Author: Koji Arsua

Endo first came out in 2007, as one of the entries in that year’s Cinemalaya. It made a return this year, this time on stage. But are the issues tackled in the film still relevant close …

An ongoing trend in local theater is adapting films into plays or musicals. There’s Bar Boys, About Us But Not About Us, Bagets, and more expected on the way. The latest movie to get the …

When you think of Wolfgang’s Steakhouse, burgers may not be top of your mind. After all, the steakhouse has established itself globally for its USDA Prime Black Angus or Angus Beef, which are dry-aged for …

A Chorus Line may just be one of the most challenging musicals to perform: as a dance-heavy production, it requires a cast of triple threats who can sing, act, and move gracefully onstage. Theatre Group …

If you’re a fan of the hit Netflix series Black Mirror, Barefoot Theatre Collaborative’s (BTC) production of anthropology should be at the top of your must-watch theatre productions. Written by Lauren Gunderson, one of America’s …

When GMG Productions announced it would bring Jesus Christ Superstar to Manila, one question immediately came to mind: would a Filipino actor be part of the cast? It has become something of a tradition for …

There’s a lot of pressure on the local adaptation of Spring Awakening. The original Broadway production, after all, won eight Tony Awards out of 11 nominations in 2007, including the trophies for Best Musical, Original …

Sometimes, all you need to create stage magic is three lead actors, two chairs, and one table. That’s certainly what IdeaFirst Live did for the stage adaptation of About Us But Not About Us, a …

The daily grind looks different for everyone. Whether it is rushing to class, powering through back-to-back meetings, or squeezing through long commutes, what stays the same is the pressure that comes with it. Busy routines …

Looking good is one thing, but smelling great is another. Imagine turning heads when you appear, then leaving a fragrant trail as you walk by. Take it from us, an amazing perfume can be the …