Webber forever

“I mean I don’t really think about it. You know, do you know what I often say to myself? I think you’re very lucky in life if you know what you want to do.” —

Andrew Lloyd Webber

Hundreds of Andrew Lloyd Webber fans braved the strong rains and trooped to the Cultural Center of the Philippines to watch the gala premiere of the much-awaited musical spectacular The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber. This breathtaking presentation featured a concert of Broadway and West End favorites coming from 14 hits, smashes and successes. The fantastic opening night was well-attended by a spectrum of guests from the business, banking, diplomatic and social sectors considered as the country’s crème de la crème. It was a truly heartwarming experience to witness such world-class performances, stunning set designs and state-of-the-art productions especially for people who really know musical concerts and have a symbiotic relationship with the timeless masterpieces from Evita, Phantom of the Opera, Cats and Jesus Christ Superstar. What a magnificent concert indeed! Bravo to the brilliant team of High Definition CEO Francis Lumen and Concertus, Inc. managing director Bambi Rivera-Verzo who can only give us this kind of show. But the best is yet to come — Stomp in November, Mamma Mia! in January and the biggest of them all coming soon — wait for it and wait for the news!

Greetings

Happy birthday to our celebrator today, Quitos Bengzon.

Advance birthday greetings to jet-setter Mayenne Carmona and Tats Manahan, July 25; FCCP’s Annabelle Adriano and Anna Maria Tirol, July 26; Irma Aguado and Prestige Brands Phils. GM Esmeralda Abe, July 27; Baby Araneta Fores, July 28; Ideaz Plus’s Bob Zozobrado, July 29.

So, how was your week?

(For comments or inquiries, please e-mail me at jjlitton@indanet.com)