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Golden Buzzer recipient Matty J: 'I'm a servant of the arts'

By Kristofer Purnell | April 8, 2026 - 10:47am

Matty Juniosa quipped that as much as he'd like to be the next "Asia's Songbird," the singer dabbles in...

Music

Musicals for your must-watch list

By Baby A. Gil | January 25, 2026 - 12:00am

Musical theater is not only alive and well in Metro Manila.

Entertainment

'A Chorus Line' unveils Manila full cast

By Kristofer Purnell | December 2, 2025 - 4:54pm

Theatre Group Asia has released the full cast list for its upcoming run of "A Chorus Line" next year.

Arts and Culture

'Dear Evan Hansen' opens Manila run to enthusiastic, 'supportive' audience

By Jap Tobias | September 7, 2025 - 11:40am

At a press conference held the day after their premiere night, the cast shared that Filipino theatergoers responded warmly...

Arts and Culture

Philippines' 1st musical theater rave adds 2nd day open to more minors

By Kristofer Purnell | October 16, 2024 - 5:00pm

The Philippines' first-ever Musical Theater Rave hosted by GMG Productions is getting a second night where more minors...

Arts and Culture

Philippines' 1st musical theater rave party set in October

By Kristofer Purnell | October 1, 2024 - 12:02pm

GMG Productions, the production company that hosts award-winning musicals in the Philippines, through its StageDoor initiative,...

Arts and Culture

Musical on Philippine history 'Klasical' features kundiman, aria

By Dolly Dy-Zulueta | June 4, 2023 - 9:50am

After an absence of over three years, Ephesus Teatron Group Inc. presents its first major live musical concert, “Klasical,”...

Arts and Culture

A piece of Philippine history told in rock musical about Andres Bonifacio

By Euden Valdez | April 18, 2022 - 4:57pm

“2Bayani: Isang Rock Operang Alay kay Andres Bonifacio” is now streaming online via KTX.ph until April 23.

Arts and Culture

Trumpets summer workshops

March 9, 2015 - 12:00am

After celebrating 22 years of setting the stage for emerging talent, Trumpets Playshop makes the summer days even brighter...

Entertainment

Gantimpala summer musical theater workshops

April 15, 2014 - 12:00am

Artistic director Joel Lamangan and Jun Flavier Pablo as chairman and president of the Board, announce the final call for their summer workshops.

Entertainment