The time is the late 1970s. The Philippines is in the grip of martial law imposed by the dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. It is the Filipino diaspora. In Geneva, Switzerland,
More than 20 years ago, Gary Valenciano brought his well-known signature energy moves and charismatic stage presence to the titular biblical character in Trumpets’ recurring musical, “Joseph the Dreamer” (JTD).
It was the critical year of 1984, one year after the assassination of former Sen. Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. The protest movement had become radicalized. The cultural front was alive
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic limited the movement of people, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) began developing some of its programs and projects in digital format for various
Tired of online trolls? Consider watching Filipino musicals online. It would be an entertaining and informative way to support local artists (and to take a break from the chaotic
Happy energy bounced off between volunteer performers and the limited audience in the first and biggest gathering of Filipino theater artists in the “new normal” at a free concert in
After the acclaimed restaging of “Himala: Isang Musikal” in late 2019, director Eduardo “Ed” Lacson Jr. had planned to take a breather. Based on the Ishmael Bernal film classic, “Himala”
After almost two years of not performing live, Filipino dance artists return to the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Main Theater stage with “A Christmas Celebration” on Dec. 12,
The Christmas cookie is the center of Repertory Philippines’ (Rep) first original musical made for international streaming, almost a tribute to the baking spree that Filipinos had during the lockdown.
There was a strong energy that resonated from the screen while watching the online premiere of the advocacy play “Under My Skin.” Perhaps it’s the actors’ hunger to perform again
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