ALL OUT OF LOVE review

Resorts World Manila brings the music of Air Supply to the theater scene with ALL OUT OF LOVE.

For the generation that grew up with the music, it is pure enjoyment; for me, it was like watching Rock of Ages again with more romance and it encourages you to sing along with the hits including Every Woman in the World To Me, Keeping the Love Alive, Two Less Lonely People in the World and more that the band has been famous for. Titos and titas would be very happy to see it but it is also delightful for millennials who are actually singing these songs from new arrangements. It bridges the two generations with smash hits with new twists.

With a great ensemble lead by Mig Ayesa, Rachel Alejandro, Raymund Concepcion, Tanya Manalang and Jamie Wilson, your inner rock star breaks free and feel the emotions of Air Supply in a feel-good story weaved in achieving your dreams and proving your worth.

Mig Ayesa and Rachel Alejandro in ALL OUT OF LOVE

Aside from the great musical numbers, the colorful and mesmerizing set that magically transforms from uptown to downtown NYC is a must-not miss. I liked the life-sized yellow cab scene which traveled across the stage.

ALL OUT OF LOVE is now playing at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila with a limited run this October. Check out show schedules at www.rwmanila.com or download the RWM mobile app for details. Directed by Darren Yap, co-directed by Jacinta John, songs written by Graham Russell, and produced by Naomi Toohey, Dale Harrison, Barry Siegel with partners Resorts World Manila, Full House Theater Company and Ultimate Shows.

Thank you Resorts World Manila

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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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