
‘Kanser@35, The Musicale’: ‘Noli Me Tángere’ reinvigorated
The long-running stage adaptation of Rizal’s novel has benefited greatly from becoming a musical
The long-running stage adaptation of Rizal’s novel has benefited greatly from becoming a musical
With music by Jed Balsamo, choreography by Paul Morales and direction by Frannie Zamora, ‘Kanser@35, The Musical’ opens Aug. 28
The message was ominous, the tone ruthless, but the one speaking it left nothing ambiguous. To paraphrase in English: “Kill every last man who does not join us: Spanish, mestizo, Chinese, Filipino. Do not make any distinction. Cowardly fathers will only breed whining sons. The race must be made pure.”
Gantimpala Theater once again gives life to José Rizal’s “Noli Me Tangere” through its stage version called “Kanser,” written by playwright Jomar Fleras and directed by Roobak Valle.
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