A new play delves into the works of three National Artists to explore Filipino identity through the years: Alejandro Roces (We the Filipinos Are Mild Drinkers), F. Sionil Jose (Po-on), and Eddie Romero (Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon?). From July 5 to 7, the Cultural Center of the Philippines will showcase the second edition... Continue Reading →
Hit rock opera ballet ‘Rama, Hari’ returns with big names, newbies
This September 2023, watch out for an exciting return of the hit Filipino rock opera ballet 'Rama, Hari' with performances at Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Makati and Metropolitan Theater in Manila. Check out the full schedules below. Here are the big names and newbies that are joining the show directed and choreographed by National... Continue Reading →
‘Virgin Labfest 18’ slated for June 7-25 at CCP Blackbox Theater
Good news for theater fans! The Philippines' largest theater festival of 'untried, untested and unstaged' one-act plays is back for its 18th edition! Don't miss this chance to see 'The Virgin Labfest' on stage this June 7-25 with 12 new plays from both veteran and upcoming playwrights. What better way to celebrate this fresh chapter... Continue Reading →
Cultural Center of the Philippines celebrates Pinoy musicals via 53rd anniversary show
The Cultural Center of the Philippines celebrates its 53rd anniversary with a one-night musical spectacle titled Musikal II on September 10, 8:00 PM at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Dubbed “Musikal II” the gala will provide a rousing start to the moving out and improving the CCP Main Building that will bring it up to par with... Continue Reading →
CCP to close its main building for rehab until 2024
After 50 years, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) is finally having a long-overdue rehabilitation of its Main Building. In line with this, CCP will close its theaters and indoor venues from January 2023 to December 2024. “We will not keep any stone left unturned. The CCP rehabilitation plan emanates from the building audit... Continue Reading →
