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Lea Salonga, Rachelle Ann Go, Miss Saigon: Told You, Singing Is More Fun in the Philippines (video)

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again (and we’ll most likely say this a thousand times more), singing is a national hobby in the Philippines. So it came as no surprise that the 25th Anniversary gala performance of Miss Saigon, playing at the Prince Edward Theatre, London, featured the original Kim, Lea Salonga. It also featured another Filipina making her mark in the world musical stage, Rachelle Ann Go. Lea Salonga is also known as a Disney Princess (the singing voice of Princess Jasmine in Aladdin and Fa Mulan in Mulan). But, lately, in her participation in The Voice Philippines, we see a different personality shining through — we don’t know if it’s just role-playing, but she sure comes across as a b*tch. Still, as someone noted, every time Lea Salonga sings the classics, our hearts melt, and we remember that we love her. Yes, we still love her. Here, watch: Continue reading Lea Salonga, Rachelle Ann Go, Miss Saigon: Told You, Singing Is More Fun in the Philippines (video)

5 Reasons Why You Should Watch Rak of Aegis

You’ve probably heard, or seen, the all-Filipino box-office musical Rak of Aegis, a theater presentation of the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) that features the song of the Filipino rock trio, Aegis. Here are five reasons why you should watch it: Continue reading 5 Reasons Why You Should Watch Rak of Aegis

Stage Plays and Musical: Next to Normal

First, let me say there’s still time to catch the last day of this musical, Next To Normal, winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize and winner of 3 Tony Awards. It runs from March 11 to 27, 2011 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium (RCBC Plaza in Makati City). To check if tickets are still available, call the producers, Atlantis Productions, at 892-7078 or 840-1187. Continue reading Stage Plays and Musical: Next to Normal