NOLI ME TANGERE, THE OPERA Announces Cast Additions for Limited Return Engagement at CCP Main Theatre, June 21-23

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Mheco Manlangit, Miguel Suarez, Matteo Teehankee, Johann Andra, and Paul Dominique Galvez join its 50 strong cast.

In its 50th anniversary, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and J&S Productions Inc. are thrilled to welcome new cast additions to the smash-hit NOLI ME TANGERE, THE OPERA's limited return engagement at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo from June 21 to 23, 2019. Lyric soprano Mheco Manlangit joins the cast as Maria Clara; boy sopranos Miguel Suarez, Matteo Teehankee, and Johann Andra to play Basilio, and tenor Paul Dominique Galvez to play Albino.

Based on National Hero Dr. Jose Rizal's 1887 classic novel of the same name, NOLI ME TANGERE, THE OPERA, which premiered in 1957 and features the music and libretto by National Artists Felipe Padilla De Leon and Guillermo Tolentino, respectively, broke box office records at the CCP with three sold-out performances last March, which prompted this mid-year rerun.

The production is co-directed by international event stylist Jerry Sibal and veteran theater director-playwright Jose Jeffrey Camañag, featuring the 53-piece NOLI Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Herminigildo Galang Ranera.

The opera also features returning cast members Bianca Lopez (Maria Clara), Nomher U. Nival (Juan Crisostomo Ibarra), Ivan Nery (Juan Crisostomo Ibarra), Joseleo Logdat (Elias, Pilospo Tasyo), Greg Abelardo De Leon (Elias, Pilosopo Tasyo), Nil's Flores (Padre Damaso), Ronaldo Villaruel Abarquez (Padre Damaso, Kapitan Tiago), Miguel Espiritu (Kapitan Tiago), Allison Cervantes (Sisa), Bernadette Mamauag (Sisa), Mia Bolaños (Doña Victorina), Charina Althea Balmores (Sinang), Micah David J. Galang (Andeng), Krissan Manikan-Tan (Tiya Isabel), Rare Jireh Yzel Columna (Victoria), Santino Juan Santiago (Crispin), Jose Mari Javato (Padre Salvi), Oliver Pineda (Tenyente Guevarra), Timothy Racho (Alferez),  Ruzzel Clemeno (Don Filipo), Lorenz Edward Sarondo (Linares), Renz Nathaniel Cruz (Manlilibing), and Airo Saret (Manlilibing).

Rounding out the cast are Angeli Benipayo, Cris Go, Eden Lorrice Dumlao, Erielle Fornes, Katrine Jamar Sunga, Kevin Chen, Marifel Motilla, Mavel Bautista, Michael Del Rosario, Neomi Giron, Otepp Billeza, Ray Justin Cornelio, Roxanne Abuel, Sheila Gamo, and Via Villasin.

“We're thrilled that our production of Felipe Padilla De Leon and Guillermo Tolentino's NOLI ME TANGERE, THE OPERA, which we premiered in New York City in 2013, will be back at the CCP this June. NOLI ME TANGERE, THE OPERA celebrates the timeless work of our National Hero and two National Artists and the immense talent of our young classical musicians and performers. We can't wait to share the magic of this opera once again with the CCP audience, said Sibal and Edwin Josue, executive producers.

NOLI ME TANGERE, THE OPERA tells the timeless story about love, betrayal, and hope set against a repulsive backdrop of tyranny, torture, and murder. It follows Juan Crisostomo Ibarra who returns to the Philippines after pursuing scholarly studies in Europe. He plans to open up a school and marry Maria Clara, his betrothed. However, parish priest Padre Damaso, the archenemy of the Ibarras, is out to hinder Crisostomo's agenda. NOLI ME TANGERE, THE OPERA paints a clear picture of the so-called social cancer that illustrates the rotten system of governance, the illicit way of the church, and the unfavorable trade of the privileged class.

The show's creative team reunites Sibal (who is also the set and costume designer), Camañag, and Ranera with their collaborators Dingdong Fiel (assistant musical director, pianist), Ronan H. Ferrer (voice coach, choirmaster), Albert Figueras (co-costume designer), Dennis Marasigan (lighting designer), TJ Ramos (sound designer/engineer), and Alan Dela Rama (graphics and video designer).

Noli Me Tangere, The Opera unfolds as an elegant affair." - Washington Post

"Jerry Sibal creates the attractive costumes and sets."  - New York Times

“It's a gift to Filipinos. - Philippine Daily Inquirer

“This production is going for grand, not only in design but also in scale. -BWW Opera

Performed with English supertitles, NOLI ME TANGERE, THE OPERA will run for one weekend only at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo: June 21-June 23, 2019, at 2 p.m., and June 22, 2019, at 8 p.m.

Ticket Outlets: J&S Productions Inc. 0915 593 4777, 0947 168 1714; CCP Box Office 02 832 3704/06, or TicketWorld 02 891 9999.

Ticket Prices: Orchestra Center/Parterre Box - P2,800; Orchestra Side/Lower Box - P2,300; Balcony 1 Center - P1,400; Balcony I Side/Upper Box - P1,200, and Balcony II Center & Side  P900

25% off for students and 20% off for seniors, PWDs, government employees, and the military. Please present a valid ID card.
Official FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/nolioperamanila/
Official Hashtags: #NoliMeTangereOpera #NoliOpera

Teatro Dayaw Proudly Presents Ang Sana: Ang Pagkamit sa mga Pangarap

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Teatro Dayaw is a non-profit community theater organization established in 2018 that aims to gather and empower the youth in North Fairview, Quezon City, and in nearby places through the Arts, specifically Theater. Teatro Dayaw has been in existence for only 1 year and already has 30 members and still counting.

In collaboration with Mary The Queen Parish Youth Ministry, May 24 (7:00 PM), May 25 and June 1, 2019 at (3:00 PM and 7:00 PM) we will be having our second production entitled “SANA: Ang Pagkamit sa mga Pangarap” a back-to-back play written by our members inspired by two stories about one’s goals and aspirations.

Ang Pag-aartista ni Jolina Magdayaw written by Kristine De Leon, talks about an aspiring actress who meets a vlogger, MAV who is looking for his lead star to filter his reality. Whilst, BUS NO. 5 written by Paola Neyra begins with five students on a fieldtrip little did they know about what lies on their path ahead.




Show dates: May 24 (Friday) 7:00 PM

May 25 (Saturday) 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

June 1 (Saturday) 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Where: Assumption Hall, Mary the Queen Parish, Belfast Ave.,

Neopolitan, Fairview, Q.C.

Ticket price: 150

Student discount/PWD: 100



For Ticket Inquiries and showbuying, please contact our Marketing Head, Mhikuo Jecino

The #AdultingChallenge– Take it Up with the “Perkins Twins” in CBN Asia’s BreakTambayan!

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It’s like everybody’s talking about it, but nobody really prepared you for it.

Fret not, millennials! Brothers Jesse and Christian Perkins, famously known as the Perkins Twins, are “perkinspired” to share tips and views with you on growing up as the newest hosts of the upcoming season of #iCanBreakThrough’s BreakTambayan.

Together with Trish Chu, the twins will share their experiences on how to face this life season in BreakTambayan, an online show of insightful talks on relevant concerns Filipino millennials face.

“We talked about adulting - how you can manage money, how to deal with relationships – and some really important things that we, young adults, need to face. This is another perspective that you can get and we are hoping you would be inspired and encouraged,” Jesse shares.

Empowering others is not a new thing for the duo. Aside from a budding career in the entertainment industry, they tour schools nationwide to inspire the youth on good values through their partnership with various government agencies, and their Kaibigan movie tour.

The brothers see the show as an opportunity to answer millennials’ questions and help people find a way to live life that is God-glorifying and beneficial – all in a light and fun way. When asked what sets BreakTambayan apart from their other projects, the show’s purpose stood out among the rest.

“It’s really amazing in BreakTambayan kasi (because) that platform is specifically designed to talk about the things my brother and I want to talk about. We’re able to speak more boldly about the things we believe in,” Jesse added.

The twins pondered that the show opens their hearts more on issues that matter and welcome you to join them as they showcase their humor and wits on adulting.

#ICanBreakThrough (ICBT) is an online campaign initiated by CBN Asia, producer of the shows The 700 Club Asia, Superbook, and Tanikala, aspiring to reach out to Filipino millennials who may be struggling, hurting, or seeking a community where they can belong to.

Visit https://icanbreakthrough.com and catch the PerkinsTwins as they join the "real talk" for the young grown-ups with host Trish Chu in BreakTambayan.