A Party Called Grease

Yup, "Grease" is the word...the word that transported me back to my childhood days when I fondly recall my 4-year old self holding a hairbrush for a microphone and singing along "You're the One that I Want" while going down a flight of stairs at my lola's house, imitating the song's choreography.

Now, with 9Works Theatrical's staging of the updated version of "Grease", the younger generation can watch what "Grease" is all about (in case they have never seen the movie starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton John) while those who saw the movie and grew up with its songs can enjoy the 1950s pop culture all over again.

A powerhouse cast that is led by Gian Magdangal (Danny Zuko) and Frencheska Farr (Sandy Dumbrowski) promises to electrify its audiences and make them fall in love with the characters once more.  Joining Magdangal and Farr are Iya Villania and Jennifer Blair-Bianco (alternating as Betty Rizzo), newcomer Rafa Siguion-Reyna (Kenickie), Reb Atadero (Roger), Mark Tayag (Sonny Latierri), and Vince Lim (Doody) completes the T-bird members, while Carla Dunareanu (Marty), Peachy Atilano (Frenchie), and Sarah Facuri (Jan) rounds up the Pink Ladies.  Supporting cast members are Carlos Canlas (Johnny Cash), James Stacey (DJ Vince Fontaine), HArold Cruz (Eugene Florcyzk), Sab Jose (Patty Simcox), Angela Padilla (Miss Lynch), and Carmelle Ros and Ciara Sotto (alternating as Cha-cha Digregorio).

"You're the One that I Want"

And as for the Teen Angel who serenades Frenchie during "Beauty School Dropout," each show will feature a surprise guest for the role -- each one a notable stage, film or TV actor. The Teen Angel during the preview that I watched was Franco Laurel while JM Rodriguez, Raul Montesa and Michael de Mesa have appeared in the succeeding shows.

The Grease cast class picture

Watching the show, I couldn't help but stomp my feet, wiggle my fingers and sing-along to "Grease" favorites such as "Hopelessly Devoted to You," "Grease Lightning," and of course, "You're the One that I Want."  I really enjoyed the whole production and I must say that casting was perfect so congratulations to the artistic team led by  director Robbie Guevara and assistant director Lorenz Martinez, and to the production team led by executive producer Santi Santamaria.

Want to have a musical blast from the past? Join the gang and party with "Grease" at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati City on all weekends of November until December 1, 2013, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday gala at 8 pm, Saturday matinees at 3:30 pm and Sunday matinees at 4 pm.



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March 2012 Concert Scene

Get ready on March 8 at the SMART Araneta Coliseum for a night of fun and hip music in SMASH Project 2012 featuring Cobra Starship, The Used, The Cab and Dashboard Confessional plus performances by local bands Chicosci, Urbandub and Typecast.

Four rock bands on one stage in one night! Brought to you by DAYLY Entertainment.

Ticket Prices:

PATRON (101 & 103) – STANDING - PhP 4,240

PATRON SEATED (Reserved Seating) - PhP 4,240

LOWER BOX (Reserved Seating) - PhP 3,710

UPPER BOX A (Reserved Seating) - PhP 2,650

UPPER BOX B - PhP 1,060

GENERAL ADMISSION - PhP 530

Like SMASH PROJECT for more info. Call 911 5555 or visit http://ticketnet.com.ph to reserve tickets.

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) will perform live in Manila for their History of Modern Concert Tour on March 12, 8 pm, at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. Reminisce with OMD songs "If You Leave," "Secret," "Enola Guy," "So In Love," and "Dreaming."

Ticket Prices

PATRON A A TO U (101,103,108,107,111,112) (Reserved Seating – PhP 4,770

PATRON B V TO Z (101,103,104,105,106,113,114,115) (Reserved Seating) – PhP 4,240

LOWER BOX (Reserved Seating) – PhP 3,180

UPPER BOX A (Reserved Seating) – PhP 2,120

UPPER BOX B – PhP 1,060

Call 911-5555 or log-on to www.ticketnet.com.ph for online reservations. For more info, please visit http://www.facebook.com/OMD.Manila.2012

This event is presented by Sticky Rice Media Agency in association with Shadow.Inc Entertainment, Happy Box, & iCreate Entertainment Solutions.

Japanese American guitarist and singer-songwriter Kina Grannis is coming to Manila on March 15, 2012 at the Meralco Theatre as a part of her In Your Arms World Tour. She’s also set to perform in Malaysia on March 13, March 18 in Indonesia and March 19 in Singapore.

Ticket prices

ORCHESTRA CENTRE (with Meet & Greet) – PhP 2,950

ORCHESTRA SIDES – PhP 1,950

BALCONY – PhP 950

Get your tickets here: http://kinagrannismanila2012.eventbrite.com/?ref=ebtn

For more info visit: http://www.soulmannalive.com

Relax with your favorite love songs from Brian Mcknight in Back to Brian Mcknight Live in Manila on March 16, 2012, 8PM at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, presented by MJM Productions.

Ticket Prices

PATRON (PT 101 & 103) (Reserved Seating) – PhP 4,770

PATRON B (Reserved Seating) – PhP 4,240

LOWER BOX (Reserved Seating) – PhP 3,180

UPPER BOX A (Reserved Seating) – PhP 2,120

UPPER BOX B – PhP 1,060

GENERAL ADMISSION – PhP 530

Call 911-5555 or log-on to www.ticketnet.com.ph for online reservations.

80′s original pop superstar Cyndi Lauper is coming back to Manila! Watch her perform her hit songs such as "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun," "Money Changes Everything," "She-Bop," "True Colors," and "Time After Time, among others, on March 17, 2012, 6 pm, at the SMART Araneta Coliseum.

Ticket Prices

Patron A – PhP 5,500

Patron B – PhP 5,000

Lower VIP – PhP 4,500

Lower Box – PhP 4,000

Upper Box A – PhP 2,500

Upper Box B – PhP 1,250

General Admission – PhP 750

Tickets are available NOW! Call Ticketnet at 911-5555 or visit your nearest TICKETNET outlets in all SM Dept. Stores – Customer Service. More info at http://pulpmagazinelive.com/main/2011/12/cyndi-lauper-live-in-manila/

Shout It Out World Tour: Hanson LIVE in Manila and Cebu! On March 30, 2012 at the SMART Araneta Coliseum and March 31, 2012 at the Waterfront Hotel Cebu.

Ticket Prices for Manila show

PATRON VIP 101 & 103 (FIRST 10 ROWS - Reserved Seating) - PhP 4,770

PATRON (Reserved Seating) - PhP 3,710

LOWER BOX (Reserved Seating) - PhP 3,180

UPPER BOX A (Reserved Seating) - PhP 2,650

UPPER BOX B - PhP 1,590

GENERAL ADMISSION - PhP 530

Ticket Prices for Cebu show

VIP - PhP 3,500

GOLD - PhP 3,000

SILVER - PhP 2,000

BRONZE - PhP 1,000

SP Balcony - PhP 1,500

General Admission - PhP 600

Tickets for Manila show are available at all Ticketnet outlets.

Tickets for Cebu show are availale at the Waterfront Hotel Lahug Lobby, SM City Cebu Customer Service and Ayala Center Cebu Customer Center.

Wilbros Live presents 4x Grammy Award Winner (with over 100 Million records sold worldwide) Olivia Newton-John Live in Manila on March 31, 2012, 8pm at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Walk down memory lane with her 70s and 80s hits "I Honestly Love You," "Hopelessly Devoted To You," "Physical," "Xanadu," "Suddenly," "You’re The One That I Want," "Summer Night" and more!

Ticket Prices

PATRON A (Reserved Seating) – PhP 5,280

PATRON B (Reserved Seating) – PhP 4,755

LOWER BOX (Reserved Seating) – PhP 4,225

UPPER BOX A (Reserved Seating) – PhP 2,640

UPPER BOX B – P1270

GENERAL ADMISSION – PhP 530

Tickets are available NOW! Call Ticketnet at 911-5555 or visit your nearest TICKETNET outlets in all SM Dept. Stores – Customer Service.

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