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Gibbs Cadiz
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theater, travel, movies, music, books, bloviations--by a manila-based newspaper editor/editorial writer and theater reviewer
LATEST ARTICLES ( 468 )
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Mamma Mia! Christmas Vouchers Now Available; Show Extended Until Feb. 12
Avail of the "Mamma Mia!" Christmas vouchers and your friends and family are sure to get the best and most personalized gift this season. Read more
Posted on 16 December 2011 CULTURE -
Next Fall, Rep's First Production for 2012, Opens Jan. 13
After producing more than 900 plays and musicals through 74 seasons, Repertory Philippines ushers its 45th year this 2012 with its first production, “Next Fall. Read more
Posted on 16 December 2011 CULTURE -
Love Yourself. Get Tested. Make It This Sunday.
Reposting from Migs--because this is important to us. Have you been thinking of getting tested? Perhaps you are not ready yet for testing but you want to talk t... Read more
Posted on 09 December 2011 CULTURE -
Original Play on Teodora Alonzo, on the Occasion of Her Death Centenary
In observance of Teodora Alonso’s death centenary (1911-2011), the United Artists for Cultural Conservation and Development, Philippines Inc. Read more
Posted on 09 December 2011 CULTURE -
Auditions for Dulaang UP's Forsaken House, to Be Directed by Tony Mabesa
In celebration of National Artist for Theater Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero’s centennial, Dulaang UP presents one of his most celebrated works, "Forsaken House," under... Read more
Posted on 09 December 2011 CULTURE -
Goodbye, RJ. Feel the Love Tonight.
The sad news here. The first time I posted this video online, in May 2009, my US-based friend Victor commented: whatever happened to rj rosales? Read more
Posted on 06 December 2011 CULTURE -
The 2011 Pride Fabcast [cue the Revelry!]
If homosexuality is a disease, let's all call in queer to work: 'Hello. Can't work today, still queer.'--Robin Tyler Straight dude-best friend: Pa'no kung one... Read more
Posted on 02 December 2011 CULTURE -
Additional Shows for Dulaang UP's Noli Me Tangere: The Opera
"Noli Me Tangere: The Opera," Dulaang UP's staging of Felipe De Leon's opus with libretto by Guillermo Tolentino, will have four shows this weekend--December 3-... Read more
Posted on 02 December 2011 CULTURE -
Gantimpala Theater's Holiday fare--Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs
Gantimpala Theater gives cheer and love this holiday season with “Snow White at ang Pitong Dwarfs,” now adapted into “Si Snow White at ang Pitong Dwarfs.” With... Read more
Posted on 02 December 2011 CULTURE -
When Salvador Dalí Illustrated Alice in Wonderland
In 1969, “a collaboration of epic proportion took place as the Lewis Carroll classic was illustrated by none other than Salvador Dalí... Published by New... Read more
Posted on 29 November 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Isay Alvarez Goes Jazz at Teatrino in Greenhills, Dec. 1
After very successful shows at the Skarlett Jazz Kitchen in July and last Nov. 24, ISAY SWINGS OUT with the AMP BIG BAND will have another show at Teatrino on... Read more
Posted on 29 November 2011 CULTURE -
Mamma Mia! in Manila Starting Jan. 24, 2012
The international tour of the Broadway and West End smash musical “Mamma Mia!,” featuring the classic songs of Abba, will be staged at the CCP Main Theater... Read more
Posted on 22 November 2011 CULTURE -
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown Comes to Town Feb. 2012
This coming February 2012, 9 Works Theatrical brings to life the timeless characters from Charles M. Schulz’ popular comic strip “Peanuts” via the Tony... Read more
Posted on 22 November 2011 CULTURE -
Ladies and Gentlemen, Our Paragliding Team at the SEA Games, Jakarta.
We were on our way back to Jakarta from a tea plantation in the neighboring province of Bogor, West Java, when my friend Dong looked up and saw paragliders... Read more
Posted on 20 November 2011 CULTURE -
A Rizal Descendant Leads Cast of Dulaang UP's Noli Me Tangere: The Opera, Openin...
Spanish-Filipino actor and singer Kuya Manzano counts the national hero Jose Rizal as his great grand uncle Jose Rizal. It seems destiny, then, for him to end u... Read more
Posted on 16 November 2011 CULTURE -
Gantimpala Theater Caps 34th Season with Florante at Laura
Gantimpala Theater caps its 34th season with Francisco Balagtas’ “Florante at Laura”, one of the most enduring Filipino literary masterpieces, adapted into a... Read more
Posted on 15 November 2011 CULTURE -
Philippine Normal University's The Fourthwall Theater Presents Ang Tao
The Fourthwall Theater, the Philippine Normal University's drama group, is staging “Ang Tao,” a Filipino translation of the morality play “Everyman,” on Novembe... Read more
Posted on 15 November 2011 CULTURE -
2011 Aliw Awards--complete List of Nominees and Winners
The following list is based on the program made available to guests. Winners in boldface. DISCOVERY OF THE YEAR Solenn Heusaff BEST TEEN PERFORMER (MALE) Elmo... Read more
Posted on 14 November 2011 CULTURE -
14 More Performances of PETA's Care Divas This December
Philippine Educational Theater Association's "Care Divas" remains a popular contender among the must-see plays of the year. The comedy musical penned by... Read more
Posted on 12 November 2011 CULTURE -
Top Serbian Pianist Performs in Manila
The Piano Teachers Guild of the Philippines (PTGP) and the UST Conservatory of Music will present distinguished Serbian pianist Dorian Leljak in a solo concert... Read more
Posted on 12 November 2011 CULTURE