Peter Pan opens September 30

The timeless tale about "the boy who never grew up" is reborn.

 

Come and join us on a thrilling musical journey to " Never Land " as Sir James Barrie's classic legend is magically brought to life in the spectacular Asian premiere of "Peter Pan – A Musical Adventure" set to open on September 30, 2011 at the Meralco Theater.

 

The legend of Peter Pan has been delighting children for over 100 years. This faithful new version which will be first seen in Asia, promises to be a festive adventure with stunning scenery, show-stopping performances, swashbuckling sword fights, jaw dropping and breath-taking flying scenes.

 

Produced by Repertory Philippines and Stages Production Specialists, "Peter Pan – A Musical Adventure" with book by the late Willis Hall and music and lyrics by award-winning duo George Stiles and Anthony Drewe (Broadway's "Mary Poppins" and "Honk!," among other works) is a charm f a musical with its ability to generate a real sense of magic and wonder.

 

The musical opened in Denmark, Copenhagen in 1996 and won two top awards for Best Song ("When I Kill Peter Pan") and The Orchestra's Award at the International Musical Of The Year. The production was first broadcast in 2001 as a New Year's Eve concert on BBC Radio 3 and was later presented at Festival Hall in the 2002-2003 Christmas period. Since then, Stiles & Drewe extensively revised the show for a stunning new production with its United Kingdom theatre premiere. In 2007-2008, the show played at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre, directed by Rachel Kavanaugh and a year later, it moved to the West Yorkshire Playhouse.

 

The musical is set in bustling Edwardian suburbia, and the normality of a children's nursery. The magic really starts with the ingenious introduction of Tinkerbell, a tiny dot of light zipping around and disrupting the toys. Peter and the Darling family are whisked away to the famous land full of colorful characters including the Lost Boys, Mermaids, Crocodile, Tiger Lily and, of course, the dastardly Captain Hook.

 

Theater stalwarts Jaime del Mundo and Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo shall sprinkle a touch of fairy dust and put together their creative artistry as co-directors of this musical. With an amazingly talented cast and production team, rehearsals for this year's musical spectacular have commenced and the show is already starting to come together.

 

The all-star cast will have audiences hooked as Sam Concepcion marks his role as Peter Pan – an athletic young boy full of energy, commanding, yet sensitive leader of the Lost boys.

 

Michael Williams is Captain Hook, a delightfully evil character & nemesis to Peter.

 Jaime del Mundo is Mr. George Darling, a stern and unimaginative but loving father. Pinky Marquez is the gentle and caring mother, Mrs. Mary Darling.

 

Tippy Dos Santos and Cara Barredo alternate as Wendy Moira Angela Darling, the eldest of the Darling children. A very pleasant and charming girl who takes on role of "mother" to the lost boys.

 

Nacho Tambunting and Luigi Quesada play the role of John Darling, Wendy's younger brother, a bookish young teen-ager who has always dreamed of being in a big adventure.

 

Juan Miguel Santos and Alessa Zialcita play the role of Michael Darling, the typical youngest child who doesn't want to miss what everyone else is doing.

 

Robie Zialcita is Smee, Captain Hook's comedic sidekick. A character in direct contrast to Hook in appearance and physical stature.

 

Kakki Teodoro is Tiger Lily – a cute, perky, willful princess of the Indian tribe.

 

Joy Virata is the older Wendy Darling and the play's Narrator.

 

The Lost Boys of Never Land will be played by George Schulze, Kevin Concepcion, Jay Pangilinan, Bym Buhain, Justin Valiente, Nelsito Gomez, Hans Braga and Eric Mercado while the Pirates will be played by James Stacey, Hans Eckstein, Edu Briones, Meynard PeƱalosa, Kuya Manzano, Chino Veguillas and Reymund Domingo.

 

Tinker Bell – a fairy, represented only by a tiny flashing light is played by Kyla Rivera. Her "dialogue" is only heard as tinkling music. She does not speak as we know it, and the other characters "translate" what she "says".

 

"Peter Pan – A Musical Adventure" is a perfect treat for the whole family.

 

"Peter Pan – A Musical Adventure" shall run from September 30 – October 30, 2011 with shows on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and matinee shows on Saturdays and Sundays at 3:00 p.m. All performances are at the Meralco Theater, Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City.

 

The artistic and creative team of "Peter Pan" is led by Baby Barredo (Artistic Director), Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo (Associate Artistic Director), Audie Gemora (President of STAGES), Jaime del Mundo / Menchu Lauchengco- Yulo (Directors), John Batalla (Lighting Designer), Gino Gonzales (Set Designer), Raven Ong (Costume Designer).

 

"Peter Pan's" production staff is composed of Gidget Tolentino (Production Manager) assisted by Jingay Kaimo of STAGES, Ayam Barredo (Company Manager), Ed Lacson (Stage Manager) and Adul Lasin (Set Execution and Scenic Artist).

 

The marketing, sales and publicity of "Peter Pan" is led by Toots Tolentino (PR & Publicity-Rep) and Gian Carlo Vizcarra (STAGES), with Rem Zamora, Ayam Barredo and Oliver Usison (PR & Publicity, Marketing), Carlo Orosa (Head of Marketing – STAGES), Cherry Bong Edralin (Sales – STAGES), Marie Talay and Rose Silva (Marketing & Sales) and Raul Montesa and Jojit Lorenzo (Photography).

 

The show is now open for reservations for limited slots only for corporate shows, schools and different organizations. For inquiries and other information, call Repertory Philippines at 571-6926 and 571-4941 or email info@repertory.ph. Tickets are also available at Ticketworld at 891-9999 or www.ticketworld.com.ph. Visit www.repertory.ph, subscribe to youtube.com/repertoryphils, and add "Rep Phils" in Facebook.

 

"Peter Pan" is presented by special arrangement with Macnaughton Lord 2000 Ltd.

 


Get ready for the new Ronald's Store

 

Only 4 more days until McDonald's once again opens the doors to a whole new kind of restaurant experience.

 

In celebration of its 30th Anniversary in the Philippines, McDonald's will hold its first ever simultaneous four-store re-opening on September 30, finally showing the public what the lovable brand has been cooking up these past few months.

 

McDonald's Makati Cinema Square, Greenhills, North Avenue, and Quezon Avenue will welcome the public to a big celebration on September 30, with activities and surprises in store for loyal patrons.

 

 


Alodia’s Warm Winter Symphony: Winter Sonata -- the animated series

Animax launches Winter Sonata-- the animated series

Winter just got warmer as Animax launches Winter Sonata- the anime.
 
Making its debut in South East Asia, Animax recently launched the anime version of Winter Sonata, the drama that triggered the Korean wave not just in the Philippines but in other countries as well.
 
In an event held at the Korean Cultural Center in Bonifacio Global City, the leading animation channel celebrated the arrival of this much-awaited series by holding a piano recital featuring Animax's very own Ani-mate, Alodia Gosengfiao, playing the show's iconic theme, "From Beginning 'Til End". Another part of the event allowed members of the press and anime bloggers to catch the first two episodes of the animation series.
 
Ms. Maria Ong, Marketing Manager of Animax Asia, graced the event that also included a mini-contest and late-luncheon. Ms. Ong who flew all the way from Singapore expressed her delight and excitement over the showing of the animation and was even gracious enough to allow an interview after the event.
 
The animated series
 
The much-anticipated animated adaptation of Winter Sonata brings back 23 of the original cast members, headed by Bae Yong Jun as Kang Joon-sang and Choi Ji Woo as Jung Yu-jin, to play the same characters they did on the K-drama.
 
Trying hard not to offend loyal fans of the Korean series, the anime version draws much of its visuals from the original drama including memorable episodes and looks of the characters. True enough, a lot of the scenes in the anime are very reminiscent of scenes from the original version.
 
In addition to reliving the tears, laughter and memories of Winter Sonata, fans can also look forward to the conclusion of the anime series that will feature a new live-action drama epilogue not aired during the original drama series.
 
A winter love story
 
Based on the 2002 original Korean drama that captured the hearts of millions worldwide, the anime version of this epic romance tells the tragic love story of Jung Yu-Jin and Kang Joon-sang. Both met and became friends while in high school. Drawn together by a series of events both happy and sad, it didn't take long for the two to fall in love with each other.
 
Tragedy strikes and in an event that tested the faith of both characters, one accident left Yu-Jin believing that Joon-sang was dead while the later had his memory erased. How will things play out for this couple who were torn apart during a cold winter's night?
 
Winter Sonata premiers on September 20, 2011 at 6:50 PM. Regular showing is during weekdays at 7:00 PM only on Animax.