Christmas time, theater time

[Editor’s note: Watching theater is a great bonding activity with the family, and tickets to watch theater this season might be an awesome Christmas gift idea. – KLM]

MANILA, Philippines – This year saw a boom in theatrical attendance by Filipinos.

Many theater performances such as Atlantis’ “Rock of Ages” and “God of Carnage” were reportedly sold out.

Concertus’ “Potted Potter” — despite having a different format from what Filipinos are used to — also had a sold-out 10-day run.

We’ve compiled a list of theater shows by various theater groups that you may still catch for the remainder of 2012:

1) Ongoing until December 16 – The Wizard of Oz

• Where: OnStage Theater, 2/F Greenbelt 1, Makati City
• Direction by Joy Virata
• Ticket: P350 or contact TicketWorld at 891-9999
• For more details, contact Repertory Philippines at 571-6926 or 571-4941 or email info@repertory.ph 

2) November 8 to 18 – 4^th  National Theater Festival

a. Stageshow, Duha Ka Alimpo Sa Habagat…Bohol 1700 (Two Eyes of the Monsoon Storm), William, Sintang Dalisay, Kakarong, Mind’s Eye, Orosman at Zafira

• Where: Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino
• Ticket: P800
• Stageshow: Nov 7 – 8pm / Nov 8 – 3pm, 8pm
• Duha Ka Alimpo Sa Habagat…Bohol 1700: Nov 9 – 8pm / Nov 10 – 3pm
• William: Nov 15 – 3pm, 8pm
• Sintang Dalisay: Nov 11 – 3pm, 8pm
• Kakarong: Nov 13 – 8pm, Nov 14 – 3pm
• Mind’s Eye: Nov 16 – 3pm, 8pm
• Orosman at Zafira – Nov 17, 8pm / Nov 18, 3pm

b. Dula Ta, Uwahig, Haring + Ubu – I, Walang Kukurap, Isa Pang Kawing, Sayaw ng mga Senyorita, Bata Batute

• Venue: Tanghalang Huseng Batute
• Ticket: P500
• Dula Ta: Nov 9 – 2pm, 7pm
• Uwahig: Nov 10 – 2pm, 7pm
• Haring + Ubu – I: Nov 11 – 7pm
• Walang Kukurap: Nov 13 – 2pm, 7pm
• Isa Pang Kawing: Nov 15 – 2pm, 7pm
• Sayaw ng mga Senyorita: Nov 16 – 3pm, 8pm
• Bata Batute: Nov 17 – 3pm, 7:30pm

c. Livin’ La Vida Imelda, D4 – The Next Generation

• Venue: Silangan Hall
• Ticket: P800
• Livin’ La Vida Imelda: Nov 11, 13, 15 – 7pm
• D4 – The Next Generation: Nov 16 – 7pm

d. Battalia Royale

• Venue: Main ramp
• Date: November 14 – 7pm 

For ticket information, contact TicketWorld at 891-9999. For more information on the shows, visit the Cultural Center of the Philippines website.

3) November 9 to 11 – Hansel and Gretel: A Children’s Musical

• Time: Nov 9 and 10 – 10am, 1pm, 4pm, 7pm / Nov 11 – 10am, 1pm, 4pm
• Where: Star Theater, Star City, CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Malate
• Featuring The Camp Art kids from 7 to 13 years old
• Lyrics and direction by Luigi Nacario; music by Eugene Belbis
• For ticket information, contact Luigi and Eugene at 750-1551 / 0915-4478959 / 0919-4338565, or TicketWorld at 891-9999
• For updates, check Kids Acts Philippines on Facebook

4) November 9 to December 30 – Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King and I 

• Time: Nov 10, 17, 25, 30, Dec 1, 16, 22, 29 – 2pm and 7pm
• Nov 11, 18, Dec 15, 30 – 2pm only
• Nov 9 and 28 – 8pm only
• Dec 9 – 3pm only
• Where: Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila
• Featuring Leo Valdez and Monique Wilson with the appearances and performances of the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra and Philippine Ballet Theater
• Direction by Freddie Santos
• Ticket prices: VIP – P2400; Premiere – P2000; Deluxe – P1600; Balcony – P1000 or contact TicketWorld at 891-9999
• For more information on The King and I, visit the Resorts World Manila website 

5) November 16 to December 16 – Camp Rock the Musical

• Time: Nov 16 and Dec 14 – 8pm
• Nov 17, 19, Dec 1, 7 – 10:30am
• Nov 18 – 6pm
• Nov 24, 25, Dec 1, 8, 15, 16 – 3:30pm
• Where: OnStage Theater, 2/F Greenbelt 1, Makati City
• Music by David Lawrence
• Presented by Repertory Philippines
• For ticket information and discounts, contact TicketWorld at 891-9999

6) November 17 to December 9 – Disney’s Aladdin: The New Stage Musical

• Time: Nov 16, 17, 24, Dec 8 – 8pm
• Nov 18, 25, Dec 9 – 3pm
• Dec 1, 8 – 2pm
• Where: Meralco Theater
• Featuring the music of Alan Menken and lyrics of Howard Ashman, Tim Rice and Chad Beguelin
• Produced by Atlantis Productions
• For ticket information, contact TicketWorld at 891-9999

7) November 17 and 29 – San Pedro Calungsod: The Musical

• Time: Nov 17 – 4pm and 7pm / Nov 29 – 7pm
• Where: PETA Phinma Theater, 5 Eymard Drive, New Manila, Quezon City
• Featuring Gerald Santos as Pedro Calungsod
• Direction by Jose Christe G. Nombres; script and lyrics by Luigi Nacario; music by Eugene Belbis
• Ticket: P400, free seating
• Presented by Mga Artista ng Teatro Pilipinas (MATPIL) and Prinstar Music PHL
• For more information, contact Rommel at 0918-4785842 / 0906-2977505 / 0928-4782957, or TicketWorld at 891-9999 

8) November 23 to December 2 – Romeo and Juliet: The Musical

• Time: Fridays and Saturdays – 10pm, 1pm, 4pm, 7pm / Sundays – 10am, 1pm, 4pm
• Where: Star Theater, Star City, CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Malate
• Stage direction by Luigi Nacario and Diana Alferez; music by Eugene Belbis
• For ticket information, contact Luigi and Eugene at 750-1551 / 0915-4478950 / 0919-4338565, or TicketWorld at 891-9999
• For updates, check Kids Acts Philippines on Facebook

9) December 25 to January 3 – Disney on Ice: Princesses and Heroes

• Time: Dec 25 to 29, Jan 2 – 2pm, 6pm
• Dec 30, Jan 1 – 1pm, 4:30pm, 8pm
• Jan 3 – 6pm
• Where: Smart Araneta Coliseum
• For ticket information, contact TicketNet at 911-5555

10) January 30 to February 3 – Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience

• Time: Jan 30, 31, Feb 2, 3 – 7:30pm
• Feb 1, 2, 3 – 5pm
• Feb 2 – 2:30pm
• Where: Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati City
• A parody written and performed by Daniel Clarkson and Jeff Turner
• For ticket information, contact TicketWorld at 891-9999
• For more information on Potted Potter and Dan & Jeff, visit the Concertus Manila Facebook page

– Rappler.com