Hello Theater 2008

It's been a good theater-watching year for me. That's one thing that has contributed to a quite interesting and happy year (fulfilling the passion). Here are the shows I've watched for 2007 (with links to either review or general info about the show):

• Ang mga Huwad [The Pretenders] (TP)
  
• Pilipinas Circa 1907 (TP)
  
• Zsa-Zsa Zaturnnah (TP)*
  
• Virgin Lab Fest Identity and Politics Trilogy (TP)
  
• Mulan Children's Play (TP)
  
• Art (Little Boy/Actor's Actors)
  
• Insiang (TP)*
  
• Into the Woods (NVC)
  
• Dogeaters (Atlantis)
  
• Avenue Q (Atlantis)
  

* Shows I watched twice.

In red, those I very much liked.

And I think I'd be more active in watching plays (ultimate addict) by next year. There are a lot of plays (both straight-play and musicals) to watch out for. Maybe it's also time for those who are quite hesitant to spend something for theater-watching to at least watch 2 shows next year. As I said before, there's always something good about risking (you'll definitely learn something from every show you watch). Anyway, initial list of upcoming shows by next year (some production companies haven't posted their upcoming shows for next year, maybe they'll have updates by the end of the 1^st quarter) below (with info on show dates/ticket purchase and reasons to watch the show):

• Tuesdays with Morrie
  

  If you've read the book (and liked it), I think it's just fine to give this play a try. Just to see how the book will work on stage, right? And it has great actors.
  

  Runs from January 11-27 at On-Stage Greenbelt. Tickets at P566.60, P360.50, and P257.50.
  

• Hamlet
  

  Classic. It's Shakespeare, period.
  

  Runs from February 1-17 at On-Stage Greenbelt. Tickets at P566.60, P360.50, and P257.50.
  

• I Laugh You
  

  A funny Valentine treat.
  

  Runs from February 9-10 at Tangahalang Huseng Batute, CCP. For tickets
  Call 4337886 or (0917)972-6514 to reserve Koiné's limited seats.
  

• Mga Obra ni Maestra
  

  This seems a good play for parents and kids.
  

  Runs from February 9-10 at Tangahalang Huseng Batute, CCP. For tickets
  Call 4337886 or (0917)972-6514 to reserve Koiné's limited seats.
  

• Altar Boyz
  
• EJ (Evelio Javier and Edgar Jopson)
  

  Nice title -- Initials of two heroes during the Martial Law. It's a rock musical. Music by "The Dawn" lang naman.
  

• Cinderella
  

  Lea Salonga, period. But then again, ticket prices are just soooooooooooooooo expensive. I can't dispose that much money for just one night , even if it's Lea (even if it'll fall on my birthday week). Geesh.
  

[To be updated, off to some sleep]