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Rachelle Ann Go: Outstanding & Spectacular

BY BÜM D. TENORIO JR. The adjectives “outstanding” and “spectacular” exist in the domain of Rachelle Ann Go. The same words were used by theater aficionados to describe her performance at the recently concluded Manila-run of Hamilton, where she essayed with fervor and power the role of Elizabeth “Eliza” Hamilton.…

Hamilton keeps Manila audience in rapt attention

The latest Broadway musical to hit Manila, Hamilton, which also marks its premiere in Asia, is now running at The Theatre at Solaire until Nov. 26. PeopleAsia caught its staging last night, Sept. 19, a day before the musical’s media night. By Alex Y. Vergara Like a huge package tied…

Review: Repertory Philippines’ Hair

Repertory Philippines revisits a groundbreaking musical from the 1960s in a dazzling display of young talent. By Isabella Olivares In the late 1960s, a new musical by James Rado, Gerome Ragni and Galt MacDermot shook up New York City. It spoke about the hippie countercultural movement, racism, illegal drugs, spirituality…