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Monday, March 10, 2014

Photos|Video: WICKED Fans Serenade Australasian Cast on Closing Night by Oliver Oliveros

While emerald green confetti were slowly falling from midair and soap bubbles floated right near the stage door at the Cultural Center of the Philippines CCP, photographer Jude Ng and videog…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:03PM
Sunday, February 16, 2014

GHOST to Make Asia Pacific Premiere in Manila April 2014 by Oliver Oliveros

Atlantis Productions 'Addams Family,' 'Piaf', whom Filipino theatergoers should thank for bringing the latest and hottest professionally licensed Broadway and London's West End shows to the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:35PM
Saturday, February 1, 2014

Photo Flash: DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING? Concert in Manila by Oliver Oliveros

'DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING is a concert celebration of the musical genius of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg. It is an unexpectedly moving tribute to the universal appeal of thei…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:39AM
Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Photo Coverage: DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING? in Manila Meets the Press by Oliver Oliveros

DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING international concert tour headliner Lea Salonga Les Miserables, sans the show's other two lead stars David Harris Legally Blonde and Marie Zamora Les Miserables,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:57PM
Wednesday, December 18, 2013

THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Tickets Up for Bid for Typhoon Relief, 12/18 by Oliver Oliveros

A pair of tickets to the Broadway transfer of 'The Bridges of Madison County,' a new musical by the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning team of Marsha Norman 'The Secret Garden' and Jason Robert…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:16PM
Friday, December 6, 2013

Photo Flash: BARBIE Gets A Musical; Stops Over in Manila 12/11-15 by Oliver Oliveros

When famous Mattel Inc. dolls Barbie and Ken rekindled their romance on Valentine's Day in 2011-- after their much publicized separation in 2004--throngs of people packed Times Square to wit…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:21PM
Friday, November 29, 2013

Photo Flash: THE ADDAMS FAMILY Premieres in the Philippines by Oliver Oliveros

Philippine broadsheet BusinessWorld has picked the Philippine premiere of the hit Broadway musical 'The Addams Family' as the show to watch before it closes at Meralco Theater Ortigas Avenue…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:05PM
Thursday, November 28, 2013

Abueva, Manalang to Cover--Not to Alternate for--Role of Kim by Oliver Oliveros

Contrary to an earlier report, young actors Julia Abueva and Tanya Manalang, recently announced to be playing ensemble in the record-breaking West End revival of 'Miss Saigon,' will be cover…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:45PM
Sunday, November 24, 2013

WICKED-Manila Holds Benefit Performance, Auction for Typhoon Haiyan Victims, 1/31 by Oliver Oliveros

The local promoters behind the upcoming Manila run of Broadway's biggest blockbuster Wicked have just announced that the international production, which premieres on Wednesday, January 22, 2…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:45PM
Monday, November 18, 2013

Photo Flash: NSMT's MISS SAIGON Closes; Julian Fedorov Debuts by Oliver Oliveros

North Shore Music Theatre's NSMT production of Claude-Michel Schonberg, Richard Maltby Jr., and Alain Boublil's phenomenal popera Miss Saigon, which ran for a limited time, starring Jennifer…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:59PM
Sunday, November 17, 2013

PRISCILLA Premieres in the Philippines in 2014; Auditions Announced by Oliver Oliveros

Casino and entertainment complex Resorts World Manila has just announced that it is going to unveil Broadway's ultimate party bus in the Philippines next year via Stephen Elliot and Allan Sc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:17AM
Monday, November 11, 2013

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Premieres in Manila, 11/15 by Oliver Oliveros

Atlantis Productions closes its 14th season with Andrew Lippa music and lyrics, Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice's book 'The Addams Family.' Directed by Bobby Garcia, the production stars Eu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:32PM
Tuesday, November 5, 2013

First Look at Poster for Lea Salonga's 35th Anniversary Concert, 12/6-7 by Oliver Oliveros

Tony winner Lea Salonga, who made her professional theater debut at age seven in Repertory Philippines' production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's 'The King and I' in 1978, will celebrate her 3…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:33PM
Tuesday, October 8, 2013

EXCLUSIVE: London Revival of MISS SAIGON Will Complete Casting Late December by Oliver Oliveros

A spokesperson for Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Boublil and Schonberg's legendary musical 'Miss Saigon,' said today, 'The casting is not yet completed for 'Miss Saigon' and will n…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:25PM
Thursday, September 19, 2013

Video: Lea Salonga Sings for Adoption Advocacy Campaign by Oliver Oliveros

The advocates behind the legal adoption advocacy and awareness campaign I Love You, Anak I Love You, Child the Department of Social Welfare and Development DSWD, Inter-Country Adoption Board…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:48AM
Monday, September 16, 2013

Lawrence D. Cohen to Attend Manila Premiere of CARRIE, 9/20 by Oliver Oliveros

American screenwriter Lawrence D. Cohen, best known for his screenplay for Stephen King's classic horror story 'Carrie,' will attend the opening night of Atlantis Productions' staging of the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:22PM
Sunday, September 15, 2013

Bobby Lopez, Jose Llana Named TOFA-NY Nominees by Oliver Oliveros

Tony Award winner Bobby Lopez Book of Mormon, Avenue Q and Broadway actor Jose Llana Spelling Bee, Here Lies Love, alongside fellow theater actors with Filipino ethnicity Ching Valdes-Aran S…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:09PM
Sunday, September 8, 2013

MISS SAIGON Revival to Sell 100 Tickets at 20, 9/9 by Oliver Oliveros

The digital interactive media team behind the highly-anticipated revival production of Cameron Mackintosh's 'Miss Saigon,' opening Saturday, May 3, 2014, in London's Prince Edward Theatre Ol…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:17AM
Saturday, September 7, 2013

Telecharge Suffers Outage; Releases Explanation by Oliver Oliveros

A customer service rep for Telecharge.com has shared the following news on BroadwayWorld.com's Message Boards that is useful for all those having problems purchasing tickets this weekend.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:43AM
Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Stage Tube: Salonga, Geronimo, Go Lead Concert for Philippine Typhoon Victims by Oliver Oliveros

In between the first set of live shows for 'The Voice of the Philippines,' Broadway star turned coach Lea Salonga, her fellow 'The Voice' coach Sarah Geronimo, together with recording and th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:04AM

Photo Flash: First Look at WEST END BARES - All the Shots by Oliver Oliveros

Based on the original concept created by legendary Broadway amp West End director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell, TheatreMAD produced its first 'West End Bares' in 2010 to benefit Broadway…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:17AM
Monday, August 26, 2013

Lea Salonga Leads Benefit Concert for Philippine Typhoon Victims, 8/28 by Oliver Oliveros

In between the first set of live shows for The Voice of the Philippines, Broadway star turned coach, Lea Salonga, leads a benefit concert for the victims of Typhoon Maring in the Philippines…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:26AM
Sunday, August 25, 2013

Stage Tube: Cinderella Meets Beyonce in Todrick Hall's CINDERONCE by Oliver Oliveros

Todrick Hall, 'American Idol' alum and Broadway's 'The Color Purple' and 'Memphis' former cast member, has produced another viral hit in 'Cinderonce,' a retelling of beloved fairy tale 'Cind…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:14AM
Friday, August 23, 2013

Photos: BOURNE LEGACY's John Arcilla Serenades Crowd with Broadway Songs by Oliver Oliveros

John Arcilla headlined a benefit concert, featuring mainly Broadway songs, accompanied by pianist Bobby Ramiro, Tuesday, August 20, at the Kalayaan Hall on Fifth Avenue to raise funds for th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:11PM
Wednesday, August 14, 2013

STAGE TUBE: Nick Pitera Sings One-Man THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Medley by Oliver Oliveros

Nick Pitera, known for his one-man Youtube medleys, has released a new video that is a medley of hits from the longest running Broadway show, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. Check out the video be…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:43PM

Video: WICKED in Manila Releases Teaser Trailer; Show Opens 1/22 by Oliver Oliveros

TicketWorld, the Philippines' leading ticket booking agent, has just released a teaser trailer, featuring an animated green witch hovering above Manila's famous landmarks, for the highly-ant…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:36AM
Sunday, August 11, 2013

VIDEO: Lea Michele Accepts Award and Makes Heartfelt Speech at TEEN CHOICE AWARDS by Oliver Oliveros

Lea, her eyes filled with tears, accepted the award and said, 'Thank you guys. Thank you. I just wanted to be here today to personally thank all of you and to tell everyone out there how muc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:19PM
Monday, August 5, 2013

New York Public Library for the Performing Arts to Hold Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives Record Sale, 8/8-10 by Oliver Oliveros

On August 8 Noon - 745 p.m. and August 9-10 Noon - 545 p.m., the New York Public Library NYPL for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center will host a special record sale at The Rodgers and Ham…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:04PM
Friday, August 2, 2013

BREAKING: WICKED Is Indeed Coming to Manila; More Details on 8/14 by Oliver Oliveros

Lunchbox Theatrical Productions, David Atkins Enterprises, 105.9 Radio High and Concertus, in cooperation with WICKED Worldwide, are indeed bringing Stephen Schwartz's 'Wicked The Untold Sto…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:12AM
Thursday, July 25, 2013

Photo Flash: HERE LIES LOVE Cast Engages in Conversation with Filipino Americans by Oliver Oliveros

Organized by Filipino Mundo-NYC, a meetup group of young professionals and visualperforming artists, and the Filipino American Press Club of New York, The Public Theater's Here Lies Love cas…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:38PM
Monday, July 1, 2013

MISS SAIGON Holds Open Auditions in London Today by Oliver Oliveros

Cameron Mackintosh, who recently announced that a new production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg's legendary musical 'Miss Saigon' is set to open at Prince Edward Theatre in May…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

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May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
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