Visibly unwell, Isay Alvarez still blew everyone away as “bodabil” queen Katy dela Cruz at the press preview of Spotlight Artists Centre’s “Katy” Thursday night. Tirso Cruz III (as Katy’s father) and Dulce (as one-time stage rival Olivia) were also excellent. But the real find is Aicelle Santos (of La Diva) as the young Katy. Twenty-five years after its inaugural run (which starred Mitch Valdez as Katy and Celeste Legaspi as Olivia), the musical remains a signal achievement for composer Ryan Cayabyab and librettist Jose Javier Reyes, and a milestone in original Filipino musical theater.
Posted: January 19th, 2013 in Editor's Pick,Featured Gallery,Photos & Videos,Super | Read More »
By Amadís Ma. Guerrero
When Isay Alvarez was a little girl, her mother Nene took her to see the film “The Sound of Music.” The effect on her was electrifying, a defining moment which would eventually pave the way for her career as a singing actress.
Posted: January 12th, 2013 in Editor's Pick,Featured Gallery,Headlines,Photos & Videos,Super | Read More »
Actress-singer Isay Alvarez leads the cast in Spotlight Artists Centre’s revival production of the iconic Filipino musical “Katy” Jan. 17-27 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theater).
Posted: January 6th, 2013 in Arts and Books,Headlines | Read More »
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