Repertory Philippines’ 76th theater season opener BOEING BOEING, the
classic '60s sex comedy is currently running until February 17, 2013. This is the funniest, truly strikingly and sexiest stage play I watched. We laugh out loud and I can't get over as I enjoyed this play so much. Thankful to Mr. Toots Tolentino for inviting me to the press preview at Onstage, 2/F, Greenbelt 1, Paseo de Roxas cor. Legazpi St., Makati City last January 24.
BOEING BOEING is one of the funniest and sexiest evenings you will spend in a theatre!
Boeing-Boeing is a classic farce written by French playwright Marc Camoletti. The English language adaptation, translated by Beverley Cross, was first staged in London at the Apollo Theatre in 1962 and transferred to the Duchess Theatre in 1965, running for a total of seven years.
Winner of the 2008 Tony Award and Drama Desk Award for Best Revival of a Play, BOEING
BOEING (by Marc Camoletti and translated from the original 60’s-set French play
by Beverley Cross and Francis Evans) is directed by Miguel Faustmann.
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David Bianco as Mr. Bernard Whitford
(Photo: Jojo Mamangun) |
It’s the 1960s, and swinging bachelor Bernard
couldn’t be happier: a flat in Paris and three gorgeous stewardesses all
engaged to him without knowing about each other. But Bernard’s perfect life
gets bumpy when his friend Robert comes to stay and a new speedier Boeing jet
throws off all of his careful planning. Soon all three stewardesses are in town
simultaneously, timid Robert is forgetting which lies to tell to whom, and
catastrophe looms.
A riotous farce that recently enjoyed hit revivals in London
and New York, BOEING BOEING is now
set to arrive – fasten your seatbelts! It’s going to be a bumpy ride!
The
cast features David Bianco as Mr. Bernard Whitford, an American architect
businessman living in Paris --- a
swinging bachelor. He is a combination of Don Draper and Jack Tripper. A
playboy who juggles love affairs with three air hostesses who touch down
briefly but lovingly in his apartment between flights.
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| Topper Fabregas as Robert (Photo: Jojo Mamangun) |
Topper
Fabregas plays the role of the unworldly Robert, Bernard’s boyhood friend,
newly arrived from Wisconsin.
Bringing
to mind fantasy drawings from a vintage Esquire or Playboy for a portfolio of international dream girls are the
three fiancées: Giannina Ocampo as
Gabriella, the sentimental, lusty Italian stewardess. Carla Dunareanu as
Gretchen, the hilarious, aggressive, dominating but thin-skinned German
stewardess. Jennifer Blair Bianco as Gloria, the Southern belle with upbeat disposition
take-charge health-obsessed American stewardess.
Baby Barredo plays the role of Bertha, Bernard's long-suffering
housekeeper who is a chic, black-clad philosopher. A French existentialist maid
who loves nothing more than to complain. Ms. Joy Virata is alternate.
The
artistic and creative team of BOEING BOEING is led by Baby Barredo (Rep
Artistic Director), Miguel Faustmann (Stage Director/Set Designer), John
Batalla (Lighting Designer), and Raven Ong (Costume Designer).
BOEING
BOEING’s production staff is composed of Juno Henares (Officer-in-Charge),
Gidget Tolentino (Production Manager), Andrew Miranda (Stage Manager), Pol
Roxas (Sound Technician), Pablito Salvador (Lighting Technician) and Adul Lasin
(Set Execution and Scenic Artist).
The
marketing, sales and publicity of BOEING BOEING is led by Toots Tolentino
(Publicist), Charlie Barredo with Oliver Usison, Letty Barredo, Marie Talay and
Rose Silva (Marketing and Sales) and photography by Jojo Mamangun.
Co-presented
by the City of Makati in cooperation with Business World, Her Word.com, Ayala
Center, Lane Moving and Storage, Bizu, Jack TV, ETC, 2nd Avenue,
Liberating Jepoy and Distinction Lamps. BOEING BOEING is presented through special arrangement
with Eric Glass Ltd.
For
further inquiries regarding the details of show, please call 5716926 or 5714941
or email info@repertory.ph or log on to www.repertory.ph. Tickets are also
available through Ticketworld at 8919999 or visit www.ticketworld.com.ph.
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Boeing-Boeing was produced on Broadway at the Cort Theatre
from February 2, 1965, closing on February 20, 1965, after 23 performances.
In 1991, the play was listed in the Guinness Book of
Records as the most performed French play throughout the world.
The play was adapted by W!LD RICE
production in Singapore in 2002. It was directed by Glen Goei.
Glen and the company revisited, modernized, and relocated this classic comedy
to Asia and the present day, whilst keeping faithful to the text and the spirit
of the play. The three air hostesses's nationalities were changed to Singapore,
Hong Kong and Japan.
Boeing-Boeing was revived in London in February 2007 at
the Comedy Theatre. It once again proved to be a hit with critics and audiences
alike. The original cast of the production featured Roger Allam as Bernard,
Frances de la Tour as Bertha, Mark Rylance as Robert, and Tamzin Outhwaite,
Daisy Beaumont and Michelle Gomez as Bernard's three fiancées, Janet, Jaqueline
and Judith. This production received two Olivier Award nominations, for Best
Revival and Best Actor (Mark Rylance), but won neither. Elena Roger later took
on the role of Gabriela.
Warchus also directed the 2008 Broadway revival, which started
previews on April 19, 2008 and opened on May 4 at the Longacre Theatre to good
reviews. The cast featured Christine Baranski as Bertha, Mark Rylance,
reprising his role as Robert, Bradley Whitford as Bernard, Gina Gershon as
Gabriella, Mary McCormack as Gretchen and Kathryn Hahn as Gloria. The curtain
call of this revival was choreographed by Kathleen Marshall with original music
by Claire van Kampen. The
production closed on January 4, 2009, after 279 performances and 17 previews.
A 45-week North American tour
began in Fall 2009. The production won the Best Revival of a Play and Rylance
won the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor. The production was nominated for
several other Tony Awards including: Best Featured Actress (Mary McCormack),
Best Director (Matthew Warchus), Best Costume Design (Rob Howell) and Best
Sound Design (Simon Baker). The production won the Drama Desk Award for
Outstanding Revival of a Play, and Mark Rylance won for lead actor in a play.
