For the first time, the Cultural Center of the Philippines, in cooperation with the Opera Guild Foundation of the Philippines, features screenings of the latest operatic productions by the Metropolitan Opera through digital technology, starting with...
By Indio Bravo: A Blog of a Filipino Historian on Feb 25, 2013 in:
dulaang up, collection, floy quintos, university of the philippines, philippines, filipino, veneration, images, play, theater, stage, stage performance
History is the Newest Handbag Review of Floy Quintos’ “Collection” Dulaang UP closes its season with a very timely play about materialism, greed and the excesses of consumerism. Imagine a Philippines where everything (even 90% of the Bohol’s...
For the first time in Manila direct from London’s West End, Tall Stories’ irresistible sell-out adaptation of The Gruffalo is live on stage. Lil’ Ms. GJG’s familiar with the book but we don’t own a copy. Every time she s...
Are you familiar with the indie film, Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros, which came out on 2005? The story is about a young gay boy, Maximo, who falls in love with a police that is investigating about his family's criminal activity. The...
By Joyfully Yours on Feb 5, 2013 in:
musical, theater, W Squared Live Entertainment Ltd., Ip Ching, Wang Hongming, play, Edmond Wong, Ip Man The Musical, Raymond Wong, Singapore, Ip Man The Musical World Premier in Singapore, Robert Vicencio
It's been 3 years since I've started blogging. If you've been following my blog, you'll notice that most of my entries are about theater, particularly shows produced by Filipinos. Aside from the rich natural resources and culture the Philippines have...
As its 21st Season finale offering, the Ateneo Blue Repertory presents the Tony Award-winning rock musical: Spring Awakening on Valentine's, February 14, 2013, 8pm at the Rizal Mini Theatre, G/F Faber Hall, Ateneo de Manila University.
By Joyfully Yours on Feb 4, 2013 in:
Tanghalang Pilipino 26th Season, Jenine Desiderio, Carol Bello, Rody Vera, theater, Handyong, play, Bicol, Tuxqs Rutaquio, Myke Salomon, Ibalong, Tanghalang Pilipino, Oryol, Cultural Center of the Philippines
Just hearing the word "Ibalong" reminded me of my trip to Bicol late last year when I got to Misibis Bay, there was a couple in costumes dancing to a drumbeat with a girl singing "Ibalong, ibalong..." repeatedly. I actually have no idea wha...