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Among the more recent reinterpretations is “Gregoria Lakambini: A Pinay Pop Musical” by Tanghalang Pilipino, which places Ka Oryang, played by Marynor Madamesila, at the center of “herstory” rather than in the margins.

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Unlike the other times when I’d been able to watch a show at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater, there was something a bit off with the sound system during a performance of “A Chorus Line” a few nights ago.

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Theater Group Asia’s VIP preview of “A Chorus Line” at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater welcomed a packed and enthusiastic audience to experience the Manila staging of one of Broadway’s most iconic musicals.

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Still relevant after over 100 years. 

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"Dear Evan Hansen" will make you leave the theater with questions about kindness and accountability, and the Manila staging allows that discomfort to linger, a choice that feels honest. 

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Menchu Lauchengo-Yulo is all praises for the current state of Filipino theater.

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Paolo Gumabao will make his stage debut in the psychological play "Walong Libong Piso."

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