Reviews
REVIEW: Unsung women no more in REP’s “Silent Sky”
“Repertory Philippines paints a stellar feminist portrait of one Henrietta Leavitt, as she charged headstrong into the world of astronomy (and men).”
REVIEW: “I Remember a Boy” is an enduring soundtrack for our lives
“It is a two-hour show, yet if one were a lover of OPM from the 1970s-1990s, one could only pray that it would go on and on in order to savor the musicality of these millennial actors and actresses.”
REVIEW: Juan Tamad—a riotous children’s musical (for adults)
“Just like how the source material had a relatively more contemporary feel, director Jonathan Tadioan opted to incorporate pop culture references, solidifying the production’s relatability with its audience.”
REVIEW: Power, Powerlessness in ‘Ang Dalagita’y ‘sang Bagay na Di-buo’
Dulaang UP’s “Ang Dalagita’y ‘sang Bagay na Di-buo” is an important and impressive production aimed at educating all Filipinos on the long-term effects of sexual abuse.
REVIEW: “Himala” is a masterful adaptation
“Ed Lacson Jr. stays faithful to how Filipino this story is, forgoing the usual accoutrements that accompany Western musicals.”
REVIEW: Age-old “Don Quixote” played youthfully
“Ballet Philippines had talented dancers at the forefront and committed artists behind the scenes. It is a product of passion and inspiration.”
REVIEW: Ballet Manila’s “Ballet & Ballads” offers a little bit of everything
“In their season-closing production Ballet & Ballads, Ballet Manila aims to merge pop, opera, musical theater, and ballet in a concert celebrating love.”
REVIEW: “Night, Mother” is a study in realism
“Perhaps Norman’s play–originally written in the 80s–continues to be relevant, but Lomongo’s adaptation contemporising it to present day Philippines is what makes the material truly resonant.”
