‘Oedipus Rex’ gets a Filipino reckoning in ‘REX’
REX follows the influential Po family, owners of St. Paul the Apostle Constructions, after torrential rains claim the lives of more than a hundred people.
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‘Joseph the Dreamer’ returns with a new generation of storytellers
Trumpets is bringing back Joseph the Dreamer from 6 to 22 November 2026 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium in RCBC Plaza, Makati City. Starring Jordan Andrews…
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Is cinema losing its soul to the stage?
The Philippine theater boom highlights audiences’ growing appetite for exclusive live experiences, challenging cinemas to rethink moviegoing through curated…
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ALAMAT brings its global rise home with ‘The Legendary Experience’
ALAMAT returns to the Philippines for The Legendary Experience on 8 November at New Frontier Theater, celebrating P-pop, Filipino heritage, and the group’s…
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BONGGA OVERLOAD: Celebrating ‘Bongga Ka, ’Day!’ Gala Night at Newport World Resorts
“Bongga Ka, ‘Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical” brought ‘70s Manila Sound, retro fashion and disco energy to Newport World Resorts, led by Atasha Muhlach in…
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'Ambon, Ulan, Baha' takes a hard look into greed and the climate crisis
The award-winning musical, which only runs this weekend, takes a dramatic approach to educating Filipinos to the harsh realities of climate change, and the its…
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JC Santos makes directorial debut in ‘A Number’
The actor reunites with his "Red" co-actor Bart Guingona in a theatrical two-hander, set to open in October, centered around the ethical debate behind cloning.
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‘Lola Basyang’ gets a 21st-century reboot
Lola Basyang returns to the stage as PETA revives three Filipino stories blending classic folklore with themes of imagination, digital culture, critical…
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Benedix Ramos, Omar Uddin write next chapters on their notebook
Benedix and Omar starred alongside Sheena Belarmino in the local staging of 'The Notebook The Musical,' which ran until 20 September at the Samsung Performing…
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PETA puts democracy on stage
Theater group PETA and Move to Change Foundation launch “Gen G: GG na ’to!”, an interactive production that uses audience participation to explore civic…
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Is there an art to breaking up?
The Art of Breaking Up cast says the stage production asks its performers to carry emotions that words alone cannot express.
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373 submissions pour into Teatro Panalo
The scale of the response makes that opportunity especially notable. Three hundred seventy-three submissions arrived in a little over a month.
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‘Bagets The Musical’ scores six Gawad Buhay citations
Bagets The Musical earned six first-round citations at the 17th Gawad Buhay Awards, recognizing standout performances by its cast in the stage adaptation of…
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MORYON: When grief demands justice
A Filipino reimagining of Guy de Maupassant’s 'Mother Sauvage' set during the Japanese Occupation in Marinduque.
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A symphony of devotion: ‘The Notebook’ triumphs on the Manila stage
Beyond the immaculate direction and technical execution, the evening stood as a breathtaking testament to the range and global caliber of Filipino artistry.
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PETA’s new play puts a flooded Philippines onstage
The play explores questions about who gets heard, who gets left behind, and what communities choose to prioritize.
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Inside fitterkarma’s next chapter
Now, with a debut album and an orchestral concert lined up, the band is proving that its next chapter might be its most ambitious — and haunting — one yet.
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