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Love, Loss, and What I Wore!

rajo — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 01:00:41 +0000

I just found out that my dear friend Teresa Herrera is part of this wonderful play called LOVE, LOSS and What I Wore. ( You can read about it more from the notes that she sent me). I cannot wait to see the play! I think Manila will be having the first Asian premiere with an all ASIAN cast! I LOVE THAT! So I just have to tell you now to mark all your calendars because I think this play will be AMAZING!!!! I am so proud of my friend Teresa and looking at the cast, I see a lot of my friends are there too! So please join me in spreading the news about this play and see you all there!

HUGS!

RAJO!

The sensational Off-Broadway show, Love, Loss, and What I Wore, written by sisters Nora Ephron (When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle) and Delia Ephron (The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Hanging Up), vividly recounts a selection of comic and heartwarming stories from different women who remember key moments in their lives through the clothes they wore. The show is based on the bestselling book by Ilene Beckerman, and has featured notable actresses such as Jane Lynch (Glee), Rosie O’Donnell, Brooke Shields (Blue Lagoon, Grease), Betty White (Golden Girls), Rita Wilson, Nikki Blonsky (Hairspray), Fran Drescher (The Nanny), Jamie Lynn Siegler (The Sopranos and Entourage), America Ferrera (Ugly Betty), Kathy Najimy (Sister Act movie series), Kristin Chenoweth (Wicked), to name just a few.

Since its debut in 2009 at New York’s Westside Theater, Love, Loss and What I Wore has never failed to garner praise from critics and delight audience members who saw themselves or someone they knew in each funny and poignant tale. The show won the 2010 Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience as well as the 2010 Broadway.com Audience Award for Favorite New Off-Broadway Play. It has since then been staged in France, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Scandinavia, Los Angeles, Toronto, Buenos Aires, Mexico, Australia, and Paris.

Now, it’s the Filipina’s turn to be charmed and moved by these tales of life and fashion as CTE Productions brings the acclaimed off-Broadway hit to Manila with some of the best female artists in the scene today.

The Asian premiere cast of Love, Loss, and What I Wore includes theater luminary and current Associate Artistic Director of Repertory Philippines, Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo, veteran theater actress, writer, and emerging director Cathy Azanza-Dy, TV host, model, performer, and creative visionary Teresa Herrera, thespian and music sensation Bituin Escalante, and acclaimed classical vocalist, theater performer, and executive director for Music Artes Philippines, Jay Valencia-Glorioso. The show is directed by Theater Down South’s Artistic Director Michael Williams and Cathy Azanza-Dy. Set design is by recent Gawad Buhay awardee Denis Lagdameo and lighting design is by acclaimed and sought after lighting designer John Batalla.

Love, Loss, and What I Wore will have a one-weekend run only on July 14, 15, 16 and 17 at the RCBC Theater in Makati, Shows are at 8pm with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 3:30pm.

Tickets are at Php1,500 for orchestra center, Php1,200 for orchestra side, Php1,000 for loge, and Php500 for balcony. Tickets are available at Ticketworld at 8919999 or log on atwww.ticketworld.com.ph. You may also call 2150788 or 09175378313 or email cteshows@gmail.com. Join CTE Productions on Facebook for updates about Love, Loss, and What I Wore.

Join us in the theater for one memorable night filled with laughter, tears, and a whole lot of style!!!

Next to Normal!

rajo — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:06:08 +0000

I am a Broadway junkie! When I am in New York, I try to catch a minimum of 3 shows at least! On this trip, I only had the chance to see three: Hair, Billy Elliot and Next to Normal. Among the three, my absolute favorite favorite was Next to Normal. The story was about a suburban American family and how they deal with mental illness. The music was so beautiful and haunting. I loved how they did the staging and the flow of the story was so flawless. I do hope that all of you get the chance to see this wonderful musical. Billy Elliot was my second favorite; I daresay that the play was far more superior than the movie. I was close to tears in several scenes. The music was created by no other than Sir Elton John! I loved it! If you’re in town and you can only have one play to see, make it Next to Normal! It’s worth it!

NY views!

The NY City hall!

This is the musical to watch! The actors were brilliant! The main lead was FANTASTIC! The guys were sensational! Celebrity sighting - Ted Danson walking along China town. Met up with the boys after the play! Then headed out for some amazing Japanese after drinks eating! The gang- Nix, Pj, Robin, Noel, Bam & Billy! Robin and Bam ham it up!: SARAP!

HUGS!
RAJO!

Spelling Bee!

rajo — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 01:35:05 +0000

I am probably the worst speller in the entire world! It has always been a problem for me. Each time I watch spelling bees, I find myself in a state of panic. My palms become clammy and I break into a cold sweat! Imagine all this tension transformed into a musical! LOL! I saw this musical around 3 years ago and it was FANTASTIC! I am so happy that the play now will be showing in Manila.

The play is brought to us by Atlantis Productions and directed by one of the most talented young men I know – Bobby Garcia! I also have extra news: I will be a guest in the show! HORRORS! I think my date is on April 3. YIKES! I am already shaking in my boots! I encourage all of you to come and watch the musical. It will be really worth it!

HUGS!
RAJO!

LET THE SPELLING BEGIN!

The competition is intense. The words are hilarious. Let the spelling begin! The Tony Award winning Musical THE 25^TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE opens March 20^th and runs until April 4^th at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati.

SPELLING BEE centers around a fictional spelling bee in Putnam County, New York. Six kids in the throes of puberty face off in the battle of their lives. They compete against each other as well as members of the audience. Three adults help adjudicate the proceedings: a nostalgic former spelling bee winner, a mildly insane Vice Principal and The Official Comfort Counselor completing his community service to the state of New York. SPELLING BEE has a Tony Award winning book by Rachel Sheinkin and Music and Lyrics by Tony Award winner William Finn.

No two SPELLING BEE shows will be alike, as SPELLING BEE will feature “starring roles” each night for two volunteer audience members and two surprise celebrity guest spellers.

Atlantis Productions gathers a stellar cast of theatre veterans Cathy Azanza-Dy, Pheona Baranda, Johann Dela Fuente, Rycharde Everley, Carla Guevarra-Laforteza, Noel Rayos, Felix Rivera, Thea Tadiar and Joel Trinidad, who have all worked with Atlantis in the past.

SPELLING BEE is directed by Bobby Garcia, Choreography by Chari Arespacochaga, Set Design by Tuxqs Rutaquio, Lighting Design by Johnsy Reyes, Costume Design by Twinkle Zamora, Vocal Coaching by ManMan Angsico and Musical Direction by Jojo Malferari.

For tickets call 892-7078 or 840-1187.