From Supermarket Aisles to Stadium Lights: Puregold Conquers the Philippine Arena with OPM Con 2025
The Philippine Arena pulsed with music, lights, and pure Pinoy energy as tens of thousands of music fans came together on July 5 for Puregold’s OPM Con 2025. With a sold-out crowd and a star-studded lineup of today’s biggest OPM acts—BINI, Flow G, G22, KAIA, SB19, Skusta Clee, and SunKissed Lola—the event marked a bold new milestone in Puregold’s phenomenal rise in the entertainment space.
What It Means to Bury a Ghost: A Retrospective Review of ‘Silent Hill 2’
Let’s return to the ‘Silent Hill 2’ remake—perhaps 2024’s surprise success—and examine what it says about how we remember, reframe, and remain tethered to the original game and the things we need to outlive.
‘Shrek The Musical’ is swamped with all-Filipino lead stars
Get ready to laugh out loud as Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, and Lord Farquaad bring their swampy adventures to the Philippine stage adaptation of ‘Shrek The Musical.’
Artist Playground celebrates its 10th anniversary with ‘REVERSE CARD’
Marking a decade of fearless creative exploration, Artist Playground proudly presents REVERSE CARD , a bold new psychological thriller by Chase Kyle Loza, directed by Paul Jake Paule.
‘Elecktra’ will have its rerun on July and August 2025
Coming this July due to popular demand is a provoking contemporary adaptation of this classic Sophocles tragedy.
‘Bagets The Musical’ to hold open auditions on July 14 and 15
Be part of the barkada of ‘Bagets The Musical.’ Auditions are now open for the upcoming stage adaptation of the hit 1984 coming-of-age Filipino film. The iconic barkada from the ‘80s is making a comeback onstage with a fresh generation of young talented performers.
Rockwell’s Proscenium Theater Opens with ‘The Bodyguard the Musical’
This September, the spotlight turns to Rockwell’s Proscenium Theater as it prepares to debut—not just as a new stage, but as the setting for immersive, unforgettable experiences in the heart of the city. With quiet confidence and unshakable flair, Rockwell proudly presents its first-ever production: a 9 Works Theatrical staging of ‘The Bodyguard The Musical.’
O ye of little faith, watch 'Grace'
‘Grace’ is a moving work that resonates with our history as a nation of devotees whose religion wasn’t endemic to our land but whose faith is like that of a mustard seed.
Resilience of Humanity and of Those Who Come From Away
The beauty of humankind is found in compassion, and ‘Come From Away’ displayed this wonderful act of goodness.
The Playbook Club’s Twinbill ‘First Love, Last Love’: A Bleak Take on Love and Relationships
Rafael Jimenez’s twinbill ‘First Love, Last Love’ tackles the immaturity that accompanies inexperienced love. That love, like everything else, is shaped by forces outside one’s control: future events, societal laws, and government policies.
Tickets for ‘Shrek the Musical’ will be available this June
Fans may join the ‘Shrek The Musical’ waitlist at www.newportworldresorts.com/shrekthemusicalwaitlist starting June 19. Those who register will receive early access to the pre-sale period, which opens on June 25, 10 AM. General ticket sales will begin on June 28, 10 PM.
The stage adaptation of ‘Dagitab’ will premiere on July 2025
SC. presents a limited 2-weekend run of Dagitab based on the award-winning Cinemalaya film by Giancarlo Abrahan, adapted and directed by Palanca Hall of Famer, Guelan Varela-Luarca.
Unearthing the Memories of Our Formative Years in ‘Virgin Labfest XX’s Set A: Bubot’
The first set of every festival teases us with what to expect moving forward, but it’s never a concrete indicator of what will happen next. Much like in real life, our childhood experiences may shape our future but do not necessarily define them. Aptly titled ‘Bubot,’ the first set of Virgin Labfest’s 20th season immerses us in stories mostly associated with our formative years. Bubot—a term closely tied to immaturity and underdevelopment—captures a moment that once existed, before and during our early teens. This set forces us to revisit a time repressed by college and work, resurfacing memories indiscriminately: the good, the bad, and the so-so.
Jon Santos shines in ‘Bawat Bonggang Bagay’
‘Bawat Bonggang Bagay’ proves that Santos is a force to be reckoned with, having an arsenal of ‘Yes, and’ along with his unwavering wit.
Restaging of ‘Walang Aray’ unveils its exciting cast line-up
Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) brings back Rody Vera’s award-winning hit comedy musical, ‘Walang Aray,’ a witty and hilarious reimagining of Severino Reyes’ classic zarzuela Walang Sugat, from August 29 to October 12, 2025, at the PETA Theater Center.
‘Bar Boys: The Musical’ to return this 2025 with an all-new staging
The limited engagement of Barefoot Theater Collaborative’s ‘Bar Boys: The Musical’ opens on October 24.
‘Delia D.: A Musical’ to add four more shows
Due to overwhelming love and support from theatergoers, ‘Delia D.: A Musical Featuring the Songs of Jonathan Manalo’ has extended its run. Additional performances were added on June 14, 8PM and June 15, 3PM, with special encore shows on June 28, 3PM and 8PM.
Introducing the Cast of ‘Burn the Floor’ in Manila
Burn the Floor and GMG Productions announced the full cast of ‘Burn the Floor: Ballroom Reinvented’ as the global dance phenomenon takes the stage at The Theatre at Solaire from July 10 to 15, 2025.
What ‘Choosing’ means for Liza and Ice
In this Pride Month special, we talked to Ice Seguerra and Liza Diño-Seguerra about ‘Choosing (A Stage Play)’ and how it breaks the stigma on the challenges that LGBTQIA+ couples go through, embracing all the decisions they make like broken fragments in kintsugi.
Omigod! Ateneo Blue Repertory’s ‘Legally Blonde: The Musical’ Was Perfect!
Ateneo Blue Repertory has consistently been putting out spectacular musical productions and their production of ‘Legally Blonde: The Musical’ was beyond perfect.