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Thursday, June 2, 2016

BWW Feature: LES MISERABLES Previews for SG Press at The Esplanade by Rocky Christopher Fajardo

'23 years later to my amazement and pride, it has become the world's longest running musical, I tell you why --- because we are getting older, but it looks like the show is never aging. It i…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:20AM
Sunday, December 13, 2015

BWW Review: The First International Production of THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY by Rocky Christopher Fajardo

Discovering just how the commercial and critical reception of the stage or film adaptation of any bestselling book would pan out regardless of whether it was first adapted into a film before…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:42AM
Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Off-Broadway's COOKIN' NANTA Now Playing in Manila by Rocky Christopher Fajardo

Dubbed as 'the first Asian musical of its kind' to hold regular performances at the New Victory Theatre on Off-Broadway from 2003 to 2005, COOKIN' NANTA's kitchen antics reinvigorate its 201…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:25PM
Wednesday, September 9, 2015

BWW Review: SINGIN' IN THE RAIN International Tour 2015 by Rocky Christopher Fajardo

You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. SINGIN' IN THE RAIN is theatrical proof of how this age-old formula can work wonders. With syrupy and infectious melodies, stunning choreog…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:54PM
Saturday, August 29, 2015

SINGIN' IN THE RAIN In Manila Extends Till Sept. 13 by Rocky Christopher Fajardo

As a tribute to the 1952 screen version of SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, international touring production leading man Duane Alexander in the childlike water-frolicking frenzy of Don Lockwood has been…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:19AM
Saturday, July 25, 2015

BWW Reviews: New Asian Tour of SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER by Rocky Christopher Fajardo

Tony Manero--of Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group's ATEG 2015 Asian touring production of SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER SNF, which is based on John Badham's '70s landmark film of the same name-…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:02PM
Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Video: Opening Night Gala of SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER's Asian Tour by Rocky Christopher Fajardo

A retro-infused air of anticipation raised the temperature of Solaire Resort and Casino's The Theater to an all-time fever pitch Friday night July 3 as media professionals, local and interna…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:54PM
Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Cast and Creatives Talk SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER Asian Tour by Rocky Christopher Fajardo

Brandon Rubendall Wicked' U.S. Tour joined Jenna Rubaii 'American Idiot' U.S. and International Tour, Tony winner David Gallo 'Drowsy Chaperone', other casts, and creative team members on th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30PM
Sunday, May 31, 2015

VIDEO: SINGIN' IN THE RAIN International Tour Cast Meet Press in Manila by Rocky Christopher Fajardo

The main cast of the new international touring production of Broadway and West End's hit musical SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, featuring Grant Almirall Don Lockwood, Bethany Dickson Kathy Selden, and…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:40PM
Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Idina Menzel's 2015 World Tour Kicks Off in Asia--South Korea, Japan, The Philippines by Rocky Christopher Fajardo

Tony winner and Glee star Idina Menzel confirmed via Twitter yesterday the addition of Manila, Philippines, alongside South Korea and Japan, to the shortlist of Asian countries for her 2015 …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:44PM
Saturday, December 20, 2014

BWW Interviews: CHICAGO's Jeff McCarthy, Roz Ryan Talk Swapping Roles by Rocky Christopher Fajardo

Suave and swanky, smooth-talking Billy Flynn is personified--almost but not quite that seemingly devoid of heart--in Broadway veteran Jeff McCarthy 'Side Show,' Disney's 'Beauty and the Beas…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:31AM
Saturday, December 6, 2014

Photo Coverage: CHICAGO Tour Performs Excerpts; Meets Press in Manila by Rocky Christopher Fajardo

A day after CHICAGO the Musical's 1920s-themed opening night gala at The Theatre at Solaire Resort and Casino, members of the Philippine press were treated to a sneak peek at two of the most…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:24AM
Thursday, November 6, 2014

Behind-The-Scenes: How Coach Lea Salonga Saves the Day; Big D's Standing O at Carnegie Hall by Rocky Christopher Fajardo

There doesn't seem to be enough of 13-year-old Darren Espanto to go around these days, especially since he has made headlines in what could only be described by his legions of fans as a run …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:35PM
Sunday, October 19, 2014

EXCLUSIVE: Lunchbox Theatrical Productions' James Cundall Talks CHICAGO, What's Next to Play in Manila by Rocky Christopher Fajardo

Following Lunchbox Theatrical Productions' confirmation of CHICAGO The Musical's strictly limited run from December 3rd to the 21st in Manila--first hinted on BroadwyWorld.com BWW four mont…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:29PM
Saturday, September 27, 2014

POTTED POTTER's Jeff Turner to Attend Unprecedented Third Run in Manila, 9/30 by Rocky Christopher Fajardo

Jefferson Turner, together with cast members Benjamin Stratton and James Percy, will pick out which audience members are sporting the craziest Wizarding World outfits on opening night.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:48AM
Friday, August 1, 2014

Exclusive: Part Two - In Conversation with MISS SAIGON's Rachelle Ann Go by Rocky Christopher Fajardo

In the conclusion of BroadwayWorld.com's one-one-one chat with Rachelle Ann Go, Gigi in MISS SAIGON's 25th anniversary production, Rachelle Ann reflects on how she has blossomed into her def…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:25PM
Sunday, June 15, 2014

VIDEO: Cresswell, Morrison Give Advice to Wannabe STOMPERS by Rocky Christopher Fajardo

With a novel theatrical spectacle like STOMP--sans dialogue and conventional lyrics-- the parameters set by orthodox stage direction take a backseat to the unique, personal touch that each n…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:19PM

VIDEO: STOMP Supports Environmental Causes by Rocky Christopher Fajardo

Whenever we can, we support any outreach programs, STOMP Co-Creator Luke Cresswell shares on STOMP's long and steady involvement in environmental causes geared toward recycling, re-using, an…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:33PM
Monday, June 9, 2014

EXCLUSIVE: Part One - In Conversation with MISS SAIGON'S Rachelle Ann Go by Rocky Christopher Fajardo

London's pre-summer late afternoon weather is drizzly and drab outside the Prince Edward Theatre on May 29, 2014, but inside the lavish Julie Andrews suite, where BroadwayWorld.com BWW is in…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:06PM

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