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A look inside the elegant new Theatre at Solaire

Alexa Villano

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A look inside the elegant new Theatre at Solaire
Lea Salonga, Martin Nievera, Sam Concepcion, and more wow the audience during the formal opening of the new theater
MANILA, Philippines – The Theatre at Solaire is finally open. During the recent formal opening, the press and guests were treated to a star-studded performance ranging from show tunes, Filipino music, ballet, and even opera.
In his speech, Thomas Arasi, president and CEO of Solaire said that The Theatre at Solaire “is a world class venue.”
“From the most spellbinding musicals to a full house rock concert to a corporate affair, versatility, this is one of our strongest suits and tonight you will witness it first hand.” 
Director for Entertainment Audie Gemora started the show by welcoming everyone with a musical intro. This was followed by Gerard Salonga and the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra, who performed with opera singers Karla Gutierrez, Myramae Meneses, Camille Lopez-Molina, the Philippine Opera Company, Ervin Lumauag, and Liza Macuja-Elizade with Ballet Manila.
GOOD ACOUSTICS. Gerard Salonga says he is excited to play with the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra at the new theater
WORLD CLASS BALLET. Liza Macuja-Elizarde and Ballet Manila

Maestro Ryan Cayabyab gave the introduction to Filipino musicals, participated by Robert Seña, Isay Alvarez, Karylle, Aicelle Santos, The Ryan Cayabyab Singers and the Theatre Ensemble.

FILIPINO MUSICALS. Robert Seña leads the singing of the second part of the show
FILIPINO MUSICALS. Karylle and Isay Alvarez pay tribute to Filipino musicals

Miss World Philippines Valerie Weigmann, who is currently in London for the Miss World pageant, gave the next introduction of program known as the Happy Suite. Sam Concepcion along with the models of Mercator, opened the show. This was followed by dance divas Ednah Ledesma and Regine Tolentino, who performed with the Manoeuvres, Airdance and 38 Degrees.

HAPPY. Sam Concepcion opens the third act of the show
DANCE DIVA. Regine Tolentino gives a spectacular dance number

Filipino singing icon Mich Valdez gave the introduction of the OPM program with Morisette, Christian Bautista and Yeng Constantino singing OPM classics. Concert King Martin Nievera also went onstage to sing some songs, including “Kahit Isang Saglit.”

THE CONCERT KING. Martin Nievera performs one of his hits 'Kahit Isang Saglit'
BROADWAY LEGEND. Lea Salonga sings songs from Broadway including 'Les Miserables' and 'Cats'

Martin gave the final introduction with Lea Salonga entering the stage and singing Broadway classic such as Les Miserables’ “I Dream A Dream, “and “On My Own.” She also sang “Memory” from Cats. (READ: Lea Salonga then and now: 10 amazing moments)

FINALE. The performers close the show with 'Brand New Day' from the musical 'The Wizard of Oz'
The cast closed the show with the song “Brand New Day” from the Wizard of Oz. – Rappler.com

 

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Alexa Villano

Alexa is one of Rappler's Lifestyle and Entertainment reporters, covering local entertainment news to a wide range of topics from beauty pageants to reality shows.
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