Fresh faces of the stage
Over the next few months, these four faces will light up the stage with serious main character energy – literally and figuratively.
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Philippine theater, faith-based musical, and live stage performances
Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on Philippine theater, faith-based musical, and live stage performances.
Young performers find growth through live theater
KD Estrada, Sheena Belarmino, and Vino Mabalot share how live theater shapes discipline, preparation, and performance.
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A role reborn, a legacy passed on
Aga Muhlach proudly watches son Andres take on the role of Adie in the stage adaptation of Bagets, continuing a legacy four decades in the making.
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Lea Salonga on motherhood, love, and standing by her son
Lea Salonga speaks candidly about motherhood, separation, and supporting her transgender son while balancing love, parenting, and life on stage.
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10 best theater productions of 2025
Theater is thriving in Manila, and it has been an exciting year to be in the audience. Out of the 29 productions staged in the city that I watched this year —…
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‘This is my happy place’: Jackie Lou Blanco on the stage
Veteran actress Jackie Lou Blanco reflects on grief, faith, and finding refuge onstage after winning an Aliw Award for The Foxtrot.
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'Bar Boys' run is extended for final weekend
The hit musical by Pat Valera and Myke Salomon adds two more shows to its closing weekend.
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Areté's 'Si Faust' adds two more shows
The rock opera, based on Goethe's classic legend and set to the music of Wolfgang, is extending its sold-out run in Areté.
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Raw, unpolished, necessary: Balay Dolor’s reckoning
Ahead of its official opening, Exit Left Collective’s Balay Dolor: A Live Draft held a press show on Friday, 07 November 2025, 7 p.m., that invited guests and…
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Victor 'Cocoy' Laurel passes on, legacy of music and grace lives on
Victor “Cocoy” Laurel, a beloved figure in Philippine film and theater, has died at 72. Known for his iconic roles and enduring artistry, he leaves behind a…
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Liwanag Sa Dilim holds preview night
9Works Theatrical's Liwanag Sa Dilim premieres with a star-studded audience, featuring music by Rico Blanco and performances by Anthony Rosaldo, CJ Navato, and…
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