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Why a Filipino cast makes family themes hit harder in Sondheim’s classic

By Kristofer Purnell | August 22, 2025 - 2:24pm

In portraying disappointed moms and found families, Filipinos are bringing new depth to Sondheim’s beloved musical...

Lifestyle

Nyoy Volante credits wife Mikkie for his renewed love for theater

By Kristofer Purnell | August 6, 2025 - 2:25pm

If there is one person Nyoy Volante attributes his renewed love for theater, it is his wife and fellow actor Mikkie...

Arts and Culture

Eugene Domingo calls Lea Salonga’s kid, Nic Chien, her 'greatest gift'

By Kristofer Purnell | August 6, 2025 - 7:30am

For "Into the Woods" co-star Eugene Domingo, Lea Salonga's most remarkable gift to the world is her son, Nic...

Health And Family

Eugene Domingo gives her ‘Into the Woods’ unnamed character a new name

By Kristofer Purnell | August 3, 2025 - 1:58pm

Eugene Domingo will play Jack’s Mother, the mom of the character who sells the family cow for some beans which...

Entertainment

Eugene Domingo praises 'perfect' Lea Salonga, compares her to Bernadette Peters

By Kristofer Purnell | August 1, 2025 - 8:30am

Comedienne-actress Eugene Domingo showered her "Into The Woods" co-star Lea Salonga with praises.

Entertainment

Eugene Domingo tackles Sondheim in fear — but finds her voice

By Kristofer Purnell | August 1, 2025 - 8:00am

Comedienne-actress Eugene Domingo isn’t new to the stage. But stepping into a Stephen Sondheim musical? That’s...

Arts and Culture

Fil-Am theater stars find homegrown comfort in Filipino food alternatives

By Kristofer Purnell | August 1, 2025 - 7:15am

Josh Dela Cruz and Arielle Jacobs expressed gratitude that they get to enjoy Filipino food that fits their respective di...

Food and Leisure

'Blue's Clues & You' host Josh Dela Cruz joins 'Into The Woods' for Philippine stage debut

By Kristofer Purnell | June 27, 2025 - 11:42am

Filipino-American host-actor Josh Dela Cruz is joining the cast of Theatre Group Asia's Manila run of "Into The Woods,"...

Arts and Culture

'Into the Woods' adds 6 new August show dates

By Kristofer Purnell | March 14, 2025 - 5:51pm

Theatre Group Asia is adding new show dates for its production of "Into the Woods" this August after initial tickets...

Arts and Culture

Playwright Rody Vera to narrate Manila run of 'Into the Woods'

By Kristofer Purnell | March 13, 2025 - 12:10pm

Veteran playwright, screenwriter, and artist Rody Vera will narrate Theatre Group Asia's run of "Into the Woods"...

Arts and Culture