

Shrek The Musical is coming to Newport World Resort this October
The world’s favorite ogre and his crew are stomping their way to the country’s pioneer integrated resort, Newport World Resorts. Just in time for the holidays, Newport World Resorts’ production outfit, Full House Theater Company, presents Shrek The Musical from October to December 2025 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater.

‘Delia D.: A Musical Featuring the Songs of Jonathan Manalo’ press conference serves showstopping preview
The stars of ‘Delia D.: A Musical Featuring the Songs of Jonathan Manalo’ made a grand entrance at a press conference held on Thursday, March 13, at Newport World Resorts’ Grand Bar and Lounge.
‘Kisapmata’ REVIEW: To Remember, to Never Forget
Tanghalang Pilipino’s ‘Kisapmata’ reminds us that in allowing ourselves to live on, we allow ourselves to remember—to never forget—and to continue retelling the story.

Tanghalang Ateneo to stage ‘Ningning sa Silangan’ starting March 29
Tanghalang Ateneo, the longest-running theatre company in the Loyola Schools, is honored to present Ningning sa Silangan as the final production of its 46th season, “Eloquentia, Sapienta, Humanitas: The Ricky Season.

REP restages hit romcom musical I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change for 2025
After a successful run last season, Repertory Philippines kicked off their 88th Season by bringing back its successful musical comedy from 2024 ‘I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.’ The show runs until March 9, 2025, at the REP Eastwood Theater in Eastwood City Walk, Quezon City.

Stage is the Perfect Medium for 'Anino sa Likod ng Buwan'
Watching the film with the knowledge of the play finally being staged this year, I kept agreeing with that decision: maybe theater is the perfect place for ‘Anino sa Likod ng Buwan.’

2024 Philippine Theater: A Curtain Call to Excellence
As we reflect on the remarkable moments of the past year in the theater scene, here are some of the highlights that made 2024 an unforgettable year for stage performances

‘3 Upuan’ REVIEW: Spare Staging Gives Way to Unsparing Expression of Grief
Guelan Varela-Luarca’s play of three elder millennial siblings preparing for, and experiencing, grief with confident simplicity. 3 Upuan trusts its actors to express its wise musings and the weight of time’s passage to profound effect.

The Sandbox Collective’s ‘Next to Normal’: A Portrait of a Filipino Family
The Sandbox Collective’s ‘Next to Normal’ offers the audience a chair at the Goodman family’s dinner table, allowing us to see past the walls they’ve built for themselves and into their heart of hearts.

What to expect with The Sandbox Collective’s ‘Next to Normal’
The Sandbox Collective had a great run in 2024, with its production of Little Shop of Horrors and Tiny Beautiful Things. They are now back with their first offering this 2025, Next to Normal. The show features music by Tom Kitt and book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey.

‘Nagkatuwaan Sa Tahanang Ito’ REVIEW: A Wonderfully Staged Exercise in Exerting and Releasing Control - Like Any Great Family
Mad Child Productions’ ‘Nagkatuwaan Sa Tahanang Ito’ raises thorny questions and feelings about family. Three people orbit Kendra’s preferred definition of family, even if Kendra is forced to examine what it really means to keep a family close.

‘Sandosenang Sapatos’ REVIEW: For the dreamers despite of it all
The ending of Sandosenang Sapatos ultimately seals the show’s overall thesis: unconditional love can never be broken, no matter how many storms test its strength.

Dulaang UP’s ‘Nanay Bangis’ fiercely opens this November 2024!
Dulaang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas is staging Nanay Bangis as its first offering for its 47th theatre season this November 15 to December 1, 2024.

‘Request sa Radyo’: An enthralling exercise in empathy
Request sa Radyo is exactly that—a wordless play whose appeal comes from the breathtaking and eye-catching performances of Lea Salonga and Dolly de Leon.

‘Bar Boys: A New Musical’ and what it means to fight for justice
Barefoot Theater Collaborative’s rerun of ‘Bar Boys: A New Musical’ is the hottest show currently running right now, if you're intrigued by the cast's tremendous performance and the compelling tale of justice and friendship it tells.

All you need to know about ‘Bar Boys: A New Musical’
Two more days until Barefoot Theatre Collaborative’s #BarBoysTheMusical returns to the stage for its rerun this October to November 2024.

‘Betrayal’: The kabit story told from a Filipino-British perspective
Repertory Philippines presents a refreshing take on the usual 'kabitan-serye' with Victor Lirio's version of the acclaimed play "Betrayal”, exploring relationships from a Filipino-British gaze.

'Kumprontasyon': An abridged journal entry pseudo-essay
The year has just begun and the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) is already bringing the goods to the table. From January 18 to 21, PETA staged a revival of Kumprontasyon, directed by Melvin Lee for his thesis.