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Why random notes? Because while Philippine theater is at its most exciting phase, Philippine pop music has become stagnant.

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The stage is set for a new platform dedicated to discovering and nurturing Filipino theatrical talents.

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Full House Theater Company will be expanding beyond musicals and theater to attempt more forms of live entertainment.

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Among the more recent reinterpretations is “Gregoria Lakambini: A Pinay Pop Musical” by Tanghalang Pilipino, which places Ka Oryang, played by Marynor Madamesila, at the center of “herstory” rather than in the margins.

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'Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank 4: Oh Sh*t! It's Live Sa Cheter!' arrives at Philippine theater’s so-called “golden age"

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Filipino-led performance "Buong/Buo" will stage a two-night run in New York as part of a festival, featuring a Tagalog-language production.

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Unlike the other times when I’d been able to watch a show at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater, there was something a bit off with the sound system during a performance of “A Chorus Line” a few nights ago.

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Theater Group Asia’s VIP preview of “A Chorus Line” at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater welcomed a packed and enthusiastic audience to experience the Manila staging of one of Broadway’s most iconic musicals.

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Still relevant after over 100 years. 

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"Dear Evan Hansen" will make you leave the theater with questions about kindness and accountability, and the Manila staging allows that discomfort to linger, a choice that feels honest. 

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The stage is set for a new platform dedicated to discovering and nurturing Filipino theatrical talents.

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Full House Theater Company will be expanding beyond musicals and theater to attempt more forms of live entertainment.

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'Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank 4: Oh Sh*t! It's Live Sa Cheter!' arrives at Philippine theater’s so-called “golden age"

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Filipino-led performance "Buong/Buo" will stage a two-night run in New York as part of a festival, featuring a Tagalog-language production.

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Unlike the other times when I’d been able to watch a show at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater, there was something a bit off with the sound system during a performance of “A Chorus Line” a few nights ago.

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Still relevant after over 100 years. 

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