It’s pretty early to make a New Year’s resolution, but we suggest you commit to this one: watch more plays and musical. The year 2013 is a very good time for that, considering how Repertory Philippines, often called the “most professional English-speaking theater company in the country,” is bursting with exciting offerings this upcoming theater season.
Celebrating its 46th year this 2013, Repertory Philippines, which has staged over 300 well-known shows such as “Les Miserables,” “West Side Story” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” has the following in store for us next year.
BOEING BOEING
By Marc Camoletti
Translated by Beverley Cross and Francis Evans
Playdates: Jan. 25, 26; Feb. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 & 16, 2013 – 8:00 p.m.
Jan. 26, 27; Feb. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 & 17, 2013 – 3:30 p.m.
Starring Michael de Mesa (a Repertory debut) and Michael Williams.
Directed by Miguel Faustmann.
A playboy juggles his three flight attendant fiancées, with the help of his housekeeper, but things turn crazy because of weather delays and the invention of a faster Boeing jet.
NO WAY TO TREAT A LADY
Book, Music and Lyrics by Douglas J. Cohen
Based on the novel by William Goldman
Playdates: March 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 & 23, 2013 – 8:00 p.m.
March 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 & 24, 2013 – 3:30 p.m.
Starring Michael Williams and Carla Guevara-Laforteza.
Directed by Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo.
A musical comedy thriller with humor, romance and murder, based on a bestselling novel and movie.
THE GRADUATE
Adapted for the stage by Terry Johnson
Based on the novel by Charles Webb and the Screenplay by Calder Willingham and Buck Henry
Playdates: April 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 & 27, 2013 – 8:00 p.m.
April 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28, 2013 – 3:30 p.m
Starring Cherie Gil, Reb Atadero and Cara Barredo.
Directed by Jaime del Mundo.
The story of an innocent and directionless college graduate who gets seduced by an older woman. He, however, falls for her daughter.
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Book by Jim Eiler
Music by Jim Eiler and Jeanne Bargy
Lyrics by Jim Eiler
Adaptation by Jim Eiler
Adapted from the book by Lewis Carroll
Playdates: Aug. 17 – Dec. 15, 2013
Directed by Joy Virata.
This Repertory’s Children’s Theater production of the popular book features interactive play.
THE PRODUCERS
Book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan
Music and Lyrics by Mel Brooks
Playdates: Nov. 15 – Dec. 15, 2013
Directed by Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo and Jaime del Mundo.
Featuring modern, outrageous and in-your-face humor, this classic cult comedy won a record-breaking 12 Tony Awards.
For Rep 2013 Season tickets and details of each show, please call 5716926 or 5714941, or e-mail info@repertory.ph or log on to repertory.ph.
To accommodate all inquiries, Repertory Philippines is now accepting reservations for corporate sponsorships, schools and civic groups.
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