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September 1, 2010

the gift that is XANADU - review

Atlantis Productions is staging XANADU - the Broadway musical hit that was based on Universal Pictures' film of the same title - with a comedy musical twist.

XANADU is the best gift in which Zeus grants to the demigods giving them glory. most gods and demigods wants Xanadu and that's why Clio (Rachel Alejandro), a muse, wished to get to earth to help mankind. but was forbidden of some things -- she never would disclose her identity as a demigod and never fall in love with a mortal.

on earth, she meets Sonny Malone (Felix Rivera) who is an artist and filled with dreams. Clio is willing to inspire him disguised as Kira, an Australian. but her jealous evil sisters, Melpomene and Calliope (Chari Arespacochaga and Yael Pineda) tried to cast a spell on Clio so that she'll be banished from Mount Olympus forever.

as Sonny Malone and Kira get to know each other, they are struck by love. Calliope and Melpomene's spell "worked" so they demanded Zeus (Noel Trinidad) to cast Clio into eternal damnation. Sonny Malone went to the rescue at Mt. Olympus and then Clio admitted everything -- even her love to him which has been true. when Zeus realized that it is true, he granted Clio the Xanadu gift.

laugh your hearts out to this musical comedy. it is a magical journey from Mt. Olympus to Venice Beach, California is unforgettable. as 1980 and Clash of the Titans merge in this production, there will be a lot of imagination. demigods are once people too, you may think.

you might actually be watching a live sitcom when you see Xanadu. the staging is great and audience would get participation too which is one of the funny parts. the musical is indeed wild and funny. you wouldn't want to miss a scene.

my favorite scene is when they sang "Suddenly." for a romantic song, Felix and Rachel knew to bring people to laugh. Rachel Alejandro is great modulating her voice.

Xanadu the musical by Atlantis Productions starts playing on September 3 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium at the RCBC Plaza. see ticket information here.

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June 25, 2010

LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL review

you'll never look at Harvard Law School the same thing again. as Elle Woods has painted the campus pink and bubbly with her touch in the musical presentation of LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL which stages starting today at Meralco Theater by Atlantis Productions. the musical is based on the first installment of the movie of the same title whereas the novel was written by Amanda Brown with music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin.

watching it last night is fun although a lot of flaws have been observed. honestly, it should really be fun because the movie is. and i expected a lot of wit to how it turned to be a musical. lyrics and production should have been really good if the sound system in Meralco Theater is cooperating. i hope the next shows won't have the same problem.

if you don't expect much from Nikki Gil as Elle, you're wrong. she carried her role really well. however, having Nyoy Volante as Emmett misses some romantic charisma. they are not compatible. alright, Nyoy Volante can sing - and he sings well too. Jet Pangan as Prof. Callahan is great, he played his character just right. you can appreciate Guji Lorenzana as Warner because he really had this Broadway background. not being biased and these are honest comments. the secondary cast played their roles even better!

but still, LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL is a must-see to all fans of the movie out there. the soundtrack is cool and the production design is great. catch it starting today until July 18th with these ticket prices:

Php 1200 - Orchestra Center seats
Php 1000 - Orchestra side seats
Php 800 - Loge seats

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June 24, 2010

Elle Woods paints Harvard PINK!

Atlantis Productions got the rights to the Metro Goldwyn Mayer's 90s law-comedy, LEGALLY BLONDE which stages in Meralco Theater starting June 25 - July 18.

the movie was turned into a musical in Broadway and now gets into the Philippines starring Nikki Gil as Elle Woods. Elle Woods went to Harvard to follow her ex-boyfriend to win him back and turns out that she has more wit than him. follow her adventures in Law School and see how future attorneys take their play in the stressful law school life.

other actors in LEGALLY BLONDE include Guji Lorenzana as Warner Huntington III and Nyoy Volante as Emmett Forest.

Legally Blonde won Best New Touring Musical, Best Design and Best Music. and this production is based on the music and lyrics by LAURENCE O'KEEFE & NELL BENJAMIN, book by HEATHER HACH, based upon the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Motion Picture.

tickets are available in the following prices:

Php 1200 - Orchestra Center seats
Php 1000 - Orchestra side seats
Php 800 - Loge seats

or check http://www.atlantisproductionsinc.com/tickets.htm to inquire about ticket availabilities.

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March 26, 2010

puppets also grow up on AVENUE Q!

at first i am thinking twice of watching Avenue Q. i just didn't bother to take interest of it and also watch clips of it on Youtube. Joriben, Iris and everybody else are buzzing on the latest run of Avenue Q here in Manila.

but last night, i was able to watch it. and it has changed my mind! the show was definitely hilarious. a glimpse to reality by a new Avenue Q resident, Princeton. at Avenue Q he finds his new neighbors although living a happy life, they also have gloomy concerns of their own. everybody resolves their own problem by helping each other realizing their purposes.

it is a funny adult-twist to Sesame Street addressing different adult issues. and with this run in Manila, you will definitely enjoy it for the portrayal of the cast. kudos to Felix Rivera, Rachel Alejandro, Frenchie Dy, Joel Trinidad, Calvin Millado, Thea Tadiar and Aiza Seguerra and the production team. it is a hard thing for three of the cast to do dual roles, it's like communicating with yourself.

I WANT ANOTHER RERUN! but for now, they have 4 more nights to perform so i hope you had your tickets to enjoy this great production.




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