A Day in Honor of Children's Books

July 17 is National Children’s Book Day. 

Celebrated every third Tuesday of July, this is in honor of the publication of the Filipino folk tale, “The Monkey and the Turtle” by Dr. Jose Rizal, in the July 1889 edition of the Trubner’s Oriental Record in London. This being the first acknowledged published literary work for children written by a Filipino. 

The Philippine Board on Books for Young People will spearhead the  National Children’s Book Day  opening celebrations this year at the Museo Pambata, with the theme, "Masayang Magbasa sa Sariling Wika." Local publishers will be presenting their latest crop of titles during the event and the Philippine Board on Books for Young People will award the winners of the 2012 PBBY-Salanga and the PBBY-Alcala Prizes.

MCO Foundation Re-launches its Young Artists Development Program 2012

The MCO Foundation, established in 1985, is as a non-stock, non-profit cultural organization dedicated to the promotion of classical and cultural arts. One of MCOF’s programs supports the young artists through its "Young Artists Development Program" which provides our young artists the experience through performance opportunities, endorsement, and exposure to a wider public. Oftentimes, the recitals of young artists under our aegis have become the artists’ official debut as an artist. The MCOF has featured numerous young talents who are doing well now in their respective careers.

The program has been offering Masterclasses, free of charge to teachers and students with hopes that it provides learning opportunities, wisdom, and pointers from master artists and to enable our young artists to hone their craft; and for our music lovers to have a better understanding on music. We have shared with the community world renowned cellist Li Qin Wei (considered to be the next YoYo Ma) and pianist Carmencita Sipin Aspiras. This annual program is made possible with the support of our partners Filipinas Heritage Library, Lyric Piano and BusinessWorld.

Every year, the MCOF chooses some of the most outstanding and promising young artists, and invite them to perform in a recital series. The invitation is based on the artists’ talent, seriousness in honing his talent, attitude, and willingness to work and learn to hone his artistry. We conduct interviews with teachers, friends, colleagues and the artists’ themselves. With the Young Artists Development Program, the MCOF wishes to develop Filipino artists that will inspire them to represent the Philippines in the field of international classical music arena and help uplift the music standards in the country.

The Young Artists' Series 2012 roster of artists with the theme- “Three prodigies now, tomorrow’s music Masters”:

• Violinist Christian Tan on July 12, 2012 at the Filipinas Heritage Library. He is a consistent NAMCYA winner, youngest musician to be invited to participate in the Asian youth Orchestra's 17 cities Asian tour and was single-handedly awarded with the Artistic Director Achievement Award by the founder and the music director of the orchestra - Mr. Richard Pontzious. He is currently under the tutelage of violinist Gina Medina and a member of Manila Symphony Orchestra.

• Soprano Elainne Vibal on July 19, 2012 at the Filipinas Heritage Library. She is a prize winner in the 2009 Jovita Fuentes Vocal Competition, and a student of soprano Camille Lopez Molina. She had just recently finished a series of performances as Maria Clara in the highly acclaimed Dulaang UP Production of De Leon's Noli Me Tangere and as chorus member in Musicartes' production of Puccini's Madama Butterfly.

• Flutist John Raymond Sarreal on July 26, 2012 at the Filipinas Heritage Library. He is another consistent NAMCYA winner, and recently received his Bachelor of Music at the University of the Philippine under the tutelage of Prof. Enrique Barcelo; and as well as under Antonio Maigue, Thomas Perrzoli, Bernard Goldberg and Hiroshi Matsushima. He also passed the Rome Music Festival Auditions to be part of the Rome Music Festival Orchestra.

Apart from our young talents in concert, we will have special performances. To kick off our program for the young, we will have:

• “Hommages “: A Tribute to violinist Donnie Fernandez on July 5, 2012 at the University of Makati. Donnie is an MCO friend, featured once as soloist with the Manila Chamber Orchestra; and a revered violinist whose demise at a young age is greatly missed by friends and colleagues. With an exceptional talent, Donnie entered the prestigious Julliard School of Music at the age of 9, had an active performance career; and was the concert master of the US Army Orchestra at the time of her passing last year. This tribute will feature the children of Donnie Fernandez who are keeping their mother’s memory alive through music -- Catherine F. Belleza, violinist, Isabel F. Belleza, flutist/pianist, Therese F. Bonoan, cellist; with collaborating artists --Robert P. Alcala, pianist; Mo. Ruggiero Barbieri, conductor and the Makati String Ensemble. 

To give our audience a taste of the best of Chamber music, we will present some of the mentors of our young artists in:

• “Trio” (The Best of Chamber Music) which will be held on July 20, 2011 at the Filipinas Heritage Library will feature three of the country's finest artists today headed by pianist Mary Anne Espina (2008 Alilw Awardee), violinist Gina Medina (Concert Master of Manila Symphony Orchestra) and cellist Wilfredo Pasamba (considered one the finest Filipino cellists). 

"Hommages" will be opened to the public for free. Tickets to the performances of Christian Tan, Elainne Vibal, and John Raymond Serreal are at P 500.00; and "Trio" tickets at Php 800.00 with discounts offered to students, faculty and senior citizens. 

For inquiries, please call the MCOF Secretariat at 750-0768, 0920-954-0053, Filipinas Heritage Library at 892-1801 or visit Ticketworld at 891-9999. This series is made possible through additional support from National Commission for the Culture and the Arts, Alveo Land, City of Makati and the Friends of the Cultural Concerns of the Philippines.

17th Edition French Film Festival

I love French wine and cheese!  French films? These I have to see as June 7 marked the opening of the 17th edition of the annual French Film Festival.  Dubbed Citi-Rustan's French Film Festival, it is part of the French cultural program, Francophil, organized by the Embassy of France to the Philippines and the Alliance Francaise de Manille.

The film festival opened with Michael Hazanavicius' Oscar Award-winning film, "The Artist", which is very appropriate as it pays tribute to the beginnings of cinema.  Furthermore, a selection of contemporary French films will be shown throughout the festival through the efforts of the Institut Francais and the Philippine distributor, Pioneer Films. 

Among the films chosen as part of the Citi-Rustan's French Film Festival are Filipino films that have been shown in festivals in France or whose directors have participated in French workshops or seminars -- "Busong" by Auraeus Solito, "Manila" by Raya Martin and Adolfo Alix, Jr., "Bakal Boys" by Ralstom Jover, and the short films "Little" and "Au Revoir Philippe" by Sigrid Bernardo.  These Filipino films will be shown the whole day of June 12 as a tribute to Philippines' Independence Day.  The festival will also showcase Brillante Mendoza's "Captive," a Franco-German-Filipino co-production, starring French actress Isabelle Huppert.  However, the screening is by-invitation only and organized by Star Cinema.

The French Film Festival is from June 8 to 17 at the Shang Cineplex of the Shangri-La Plaza and from June 21 to 23 at the Ayala Center Cebu, made possible by the ample support of Citibank and Rustan's, and the following partners Shangri-La Plaza, Total, Air France-KLM, Pernod Ricard Philippines, Mandarin Oriental Manila, Pioneer Films, Le Cellier Wines, Cultural Center of the Philippines, UP Film Institute and official media partners BusinessWorld, Highlife, Travel, Radio High 105.9 and Spot.ph.


For inquiries, please call 0915-3135891 or email at frenchfilmfest@gmail.com.

Philippine Fashion Week Holiday 2012

Philippine Fashion Week has been at it now for five years in raising awareness for the works of talented local designers whose creations can compete globally in design and quality. Witness the PFW Holiday 2012 shows starting today, May 22, until May 27 at the SMX Convention Center and SM Mall of Asia.

I've been attending some shows for two years now so I can say that each year provides new and exciting showcases for everyone. Seeing the trendy and chic guests is pretty much like watching a fashion show in itself. I look foward to the shows that sent me invites and I will gladly share my photos and experiences here in my blog.

Below is the whole week schedule:

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Forbidden Broadway: Musical Parody At Its Best

I have blogged about "Forbidden Broadway" last month as a teaser, having been invited to the press launch for a taste of things to come.  For those reading about the play for the first time, let me give you a capsule of what the fuzz is all about.

"Forbidden Broadway" is what New Yorkers call "the funniest show in New York" and is the Off-Broadway smash hit that is all about spoofing show tunes, characters and plots of contemporary and current Broadway musicals. Conceived, written and directed by Gerard Alessandrini, a then unemployed actor who wanted a showcase for his talents.  The original show opened in January 1982 in New York. The show has mocked popular shows like The Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, Les Miserables, Mama Mia!, Cats, Hairspray, and Rent, among others.  It also targets famous Broadway actors, writers, composers, directors, choreographers and producers but you'll have to watch the show to know who these are. 

Upstart Productions, through the talented actor, writer, director and producer Joel Trinidad, brings this musical parody to Manila for a limited run this May 2012.  "Forbidden Broadway" is a two-act, four-person show, with two men and two women playing pivotal roles and playing about 20 or more roles individually. The four actors who were tapped for the show are Liesl Batucan, Caisa Borromeo, Lorenz Martinez and OJ Mariano.

The fab four (l-r): Caisa Borromeo, Lorenz Martinez, Liesl Batucan and OJ Mariano  

At the recent press preview, I was somewhere in-between knowing what the show was about and anticipating which Broadway musicals and personalities are going to be spoofed plus the variety of costume changes that had to be done quickly throughout the show.  Boy, what I witnessed I wasn't ready for and so I kept on laughing the whole time without the guilt of offending those on the other side of the globe. As Joel Trinidad shared, "Forbidden Broadway pokes fun at all the big hits of Broadway, but in a good-natured way that's never petty and mean." 

I loved everything in the show but my most favorite was the "Wicked" suite.  Watch out for the witch, the cute flying monkeys and the...as much as I'd like to share the wackiest scene ever, I have to restrain myself in divulging too much, so I leave this to your imagination.  I also loved "Annie," "The Phantom of the Opera," and the showdown of Rita Moreno and Chita Rivera because of "West Side Story."

Liesl, Caisa, Lorenz and OJ -- all of whom I've seen perform in previous productions -- were all naturally funny! I wonder how they were able to finish the show without bursting into laughter or even breaking into a grin?  With a script that's so hilarious, if I was one of the cast, I can imagine myself giggling and choking midway through songs.  Kudos to the four talented cast members for being great and disciplined performers. I also commend the lone pianist, Dingdong Fiel, who provided good music and crazy antics as well.  


As mentioned in my previous post, guest artists like Aiza Seguerra, Nyoy Volante, Jett Pangan, and many more will be popping on stage but only one surprise guest per show.  Luckily, the special guest at the preview is none other than respected actor Noel Trinidad, who delayed his trip abroad just to participate in his son's (yes, he is Joel's father) show for the first time ever.

The cast with the night's special guest Mr. Noel Trinidad (center)

and here with director Mr. Joel Trinidad (center)

"Forbidden Broadway" will run from May 11 to 27, 2012 with shows on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and matinee shows on Saturdays and Sundays at 3 pm.  Venue will be at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC PLaza, Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City.


Related Reading: A Good Kind of Forbidden

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A Good Kind of Forbidden

Anything "forbidden" is almost always desired. Who can resist peeking at a surprise gift? Or eating another slice of sweet cake when no one is looking? I guess it is the challenge posed by the "forbidden pleasures" that our natural curiosity and persistence can't overcome at times.

When an invitation to join the press launch of "Forbidden Broadway" came my way, I was immediately curious to know what it is all about.  It turns out that it is what New Yorkers call "the funniest show in New York and is the upcoming offering of Upstart Productions this May 2012 -- the Off-Broadway smash hit that is all about spoofing show tunes, characters and plots of contemporary and current Broadway musicals.

Upstart Productions' Joel Trinidad

And who on earth came up it such an idea?  "Forbidden Broadway" was conceived, written and directed by Gerard Alessandrini, a then unemployed actor who wanted a showcase for his talents.  The original show opened in January 1982 in New York. The show has mocked popular shows like The Phantom of theOpera, Wicked, Les Miserables, Mama Mia!, Cats, Hairspray, and Rent, among others.  It also targets famous Broadway actors, writers, composers, directors, choreographers and producers but I'm not revealing names now so you'd be curious enough to watch the show instead.

Liesl Batucan and Lorenz Martinez

OJ Mariano and Caisa Borromeo

As to how "Forbidden Broadway" found its way to Philippine shores can be credited to Upstart Productions' Joel Trinidad, who is directing the show. Mr. Trinidad caught the show when he was in New York a couple of years ago and he shares, "I love Forbidden Broadway because it pokes fun at all the big hits of Broadway, but in a good-natured way that's never petty and mean."  The full length, 2 acts show is like watching 20 or more Broadway musicals in one go and because it is well-written, the viewers need not be familiar with any of the featured musical to be able to appreciate the show.

"Forbidden Broadway" is a four-person show, with two men and two women playing pivotal roles, and the four actors who were tapped for the show are Liesl Batucan, Caisa Borromeo, Lorenz Martinez and OJ Mariano. As Mr. Trinidad relayed at the press conference, "More than just great singers, dancers and actors, I needed performers who could be funny without trying."  I agree on that a hundred percent because comic timing is something we are born with: either we have it or we don't.  "I'm happy to say that my cast members -- Liesl, Caisa, Lorenz and OJ -- are all great performers who are definitely born with it," affirms Mr. Trinidad, referring to the cast as being naturally funny.    


Watch this short video clip I took of their spoof of Rent's Season of Love:

To spice up every performance, guest artists like Aiza Seguerra, Nyoy Volante, Jett Pangan, and many more will be popping on stage but only one surprise guest per show.

"Forbidden Broadway" will run from May 11 to 27, 2012 with shows on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and matinee shows on Saturdays and Sundays at 3 pm.  Venue will be at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC PLaza, Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City.


Stay tuned for updates to this show.

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Jekyll and Hyde

One of my much-awaited musicals to watch this year is Jekyll & Hyde and I couldn't contain my excitement when preview time finally arrived. I was looking forward to watching veteran thespian and director Michael Williams and famous singer and stage actor Jett Pangan, who both alternate as Jekyll/Hyde.

The classic tale of the epic battle between good and evil, Robert Louis Stevenson's Jekyll & Hyde is about Henry Jekyll, a brilliant doctor whose experiments on human personality, in the hopes of finding a cure for his father's illness, led him to create his murderous alter ego Edward Hyde.

The dimly-lit stage and the clever play lights immediately set the tone of the play -- light and shadow, good and evil. The Victorian operating theater, which served as the stage itself for the characters, and the Greek chorus were innovations that Repertory Philippines' associate artistic director Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo brought onto the production and this she shared in the press preview, "The show was not written like that but I have an amazing cast. I took a lot of risks and had lots of sleepless night because I am answerable to the board for the outcome of the production." Ms. Yulo couldn't help but cry when the audience applauded her brilliance and efforts that she had to go backstage for a few seconds to calm herself.

The "amazing cast" with director Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo

(middle, standing behind Jett Pangan) and

assistant director Rem Zamora (extreme left, standing)

An overwhelmed and teary-eyed Yulo

at the press conference after the preview

The "amazing cast" that Ms. Yulo refered to are: Michael Williams and Jett Pangan who alternates as Dr. Henry Jekyll/Mr. Edward Hyde; Kalila Aguilos as Lucy Harris; Cris Villonco as Emma Carew; Junix Inocian as lawyer Gabriel John Utterson; Steve Cadd as Sir Danvers Carew; Jack Salud as Simon Stride; Red Nuestro as Bishop of Basingstoke; Mayen Bustamante-Cadd as Lady Beaconsfield; Oliver Usison as General Lord Glossop; Reuben Uy as Lord Savage; Jamie Inocian as Sir Archibald Proops; Jamie Wilson as Spider; James Stacey as Poole; Natalie Everett as Nellie; Hans Eckstein as Bisset; and the awesome Ensemble are Cara Barredo, Teenee Chan, Tricia Amper-Jimenez (who is understudy for Emma Crew), Liza Infante-Robinson, Giannina Ocampo, Edu Briones, Topper Fabregas, David Fabros and Gary Junsay.

Jett Pangan's Jekyll to Hyde moment while singing

"This Is The Moment"

I watched Jett Pangan in last year's run of Next to Normal (where he played opposite Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo and from which he garnered a Best Actor nomination) and I must say that he was indeed very good in theater. But his role here as Jekyll/Hyde is a real revelation. He performed with such passion and energy that the audience felt it from start to finish, not to mention the highlight scene where he sang "This Is The Moment" before transforming himself from the gentle doctor Jekyll to the monstrous Hyde. There may be no costume or make-up change to mark the transition (they intentionally veered away from that) but the great lighting effects sure did the job very well. I must say, Mr. Pangan looked really sinister and menacing when bathed with the red and blue lights.

Cris Villonco and Michael Williams:

Emma Carew and Henry Jekyll's tender scene

I have yet to watch Michael Williams essay the role but I'm sure his version will be totally different but equally effective. I saw him do the Jekyll role with Cris Villonco for one brief number at the press call and they do have the chemistry. Met him for the first time after the press preview and he was such a warm person. He even gladly took a photo of me and some friends on the set's risers as a souvenir.

Cris Villonco is really a good match for sweet roles and her singing is consistently par excellence with the other plays she has done the past years which I was able to watch.

Kalila Aguilos shone bright as ill-fated Lucy Harris

Another great performance was delivered by Kalila Aguilos as the prostitute Lucy who fell in love with Jekyll but was desired by Hyde. Her acting and singing prowess are impeccable so much so that I felt the emotions that her character was conveying, be it love, pain or fear. I last saw her as Queen Femina Suarestellar Baroux (villain to Eula Valdez' heroine role) in Zsazsa Zaturnnah last year and even then, her brilliance was evident.

Junix Inocian as Utterson, friend to Pangan's Dr. Jekyll

The respectable Junix Inocian was meant to give life to the role of Utterson, Dr. Jekyll's trusted and loyal friend. He has long been in theater and was a part of the original cast of London's Miss Saigon and played the coveted role of the Engineer. But I must say, my most vivid memory of him was his role as Kuya Mario in Batibot, a children's television show that I used to watch when I was younger.

Taking a bow to the applause and standing ovation

Suffice to say, I loved Repertory Philippines' production of Jekyll & Hyde. It had the same feel as their previous staging of Sweeney Todd and I'm a sucker for the dark and strange. Enough said.

(l-r) Cris Villonco, Kalila Aguilos and Jett Pangan

are all smiles during the Q&A

(l-r) Michael Williams, Junix Inocian and Steve Cadd

Directed by Mechu Lauchengco-Yulo, the rest of the artistic and production team behind the second offering of Repertory Philippines' 75th season are: Baby Barredo, artistic director; Rem Zamora, assistant director; Onyl Torres, musical director; Natalie Everett, choreographer; John Batalla, lighting designer; Joey Gonzalez-Mendoza, set designer; Raven Ong, costume designer; Rosa Lumagbas, assistant to the costume designer; Gidget Tolentino, production manager and sound engineer; Ayam Barredo, company manager; Perky Parong, stage manager; Pol Roxas, sound technician; Pablito Salvador, lighting technician; and Adul Lasin, set execution and scenic artist.

The cast on the operating theater set

at the Jekyll & Hyde preview's press conference

Jekyll & Hyde will be shown at Onstage Greenbelt until April 22 with the following show schedules: 8 pm shows on Fridays and Saturdays on March 30 & 31, April 13, 14, 20, 21 & 22; 3:30 pm shows on Saturdays and Sundays on March 31, April 1, 14, 15, 21 & 22. Tickets at P1,500 (Orchestra Center), P1,000 (Orchestra Side) and P800 (Balcony). Call 571-6926 or log on to Ticketworld to inquire and reserve tickets.

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HerWord.com's Hunger Games Promo

Promo alert! Comment on any HerWord story from March 22 to 27 and be one of five (5) winners of a movie poster and keychain or one of the five (5) winners of a movie poster from 'The Hunger Games'. Log on now to www.herword.com!

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Back With Brian McKnight

Yes, American R&B and Pop singer/songwriter and musical arranger Brian McKnight is back in the Philippines and is staging a concert with Back with Brian Mcknight Live in Manila on March 16, 2012, 8PM at the Smart Araneta Coliseum and on March 17, 2012 at the Harborfront Hotel in Cebu. Known for his hits "One Last Cry" and "Back At One," Concert goers will be in for a treat as Brian sings love songs and more.

His special guest for his concert is Angeline Quinto, a relative newcomer, but Brian is confident that she'll give a great performance because he believes in Filipino talent and knows that, "everyone here sings good and knows how to perform."

Brian McKnight

Having been here three times before, he lists among his favorite Filipino artists Martin Nievera, Gary Valenciano and Regine Velasquez. "Martin because the very first time I came here, I guested on his late night show and we became brothers, I'm his black brother. We became very close. Gary, I worked with him. Regine, when I heard her sing Mariah's (Carey) songs, I told Mariah that if she (Regine) comes here and sings your songs, you're not going to sing it anymore. You're going back to the drawing board."

Presented by MJM Productions, this show is special to Brian since this will be the first time in a long while that he will be performing with his two sons, Brian Jr. and Niko, who themselves are in the limelight because of their hit song "Marry Your Daughter." Composed by Brian Jr., the songs video garnered about 27 million hits on YouTube.

Brian with sons Niko (left) and Brian Jr. (right)

Musicality is obviously running in the family. When asked if their father influenced them in their craft, Brian Jr. said, "Of course he's influenced us a lot in music and he's really supportive. I wanted to go into NBA and play basketball but when I was 16, I started doing my songs." A proud father of two talented sons, he advises them to research and improve their craft. "'Marry Your Daughter' is an awesome song. But at the end of the day, what's the next step? You got to improve and not be complacent."

Brian has been active in Twitter because he believes that social media is the way to go nowadays for artist like him to interact with fans. "I really didn't want to do social media. I was from the days when you just put out a record and they like you whenever you come out. But now, if you're not on top of social media, you're forgotten. Now, as an artist, you have to be the most proactive person for your career and not wait for the label to do it for you. Now you 'twit' and do what you have to do to stay relevant. At the end of the day, reaching out to the fans on a personal level may make them buy your album or concert tickets." He also plans to do a live web feed from his studio so his fans can watch him and other musicians at work.

With that said, fans can expect to see and hear more from Brian McKnight, and his sons, in the coming days. In the meantime, here's a video I took of their little sample of 'Marry Your Daughter.'

Marry Your Daughter by Brian, Niko & Brian Jr.

For the Manila concert:

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.

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Forever 21 Sale

Fashionistas on the look out for good buys will be heading to Forever 21 SM Makati this weekend for its 3-day day. Mark your calendars now, girls -- March 16, 17 and 18 -- for selected fashion finds that are up to 50% off.

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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