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Tanghalang Molave (TM), the official theatre organization of the Department of Performing Arts at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), will be staging Malou Jacob’s Juan Tamban as one of its major productions this coming March 2025. As part of the organization’s history, TM has been staging Filipino plays, either classical and contemporary works, that highlights and reclaims Filipino narratives through staging compelling and student-led productions.  In this season, PUP TM highlights its season theme “Piglas”. Rooted in its vision of asserting our identity and exploring the powerful narrative of resistance, “Piglas” serves as a metaphor that explores narratives and stories concerning our unending quest for freedom and resilience. Historically, “Piglas” became a symbol and an icon of our struggle towards independence. This evokes our collective memories ghting against oppressive regimes, dictatorship, and social injustices. As a Filipino term, “Piglas” embodies the a...

Like a pearl whose luster and sheen get better with age, Ballet Manila’s 30th year celebration reflects the graceful passage of the years, marked by a series of stellar productions featuring world-renowned ballet superstars from the US and Russia, all set to take place at the Aliw Theater, Pasay City.   Dubbed the “The Pearl Year,” Ballet Manila is opening the performance season with The Pearl Gala on March 7, 2025, at 8 PM, and on March 8 & 9, 2025, at 5 PM. A collection of the best and most exquisite performance pieces from Ballet Manila, the gala features the world premiere of “Pearls,” choreographed by none other than Lisa Macuja Elizalde, Ballet Manila’s CEO and artistic director, along with fellow award-winning choreographers Martin Lawrance and Gerardo Francisco Jr.   Ballet Manila CEO and artistic director Lisa Macuja-Elizalde     (L-R) Ballet Manila choreographer Martin Lawrance; principal dancers Joshua Enciso, Romeo Peralta and Junmark Sumaylo; CEO and...

Multi-platinum pop sensation  Tate McRae  releases her highly anticipated third album  So Close To What  via  RCA Records . It represents the insurmountable moments in life, where the road ahead at times can feel endless and the destination non-existent. It’s an introspective exploration of self-discovery, love, and nostalgia. The album and its songs navigate the raw emotions of healing an old heart and the hesitations that come with falling in love again, the beautiful and sometimes harsh realities of what it means to be a woman and embracing a newfound confidence. Wrapped in irresistible pop production and unfiltered lyricism,  So Close To What  is written and produced with hitmakers Ryan Tedder, Grant Boutin, Amy Allen, Julia Michaels, and more. Listen  HERE .    The album features  “Sports car”  which exploded on social media with over 1M TikTok creations and is currently in the top 15 at US Pop Radio. It also inc...

After a successful run last season, Repertory Philippines (REP) kicked off their 88th Season by bringing back its successful musical comedy from 2024 I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change . The show runs until March 9, 2025 , at the REP Eastwood Theater in Eastwood City Walk, Quezon City. I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change , the longest-running off-Broadway show, is a two-act romantic musical comedy set against the backdrop of a bustling metropolis and the ever-present glow of dating apps and social media. With book and lyrics by award-winning Joe DiPietro and music by renowned composer Jimmy Brooks , this classic production was refreshed by the First Lady of Philippine Musical Theater Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo for its restaging in 2024.  This fresh take on a timeless tale explores the highs and lows of love in today’s fast-paced world. Played by four actors in twenty vignettes, it covers “everything you have ever secretly thought about dating, romance, marriage, love...