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Hamilton composer and star Lin-Manuel Miranda just had the cutest and funniest Filipino conversation on Twitter with music genius Lea Salonga. Apparently, Lin-Manuel sent Lea a tweet way back in 2014. On the old tweet, …

The classic musical Miss Saigon has been a platform for many of the greatest Filipino artists to showcase their talent to the world. It started with Lea Salonga who led the original cast as Kim …

Moana broke barriers when she became the first Polynesian Disney lead. In Moana, the daughter of the chieftain of a tribe is tasked by the ocean to bring a mystical relic to a goddess and save …

Are you a lover of theatre? Performing arts enthusiasts would go crazy over 12 Broadway-themed coloring crayons! Sold by ‘Theatre Nerds Swag Shop’, according to the website, “it is owned and operated by us at theatrenerds.com”. Other …

Photo from: Maia Weinstock Lego will soon release a new set that will honor “women of NASA.” The set will include five female NASA pioneers including Katherine Johnson, the NASA mathematician featured in the film “Hidden …

Lin-Manuel Miranda, an American actor and the genius behind Broadway musicals Hamilton and In the Heights, will start on “Mary Poppins Returns.” The production is a sequel to the 1964 film. Miranda shared the news on her …

His name is Harry and when I met him years ago, he had both arms intact. I returned to Baler a couple of months back and was surprised to find him, looking the same minus …

By now, Moana is everyone’s favorite Disney movie — and why not, really? Aside from having a lead character who is FINALLY relatable to us, a Disney princess who isn’t out to look for her …

Health is wealth; that is true. When one’s health is compromised, it affects almost all aspects of a person’s life. Chemotherapy, for example, comes with a number of side effects that can seriously damage a …

Why, not? Seriously, though, why can’t we talk about them more often? It’s sad to know a fraction of our population lacks the knowledge about what disability truly means. I love this feature article I …

Those who grew up in the late ’90s and mid ’00s were possibly fans of Will & Grace, that hilarious sitcom that followed the lives of gay lawyer Will Truman, interior designer Grace Adler, and …

Dogs are my favorite things in the world! Aside from real life dog loving, I also follow a bunch of cute fur babies online just because you can never have enough of these awesome creatures …

It has been a long 52 years since the Mary Poppins first popped into the big screen. The classic Disney movie is about a magical nanny that has come to work for the wealthy and …

Finally Defying Gravity onscreen is the smash hit musical “Wicked”, as it gets its much long-awaited release date in movie theaters! Universal Studios announced that Wicked the movie is slated to be shown in theaters …

Photo / Regina Ramos The musical Hamilton made so much news during the 70th Tony Awards (winning 11 of the 16 noms, the most for any show in a single year) that it almost eclipsed other …

Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator of hit musical Hamilton, gave a tearful acceptance speech as he received the Tony Award for best musical score. In the touching sonnet, he pays tribute to his wife and acknowledged the …

The musical Hamilton made so much news during the 70th Tony Awards nominations (16 noms, the most for any show in a single year) that it almost eclipsed other nominees. However, there was one nominee that …

Guess what? Our very own songbird, the beautiful Lea Salonga, is nominated for Favorite Leading Actress in a Musical at Broadway’s Audience Choice Awards, and the Internet is abuzz, asking for everyone to vote for her. …

With the extended run of Les Misérables and the announcement that Wicked will return to Manila next year, it’s clear that the theater scene is thriving in the Philippines (proof also is the excellent local …

You’ve seen it plastered all around your Facebook page: your friends raving about how excited they are for the Les Mis Manila tour, and their non-stop selfies at the theater after they’ve seen it. They …

While the world celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8, the Philippines is continuing the party the whole month for National Women’s Month. And who better to celebrate this occasion with than Harry Potter star Emma Watson? …

Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival 2016 For anyone who’s ever been, or for those who’ve never even set foot, there will always be an infinite number of reasons to go and keep coming back to the …

Having a degree in Mass Communications gives you a lot of options, whether you have a Major in Broadcasting, Journalism, Theater, Advertising or Public Relations. The Media and Entertainment industry is getting bigger and jobs are …

TUMI, the leading international brand of premium travel, business and lifestyle accessories, continues to celebrate its heritage of design excellence and commitment to unparalleled functionality, superior quality and technical innovation with continuous product evolution. TUMI …

The Malasimbo Festival (malasimbo.com), now going on its sixth year in 2016 is an event that spans two weekends—the Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival from March 4 to 6, 2016 and the Malasimbo Lights and …

I love hearing inspirational stories especially if the people involved are PWDs or People With (Dis)abilities. Yesterday, just when we were about to welcome the month of February, a Facebook post caught my attention: a screenshot …

Aren’t you fed up by the usual mainstream watches and trendy designs that last only for a couple of months? Well, I am, that’s why I had to look for an accessory that doesn’t fade …

“There is a big difference between “eat to live” and “live to eat.” The former treats food as sustenance, which is vital for survival; the latter, gives food a certain characteristic that elevates it to …

The Manila leg of alt-J’s “This is all Yours” tour, named after their latest album.   I personally think the defining quality of a great band is being able to sound much better live than …

Thanks to some quick thinking and a pizza delivery app, a woman in Florida was able to save herself and her three children from a dangerous hostage situation. Just a few days ago, 25-year old …