philippine theater

bar boys musical
‘Bar Boys’ original musical: Remarkable beyond reasonable doubt

Although adapted from a 2017 Cinemalaya film of the same title, “Bar Boys” stands on its own with a balanced production that proves to be one of the best shows running this season

Parokya ni Edgar musical
The trippy, theatrical spectacle that is the Parokya ni Edgar musical

The newest jukebox musical is an amalgamation of comedy with commentary, women empowerment(?) with crass jokes, crazy randomness with a story that somehow works but also… does it?

LIST: The most anticipated theater shows this April and May

Beloved classics, Broadway hits, and brand new musicals are set to hit the stage this summer

pingkian isang musikal
History and revolution sound hip with ‘Pingkian’’s rock treatment

With lyrics based on Emilio Jacinto’s writings, an ensemble spitting bars, and a woman Rizal, there’s many reasons to enjoy Tanghalang Pilipino’s latest musical

The real return of live theater is now, and we’re here for it

2023 was a rich and busy year for local theater, and this year’s gearing up to be even better

Jose Mari Chan’s holiday tunes are finally getting the musical treatment

Repertory Philippines is producing the first-ever original Filipino Christmas musical featuring the holiday hits of Jose Mari Chan

Theater for the holidays: November-December shows to watch

The best Christmas gift you can give to a theater fan is a ticket to these shows

one more chance miss saigon theater 2024
‘One More Chance,’ ‘Miss Saigon,’ and more cult favorites take the stage this 2024

Looks like we’re up for an exciting new theater year

Even with just two actors, ‘The Last Five Years’ delivers a cataclysmically full-hearted show

“The Last Five Years” may only feature two actors, but the production delivers a full house of emotion and technical prowess

September and October productions for every kind of theater-goer

Take your pick from original Filipino work, Broadway blockbusters, to thought-provoking pieces