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A diva who can’t sing/ A concert/ A ‘thank you’

By SUNDRY STROKES | April 21, 2007 - 12:00am

In "Glorious", Repertory Philippines'' current onstage presentation, Joy Virata portrays a diva who can’t carry a tune. It is a feat for a highly...

Opinion

A glorious mystery

By CHASING TOFF By Christopher De Venecia | April 20, 2007 - 12:00am

After my friend Robbie’s " very joyful directorial " debut with Repertory " Philippines’...

Young Star

Of heaven and hell

By Jess Q. Cruz | November 17, 2003 - 12:00am

Himala: The Musical is Tanghalang Pilipino’s pre-Yuletide offering, now on stage at Tanghalang Huseng Batute. The libretto by Ricky Lee is based on his own screenplay for the acclaimed movie directed by the...

Arts and Culture

Chavit’s philosophy in life

By Boy Abunda | April 30, 2003 - 12:00am

Carlo J. Caparas and Donna Villa must be the most influential pair in show business. The director-producer tandem behind Golden Lions Films is known to have relentlessly approached and convinced personalities whose...

Entertainment

Rent in Concert

By Boy Abunda | April 11, 2003 - 12:00am

Stage director Bobby Garcia and his Dreamgirls, Bituin Escalante and Anna Fegi, are shooting the breeze, chatting up a storm, to unwind after hectic, back-to-back pictorials. Bobby, Bituin and Anna are reminiscing...

Entertainment