college students, to the dazzling heights of international stardom, when they filled stadiums across the world at record-breaking concerts, including the legendary 1985 performance at Live Aid, whic...

MANILA, Oct. 9, 2018 -- Avengers assemble!  To celebrate an impressive decade of Marvel Studios blockbusters, starting October 13 and running through October 21, sixteen films spanning the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe will be returning to Philippine theaters for the Marvel Studios 10th Anniversary Movie Marathon. Beginning with Marvel Studios’ “Iron Man,” the first film to kick off the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and all the way through this year’s releases of “Black Panther,” “Avengers: Infinity War,” and “Ant-Man and The Wasp,” MCU films will be seen in the big screen again in participating cinemas across the country. The complete list of movies to be shown includes Iron Man (2008), Thor, Thor The Dark World, Thor Ragnarok, Captain America: The First Avenger, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Ant-man, Ant-man and The Wasp, Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 1, Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 2, Doctor Strange, Black Panther, The Avengers, Avengers Age of Ultron, Captain Ame...

(Manila, OCTOBER 2018) The world’s most popular musical, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA makes a long-awaited return to Manila and will premiere at The Theatre at Solaire for a limited season from February 20, 2019. Tickets go on public sale on 8 October 2018 through ticketworld.com.ph. “God’s Gift To Musical Theatre!” The Times, UK The Andrew Lloyd Webber blockbuster has won over 70 major theatre awards, including seven Tony’s on Broadway and four Olivier Awards in the West End. , THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA became the longest running show in Broadway history on January 9, 2006 when it celebrated its 7,486th performance, surpassing the previous record holder “Cats”. On January 1, 2018 it celebrated its 13,000 th performance and later that month on January 24, the Broadway production celebrated an amazing 30 years on Broadway. “Broadway’s biggest hit!” Daily news, USA “PHANTOM is undoubtedly a musical masterpiece. We are very excited to be able to bring the show back to M...

“Martial law is the best thing that happened to the Philippines in 1972. We won’t be the developing country that we are right now if it wasn’t for the Marcoses. Learn your history,” says the social media account without a real name. Pro-HR netizens will probably go beastmode on statements like these. But before you go lit AF, maybe it’s good to take a step back, look at the bigger picture and think if “making patol” online will do you any good. Instead of wasting precious time arguing with faceless mythical beings who hide behind screens, why not log-out, get off your mobile phone or laptop, and invite family and friends to go to the theater with you, and watch A GAME OF TROLLS, PETA’s martial law musical for millennials (and millennials-at-heart!). But what’s it about? A GAME OF TROLLS is the story of Hector (Myke Salomon / TJ Valderrama), a professional keyboard warrior for Marshalls of History, a troll center who is running a pro-Martial Law campaign lead by Bimbam (...