Metrobank offers PETA's ‘One More Chance, The Musical’ | April 12-June 16, 2024

Get ready to feel all the feels again! PETA’s “One More Chance, the Musical,” an adaptation of Star Cinema’s cult classic movie featuring the songs of the country’s most sought-after nine-piece band, Ben&Ben, is opening ticket sales next month.

Excitement is building up fast for “One More Chance, The Musical” as theater fans eagerly wait for the opening of ticket sales. Buyers are already flexing their muscles, getting ready to grab hold of tickets as soon as they drop!

NCCA celebrates ingenuity and advocates inclusivity for NAM 2024

In honoring the artistic excellence and acclaiming the uniqueness and diversity of Filipino heritage and culture, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), led by its chairman Victorino Mapa Manalo, executive director Oscar G. Casaysay, and deputy executive directors Marichu Tellano and Bernan Joseph Corpuz, will spearhead the celebration of National Arts Month (NAM) 2024 this February by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 683 issued in 1991.

Bannering the theme “Ani ng Sining, Bayang Malikhain,” NAM 2024 aims to outline the notion that the bountiful harvest of a Filipino creative nation is derived from collective human imagination, not just individual aspirations. Bayang Malikhain signifies a Filipino society that places a high value on imagination, innovation, and artistic expression as integral components of our identity and progress. In Bayang Malikhain, artistic pursuits are honored as vital contributions to the nation's development and cultural richness.

2nd Philippine LEAF Awards: Call for Nominatons Extended

The recently concluded press conference held last December 2, 2023, announced the significant updates for the upcoming "LEAF Tertulia at Parangal 2024." The press conference, which took place at the Manila Clock Tower Museum in Manila, was a prelude to the much-anticipated 2nd edition of the Philippine LEAF Awards.

"The LEAF Tertulia at Parangal 2024 is not just any ordinary awards ceremony. It will celebrate the best in Philippine Culture and the Arts -- Past, Present, Future. True Filipino Artists will be an integral part of this grand event," emphasized LEAF Founder and Head Juror for Music, Frank G. Rivera. Rivera shared the stage with current LEAF President, esteemed TV and live events director, CJ Andaluz, who also serves as the Creative and Managing Director of Pixel Art Media Production Company.

56th Baeksang Arts Awards: Full List of Winners

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The international well-acclaimed hit Parasite won the Grand Prize for Film and the KBS2 drama When the Camellia Blooms won the Grand Prize for Television at the 56th Baeksang Arts Awards held at the KINTEX Hall in Ilsan, Gyeonggi Province on June 5, 2020.

For the first time, the ceremony was held without an audience due to the regulations against the Covid-19 pandemic. The event was hosted for the third time by Shin Dong Yup, Suzy, and Park Bo Gum.

DepEd-endorsed, NOLI ME TANGERE, THE OPERA returns anew to the CCP for one weekend only (June 21-23)

‘Ang Sampung Pangarap ni Rizal’ online art exhibit supplements the smash-hit opera.

To celebrate the anniversary month of the Department of Education (DepEd) and to further promote cultural awareness and appreciation, DepEd, together with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), J&S Productions Inc., and Enrique Zobel Foundation Inc., brings back the smash-hit landmark production of Noli Me Tangere, The Opera to the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo of the CCP for one weekend only, from June 21 to 23, 2019.

Virgin Labfest 15:Titibuk-Tibok at CCP | June 19, 2019 - July 7, 2019

Now on its 15th year, the annual festival of fresh one-act plays continues to attract theatergoers with remarkable works by emerging and established playwrights. Established in 2005, the Virgin Labfest aims to provide our playwrights a venue to present their unpublished, untried, untested and unstaged works to theater-going public. 

Virgin Labfest is a project of the Manila-based playwrights group Writer's Bloc, Inc., acclaimed theater company Tanghalang Pilipino, and the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

Virgin Labfest 15 runs for 3 weeks and is composed of 12 new Featured Works, 3 ‘Revisited’ Plays (audiences’ favourites from last year’s festival), 10 Staged Readings, including the new component, “Once They Were Virgins,” and a showcase of works from the VLF Writing Fellowship Program. Other new components of the Festival include a reunion of playwrights, director and actors; a Playwright’s Fair; and a Library Exhibit.

DATE/TIME/VENUE

June 19, 2019 - July 7, 2019

Main Features at Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater)

VLF Revisited at Tanghalang Huseng Batute (CCP Studio Theater)

Staged Readings at Tanghalang Amado V. Hernandez

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"Noli Me Tangere, The Opera" announces cast additions for limited return engagement at CCP Main Theater | June 21-23, 2019

On its 50th anniversary, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and J&S Productions Inc. are thrilled to welcome new cast additions to the smash-hit NOLI ME TANGERE, THE OPERA's limited return engagement at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo from June 21 to 23, 2019. 

The Kundiman Party at PETA Theater Center | May 24-June 1, 2019

Acclaimed as one the most meaningful and relevant original Filipino plays in recent times, Floy Quintos’ The Kundiman Party comes to the PETA THEATER CENTER for limited run from May 24 to June 1, 2019.

The play, directed by Dexter M. Santos was first produced by the UP Playwright’s Theater in 2018. It was hailed by critics and audiences alike for the seamless weaving of our timeless Kundiman art songs into a plot that involved discontented millennials and Social Media, EJKs and other current political and social  issues.  

"Noli Me Tangere, The Opera" returns to CCP | March 8-10, 2019

The Philippines' first full-length opera, National Artists Guillermo Tolentino and Felipe Padilla De Leon's most beloved 1957 opera, Noli Me Tangere (Huwag Mo Salangin/ Touch Me Not) returns to the Cultural Center of the Philippines' (CCP) main theatre, Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo, from March 8-10, 2019.

CHAROT! at PETA Theater Center | February 8-March 17, 2019

Filipinos have a knack for comedy. We joke about our struggles and laugh about difficult situations as a way to get by them. But when things become too absurd, where do we draw the line between what is still funny and what is no longer a laughing matter?

“Charot,” a Filipino colloquial term that means “just kidding,” underlines a pun. It is used to downplay an otherwise scathing statement to mere jest. A safe word, it turns its argument on its head, watering it down to avoid the ire of the message’s receiver.

PETA Theater Actors invite you to watch CHAROT!

As things become more and more ridiculous in our society, Filipinos do not choose to remain silent. Unfortunately, many opt for something worse: laughter. We laugh in the sidelines as someone drives the country to debt, discord, and chaos. We laugh to escape and to convince ourselves that this joke, too, shall pass. But what if you are brought to the front and center? What if you have the power to make the laughter stop? Set in 2020 Philippines, PETA’s 51st Theater Season ender is a comedy play with songs aptly entitled Charot! It engages audiences by taking into account an important choice they will make during the play, that will decide how our story unravels.

In a place where a leader showers kisses and calls first dibs on women, where God is painted stupid, and where “knock knock, who’s there” is answered by a gunshot to the head – everything is a joke. But PETA’s Charot! is all imaginary… right? And it has a hilarious punchline: Under a new charter, the Philippines will be united under the banner of federalism… Charot!

CJ Navato for CHAROT! | PETA Theater

PETA’s Charot! provides a platform for discussion regarding the fine print of the proposed Charter Change: the amendments on the freedoms of expression, ownership, and most especially, federalism. What is it and what will it borne in the given context of Filipinos? As a response to the call for unity by breaking the walls between generations and social classes, PETA’s Charot! will constantly break the fourth wall to engage audiences in a dialogue, in an aim to rid of what divides us beyond the stage, such political biases, poverty, conflicting worldviews, and more.

PETA’s 51st Theater Season ender introduces a dynamic cast of newcomers and veterans: Jack Yabut as Papsy, Teetin Villanueva and Gardo Vicente as Millennial Girl, Bene Manaois and ABS-CBN Star Magic’s CJ Navato as Millennial Boy, Meann Espinosa as Tita Mary Grace, Sister Joy, and Karen De Villa, Kitsi Pagaspas as Nanay, Jason Barcial and Gie Onida as Boss, Gio Gahol and Lemuel Silvestre as Beki Grab Driver, Gold Villar-Lim and Jimma Nariz as Grethel Tuba, Icee Po and Rhapsody Garza as Mall Saleslady, and Norbs Portales as Street Vendor.

Similarly, the artistic team includes up and coming talents as well as seasoned ones: J-mee Katanyag and Michelle Ngu (playwrights), Maribel Legarda (director), Vince Lim (musical director), Jeff Hernandez (additional songs), Ian Segarra (choreographer), Boni Juan (set designer), Julio Garcia (set supervisor), Gio Gahol (costume stylist), Denise Nayve (associate costume stylist), Gerhard Daco (technical director), Jonjon Villareal (lights designer), and Ellen Ramos (video and animation).

PETA’s Charot! will make audiences laugh. It will inform them of what the joke’s all about, and then will make them think: Is it really funny? Is this still imaginary? Who’s really laughing now? This is our rehearsal for democracy, or the lack thereof… Charot!

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PETA’s Charot! runs from February 8 to March 17, 2019 at The PETA Theater Center, #5 Eymard Drive, Brgy. Kristong Hari, New Manila, Quezon City, with shows on Fridays (3:00pm), Saturdays and Sundays (3:00pm & 8:00pm). 

For inquiries and ticket reservations, contact PETA Marketing and Public Relations Office at Tel. No. 0927-603-5913, TicketWorld at 891-9999, www.ticketworld.com.ph, or Ticket2Me at 721-0431 to 33 loc. 8109, www.ticket2me.net.

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7 new National Artists of the Philippines (2018) revealed and honored

The Malacañan Palace, led by President Rodrigo Duterte, fetes seven (7) new National Artists in an awarding ceremony held on October 24, 2018, at the Rizal Ceremonial Hall of Malacañan Palace. In attendance was National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) chairman Virgilio S. Almario, himself also a National Artist.

Kandama celebrates the power of the weave

For the women of Julongan village in Kiangan, Ifugao, the weave goes beyond cultural practice. Their handloom woven bags, clothes, and modern accessories are powerful icons that represent both their heritage and their future—a craft passed through generations, creating a sustainable livelihood for their community.

Miss Saigon holds auditions for Kim and The Engineer roles | May 4-5, 2018

Cameron Mackintosh holds open call auditions for the roles of THE ENGINEER and KIM of Miss Saigon on May 4-5, 2018 (Tuesday) at Opera Haus studio in Makati City. The venue is located at 3657 Bautista Street (near the corner of Buendia Avenue).

10th Gawad Buhay Awards: Full List of Winners

The winners of the 10th Gawad Buhay Awards were recognized last April 12 (Thursday) at the Cultural Center of the Philippines in Manila. The award giving body is the Philippines' version of Broadway’s Tony Awards. 

Manila Biennale 2018: The First Open City Festival | February 21-25, 2018

 

Bring Back the Soul of the City! Give an offering to the spirits of Intramuros by witnessing The Open City Performance Festival of the first Manila Biennale on February 21-25, 2018. Participate in live artistic rituals, art interventions with local and international artists in the forms of music, dance, fashion, street art, installation, performance, sound, and film over a four-day extravaganza, the likes of which have not been seen before in Old Manila.

PINK Shorts joins Manila Biennale Festival | February 24-25, 2018

The Short+Sweet International, in partnership with the Australian Embassy​, joins the Manila Biennale​, to launch the first-ever PINK Shorts Manila on February 24-25, 2018 (Saturday & Sunday)​, at the Teatrillo in Casa Manila, Intramuros. The Short+Sweet International is known for featuring each piece of performance artwork in a span of 10 minutes or less.  

Tanghalang Pilipino presents "Nang Dalawin ng Pag-ibig si Juan Tamad" | February 16-March 11, 2018

World-class Filipino artistry will once again be celebrated as Tanghalang Pilipino (TP), the resident theater company of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, concludes its 31st Theater Season (billed as “Freedom Writers: Freedom Fighters”) with Nang Dalawin ng Pag-ibig si Juan Tamad, a new and original production based on National Artist Nick Joaquin’s story “How Love Came to Juan Tamad.”

Tanghalang Pilipino's ANG PAG-UUSIG (The Crucible by Arthur Miller) at CCP | Sept 29-Oct 22, 2017

Ang Pag-uusig, a Filipino translation of the Tony Award-winning play “The Crucible” by world renowned playwright Arthur Miller is the second production of TP’s 31st season which will open on September 29, 2017. Playing for four weekends (every Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays), this classic American drama will close on October 22, 2017. This will be shown at Tanghalang Huseng Batute (Studio Theater) at Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP).

71st Annual Tony Awards: Full List of Winners (2017)

The 71st Annual Tony Awards were held in New York City on June 11, 2017 and broadcast by CBS, with host Kevin Spacey helping stage luminaries hand out trophies.

Dear Evan Hansen won six awards, including Best Musical to be the big winner of the night.

Tanghalang Pilipino’s 31st Theater Season: Writer’s Showcase of Freedom Fighters

The 31st theater season of Tanghalang Pilipino embraces all that our theater company stands for: diverse, entertaining, and powerful storytelling that is rooted in centuries-old Filipino culture and history while being responsive to our evolving contemporary society. Each play takes you on a Filipino journey with a unique point of view, style and tone. It includes something for everyone, with piquant comedies, suspenseful dramas, and inspiring Filipino stories.