Resorts World Manila: The King and I

Join the voyage to the dazzling land of Siam in The King and I starting September 15, 2012 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater!The King and I, the fifth masterpiece of the celebrated tandem of Rodgers and Hammerstein, is the story of a widowed English school teacher who travels to Siam to serve as tutor to the many children of the King. Anna’s task of introducing the kingdom to the modern world brings about disputes with the King whom he learned to respect and love over time.
Resorts World Manila: The King and I
Considered as one of the most beloved classics in theater, The King and I has garnered world-wide acclaim, including 5 Tony Awards for its original 1951 Broadway run, and 5 Academy Awards for its 1966 film adaptation. It is a story as beautifully intricate and multi-faceted as the culture it portrays, brought to life with timeless songs and melodies.With musical numbers backed by the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra and performances from the Philippine Ballet Theater, The King and I will be directed by premier concert and theater director Freddie Santos, with lead roles to be essayed by internationally renowned theater actors, Leo Tavarro Valdez (King) and Monique Wilson (Anna).
Tickets:
Seat Section / Price
VIP P2,400
Premiere P2,000
Deluxe P1,600
Balcony P1,000

Show Schedule:
Day Time
Friday 8 PM
Saturday 2 PM | 7 PM
Sunday 2 PM

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Cirque Du Soleil to perform the signature production Saltimbanco in Manila

The international entertainment group Cirque du Soleil will perform in Manila with its vibrant signature production Saltimbanco from August 9 - 19, 2012 at Mall Of Asia Arena in Pasay City.Advance tickets for Saltimbanco are available online exclusively to Cirque Club members beginning November 30, 2011. Cirque Club membership is free and benefits include access to advance tickets, special offers and exclusive behind the scenes information. To join, go to www.cirqueclub.com.www.smtickets.com or by calling +632-470-22-22.Saltimbanco is Cirque du Soleil’s longest-running touring show and has performed since 1992 to wide-spread acclaim to sell-out audiences in Europe, North and South America, Australia, Japan, and New Zealand for more than 11.5 million enthusiastic fans.Classic Cirque du Soleil at its best, Saltimbanco is a thrilling and kaleidoscopic celebration of awe-inspiring artistry and agility. With a cast of 50 high-caliber artists hailing from 20 different countries, Saltimbanco features breathtaking acrobatics and unbelievable athleticism during solo spotlights and epic ensembles. From the seemingly impossible balancing, jumping, and spinning during the Chinese Poles or the Russian Swing to the gravity-defying Bungees and Trapeze, the crowd pleasing Juggling and Acrobatic Bicycle, to the celebrated and very unique Clowns. Technical expertise and extravagant design are woven together by uplifting spectacular costumes, amazing lighting, humor and enchanting music and magic. Full of colour, amusement and amazement, Saltimbanco is a fun show for the whole family.Saltimbanco- from the Italian “saltare in banco,” which literally means “to jump on a bench”- explores the urban experience in all its myriad forms: the people who live there, their idiosyncrasies and likeness, families and groups, the hustle and bustle of the street and the towering heights of skyscrapers. A signature show, it is inspired by the urban fabric of the metropolis and its colorful inhabitants. Decidedly baroque in its visual, the show’s eclectic cast of characters draws spectators into a fanciful, dreamlike world, an imaginary city where diversity is a cause for hope.From a group of 20 street performers at its beginnings in 1984, Cirque du Soleil is a major Quebec-based organization providing high-quality artistic entertainment. The company has 5,000 employees, including more than 1,300 artists from more than 50 different countries. Cirque du Soleil has brought wonder and delight to more than 300 cities on six continents. In 2011, Cirque du Soleil will present 22 shows simultaneously around the world. For more information, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com.Show Schedule (August 9-19, 2012):Friday, August 10 at 16:00 and 20:00Saturday, August 11 at 16:00 and 20:00Sunday, August 12 at 13:00 and 17:00Saturday, August 18 at 16:00 and 20:00Sunday, August 19 at 13:00 and 17:00                                                  ADULT                     CHILDVIP                                          Php 10,500                 Php 8,400PATRON CENTER                         7,500                          6,000LOWER BOX CENTER                 5,500                          4,500PATRON SIDES                             5,500                           4,500LOWER BOX SIDES                     3,500                           2,800UPPER BOX                                   2,500                           2,000GA                                                    1,200                             960For more information, please contact:+63 2 302-9111, +63 2 302-9112, +63 2 302-9113

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Maroon 5 Live in Manila Overexposed Tour

With Special Guest, The Cab
September 18, 2012 (Tuesday)
Smart Araneta Coliseum
Maroon 5 Live in Manila Overexposed TourTicket Prices:
Patron VIP – P10,000
Patron – P7,000
Lower Box Center – P6,000
Lower Box – P5,500
Upper Box A – P3,500
Upper Box B – P2,500
General Admission – P800

Tickets are available:
www.ticketnet.com.ph
Ticketnet hotline 911-5555 for inquiries.

This event is presented to you by Midas Promotions in cooperation with Dayly Entertainment.

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The 33rd Manila International Book Fair

A trade fair for school materials, supplies, equipments, and facilities.

WHAT: The 33rd Manila International Book Fair
WHEN: September 12 to 16, 2012 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
WHERE: Halls 1 - 4 SMX Convention Center, Mall of Aisa Complex, Pasay City
The 33rd Manila International Book FairAbout MIBF
MIBF has become a yearly tradition for Filipinos. Last year's event was attended by more than eighty five thousand people visiting over three hundred local and foreign exhibitors showcasing thousands of books. MIBF becomes a more challenging exhibit to pull off every year, especially as we come to the advent of the digital age and new ways of reading. But for as long as the written word thrives in any medium, MIBF will continue its legacy of promoting the love for reading.
As one of the longest-running book fairs in Asia, the MIBF is also considered one of the most accessible venues for showcasing published works. Joining or expanding your presence at the MIBF can open your business to an audience of different generations, backgrounds and cultures. Reach out to this ever growing crowd, dialogue with your customers and engage in a forum with your peers in the publishing industry.
Organized by:
PRIMETRADE ASIA, INC.

Partner Organizations:
Book Development Association of the Philippines (BDAP)
Asian Catholic Communicators, Inc. (ACCI)
Overseas Publishers' Representatives Association of the Philippines (OPRAP)
Philippine Booksellers Association, Inc. (PBAI)

Supporting Organizations:
Association of Special Libraries of the Philippines (ASLP)
Medical & Health Librarians Association of the Philippines (MAHLAP)
Ortigas Center Library Consortium (OCLC) Inc.
Philippine Association of Academic and Research Librarians (PAARL)
Philippine Association of Teachers of Library Science (PATLS)
Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI)
University of the Philippines Library Science Alumni Assn. (UPLSAA)

Source: Manila Book Fair

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JAMES MORRISON: The Awakening World Tour - Manila 2012

October 9, 2012 Tuesday
Smart Araneta Coliseum, Cubao, Quezon City

James Morrison The Awakening World Tour - Manila 2012 leg was produced by Midas Promotions.
JAMES MORRISON: The Awakening World Tour - Manila 2012British singer/songwriter James Morrison will feature his latest and third studio album "The Awakening" released last September 2011. His latest album entitled "The Awakening" tackles  recent life encounters of being a father on his own and dealing with his father's death and it's battle to depression due to alcoholism. From this album Morrison made a  collaboration with Jessie J entitled "Up". See more of Morrison this October 2012.Tickets are available via:
[t] 911-5555
[w] ticketnet.com.ph

Ticket Prices:
Php 4,770 - Patron VIP
Php 3,710 - Patron REG
Php 3,710 - Lower Box VIP
Php 3,180 - Lower Box REG
Php 1,910 - Upper Box A
Php    850 - Upper Box B

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PHANTOM OF THE OPERA: Manila 2012

Smart Infinity and Citibank presents Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera from August 25, 2012 to September 30, 2012 (extended) at the CCP Main Theater in Pasay City.PHANTOM OF THE OPERA: Manila 2012Tickets available at Ticketworld or call 891.9999More about The Phantom of the Opera
The role of The Phantom – arguably the most sought-after role in musical theatre – will be played by JONATHAN ROXMOUTH. South African-born Jonathan has received numerous awards and nominations from South Africa’s premier theatre. For his outstanding performance as The Phantom for the show’s South African season, he was awarded Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical in the 2012 Fleur Du Cap Awards.Jonathan also won the Fleur Du Cap Award, as well as the highly respected Naledi Award, for Best Performance in a Musical for the lead role of Gaston in Beauty and the Beast. He also received a Naledi Award Nomination for Best Performance in a Musical for the lead role of Danny Zuko in Grease, and nominations for both a Naledi Award and Fleur Du Cap Award for his performance in A Handful of Keys.Jonathan has performed lead and principal roles in numerous award-winning musicals such as Cats, Beauty and the Beast, The King and I, Grease, The Buddy Holly Story and Jesus Christ Superstar in USA, Hong Kong and New Zealand.In addition to his credits as a leading musical theatre performer, Jonathan Roxmouth is an accomplished concert pianist, performing at concerts and corporate events in South Africa.Producer Tim McFarlane, Managing Director of The Really Useful Company Asia Pacific, said “When I first saw Jonathan’s performance as The Phantom I recognized an exceptional talent, and his interpretation of this iconic role is exciting, fresh and immensely powerful. This kind of talent is just what we are looking for, and Jonathan will be performing the role of The Phantom for the full Asian tour of THE PHANTOM OFTHE OPERA. I wouldn’t be surprised to see him perform the role elsewhere in the world in the future.”Joining Jonathan is CLAIRE LYON, playing the equally sought-after role of Christine, the beautiful and talented soprano. Classically trained, Claire graduated from the Victorian College of the Arts at the University of Melbourne in Australia, with a Bachelor of Music Performance.Most recently Claire has performed the role of Christine numerous times in the new and highly acclaimed Australian production or Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies, the sequel to THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA.Prior to joining the cast of Love Never Dies, Claire was a renowned member of Australia’s national opera company, Opera Australia, performing in numerous classic operas such as The Merry Widow, Madame Butterly, Aida, La Traviata, Peter Grimes, Tosca and Carmen. She also performed the roles of Ida in Die Fledermaus and Barbarina in The Marriage of Figaro, and performed in the world premiere of Opera Australia’s Bliss, which went on to enjoy success at The Edinburgh Festival.As a soprano soloist, Claire has performed in oratorio works such as Rossini’s Petite Messe Solenelle and Bach’s B Minor Mass and Cantata Number 149 with the Victorian College of the Arts Orchestra.“Claire is the perfect Christine,” said Mr. McFarlane. “She has the most exquisite voice which imbues the role with just the right blend of vulnerability, passion and tragedy. She is a beautiful performer.”Playing the role of Raoul is ANTHONY DOWNING, a highly accomplished actor, singer, dancer, pianist and composer. Trained in South Africa and London, award-winning Anthony has performed in musicals, dance productions, film and TV, and performs with a 7-part acappella group.Playing Monsieur Firmin is JAMES BORTHWICK, a seasoned actor with many of South Africa’s prestigious theatre, film and TV awards to his credit, the Naledi and Fleur Du Cap Awards for Best Performance in a Musical (2010) for his role as Peron in Evita.JASON RALPH will be playing the role of Monsieur Andre. Following his first Fleur Du Cap nomination as Most Promising Student while at the University of Cape Town’s Drama Department, Jason has gone on to receive numerous nominations and awards from both the Fleur Du Cap and Naledi Awards during his long career. He won Best Supporting Actor for his performance in The Rocky Horror Show and toured to China, Taiwan and Jakarta in High School Musical. He makes regular appearances on TV and film in South Africa.International opera singer ANDREA CREIGHTON returns to the role of Carlotta which she last played during the 2007-09 Australasian Tour of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. New Zealand-born Andrea has sung principal roles in numerous classic operas for many international opera companies, including Opera National de Paris and New Zealand Opera. Her concert and recital work has taken her around the world, from engagements with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra to the Orchestre National de Paris to the UK’s Halle Orchestra. Andrea has won numerous awards and scholarships during her singing career.Playing the role of Madame Giry is American-born REBECCA SPENCER. Rebecca premiered the role of Madame Giry in the acclaimed Phantom: The Las Vegas Spectacular which has played to full houses for more than 6 years. Her romance with THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA began when she was cast in the role of Carlotta in the German production in Hamburg. Rebecca has performed more than 50 principal roles in operas and musicals across the USA and Canada, and has appeared on television and in film. She has performed as a soloist for numerous American Symphony Orchestras, has performed solo concerts in New York, and has recorded two critically acclaimed albums.The role of Piangi is played by THABISO MASEMENE who most recently performed the role of Don Basilio in Opera Africa’s Le Nozze di Figaro. He has also performed as Nemorino in L’Eisir d’Amore, Ernesto in Don Pasquale and Beppein in Pagliaci, Thabiso is part of a successful group called the Gaabo-motho Tenors with whom he has performed internationally.Originally from the UK, CAT LANE will play the role of Meg Giry. Cat has performed in numerous musicals in London’s West End and internationally, including Grease, Cats, Footloose, Beauty and the Beast and Saturday Night Fever. She has also performed in Spirit of the Dance on its US tour, and in pantomimes such as Cinderella.Presented in Manila by Smart Infinity and Citibank in cooperation with Philippine Airlines as the official carrier, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA tells the story of a disfigured musical genius known only as ‘The Phantom’ who haunts the depths of the Paris Opera House. Mesmerised by the talents and beauty of a young soprano – Christine, the Phantom lures her as his protégé and falls fiercely in love with her. Unaware of Christine’s love for Raoul, The Phantom’s obsession sets the scene for a dramatic turn of events where jealousy, madness and passions collide.With nearly 100 tons of scenery, breathtaking special effects, over 700 lights and more than 230 impeccably designed costumes by international designer, the late Maria Björnson, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is an unforgettable musical experience.THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA in Manila is produced by Lunchbox Theatrical Productions, David Atkins Enterprises, Hi-Definition Radio, Inc. and Concertus in association with The Really Useful Group. Major sponsors are Shell V-Power Nitro +, PLDT Telpad, Diamond Hotel, OOCL, Monark Equipment and media partners Radio High 105.9, Crossover105.1, Monster RX93.1, 99.5RT, 2nd Avenue, ETC, Jack TV, The Philippine Star, BusinessWorld, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Sunstar Cebu, ClickTheCity, PEP.ph, ABS-CBN, ABS-CBN Regional Network Group, Ayala Malls Cinemas, Ayala Malls, Rustan Commercial Corporation and Beringer – Napa’s Finest, exclusively imported and distributed by Happy Living Fine Wine. Tickets are available at TicketWorld 891-9999 or log on to www.ticketworld.com.ph.Asian Hospital Charities Inc. will open the season on August 25, 8:00 PM as part of their fundraising to help support the medical needs of the underprivileged. Book your tickets at the Asian Hospital Lobby or call 771-9000 local 8202 and take this opportunity to extend your hand to those who are in need.About The Phantom of the OperaThe world’s most successful and popular musical, and the longest-running show on Broadway, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA , comes to Manila for a strictly limited season in August 2012.Andrew Lloyd Webber’s phenomenal hit celebrated its 25th anniversary on the West End stage last year, and continues to play to full houses nightly in London, New York and around the world. THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA has been seen by over 130 million people worldwide, has been performed in more than 27 countries, has won over major theatre award, and has grossed more than $5.6 billion.THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is a heart-wrenching story of the mysterious, hideously disfigured Phantom who lives beneath the Paris Opera House, and his obsession with the young singer Christine. Disguised as the “Angel of Music” he devotes himself to creating a new opera star, and winning her love from his rival Raoul, while exercising a reign of terror over the Opera House.With 130 cast, crew and orchestra members, jaw-dropping scenery, breathtaking special effects, and more that 230 stunning costumes, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA contains some of Andrew Lloyd webber’s most famous and stirring music.THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is worldwide sensation which will take Manila audiences on an unrivalled musical journey.

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CREED Live in Manila 2012

This  November 11, 2012 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Who could not forget Creed the Grammy Award rock bandof the 90's. With hits:Higher, My Sacrifice, My Own Prison, With Arms Wide Open, One Last Breath, What if and a lot more. Catch them live this November!Ticket Prices:
Patron A Standing – P5,500
Patron B Reserved – P5,900
Lower Box Center – P4,500
Lower Box Side – P3,800
Upper Box A – P2,500
Upper Box B – P1,500
General Admission – P800

For more inquiries, call: 02-951-5555 or 02-921-8883.

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