Iconic “The Simon and Garfunkel Story” Set For A Very Special Performance This March!

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Get ready for a musical journey through time as the internationally acclaimed cast of The Simon and Garfunkel Story, bring their sensational performance to Manila! The night promises to be nothing short of unforgettable, filled with the timeless melodies and classic hits that have captivated audiences around the globe.

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You will surely love this West End hit performance so save the date for this special concert, happening this March 2, 2024 at The Theatre at Solaire.

The Simon and Garfunkel Story is a globally acclaimed musical tribute to the iconic duo, spanning over 55 years of their timeless classics with unparalleled authenticity. The show not only chronicles the history of Simon & Garfunkel but it also includes favorites like, “Mrs. Robinson”, “The Sound of Silence”, “Cecilia”, “Homeward Bound” and “Bridge Over Troubled Water”

This successful production has left an indelible mark on audiences worldwide, having performed in over 50 countries. Including three 9-month-long tours across Canada and the USA, SOLD OUT shows at the prestigious LONDON PALLADIUM, and a week-long residency at VAUDEVILLE THEATRE in London's West End. The group was also able to perform in front of many celebrities including Art Garfunkel's son James. Moreover, The Simon and Garfunkel Story has just celebrated 10 years on tour.

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International Hit Show “The Simon And Garfunkel Story” Heading To Manila

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Following SOLD-OUT performances in London’s West End, a Worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story continues to stun audiences across the globe, making it a must-see international sensation. This show is currently the biggest and the most successful theatre show celebrating the lives and career of Folk/Rock sensation Simon and Garfunkel. 

Featuring a cast of talented West End actor-musicians, their performance will take audiences back through the Groovy times of the 1960s. It tells the story of both Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel from their humble beginnings as Rock n Roll duo 'Tom and Jerry', right through to their massive success and dramatic break-up, and finishing with a stunning recreation of the 1981 Central Park reformation concert.

Using a huge projection screen, the show features 1960’s photos and film footage whilst a full live band performs all their hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound, Sound of Silence, and many more!

With every performance, from Sydney to Seattle leading to a standing ovation, this is an evening not to be missed!

The Simon & Garfunkel Story will perform at The Theatre at Solaire, Paranaque City, Metro Manila on Saturday 2^nd March 2024. 8pm

“FOR ONCE, YOU CAN REALLY BELIEVE THE HYPE” - British Theatre Guide 

“AS CLOSE TO THE REAL THING AS IT’S POSSIBLE TO GET” - The Daily Express 

“A NOSTALGIA FEST” - Mail On Sunday

“AMAZING” - Elaine Paige, BBC Radio 2 

“AUTHENTIC AND EXCITING” - The Stage

“A REAL TREAT” - The Metro

“SPINE TINGLING HARMONIES” - The Daily Record

 

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ABOUT THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY:

Presented by Concert Republic, The Simon & Garfunkel Story will perform at The Theatre at Solaire, Paranaque City, Metro Manila on Saturday 2^nd March 2024, 8pm.

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Fra Lippo Lippi adds 2nd date to 2023 Philippine concert

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Philippine-based promoter DMC Philippines has recently announced that Fra Lippo Lippi will be staging another show on June 17, 2023, at the Santa Rosa Sports Complex in Laguna.

The Norwegian pop act, headed by lead vocalist and keyboardist Per Sorensen, returns with a two-part concert that celebrates their legacy as one of the most iconic hitmakers of the new wave era.

Fra Lippo Lippi made a name in the ‘80s for producing classic tunes such as "Everytime I See You," "Beauty and Madness," "Stitches and Burns," "Light and Shade," "The Distance Between Us," "Angel," and more.

After bassist and founding co-member Rune Kristoffer decided to call it quits, Per Sorensen kept the band’s music alive through live concert tours all around the world, with the Philippines as one of its regular stops.

In 2002, Per Sorensen and his band released "Later," a chart-topping smash in Asia and the rest of Europe. He even managed to collaborate with Filipino R&B star Kyla on "Wish We Were Two," which garnered heavy airplay on various top 40 stations in Manila and major cities across the Philippines.

This year, he is set to headline the concert as the prominent personality behind Fra Lippo Lippi, performing some of the band’s greatest hits, as well as some rarities.

This event is supported by Steve Hovington of B-Movie, who will be performing with Fra Lippo Lippi’s Per Sorensen at both venues: The Theatre at Solaire on June 16, 2023, Friday, and the Santa Rosa Sports Complex on June 17, 2023, Saturday. The event is presented by New DMC Entertainment Production Management, Maui & Sons, and The Rail.

 

Gigi De Lana and the Gigi Vibes to rock and rule in “G Rules” concert on Feb 18

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Gigi De Lana and the Gigi Vibes band are headlining a night full of rollercoaster emotions through music in the “G Rules” concert happening at The Theatre at Solaire on February 18 (Saturday) at 8pm.

After the success of their “Domination” concert tour last year in Manila, the Middle East, and the U.S., Gigi and her bandmates composed of Jon Cruz (musical director, keyboard), Jake Manalo (bass), Julius Traqueña (guitar), and Romeo Marquez (drums) are once again rocking everyone’s hearts out with their original songs and amazing covers that have taken the internet by storm.

“Actually, we wanted it to be as intimate as possible, yung abot kamay lang nila kami,” kwento ni Gigi tungkol sa nalalapit na event. “It will be something new, tampok ang mixed emotions sa show namin. And syempre hindi mawawala ang kulitan.”

Gigi, a Star Magic talent and Rise Studio artist, introduced in 2022 her self-titled debut album that earned over 3.9 million streams on Spotify by yearend. It features the hit song “Sakalam” and key track “O Bakit Ba.”

Also included in the album released under Star Music are several soundtracks including “Akin Ka Na Lang” from the ABS-CBN series “A Family Affair, “Sa Dulo” from “The Broken Marriage Vow,” and “Nasa’yo Ako” from “Viral Scandal.” Also, part of the album is her version of “Bakit Nga Ba Mahal Kita,” the official theme song of “Hello Heart” which she starred in alongside Gerald Anderson.

Join Gigi and the Gigi Vibes in the “G Rules” concert presented by ABS-CBN Events and Solaire Resort Entertainment City. Tickets are priced at P6480 (SSVIP), P5,400 (SVIP), P3,780 (VIP), P3,240 (gold), 2,160 (lower balcony), and P1,620 (upper balcony) available on ticketworld.com.ph and Solaire Box Office.

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“Martin Nievera Live Again!” at The Theatre at Solaire!

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After a two-year break from staging some of the most noteworthy shows the country has seen, The Theatre at Solaire is back to bring your favorite artists live again.

Watch the curtains rise on June 25 for the Concert King’s comeback on the stage, “Martin Nievera Live Again!” This one-night concert is a fundraising event to support the Rotary Club of Makati West’s Gift of Life Project. Part of the proceeds of the concert’s ticket sales will fund the heart operations of children in need.

Catch Martin Nievera back on stage for a night filled with exciting and heart-warming music for a special cause.

For more information, visit https://www.solaireresort.com/article/martin-nievera-live-again. As part of Solaire’s continued safety measures, The Theatre requires double-masking and presentation of vaccination cards upon entry.

Buy your tickets to “Martin Nievera Live Again!” by calling Ticketworld at 8891-9999 or via www.ticketworld.com.ph.

Photo shows: Martin Nievera is back on stage to bring you his hit songs in a one-night special event to bring music live again.

Throwback Shindig with The Company and Jon Santos

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Groove back to the decades of golden music of the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s in a concert driven by nostalgia and one that will tickle the funny bones. See the Philippines’ premier vocal ensemble on stage with a class act comedian in “Throwback with The Company and Jon Santos” on December 1, 2018 at The Theatre at Solaire.

Starting out as an out-of-college regroup, The Company has evolved in their 3 decades in the music industry. From singing the traditional genres, they decided to move to acapella and vocal jazz as a new challenge to themselves and for the novelty of the pieces. Living to its namesake, The Company reinvented their identities while maintaining the bond that they have developed in the years prior their success. The release of their singles “Everlasting Love”, “Muntik na Kitang Minahal” and the popular love song “Now That I Have You” which is often used as movie theme songs, or in wedding halls, have seemingly immortalized their names. The original members apart from Moy Ortiz, have moved on to pursue the next chapters of their lives but not without passing on the torch to their successors whom have kept their legacy alive and very much felt today. 

A stark contrast to the steady melody of songs comes Jon Santos, a powerhouse comedian famous for his impersonations that imprint themselves into the mind. His satirical impressions of the country’s most prominent political personas are complemented by his quick wit, allowing such a seemingly hilarious number to become the controversial stirrer of important conversations. He has transformed himself to the likes of Former President Joseph Estrada, Sen. Miriam Santiago (+), and Batangas Governor Vilma Santos who he admits, is his favorite. Although he became known for his comedic prowess, Jon was able to establish his credibility as a theatre performer who can add more spunk to any character he portrays. He has performed as lead in “Priscilla Queen of the Desert”, and more recently, “Rak of Aegis”.

The Theatre at Solaire’s advocacy of bringing Original Pilipino Music (OPM) under the limelight means offering acts that the audience demands, but also presents ingenious collaborations. “This unexpected tandem will highlight another layer of OPM that goes beyond the tunes, lyrics and voices. The Company and Jon Santos together on one stage merges what the Filipinos love most – good music and witty comedy. You will witness a new wave of theatrics that’s as exciting but with more spontaneity and humorous reality jabs.” says Audie Gemora, Solaire’s Director for Entertainment.

With The Company’s vocals injected with Jon’s brand of comedy, expect a night filled with throwbacks with the best “retro” beats that will make you dance, laugh and remember the heydays of the past,

For tickets to “Throwback with The Company and Jon Santos”, you can call TicketWorld at 891-9999.

About The Theatre At Solaire

THE THEATRE AT SOLAIRE a state-of-the-art certified lyric theatre that provides an unparalleled audio-visual experience for a wide range of theatre plays and musicals, dance performances, concert events, and amplified music and speech events. The fan-shaped layout designed by leading global architecture and design firm Aedas, provides flawless sight lines and ensures a first-class viewing experience from all its 1,740 seats. It is fitted with high-end audio, video and production lighting systems provided by Las Vegas-based theatre consultant group Coherent Design aimed to engage and satisfy its audience. 

The Theatre also boasts an impressive Reception Room and other dressing room facilities to accommodate the needs of production teams and artists. It has a Grand Foyer with a Theatre Cafe and bar for a wide range of refreshments suitable and convenient for guests.

Music and Laughter concert called “Sana Tatlo Ang Puso Ko" at The Theatre at Solaire

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Grand Leisure Corporation presents its second concert for its Music and Laughter series called “Sana Tatlo Ang Puso Ko,” featuring OPM legend Rico J Puno, sultry host-actress Giselle Sanchez, and singer-comedienne Marissa Sanchez, slated for November 23 at The Theatre at Solaire. 

After the success of Music and Laughter concert top-billed by the Man with Many Faces and Voices Willie Nepomuceno and music icon Nonoy Zuñiga last July 27, at the Theatre at Solaire, Grand Leisure Corporation produces a sequel titled "Sana Tatlo ang Puso Ko," which will be headlined by OPM Legend Rico Puno, together with talented performer-comediennes Giselle Sanchez and Marissa Sanchez. 

The massively entertaining show is set to happen on November 23, also at the Theatre. 

Noted for his propensity for naughtiness whenever he performs, Rico says that “Sana Tatlo ang Puso Ko” is going to be full of surprises. 

He adds, “It has the vibe of a real treat, that feeling that you don’t know what to expect. I always want to expect a show to be like that, spontaneous. If not, we should retire. 

"You cannot explain magic, can you? This show will click not because I am part of it, but because it’s an evening that will make you anticipate every moment.” 

Also known as Rico J and The Total Entertainer, the 65-year-old singer is famous for his on-stage performances infused with tongue-in-cheek comedy and adult humor. 

Meanwhile, Giselle Sanchez was 22 when she and Rico J started doing shows together. 

“I was branded the girl [version of] Rico Puno because I was also known for naughty jokes. But it was all always double meaning because I couldn’t mouth sexual words. 

"After working with Rico Puno, I realized that my jokes were not naughty. Compared to him, I am clean and wholesome,” laughs Giselle. 

“Rico will just say risqué words nonchalantly na parang wala lang. My colegiala sensibilities were totally shocked.”

For her part,  Marissa Sanchez got to work with Rico J in 2000. 

He saw her performing at a hotel and told Marissa, “Kukunin kitang front act kapag nagso-show ako dito ha.” 

Instantly, she learned one of Rico J’s secrets to a lasting career. 

She recalls what RICO J told her when she was a newbie: “Kahit mahusay kang singer, kung wala kang rapport sa tao, you will not be able to connect with them. Kausapin mo sila, magpatawa ka [You have to talk to them, make them laugh]. 

Marissa remarks that Rico belongs to a music era in which the songs were more lyrical. “When he sings, you get the message of the song immediately,” she says. 

Giselle agrees, “His songs are classics. All his jokes are phenomenal and funny. Even if it’s scandalous, the people who watch it are not offended at all.” 

Rico Puno started in the business performing at folk houses and small clubs in Metro Manila. His first single was “Love Won't Let Me Wait,” while his first big hit was the Taglish version of Barbra Streisand’s “The Way We Were.” His other hit songs included “Kapalaran,” “Buhat,” “Macho Gwapito,” “Lupa,” “May Bukas Pa,” “Ang Tao'y Marupok,” and “Magkasuyo Buong Gabi.” 

In 1976, Puno won Aliw Awards’ Most Promising Entertainer. Two years later, he was hailed as Aliw's Entertainer of the Year. 

His Rico in Concert show in the ‘70s at the Cultural Center of the Philippines cemented his status as one of the leading Philippine pop stars. 

Four decades later, he still sees performing as “a never-ending learning story.” 

In his heyday, Rico had this tremendous “tough guy” appeal to women. 

Giselle affirms, “When I was just six, my Cebu-based aunt was a big Rico Puno fan. I would tell her, ‘Tita, he isn’t really that handsome,’ to which my aunt would reply, ‘You should hear his voice.’” 

Marissa looks up to Rico Puno. “The mere fact that we’re doing a show with him is already a big honor.” 

Giselle says that “Sana Tatlo ang Puso Ko” is not to be missed because it’s going to be a combination of great music, good laughs, and gifted performers. 

“Marissa is a talented singer and comedienne and a good dancer. Rico Puno is like an eternal star. I’m honored to be with these performers.” 

Expect the unexpected on November 23, at The Theatre at Solaire, with Marissa’s soul repertoire and funny impersonations, Giselle’s sexy comedy and singing, and Rico’s ability to mesmerize and elicit guffaws of laughter. 

“Sana Tatlo Ang Puso” is presented by Grand Leisure Corporation and StartUp Village, in cooperation with Solaire Resort and Casino. 

Willie Nepomuceno, the King of Impressionism, and Nonoy Zuñiga, Pop Icon Headline “Music and Laughter” at the Theatre at Solaire this July

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Live show aficionados will get a kick and a rush of nostalgia on July 27 8pm at the Theatre at Solaire when Grand Leisure Corporation brings Willie Nepomuceno and Nonoy Zuñiga together in “Music and Laughter.” 

Two of the most formidable names in their respective fields of entertainment, the Man with the Many Faces and Voices Willie Nepomuceno and Pop icon and OPM hitmaker Nonoy Zuñiga have done shows together outside of the country but “Music and Laughter” marks the first time that Nepomuceno and Zuñiga will headline a concert together in Manila. 

“Come to think of it, we've done shows together outside of Manila and we've crossed paths a number of times at the airport but with different destinations,” shares Nepomuceno who has performed before at the Eclipse Lounge also inside Solaire. “I am both excited and nervous about performing at the Theatre at Solaire.”

Zuñiga has done two previous shows at the Theatre at Solaire but with other artists. “This time I am excited to do a back-to-back show with ace impressionist, Willie Nep.”

Being the pioneer in the field of mimicry in the Philippines, Nepomuceno surprisingly finds Zuñiga, primarily a singer, “a natural humorist.” “His (Nonoy’s) songs are easily ‘singable’ that can appeal to all ages because the themes are universal. I particularly fancy his ‘I'll Never Ever Say Goodbye’ because everyone somehow passes through that sentimental episode in life, no matter how corny it may seem.”

Nepomuceno reminds us of a grand time when impressionists took their work seriously, painstakingly working on the characters they take on stage. “I really work hard at my craft, almost to perfection.”

In “Music and Laughter,” Nepomuceno showcases once more his unique brand of impressionism that has kept audiences packed in all his previous performances through a legendary career in entertainment. “My repertoire will consist of a blend of foreign celebrities and some local ones but this time, I'm veering away from the political satire which my audience has come to know me for---as a timely respite from the irritable summer heat of the season as well.”

Zuñiga welcomes the collaboration with Nepomuceno because he has always been a big fan of the latter. “Willie Nep is very professional in his ways and makes you feel at home performing with him. His impressions of Presidents Marcos, Ramos, and Erap (Estrada) are inimitable.”

Zuñiga is, hands down, one of the foremost Filipino balladeers of all time with a string of unforgettable hits, among them “Never Ever Say Goodbye,” “Kumusta Ka?” “Doon Lang,” “Love Without Time,” and “Fragments of Forever.” Never the kind to rest on his laurels, Zuñiga has just released his first digital single in support of VisPop or Visayan Pop; the song is called “Pero Atik Ra,” a duet with Jolianne Salvado.

As Willie Nepomuceno himself puts it, “Music and Laughter” is a show not to be missed because it will offer “pleasant entertainment and engaging humor.” Music and laughter are a magical combination that allows us to dream, think of the good times, and hope for better tomorrows.

This show is brought to you by Grand Leisure Corporation, tickets to “Music and Laughter” are available through Ticketworld or call 891-9999

"An Evening with Pilita" at The Theatre at Solaire

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Asia’s Queen of Song, Pilita Corrales, icon and legend of the Philippine entertainment industry for the past 6 decades, goes on stage at 8 p.m. on November 17, 2017 at The Theatre at Solaire for “An Evening with Pilita”. 

With Ms Corrales in the one-night-only concert will be the immensely popular AMP Band and the inimitable string section of the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra with Mel Villena as musical director. The exceptional combination of musicians will provide the big band sound of the 50s and 60s and a taste of the classics. 

The show will profile nuggets of time in Pilita’s life and career. She will be joined by her daughter Jackie Lou Blanco and son Ramon Christopher Gutierrez, both TV and motion picture personalities in their own right; her granddaughter Janine Gutierrez, and her old friends and colleagues in the industry Nikki Ross and Angie de la Cruz, better known as the Wing Duo.

Pilita started singing in Spanish as a host of the radio show “La Taberna” on KZPI. Her career took off in Australia where she became the first woman to top the Australian pop charts with a song called “Come Closer to Me.” She was the first artist signed up by Astor Records. There is even a street in Victoria named after her.

In the early 60's, Pilita was back in Manila to pursue a musical career in her home country. At the same time as she recorded albums in Spanish, English, Tagalog, and Cebuano, Pilita was signed up by ABS-CBN to host and star in a long-running television musical show called “An Evening With Pilita.” 

Ms Corrales has performed locally and abroad with stars like Sammy Davis, Jr., the Beatles, Bob Hope, Pat Boone, Frank Sinatra, and Julie Andrews. 

When asked how she feels about the much-anticipated November 17 concert, Pilita says: 

“It is exciting. I will be at The Theatre at Solaire, which is beautiful and the sound is world class.” 

Pilita was given the well-deserved title “Asia’s Queen of Songs” when she became the first Filipino to win in an international music festival, named the Best Performer at the 1st Tokyo Music Festival in 1972.

She has received every award imaginable in the local music industry. All of these accolades and milestones in her colorful and celebrated life and career will be at the center of “An Evening With Pilita - the concert."

Carlo Orosa the show’s director explains: “We want to show a side of Pilita that a lot of the young people have not seen. She is the first Filipino singer to actually showcase the Filipino talent internationally. She is both an icon and a legend.” 

Pilita is elated to be the next music icon to perform in The Theatre at Solaire’s continuing Icons Series after the sold-out and well-reviewed concerts of Basil Valdez and Celeste Legaspi, “The feeling is like you’re on cloud nine.” 

Audie Gemora, Solaire's Entertainment Director says, “Solaire is home of OPM and what better way for us to establish this than to highlight ‘Icons of Filipino music.' Who can be more iconic that Pilita Corrales? Her distinct voice, performance style and image have regaled generations. She is the only one to have had numerous hit albums in Spanish, English, Tagalog and Bisaya. Anyone who has grown up watching “Bagong Kampeon” knows she has great personality and sense of humor. We cannot wait to have Ms. Pilita on stage at The Theatre Solaire.”

"An Evening with Pilita" is presented by Solaire Resort and Casino. For tickets, please call Ticketworld at 8919999.

“Sister Act” the musical in Manila

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Music enthusiasts will be thrilled and dazzled by the exhilarating song numbers and hilarious scenes from a much-acclaimed Broadway musical comedy when “Sister Act” premieres on June 27, 2017 at The Theatre at Solaire, Entertainment City, Pasay City.

The show opens the two-week Philippine run of the hit Broadway musical that is part of the Asian leg of the American production’s Asian tour for 2017. The musical will run for only two weeks with no extension.

Touted as America’s new musical comedy classic, “Sister Act” brings to the musical theater scene a stage re-creation of the music and general story of the hit 1992 film comedy of the same title, but with an all-original score and script and spectacular production design.

The play will leave the audience breathless as it they follow for two-and-a-half delightful hours the funny adventures of Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and the cops hide her in the last place anyone would think to look – a convent.

Under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly re-discovers her own.

The musical features original music and score with a big Broadway sound written by the most acclaimed composer of our time, 8-time Oscar winner Alan Menken (“Beauty and the Beast,” “”The Little Mermaid,” “Little Shop of Horrors”), with lyrics by Glenn Slater. The story was written by Bill and Cheri Steinkellner with additional book material by Douglas. Carter Beane. 

It had its world premiere at the Pasadena Playhouse in the Fall of 2006, followed by a production at Alliance Theatre in Atlanta on the Winter of 2007. The West End production began previews at the Palladium Theatre in London on May 7, 2009, while the Broadway production began preview performances on March 24, 2011 and officially opened on April 20, 2011 at the Broadway Theatre.2

Seen by over 6 million theater-goers across the globe, “Sister Act” has been performed worldwide in Milan, Vienna, Paris, Germany, The Netherlands, Japan and on tour throughout the United States and the United Kingdom. It has also been played in Canada, Ireland, South Africa and Spain.

The musical received five Tony Awards nominations in 2011: Best Musical, Best Original Score (Alan Menken-music/Glenn Slater-lyrics), Best Book of a Musical (Cheri and Bill Steinkellner and Douglas Carter Beane), Best Actress in a Musical (Patricia Miller) and Best Featured Actress in a Musical (Victoria Clark) 

It was also nominated for four Olivier Awards in 2010, including Best Musical.

The musical has drawn widespread critical acclaim for being a “fun, funny and feel good” act, with The New York Post describing it as “ridiculously fun” and The Huffington Post lauding it for providing fans “an unbridled joy.”

Sister Act is Ovation Productions’ second Broadway musical presentation; with Disney’s Beauty and the Beast 2 years ago at the Cultural Center of the Philippines as it’s first.

Media partners are Fox, Philippine Star, Manila Bulletin, Philippine Daily Inquirer, and BusinessWorld. Produced by Ovation Productions in cooperation with Broadway Entertainment Group, and Troika. Tickets at P6500, 5500, 4500, 3500, 1500 available online at www.ticketworld.com.ph or call (02) 981-9999. Avail of 10% Early Bird Discount from February 12 -28, 2017.

Radha, Frenchie and Bituin sing about their journeys in “The Big Big Show” !

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Finally! Radha, Frenchie and Bituin in one show: Three talented musical talents sing about their journeys as women in “The Big Big Show” on December 3, 8 PM at The Theatre at Solaire.

Reward yourselves with an early Yuletide gift. a good twenty-two days before Christmas. Reserve a seat or two for “The Big Big Show” -  a guaranteed fun --- no, make that stunning --- show that celebrates three women with big voices, big talents, and big hearts. 

You might think that it’s already been done but “The Big Big Show” marks the first time that three powerhouse songstresses Radha, Frenchie Dy, and Bituin Escalante are joining forces for one unforgettable night of music, stories, reminiscences and lessons all presented through lovely, impactful songs. 

Frenchie says that the three of them have appeared in corporate shows and musical variety shows and individually have performed as front act for other artists but they have never shared the concert stage together with them as the main headliners. 

“We have rapport and chemistry. Totoo ‘yung closeness namin. Sa stage, hindi kami magsasapawan kundi magbibigayan,” she adds.

“We all love music,” gushes Radha. “We all love performing.” Now that the three versatile singers are together in one meticulously conceptualized show, expect magic, excitement, fireworks, and even sexiness.

All three --- Radha, Frenchie, and Bituin ---- have proven their musical chops in previous shows, forming a sort of sisterhood with their similarities. 

“Kaming tatlo,” explains Bituin, “we are all storytellers. We are seasoned. Pinanday ng buhay at mga karanasan.”

When “The Big Big Show” comes to town on December 3, be sure not to miss a show unlike anything you’ve experienced before. Watch Radha, Frenchie Dy and Bituin Escalante as they lead us to uncharted musical territories, singing songs both unfamiliar and familiar, a joy to hear once again and a delight to discover for the first time. 

Three women. Three storytellers. Three musical marvels. Three best examples of the powerful feminine. Three Pinays that make all of us filled with yabang Pinoy in a wonderful way.

“The Big Big Show” is produce by Fullhouse Asia Production Studios with Musical Director  Mell Villena.

Tickets for “The Big Big Show” are available at Ticketworld. 

Call 891.9999 or visit www.ticketworld.com.ph

ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra concert highlights “The Magic of John Williams”

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Listening to the most beautiful classical music from the famous composers especially of movie scores is the best - featuring excerpts from the piano and violin concertos, symphonies and classical favorites.

“The Magic of John Williams” will be the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra concert in time for the holiday season on December 12 at The Theatre, Solaire.

John Williams, one of the most popular and successful American orchestral composers and his scores for such films as Jaws, E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, Schindler's List, as well as the Indiana Jones series, have won him multiple awards and produced best-selling recordings, and his scores for the original Star Wars trilogy transformed the landscape of Hollywood film music.

As ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates the music legacy of renowned American composer John Williams via a special concert  will put the spotlight on Williams’ well-loved movie scores from blockbuster classic films through the years, including the adventurous bicycle chase in “E.T.,” the thrilling sea hunt in “Jaws,” and even the romantic flying scene in “Superman.”

Other memorable movie scores that the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra will feature in the much-awaited concert like the themes from “Jurassic Park,” “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” “Harry Potter,” “Yes Giorgio,” and the 1984 Olympics Anthem.

Gerard Salonga, the conductor and musical director of ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra explaining the concert's theme “The Magic of John Williams” to be held on December 12.

Now on its third run, the original John Williams arrangements were acquired from the US three years ago and will be used exclusively for the show. This year, additional pieces were purchased for the show such as remarkable music hits from the movies “Home Alone” and “Hook” that will surely bring in the Christmas spirit. 

Through his musical expertise, Williams is able to immortalize memorable scenes in various hit movies that appealed to millions of people worldwide.

Don't miss “The Magic of John Williams” and it will also feature highly anticipated performances from top OPM artist Jose Mari Chan, singer-actress Nikki Gil, and “The Voice of the Philippines” alumnae Morisette Amon.

ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra’s “The Magic of John Williams” will be staged on December 12 at 8PM.

For tickets, contact Ticketworld at 891-9999.

Britain’s Finest : The Complete Beatles Experience

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Speaking of nostalgia, take a nostalgic tip to Solaire on the 17th of October 2015 and let’s bring the 60s back to life with a Britain’s Finest concert and hop the night away with The Beatles tribute.

“The fab four” – when you hear that phrase only one band comes to mind: The Beatles. The Beatlemania of the 60s are the embodiment of the ideals shared by the era’s sociocultural revolutions and as the band steadily grew in reputation and popularity, armed with the growing sophistication of their songs, the British invasion begun. 

Hit song after hit song and with multiple Grammy, Academy and Ivor Novello awards, this awesome British band has been catapulted to legendary icon status as one of the most influential people and in 2004 Rolling Stones magazine declared The Beatles as the ”greatest artists of all time.”

Now take a trip with me forward from the 60s and into this glorious place we call Now. Straight from Southern California and considered as the “most authentic” tribute band to the Beatles legend, Britain’s Finest takes centerstage bringing to life once again songs like “Hey Jude”, “I Want To Hold Your Hand”, “She Loves You”, “A Hard Day’s Night”, and “Twist and Shout” with their hauntingly accurate rendition, complete with costume changes to show their precise attention to detail, immaculately emulating The Beatles’ career. The high, positive energy of the band and the witty banter demonstrates the youthful enthusiasm the Beatles had during their several live performances in the 60s. 

As the “closest thing to The Beatles since The Beatles” Benjamin Chadwick (Paul), Tyson Kelly (John), Robert Bielma (George), and Luis Renteria (Ringo) are all incredible musicians in their own right and note for note, Britain’s Finest hits the spot accurately every time with such precise vocals conveying a vibe that will have us leaping to our feet and bobbing our heads to the ghosts of comb-overs with sporting sideburns much like it was during the beatlemania days. Now if we can only make them show themselves in black and white, that would certainly bring it straight home because this tribute band can definitely stir up a kind of fresh, energetic rawness that only the original Beatles have managed to bring us in the past. Talk about an actual spiritual take over! McCartney and Ringo must be in nostalgia heaven. 

Living up to its name, Britain’s Finest gives one of the most exceptional tribute concerts to The Beatles this generation. With their uncanny dead-on vocals, endearing persona, undeniable good looks, and witty onstage banter, this group of Southern California musicians effectively takes on the stage personas of John, Paul, George, and Ringo with every performance.

You wouldn’t want to miss this! Catch this band perform at The Theatre and find out for yourself why this group continues to win the hearts of audiences worldwide.

Britain’s Finest- The Complete Beatles Experience is another Boardwork’s production.

Buy your tickets now! Call TicketWorld at (+632) 891-9999 or visit ticketworld.com.ph.

BRITAIN’S FINEST: THE COMPLETE BEATLES EXPERIENCE

October 17, 2015 ● Saturday ● 8:00 PM

The Theatre at Solaire

Asia Tour of SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER Aims to Bring Audience To Their Feet—And Dance in the Aisles

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Remembering "Saturday Night Fever"? A huge commercial success, "Saturday Night Fever" significantly popularized disco music around the world and made celebrities like John Travolta famous. The Saturday Night Fever soundtrack featuring disco songs by the Bee Gees became one of the best-selling soundtracks of all time.

The younger generation has not had a chance to witness the impact of the movie 'Saturday Night Fever' made in the '70s. I'd be great to see a new generation of theatergoers dancing in the aisles to the timeless tunes of The Bee Gees,” says Patrick Bywalski, deputy chairman of Robert Stigwood Organisation Ltd. , which co-produces the upcoming Asian Tour of the hit West End and Broadway dance musical SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER alongside Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group (ATEG) and Ten Bridges Media Corp. 

The dancing crowd doing the hustle is expected to spill out of The Theatre at Solaire Resort and Casino, where a '70s disco-themed party will take place at a nearby venue to aptly kick off the tour running in Manila (July 3-26), Kuala Lumpur (Septmber 1-15), and Singapore (September 25 to October 11). 

“Since SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER opened in the West End in 1997, we've nurtured the musical around the globe with each production contextualized [and recontextualized] to please the local customs,” adds Bywalski. Apparently, the recent UK productions and the upcoming Asian Tour of the musical have been more fearless—definitely more provocative—than their sanitized predecessors in the West End and on Broadway by staying true to the authentic, gritty realism depicted in the landmark film. 

“The film was, finally, so authentic...it was more of a documentary,” Karen Lynn Gorney, the actress who played Stephanie Mangano, the love interest of John Travolta's Tony Manero in the film, told Vanity Fair in December 2007. “We improvised for two weeks, so that by the time it came to filming, [film director] John Badham just shot what was happening. It wasn't acting.”

With the stamp of approval to reimagine SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER onstage for Asian audiences, multi-awarded stage director Bobby Garcia has set his eyes on reliving the authentic coming-of-age in a tough world story of the film—amid the backdrop of the pulsating strobe lights of the infamous retro '70s disco era.

For Garcia, nothing would be more authentic than asking Broadway choreographer and child of the '70s Vince Pesce to join his creative team. Pesce, who's a longtime associate choreographer of Tony winner Kathleen Marshall, grew up in the same neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York, where the movie was filmed. “I've a clear memory of the movement/dance and how it made us feel,” says Pesce.

Based upon music critic Nik Cohn's magazine article “Tribal Rites of the New Saturday Night,” which was published in the June 7, 1976 issue of New York, SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER tells the story of Italian-American Vincent (later renamed to Tony Manero) and his gang in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn who are stuck in dead-end jobs but rule the dance floor at the discotheque 2001 Odyssey. Vincent or Tony is a tough cookie; an outstanding dancer, his ultimate dream was to escape the mean streets of Brooklyn.

“I did go back and look at the movie again just to make sure I capture the gritty, dynamic, and social movement that shifted popular dance as we know it,” Pesce continues. “With that in mind, Bobby Garcia, our director, and I felt we needed to expand the dancing in the show and make it more relatable to modern audiences yet remain true to the original choreography. You'll get to see the hustle, Travolta's finger point, and lots of exciting disco dancing but much more is needed to be done.

“Today's sophisticated audiences are accustomed to intricate, dynamic dance styles on TV, e.g. 'Dancing with the Stars.' We have to deliver expanded dance sequences that will thrill. On the other hand, we also have to create a world of movement that doesn't only take place in the disco. Essentially, we need to capture the pulse, frustration, and energy of the streets of Brooklyn and the '70s social movements.”

A show that's heavy on the dance side yet demands authentic emotions onstage, a triple threat casting is equally crucial. “We auditioned for the roles of Tony, Stephanie, Tony's friend Double J, and a [Latin] dancer in N.Y.,” says West End and Broadway casting director Tara Rubin. “We were looking for great actors, singers, and dancers who seemed authentic to the show's time and place. We needed actors experienced enough to star in the show and play these iconic roles.”

Pesce adds, “The culture in Brooklyn is all about bigger than life and fun loving personalities. We didn't stop looking until we found them.”

At the end of the auditions, Brandon Rubendall (“Spider-man” on Broadway), Jenna Rubaii (“American Idiot”), and Nick Varricchio (“A Chorus Line”) were cast as Tony, Stephanie, and Double J, respectively.

Thespians Marie Rose, Rafa Giguion-Reyna, Yanah Laurel, Jamie Wilson, and Carla Guevara-Laforteza are also joining its 20-strong cast.

Besides Garcia, Pesce, and Rubin, Tony Award-winning scenic designer David Gallo, original lighting designer of SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER on Broadway Paul Miller, costume designer Eric Pineda, and musical director Ceejay Javier are also part of the show's first-rate creative team.

For tickets and more information, call ATEG at (632)650 5144 or (63917) 8381534; visit TicketWorld at ticketworld.com.ph.

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