I’m so overwhelmed with the great line-up of different theatre groups for this season. So far, I’ve already watched five (5) plays (with one repeat) for this year. Well, it’s not that much compared with other theatre fanatics but I’m happy that I’m able to satisfy my passion. Play-watching has become part of my life already (well, soon, maybe not just play-watching hehe).
PILIPINAS CIRCA 1907
About the Play
Political conflict and family relations get in the way of two pairs of star-crossed lovers when America was more than in the heart, in a new production of the landmark sarwela set in the period prior to the natioinal elections in 1907.
Tickets at P500; P250 (for students and senior citizens) For ticket purchase check: TP or Ticketworld
Last Shows this Weekend at the CCP
AVENUE Q - Whose life doesn't suck?
With songs like "It sucks to be me," "What Do You Do with a B.A. in English?", no doubt that a young-adult can definitely relate with the play. Isn't that we often find ourselves feeling that we're "useless" and "lost"? I simply can't wait to sing along!
About the Play
AVENUE Q is the story of Princeton, a bright-eyed college grad who comes to New York City with big dreams and a tiny bank account. He soon discovers that the only neighborhood in his price range is Avenue Q; still, the neighbors seem nice. There's Brian the out-of-work comedian and his therapist fiancée Christmas Eve; Nicky the good-hearted slacker and his roommate Rod --a Republican investment banker who seems to have some sort of secret; an Internet addict called Trekkie Monster; and a very cute kindergarten teaching assistant named Kate. And would you believe the building's superintendent is Gary Coleman?!? (Yes, that Gary Coleman.) But not all the people on Avenue Q are human and perhaps that explains some of their unusual warmth. No, these non-humans aren't aliens trying to take over the world with their unusually affable behavior. They are puppets – much like you'd see on Sesame Street. Together, Princeton and his newfound friends struggle to find jobs, dates, and their ever-elusive purpose in life.
Tickets at P1250, P1000, & P500
Check Atlantis Productions, Ticketworld, & Ticket2me for ticket purchase
Weekends starting September 7-23 at the RCBC Theater
ART (One Night Only)
Yes, it’s coming to
About the Play
Art is a brilliant comedy about a friendship that is threatened when one member of a barkada does something that upsets another member – in this case, buying a painting that he finds “pretentious.”
Originally written in French and produced by Sean Connery in London, Art has won numerous awards, including the 1998 Tony Award for Best Play and the 1997 Olivier Award for Best Comedy, and has been translated into, among others, English, Mandarin, Japanese, German and Spanish. This sparkling new translation by Lito Abaño captures all the humor of the original while adapting its language into an easy, colloquial and thoroughly contemporary Filipino.
Tickets at P700, P500, & P300
Check Ticketworld or Call Hendri at 09178155749 or Email hendrison.go@gmail.com
September 22, 2007, 8pm at Music Museum
INTO THE WOODS
See this play if you want to reminisce your childhood.
About the Play
Into The Wood, Stephen Sondheim’s internationally acclaimed, Tony and Grammy –award winning musical, blends the various familiar fairy tales of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk and Rapunzel, with an original story of a Baker and his Wife who are desperate for a child.
The New Voice Company production of INTO THE WOODS stars acclaimed musical theatre stars MICHAEL WILLIAMS and MENCHU LAUCHENGCO-YULO (as the Baker and his Wife), jazz diva and musical star LYNN SHERMAN (as the Witch), child wonder JULIA ABUEVA and rising theatre actress CRISEL CONSUNJI (as Little Red Riding Hood), teen heartthrob JOAQUI VALDEZ (as Jack), Philippine theatre, film and TV stars - TOMMY ABUEL (as the Mysterious Man) and MADS NICOLAS (as Jack’s mother), theatre veterans JUNO HENARES (as the Wicked Stepmother), JAMIE WILSON (as Cinderella’s Prince) and CATHY AZANZA (as Cinderella) – leading the 22-strong cast.
Direction is by Rito Asilo, Set Design by Gino Gonzales, Light Design by Martin Esteva, Choreography by Dexter Santos, Musical Direction by Ceejay Manuel. Rossana Abueva is the show’s Executive Producer, with Monique Wilson as Artistic Director.
Tickets at P1200 (Orchestra Center), P900 (Orchestra Side), P700 Balcony
Check NVC or Ticketworld for more info on ticket purchase
Weekends of November-December 2007 at the Music Museum
Everyone of us is a FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
After watching the movie, I felt the need to read on History. If you're after learning more about tradition, culture, and history, watch Fiddler on the Roof. Oh, and don't forget how many times Teyve mentioned "on the other hand."
About the Play
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Rich in historical and ethnic detail, Fiddler On The Roof has touched audiences around the world with its humor, warmth and honesty. It's universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness.
The show features a star turn in Tevye, among the most memorable roles in musical theatre.. Its celebrated score by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick, features songs loved the world over: "
Tickets at P700, P500, and P300
Check Ticketworld for ticket purchase or Repertory Philippines
Weekends of November-December 2007 at On Stage Greenbelt
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