ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, REVIEWS
On November 14 and 15, 2025, Rockwell’s Proscenium Theater will proudly present its first concert – the MaestroClass Concert Series by National Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab.
This December, Rockwell and 9 Works Theatrical proudly present the beloved hit musical A Christmas Carol, directed by Robbie Guevara with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and book by Mike Ockrent and Lynn Ahrens.
Walt Disney Studios announces that the filmed version of the original Broadway production of the Tony®, GRAMMY®, Emmy®, and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical “Hamilton” will open in select Philippine cinemas for one week only starting on October 1, 2025.
The paths of friends diverge as one is now Glinda the Good, and the other The Wicked Witch of The West in Wicked: For Good. The final chapter in the global cinematic sensation sees Cynthia Erivo and Ariana reprise their roles as the witches of Oz, along with Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, and Jonathan Bailey. In cinemas November 19.
It’s time to grab your musical bestie and start practicing as “Wicked: For Good” director Jon M. Chu, Cynthia Erivo, and Ariana Grande are on the lookout for talented Filipinos to sing their version of the iconic “For Good” duet. In anticipation of “Wicked: For Good,” the sequel to last year’s musical phenomenon, Universal Pictures Philippines is doing an open call for duos to sing their best rendition of “For Good,” to be posted on TikTok starting September 15 until October 5. Three pairs of singers, handpicked by Chu, Erivo, and Grande, will be announced as winners on October 13.
The Sandbox Collective will open its 2026 Season with the Tony Award-winning rock musical, SPRING AWAKENING. The musical is set to open in February 2026 at a brand new theater: The Black Box at The Proscenium Theater, Rockwell Center, Makati City.
The witches of Oz are debuting a brand new look in Wicked: For Good, as the first chapter of their story changes the trajectory of their lives forever.
‘WICKED: FOR GOOD’ arrives in PH cinemas on November 19.
This September, the spotlight turns to Rockwell’s Proscenium Theater as it prepares to debut—not just as a new stage, but as the setting for immersive, unforgettable experiences in the heart of the city. With quiet confidence and unshakable flair, Rockwell proudly presents its first-ever production: a 9 Works Theatrical staging of The Bodyguard The Musical.
This July, Trumpets brings back its iconic musical, Joseph The Dreamer, for a very limited run at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza.
Maxie is back—and this time, she’s all grown up. Dalaga na si Maxie Oliveros: A Drag Musical Extravaganza marks the dazzling return of one of Filipino pop culture’s most beloved queer icons in a spectacular new immersive production running from June 13 to 22, 2025 at Illumination Studio, Makati City.
After mounting critically-acclaimed productions of Little Shop of Horrors: A Bloodthirsty Musical Comedy and Next to Normal, The Sandbox Collective continues its 2025 season with SIDE SHOW: THE MUSICAL this July 2025.