Tatlong Tabing - Three Plays by Tony Perez

Tony Perez, who has spent over two decades eloquently dissecting the Filipino Psyche, is an important playwright in contemporary Philippine drama. A prolific playwright with several volumes of published works, his plays deal with adult themes such as intense love, betrayal, separation, compassion, poverty, hunger, marriage, birth, and death. This trilogy traces his artistic development as a playwright. Sierra Lakes is a tension-filled play that explores issues among four people caught in a complicated web of love and desire. Bombita is a black comedy which questions the blind obedience and subservience behaviour of young rookies in the military. Funny, but almost in a pathetic way, it reveals the emotional and intellectual challenges of our men in uniform. A psychological drama, Nobyembre, Noong Akala Ko’y Mahal Kita is the second play in the multi-awarded playwright’s thought-provoking trilogy about love, friendship and companionship, and their consequences in our lives.

Venue : Tanghalang Batute
Time : 3:00 pm
Date : Sep 30 2011
         Oct 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23 2011

Time : 8:00 am
Date : Oct 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22 2011 

Seussical - Anything's Possible!

 
Seussical
August to December 2011
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OnStage
2/F Greenbelt 1, Ayala Center, Makati City

Director
Joy Virata

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Synopsis   
Music By Flaherty
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Book by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens

Now one of the most performed shows in America, "Seussical" is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty ("Ragtime," "Once On This Island") have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination--Jojo. "Oh, the Thinks You Will Think" as the spirit of imagination transports the colorful characters from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.

For this version, certain plot elements have been simplified and runs approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes - perfect for presentation in schools.

The story centers around Horton the Elephant, who finds himself faced with a double challenge--not only must he protect his tiny friend Jojo (and all the invisible Whos) from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left to his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him, the only one who recognizes "his kind and his powerful heart." Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant, in a story that makes you laugh and cry.   
          

Men with Guitars - A Must-See Event for Guitar Lovers

Watch prize winners of the 1st Philippine International Guitar Competition 2011 Ramoncito Carpio and Arthur Erskine Basilio perform together in “Men with Guitars”. Ramoncito Carpio won the top prize in the 2st Philippine International Guitar Competition 2011, 3rd Prize in the 2011 Singapore International Guitar Competition, 3rd Prize in the 2010 Bangkok International Competition and 2nd Prize in the 2009 NAMCYA Guitar Competitions, Category C. Arthur Erskine Basilio won the special prize as “Best Filipino Guitarist” in 1st Philippine International Guitar Competition 2011 and 3rd Prize int eh 2006 NAMCYA Guitar Competitions, Category C. A must see for guitar lovers.

Date & Time: September 28 at 8:00 PM

Venue: Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater)

Ballet Philippines Presents INAMORATA at CCP

Ballet Philippines presents INAMORATA, which highlights the versatility and range of the country's premier professional ballet and contemporary dance company. Celebrating the many Faces of Eve, it shows classical pieces like "The Dying Swan" and all new pieces by the country's top choreographers like Alden Lugnasin and Denisa Reyes. Guest artists include sopranos Rachelle Gerodias and Camille Lopez Molina, while fashion designers Rajo Laurel, Ito Curata, Jojie Lloren and Lulu Tan Gan design the costumes.

Date: September 23-25, 2011

Cinderella at CCP!

The timeless tale of Cinderella captivates audiences everywhere. This well-loved rags-to-riches story mirrors every person’s dream to find true love, long-lasting happiness and a better life. Cinderella teaches children and adults alike that dreams can come true and that happiness is not in material wealth but in the heart that is pure.

Venue : CCP Main Theater
Time : 3:00 pm
Date : September 17, 18 2011


Time : 8:00 pm
Date : September 16, 17 2011

Ignite...Feel The Rush

UP Pugad Sayk brings you Ignite: Feel The Rush, an unforgettable party experience intended to raise funds to support the many and effective projects of Project PEARLS. Get a taste of Manila’s finest nightlife on September 16, 2011 with mind‐blowing beats and free flowing drinks for the ultimate college party experience. Feel the rush and enter a realm of thousands of possibilities.

Pre-selling tickets are now available for only Php 230 while door price will be Php 250.

Contact Details: For moredetails, (63 917) 897-*‐8432 or
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Ateneo Blue Repetory Presents "Black Prom"

Ateneo Blue Repetory presents "Black Prom" a musical based on Stephen King's "Carrie"

September 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 8pm; September 17, 24, 2pm & 8pm.
Rizal Mini Theater, Ateneo De Manila University, Quezon City

Director: Laura Cabochan
Musical director: Pauline Gaerlan
Choreographer: Jim Ferrer
Set designer: Mon Sebial
Lighting designer: Miyo Sta. Maria

Contact 0915-845-4454 for more info.

Sam Concepcion as Peter Pan

Peter Pan
September 29 to October 30, 2011

Venue
Meralco Theater
Ortigas Avenue corner Meralco Avenue,
Ortigas Center Pasig City

Directors
Jaime Del Mundo
Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo

For tickets, call (63) (2) 571-6926. Or logon to Ticketworld

Synopsis   
Music by George Stiles
Lyrics by Anthony Drewe
Book by Willis Hall


Sir James Barrie’s timeless tale of the boy who never grew up is reborn as a spectacular musical by Stiles & Drewe and the late Willis Hall.

As the lights over Wendy, John and Michael Darling's beds go out and the nursery of their London townhouse is thrown into darkness, a small light bounces across their nursery. Wendy's dollhouse is mysteriously illuminated and dresser drawers slide open and shut. And then, most mysterious of all, an unseen hand pushes the bedroom windows open and, wonder of wonders, Peter Pan comes soaring through -- and into our hearts.

Peter Pan, a boy who didn't want to grow up and so spent his life in Neverland battling the pirates and Indians, but when he brings the Darling children to Neverland with him, he is finally able to defeat his foe, Captian Hook, and befriend the Indian chief.

1st National Theater Aesthetics Conference

Tanghalin ang Tanghalan!

The 1st National Theater Aesthetics Conference is a gathering of theater artists-scholars which aims to share initial findings on regional theater experiences conducted in Luzon,Visayas,Mindanao and the NCR in 2009.Tanghalin ang Tanghalan hopes to develop critical lenses to better appreciate the particular qualities of theater work in the regions. Sponsored by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, Cultural Center of the Philippines in cooperation with Teatro Sambisig, Inc.,Alyansa,Inc. Barasoain Kalinangan Foundation Inc,ARTIST,Inc. Pasundayag Theater Network,Teatrokon, MINDULANI Theater Network,CAST,Inc.

Participation is invitational.
Dates: September 28-30,2011
Venue: CCP Silangan Hall

Soundscapes: The PPO 29th Concert Season 2011-2012

The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) proudly announces the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra's (PPO) 29th Concert Season 2011-2012 under the baton of its Music Director, Olivier Ochanine.

In a master classics season entitled Epic Evenings, Maestro Ochanine and the PPO open the season with “A Hero’s Life” on September 9. Noted Filipino cellist Renato Lucas performs Elgar’s Cello Concerto. The concert will also feature the Saint-Saens’ Bacchanale from Samson and Delilah, and Strauss’ Ein Heldenleben.

Clarinetist Ariel Sta. Ana performs with the PPO on October 7 with Musical Landscapes of Revueltas’ Sensemayá, Mozart Clarinet Concerto, Respighi’s Feste Romane and Peña’s Igorot Rhapsody.

On November 11, renowned Korean conductor Jae Joon Lee returns to the CCP stage with one of Vietnam’s top violinists Bui Cong Duy to perform Max Bruch’s Violin Concerto and Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique. The PPO will also perform Brahms’ Academic Festival Overture.

Maestro Olivier Ochanine once again wields the baton in a Christmas concert with the return of eminent Filipino pianist Ariel Dechosa on December 16, featuring Ravel’s Le Tombeau de Couperin, Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4, and Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2.

Japan’s prominent trombonist Takahiro Ono ushers in the New Year with Rimsky-Korsakov’s Trombone Concerto on January 20, 2012. The PPO will also perform Dvŏrák’s Czech Suite, and one of the signature works of Denmark’s most celebrated composer, Carl Nielsen’s Symphony No. 4 “Inextinguishable”.

Distinguished British born conductor James Judd conducts the PPO on February 17 in Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4 “Italian” and Bernstein’s Overture to Candide. Finnish violinist and concertmaster of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Vesa-Matti Leppänen, performs Beethoven’s Violin Concerto. The concert will be presented at the Philamlife Theater at 7:30 p.m.

Anton Bruckner Symphony No.4 “Romantic” will highlight the March 16 PPO concert under the baton of Maestro Olivier Ochanine. The concert also features one of the country’s top sopranos, Rachelle Gerodias in arias, kundimans and more.

On April 20, Leeds International Piano Competition winner renowned Russian pianist Sofya Gulyak ends the PPO season with Igor Stravinsky’s “The Rite of Spring” and Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1.

The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra is the country’s leading orchestra, and is widely regarded as one of the top musical ensembles in the Asia-Pacific Region. It has performed with many of the world’s conductors and artists, as well as world premieres of Filipino compositions and international composers. Last August 13, the PPO performed at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (more popularly known as the “Egg”), in Beijing, China to mark the 35th year anniversary celebration of the Philippines-China Diplomatic Relations. The Beijing concert was supported by the Rustia Tantoco Foundation spearheaded by Zenaida “Nedy” Tantoco.

All concerts (except Feb. 17 concert) will be staged at the Cultural Center of the Philippines' Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater) at 8:00 pm

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