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