When In Manila, thinking of catching You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown the musical?  Fret no more for WhenInManila.com is here to provide you with a sneak peek of what is expected to be a truly wonderful and heartfelt rendition of this well-loved Broadway musical.     I’ll tell you this, though.  Fans of Charles Schultz’s iconic strip will definitely not be dissapointed.  With a stellar cast of theatre veterans playing our beloved Peanuts characters, [...]

WHEN IN MANILA, you will feel how Filipinos deeply appreciate music. The Videokes and Karaokes along the streets and inside the malls are evidences of which. That’s why when MAMMA MIA The Musical arrived in Manila, tickets were quickly sold out.     I was so excited because I was one of those lucky ones to get hold of these golden tickets!       The show was scheduled at 8PM in CCP.   We [...]

    When In Manila, if you haven’t seen it, then you need to check out the “Pak Yow” music video!   Thi Pak Yow Music Video is reportedly a teaser for a 12 episode web series starring Mikey Bustos that’ll be released online.   It’s a really fun video and I’m excited to see the actual show! My favorite part has to be the “Who’s your coach – Freddie Roach” lyrics.   Anyway, I’m [...]

  When In Manila, Ballet Philippines ends its 42nd Season with undying love in the all-new contemporary ballet, “Pusong Wagas” on February 17 to 19 at the CCP Little Theater.   BP resident choreographer Alden Lugnasin creates his original contemporary ballet based on the legend of the city of Mandaluyong, with libretto by Nicolas B. Pichay and original music by independent music icon Cynthia Alexander.         Set in pre-colonial Manila, the story highlights the exemplary [...]

  When in Manila and you think you’ve seen it all… well you better think again!   This coming February 14, Hoopla inc. together with official sponsors Manila Hotel and Fox International will introduce a revolutionary production from Argentina that’s like nothing you’ve ever seen before. Fuerza Bruta is an event filled with artistic thrills that will surely grab everyone’s attention and stun the senses. The show is not the typical theater play but a [...]

  When in Manila on February 11 to March 3, 2012, be sure to head on over to the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium at the RCBC Plaza, Makati to catch the Tony-award winning musical, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.     Inspired by the timeless Charles Schultz comic strip, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown showcases the life of the Peanuts gang as they go about their pursuit of happiness, coupled with catchy songs and [...]

     Treat yourself and your loved ones to something new this Valentine’s Day!   Watch RIVALRY: ATENEO-LA SALLE THE MUSICAL this February 12, 2012, 3:00pm at the Meralco Theater. Find out how this epic rivalry all began in historical fashion. Set in the 1960′s, this musical will captivate you with original music from renowned composer Ed Gatchalian and dialogues filled with the wittiest punchlines used by each side to raise their banner.   So [...]

  MAMMA MIA!   The Broadway & West End Smash Hit Musical Opens January Finally, Manila is ready to watch MAMMA MIA! The international tour of the highly-anticipated musical, supported by the classic songs of ABBA, will be staged at the CCP Main Theater starting 24 January 2012, which has now been extended til12 February, for a limited season only!   MAMMA MIA! creative producer, Judy Craymer, first met Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, the [...]

  When In Manila, I always make it a point to see, hear, feel, and taste the different sights and sounds this city has to offer, especially when it comes to the collaborative form of art also known as the theatre. Here in Manila we seem to have very little of this, or probably I have not researched well enough which is why I think that Filipinos experience very little of it.   For me, [...]

  One of the greatest novels of Philippine’s national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal is Noli me Tangere. The novel revolves around the story of Crisostomo Ibarra, a young man with a vision for his country and men. Rizal presented different kinds of characters in the novel and it is believed that they represent an ordinary Filipino of his time.   Ang Huling Pahina written by the multi-awarded playwright Mr. Chris Martinez revolves around the idea [...]

  When in Manila and in the mood for a breath taking and heart pumping performance, make sure you purchase tickets to watch STOMP Manila!   Thanks to VISA, the international theatrical sensation STOMP comes to Manila in October 2011 for the first time. The highly- anticipated shows that feature a unique combination of percussion, movement and visual comedy will be staged at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo, CCP from October 18- 23, 2011 for 8 [...]

  When In Manila, are you ready to see a 20-piece orchestra alongside ten performers spinning, flipping and inverting on a pole?   Polarity– The Polecats Manila 2nd anniversary show On October 16, 2011, 7pm at Philamlife Theater, UN Avenue, Manila.   Watch the PoleCats Manila live alongside the Manila Symphony Orchestra!   The premier pole dancing group in the country presents a show that’s never been done before! Polecats Manila performs all-original choreography to [...]

  When in Manila,for a limited time only, you can and should go to any of the selected cinemas that will show the movie of the Phantom of the Opera, the longest running Broadway show since it had its 7,486th performance on the 9th of January 2006. Be one of the lucky people like me who got to watch the world’s greatest love story which will only be shown for a week or so here [...]

          When in Manila, why not check out the PETA theater center and immerse yourself in something worth watching. The theatrical plays and musicals aren’t really that big here in Manila which is why you’d find most of the theatrical centers in “hidden” places or hard to reach places. The only places I know where I can watch musical plays and such are at the Meralco Theater, the CCP, and just recently, I [...]

Shakespeare on a Sunday. Doesn’t really sounds a hype of fun isn’t it? When In Manila, would you rather go shopping on a Sunday or choose just like what I did, to Shakespeare on a Sunday? Sounded more like of an ice cream flavour to me at first but yeah I was actually referring to the master of rhythm, William Shakespeare.  The only thing I had in mind when I got invited to watch this [...]

When in Manila, particularly in Quezon City, you’d be quite surprised to find this tall white building situated in the middle of a quiet residential neighborhood.  Believe it or not, when I discovered this after an evening of exercising in QC Sports Club, I was ecstatic!  I thought with PETA Theater Center here, I don’t have to go all the way to CCP or Meralco Theatre to soothe my cultural cravings.         It [...]

  Theatre In Manila When PETA showcases Shakespeare.       PETA or Philippine Educational Theater Association in Quezon City is an amazing performing arts environment. Its latest production, ‘WILLIAM’ is a re-invention of Shakespeare through Rap, Hip-hop and Flip-top beats. Anyone who has enjoyed watching ‘Glee’ or ‘high School Musical’ but dreaded |Shakespeare’s  difficult language is gonna have so much fun watching this When In Manila.    HIGH ENERGY Iambic Pentameter ;-)     [...]

La Salle’s ‘Proudly Green’ musical to be re-staged July 31 by Ida Bata The new and much talked-about musical ‘Proudly Green’ with a cast of 100, tackles two messages that the 100-year old De La Salle University hopes its 180,000 students in its 17 campuses across the country must take to heart – better education and environment in the Philippines in the next 100 years.   Directed by multi-awarded director and La Salle alumnus Fritz [...]

Asian Premiere of Love, Loss, and What I Wore Runs at the RCBC Plaza Until July 17 Only By Aileen Santos       Is a dress just a dress, a shoe just a shoe?   In the Nora & Delia Ephron play titled “Love, Loss, and What I Wore,” they most definitely are not.   Described as “an intimate collection of stories about life and fashion,” the play presents clothes (and various accessories) in [...]

  On June 4, 2011 get ready to have your world turned upside down as Polecats Manila presents their students in a show like no other.   Pole dancing takes on new heights in STELLAR– with 10 pole dance numbers and a little striptease, plus a special performance from the Polecats Manila.     STELLAR, on June 4 2011 at Teatrino Theater and Bar, Promenade, Greenhills, 7pm. Tickets are at Php500 each, available at Gen [...]