The newly-conserved theater’s maiden show will premiere on Oct. 24, 2021 A piece of Philippine history is set to unfold at the recently restored Metropolitan Theater (The MET) in Manila with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts’ (NCCA) “ Lapulapu, Ang Datu ng Mactan ,” the first...
‘No doctor’s report required’ It’s always tricky to adapt musical theater to film (and vice versa). But in the case of the 2019 movie take on Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Cats,” the film is just so out of place that the English composer got a dog to cope with the trauma. Andrew with his dog...
Artists from the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia come together for a must-see stage production both on-site and online Look through the western skies, as that song goes, and you’ll find theater fans giddy Elphaba to see flying high again, Christine singing to the Phantom, and the sun rising on...
A new musical entitled "Lapulapu, Ang Datu ng Mactan" is set to be staged at the Metropolitan Theater (MET) next month, the first production to be mounted in the newly-renovated playhouse. (Photo from National Commission for Culture and the Arts) National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)...
A most luminous star Celia Diaz Laurel (Photo from her Facebook page) The Philippine art scene mourns the passing of Celia Diaz Laurel last July 12, 2021, due to stroke. Apart from being the wife of former Vice President of the Philippines, the late Salvador Laurel, Celia was known for her love for...
Star-crossed lovers, revenge, and designer handbags—we're sold! 'Antonio & Perfecto' What makes drama even better? A dose of style, of course. This month, prepare to witness a modern retelling of one of the world's greatest love stories with The Cheese Way’s latest theatrical offering,...
In a new book out to celebrate her 93rd birthday, former Vice President Doy Laurel’s better half looks back on her colorful life WOMAN OF THE HOUR Celia Diaz Laurel They don’t make women like Celia anymore. She’s from that golden era when women did everything—even failing—with grace and...
Celebrate its legacy online with arts talk and more Photo from UP Diliman MATA Facebook page Among those greatly affected by the pandemic is the theater industry. All around the world, theaters have not just let their curtains down but closed their doors to visitors. Thespians and staff are left...
Art is encoded in our DNA. It is innate for humans to create and appreciate. Creativity has allowed us to flourish over hundreds and thousands of years. Our imagination is a defining factor for our constant evolution. Art is the materialization of human experience, and so it can be said that art is...
Reviving the past, looking forward to the future By Nick Tayag | Photos courtesy of the NCCA “We step into the gloried past even as we take a step towards a radiant future.” That’s how National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Chairman Arsenio “Nick” J. Lizaso encapsulates his...
Naty Crame-Rogers (Photo from Bam Bam Tiongson ) Natividad “Naty” Crame Rogers was a true agent of Philippine theater arts, dedicating most of her life onstage and helping emerging thespians hone their craft, whether in front or back of the curtain. The Filipina artist passed away last Feb. 1,...
Better check your archives Photo from Virgin Labfest Facebook page You could never go wrong witnessing a classic theatrical play. From the life of Dr. Jose Rizal depicted in Noli Me Tangere to the story of injustice in Ang Paglilitis ni Mang Serapio , plays such as these are always worth...
