Saving my Christmas Bonus for RAK OF AEGIS!

I'm just sharing this and to those who have seen and would like to see it again, Rak of Aegis from PETA (Philippine Educational Theater Association) will be back for another run this December! Better be saving a portion of your Christmas Bonus to see this wonderful all-Pinoy original musical featuring the songs of the country's favorite novelty band, Aegis!

Featuring Aicelle Santos, Isay Alvarez-Sena, Robert Sena and the citizens of Barangay Venizia, we will be again be entertained with magical moments of Aileen and the gang. Their life stories and hopes despite the flood that dwell in their town for months.

Celebrities like Ogie Alcasid and Lea Salonga and theater enthusiasts strongly endorse Rak of Aegis with its flawless presentation and fun musicality, thanks to Maribel Legarda (director) and Myke Salomon (musical director).

Here is a video during the press preview of Rak of Aegis.

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Who's new and who's back on Grease?

The 2013-PHILSTAGE-Gawad-Buhay-Award-for-Outstanding-Production-of-Existing-Material-for-a-Musical winner Grease by 9 Works Theatrical completes its line up of artists in the comeback of the said musical. And it composes newbies and I'm also excited on the comeback of some of the original 9WT Grease cast.

(CW from top left: Gabriela Pangilinan, Alexandra Godinez, Marvin Ong, Nelsito Gomez)

Gabriela Pangilinan plays Chacha, the wonderful dancing queen of Rydell high. Alexandra Godinez as charming Marty, Nelsito Gomez as Sonny and Marvin Ong as Doody.

And here's the amazing cast coming back riding Grease Lightning.

(L-R from top left: Rafa Siguion Reyna, Peachy Atilano, Reb Atadero, Sarah Facuri, Angela Padilla, Sab Jose, Vince Lim, James Stacey, Harold Cruz)

Fresh from Celebrity Dance Battle's finals, Rafa Siguion Reyna will show more of his dance moves on stage as Kenickie. Peachy Atilano as Frenchy, dreaming with us of the next Teen Angel. Reb Atadero as Roger, Sarah Facuri as Jan, Angela Padilla as Miss Lynch, Sab Jose as Patty Simcox, Vince Lim alternates Marvin Ong as Doody, James Stacey as Vince Fontaine and Harold Cruz as Eugene. They all join Steven Silva, Tippy Dos Santos, Guji Lorenzana and Antoinette Taus in the rerun of #GreaseManila this coming November 15. - December 7, 2014 at the RCBC Plaza Makati City.

For ticket inquires call 0917-5545560 586-7105 or email info@9workstheatrical.com

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Disney gives a peek of Tomorrowland

A new movie coming off on my birthday next year! It has a "Meet the Robinsons" feel and Wall-E in a time travel adventure. I can't explain much of it yet but I'm also intrigued about the emblem.

Tomorrowland. Featuring George Clooney,Britt Robertson, Hugh Laurie, Raffey Cassidy, Thomas Robinson, Kathryn Hahn, Tim McGraw, Keegan-Michael Key and Judy Greer. Those are just some of the details exposed but not much on plot.

Watch the video.

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The Jacksons Concert at Solaire on November 3!

If you're a fan of Michael Jackson, you're indeed very familiar with his brothers! The Jacksons are coming to Manila and will perform at the Solaire Grand Ballroom on November 3, Monday!

Come and enjoy full nostalgia with Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon, and Tito Jackson as they bring back decades of good song and power dancing!

Buy your tickets now at Solaire Concierge (888-8888) and Ticketworld (891-9999)/ ticketworld.com.ph and be part of history as the biggest-selling family in music of all time brings their rhythm to Manila. #SolaireTheJacksons

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The leader of the Pink Ladies

SURPRISED!

That's what I am when 9 Works Theatrical's Facebook page released a new face in the rerun of Grease! Who would have thought that someone is getting back to her roots as a theater actress?

Antoinette Taus plays Rizzo, the leader of the Pink Ladies and Sandy's rival to the heart of Danny in Grease. Of course everybody knows her! From her TV credits from ABS-CBN to her big career move in GMA where we knew her as Bianca in TGIS, Anna Karenina Monteclaro in Anna Karenina and more. We also knew her in AngTV and Oki Doki Dok as Doc Aga's niece. You also know her brother very, very well, Cedie himself, Tom Taus.

We are all excited when she reappeared in the Philippine showbiz scene after being in the US for quite a long time. And now she will serve us with her acting and musicality which we missed of her for the past years. Welcome back, Antoinette!

Catch her in 9 Works Theatrical's rerun of Grease starting this November 15. - December 7, 2014 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza Makati City.

For ticket inquires, call 0917-5545560 586-7105 or email info@9workstheatrical.com

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No reason to be grumpy this Christmas

Repertory Philippines cordially invites you to look at Christmas and get the feels of it with one of my favorite Christmas stories, Scrooge, which will open starting November 21 at Onstage Theater in Greenbelt 1, Makati City.

After the production that brings the young and the young at heart to honesty, Pinocchio, a new musical will brighten up the Christmas season.

Miguel Faustmann plays the businessman Ebenezer Scrooge who doesn't celebrate Christmas. Of course, you know all the story. He plays together with the wonderful cast from Repertory Philippines:

SCROOGE - Miguel Faustmann / Chinggoy Alonzo
Jacob Marley - Raul Montesa
Ghost of Christmas Past - Rachel Coates
Ghost of Christmas Present - Oliver Usison
Bob Cratchit - Chino Veguillas
Tiny Tim - Gabo Tiongson
Young Ebenezer - Arnel Carrion
Isabel - Christine Flores
Tom Jenkins - Steven Conde
Mr. Fezziwig - Alex Cortez
Mrs. Fezziwig - Sheila Francisco

Directed by Baby Barredo, the Christmas musical runs until December 14 with shows on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and matinee shows on Saturdays and Sundays at 3:30 p.m. Bring the whole family and celebrate and understand Christmas once more!

For more information, visit www.repertoryphilippines.com.

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Broadway Musicals by request!

Concertus Manila just posted a teaser for all theater fans on what big Broadway musicale will come to Manila for another spectacular show. And this time, they are allowing us to choose which one will make it on Philippine stage:

The Tony Award-winning Pippin, Disney's Newsies the Musical and Once, are just three of the choices that gives us a hint and excitement for hopefully, this 2015. I've never seen Pippin but I'd like to see how it goes with all the Bob Fosse moves and matching performances like Cirque du Soleil.

Concertus Manila brings another Tony Award-winning musical, Chicago, which opens at The Theater at Solaire Resort and Casino starting December 3. A very nice Broadway Christmas in store for everyone.

What about you, what would be your choice of musical?

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