Based on the original concept by Robert Lopez and directed by Bobby Garcia & Chari Arespacochaga.  On March 12 - 27 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium. For details, please call Ticketworld at 891-9999

A musical story on the life, love and death of St. Joseph on March 7, 3PM at the CCP Main Theater. For inquiries and reservations, please call Ticketworld at 891-9999.

Set amidst the economic turmoil of the 1930’s, the play chronicles the rise of Arturo Ui, a Chicago mobster, and his attempts to control the cauliflower racket. On February 17-21 & February 24-28, with shows every Wednesday-Friday at 7PM, and Saturday & Sunday at 10AM & 3PM at the UP Diliman Wilfrido Ma. Guererro Theater. For inquiries, please call 0906-3848616, 926-1349, 981-8500 local 2449 or 433-7840.

Adapted from Anton Chekov’s The Three Sisters, Tatlong Maria is about the slow destruction of a family once regarded as one of most respectable in society. From Russia, the play will move to a remote small town in the Philippines during the first decade of Martial Law. On February 19-28 at the CCP Little Theater.

A multi-cultural showcase of outstanding theater performances from university and college based theater groups nationwide.  It features original works and performances, exhibitions and Tanghalang Mag-aaral, a national conference on theater and education. On February 2 - 5 at CCP Studio Theater. For more information, please call 497-4023.

The election is not a laughing matter, but it could be comedic! The play is set in the imaginary island of Isla Filiminimon. Following the chronology of the election process, the plot presents various iconic characters of the Philippine society. Beginning February 5 at the PETA - Phinma Theater. For inquiries, please call 725-6244, 410-0821 or email petampro@yahoo.com

The East Village-set 1990’s musical with book, music and lyrics by the late Jonathan Larson. Produced by 9 Works Theatrical, the cast includes Gian Magdangal as Roger Davis; Fredison Lo as Mark Cohen; and Nicole Asensio as Mimi Márquez. On stage on February 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27 & 28 (Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays at 8PM with matinee shows on Saturdays at 3:30PM & Sundays at 4:30PM) at Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza Makati. For details, please call 557-5860 or Ticketworld at 891-9999 or log on to www.9workstheatrical.com and www.ticketworld.com.ph.

A take-off from good old Shakespeare directed by Joy Virata,. The story promises to be uproariously funny.  Catch it on February 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27 at 8PM with 3:30PM matinees on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28. Showing at Onstage, 2/F Greenbelt 1 Makati.  For tickets and inquiries, please call 887-0710 or log on to repertory.ph.  Tickets are also available at Ticketworld at (632) 891-9999 or visit www.ticketworld.com.ph.

Repertory’s new Season starts off with the Philippine premiere of Peter Quilter’s new romantic comedy, Duets.  Set in glorious comedy, the play explores the hilarious nuances of love in seemingly impossible, but extremely funny situations.   Joy Virata and Miguel Faustmann take on all four sets of characters, providing rollicking entertainment as they go through costume and character changes onstage.  Duets is directed by Ana Abad Santos. Playdates are January 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 and 30 at 8PM with 3:30PM matinees on January 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31 at Onstage, 2/F Greenbelt 1, Makati City.  For tickets and inquiries, please call 887-0710 or log on to repertory.ph.  Tickets are also available at Ticketworld at 891-9999 or visit www.ticketworld.com.ph.

‘Rent,’ the landmark Broadway musical that melded a rock sound with story and character like no other musical before it, is back in Manila! With its 5-year absence in Philippine theater, it’s creating a big buzz with its upcoming February 2010 run.

Created by the late lyricist-composer Jonathan Larson, ‘Rent’ swept all major theater awards of 1996 including the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and Tony Awards.  So if you missed it before or have seen it and would like to experience the life-affirming musical all over, this is your chance!

‘Rent’ is produced by 9 Works Theatrical and will be directed by theater veteran, Robbie Guevarra. The talented cast includes Gian Magdangal as songwriter Roger Davis, with Fred Lo as filmmaker Mark Cohen and Nicole Laurel Asensio as dancer Mimi. Cara Barredo will also perform Mimi at certain performances.

The cast will also feature OJ Mariano as Tom Collins, Carla Guevara-Laforteza as Maureen Johnson, Noel Rayos as Benny Coffin, Job Bautista as Angel Schunard and Jenny Villegas as Joanne.  Ensemble members include Gugi Lorenzana, Johann Dela Fuente, Raul…