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The awards night is set to be held on February 8, 2020, Saturday, at Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati City from 2PM to 5PM. This covers performances from October 1, 2018 to November 30, 2019. The nominees are as follows: OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL Kim Molina (Rak of Aegis 7/PETA) Joanna Ampil (Waitress/Atlantis Theatrical) Shiela Valderrama – Martinez (Passion/Philippine Opera Company) Aicelle Santos (Himala/9 Works Theatricals) Krystal Kane (Spring Awakening/Ateneo Blue Repertory) Tanya Manalang (Ang Huling El Bimbo/Full House Theater Co./Resorts World) OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MUSICAL Sandino Martin (Spring Awakening/Ateneo Blue Repertory) Vien King (Passion/Philippine Opera Company) Arman Ferrer (Mabining Mandirigma /Tanghalang Pilipino) Gian Magdangal (Ang Huling El Bimbo/Full House Theater Co./Resorts World) David Ezra (Mabining Mandirigma/Tanghalang Pilipino) OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN ...

From the successful TV series to a smashing full length feature film hit in 2015, A-list star Shaun The Sheep is back on the big screen in “Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon” as he boldly goes where no sheep has gone before. Taking the audience for a hilarious intergalactic adventure, Farmageddon breaks Shaun’s blissful and mischievous daily existence on the arrival of an crazy and sparkly purple-blue alien named Lu-La. Her magical alien powers, irrepressible mischief and galactic sized burps soon have the flock enchanted and Shaun takes his new extra-terrestrial friend on a road-trip to Mossingham Forest to find her lost spaceship. Little do the pair know, though, that they are being pursued at every turn by a mysterious alien-hunting government agency, spearheaded by the formidable Agent Red and her bunch of hapless, hazmat-suited goons. Directed by Will Belcher and Richard Phelan, the exciting sequel isn’t just a movie for its directors, but rather a dream, not without i...

NOVEMBER 2019 - GWB Entertainment along with GMG Productions & Virtus Live are delighted to announce that the international tour of the multi award-winning show MATILDA THE MUSICAL is finally making its way to Manila for the very first time. Matilda opens at The Theatre at Solaire in March 2020. The stage adaptation of the much loved Roald Dahl classic was originally produced for the stage by the Royal Shakespeare Company. MATILDA THE MUSICAL begins performances in Manila on 05 March at The Theatre at Solaire. Sign up for the GMG Newsletter and be one of the first to purchase tickets to the show, plus receive a special discount. Tickets will be exclusively accessible to those who are part of the newsletter beginning November 26, 2019 from 10:00AM to 2:00PM. Tickets go on sale to the public beginning November 26, 2019 at 3:00PM. Exciting news! Just for Matilda, the producers are launching the Tuesday Special: One price across all orchestra seats, and one price across all ba...

Workshop Weekends is an in-depth 12-session workshop designed to fit the busy lifestyles of adults 18 and above—created through PETA's vision for empowering creatives and enriching their talents through thought-provoking, holistic theater experience. It is facilitated by some of the country’s most outstanding thespians and theater practitioners, and is going to be held weekends from February 8 to March 29 at the PETA Theater Center. PETA invites everyone to embark on an exciting theatrical journey with Workshop Weekends! Let this Christmas be the joyous season it is meant to be by investing in your creative passions, an experience guaranteed to refresh and strengthen your artistic skills. For all creatives-at-heart, signing up for such an experience is a meaningful gift one can give not only to oneself but also to a loved one. There are three workshop courses open to beginners and experienced theater enthusiasts alike: Theater Arts - for those who want to learn the fundam...

I have to confess that I am not well-versed in Cats speak. I have read about it but the concept never really dawned on me so upon seeing it on stage by a wonderful cast that was more than committed to their roles, I was fully in awe! One could say that the whole production comprises of one production number after another. The story may be summarized in a paragraph but the whole show writes itself page after page. We’re lucky to be provided with the Broadway stage and the updated costumes. Even from afar, you would see details and as the cats go through the aisles, you may catch glimpses of how exquisite each feline is designed. I was lucky to see the make up of one of them up close when the actor stared straight into my eye for about five seconds and I was entranced! Of course, we have to talk about Joanna Ampil! It’s not hard to become a fan of Joanna. I love how she gets roles, local or international, and she gives her 100% each time she performs! As Grizabella, you see that sh...

Coming from its critically-acclaimed re-staging of Spring Awakening and its sold out run of The Theory of Relativity, Ateneo Blue Repertory maintains its momentum by taking on another set of fresh talent for its 28th Season Newbie Production, Bring It On: The Musical. Loosely based on the cult-classic film by Jessica Bendinger, this production is an original take by its creators on the spirit, grit, and hard work put into cheerleading. With an original story by Jeff Whitty (Avenue Q), music by Pulitzer- and Tony Award-winning composer, Tom Kitt (Next to Normal), lyrics by Broadway lyricist, Amanda Green (High Fidelity), and music and lyrics by the Tony Award-winning creator of Hamilton and In The Heights, Lin Manuel-Miranda, Bring It On: The Musical is a story that reveals the heat and intensity behind competition, yet emphasizes the invaluable bonds and camaraderie created through sportsmanship. This production will be helmed by co-directors Franco Ramos (Madagascar, Miong, All...

Team Ampalaya! Kumusta naman diyan? May ticket ka na ba para sa ating grand eyeball (Naabutan niyo pa ba iyon?), este, reunion...ah basta, anniversary na natin sa October 19 sa PETA! Biruin mo iyon, pupunuin na naman natin ang PETA! (Ito na ba ang road to Philippine Arena?! Cheret lamang, road to Luneta na ipapa-aircon natin, ganyan.) Naku, naku, naku! Apat na taon na tayong magkakasama sa tamis at hirap ng mga pinagdadaanan natin sa buhay pero patuloy pa rin tayong kumakapit sa pait! Alam naman natin na hindi naman talaga puwedeng puro saya at ginhawa, hindi rin naman puwedeng puro lungkot at lugmok lang ang emosyon sa buhay. Minsan man tayo napunta sa dalawang dulong iyon eh madalas pipiliin pa rin natin ang panandaliang sakit at ang laging pagka-ampalaya nating lahit. Sabi ng misheard lyrics eh walang sagot pero meron! At bakit nga ba? Medyo may pa-survey tayo recently at ito ang ilan sa mga lumabas: Sabi ni Lily: " Dahil baka may makapagsabi ng mga damdamin na hindi ko...

02 October 2019 - Today it was announced that GMG Productions will begin operations in the Philippines. Headed by Carlos Candal, GMG Productions will bring prestigious musicals to Manila in association with Robert Sewell and a pre-existing production and marketing team, starting with the record-breaking Really Useful Group production CATS the Musical. Candal excitedly says, “GMG Productions’ core vision and mission remain is to bring top quality theatrical productions to Asia. Audiences will be experiencing more of what Broadway and the West End have to offer, with an exciting line up of shows in the coming years.” Over the past 30 years, Candal has been a steady co-producer and investor in numerous theatrical shows including On Your Feet (London and World Tour), The Bodyguard (London, United States, Australia, World Tour), Annie (London and World Tour), Sunset Boulevard (UK Tour), Flashdance (World Tour), American Idiot (World Tour), Gypsy (London), Buddy the Buddy ...

[MANILA, 12 SEPTEMBER 2019]: The producers of UK-based Shakespeare’s Rose Theatre have today announced that they will not be proceeding with their productions of Macbeth and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, due to be staged at the Theatre at Solaire from 17 to 22 September 2019. Shakespeare’s Rose Theatre has just completed two summer seasons in the UK – in York and Blenheim Palace concurrently – employing 150 actors, musicians, creatives and crew over 17 weeks, and has achieved outstanding reviews from both the media and audiences of its productions of Hamlet, Twelfth Night, The Tempest and Henry V in York and Macbeth, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo & Juliet and Richard III at Blenheim Palace. The company flew leading journalists from Manila to the UK to see the productions of Macbeth and A Midsummer Night’s Dream ahead of their scheduled season in Manila. James Cundall, CEO of producer Lunchbox Theatrical Productions and founder of Shakespeare’s Rose Theatre said “The publicit...

After its successful restaging of the critically-acclaimed Spring Awakening, Ateneo Blue Repertory (blueREP) will be presenting the Philippine premiere of Drama Desk-nominated collaborators Neil Bartram and Brian Hill’s The Theory of Relativity this September 2019 at the Fine Arts Black Box Theater. "Take a Physics manual, blend it with the sound of The Book of Mormon, the hilariously nerdy references of The Big Bang Theory , a sprinkle of Chicago, few drops of Glee, bake it in a Broadway bowl, use all the originality you can have....That’s the successful recipe for the spectacular song cycle, The Theory of Relativity." – Live Like Tom An uplifting production that touches on the value of shared communities, The Theory of Relativity portrays the universality of human connection amidst a variation of songs and monologues. As a fresh take on themes revolving around finding love, adolescent pressure, sexuality and identity, the song cycle showcases a “compelling array of c...

For the second year, German Club Manila and Solaire brings to the country the real Oktoberfest. This will be happening from October 17 to 19 at The Tent at Solaire. Just recently, I was invited for a preview of how to festivities would commence. Solaire's function room, Forum, was transformed into how Oktoberfest is celebrated in Munich, Germany. Even the servers were in traditional clothes! As we were seated, authentic German fare were immediately served. For starters, we were given German breads, pretzels, sausage salad, cold cuts, and a cheese platter. Of course, Weihenstephan beer was also provided. The program started when German Club's Michael Scheile and Eiffelene Salvador got on the stage. A short history of Oktoberfest was given and Solaire's Vice President of Food & Beverage, Knut Becker, welcomed the crowd and expressed his delight in the renewed partnership. To officially open the event, the ceremonial toast was given as Solaire's Vice Pr...