Sunday, January 06, 2013

Isay Alvarez stars in Katy revival


January 17, 2013, 8:00 PM
January 18, 2013, 8:00 PM
January 19, 2013, 3:00 & 8:00 PM
January 20, 2013, 3:00 & 8:00 PM

January 24, 2013, 8:00 PM
January 25, 2013, 8:00 PM
January 26, 2013, 3:00 & 8:00 PM
January 27, 2013, 3:00 & 8:00 PM

Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater)
CCP Complex
Pasay, Metro Manila

Philippine theater is off to a good start this 2013 as actress-singer Isay Alvarez ushers in the revival staging of Katy happening this January 17-27 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino. This Spotlight Artists Centre’s production is based on the life of Bodabil Queen Katy de la Cruz who was once the highest paid singer in the country back in the day. Alvarez, an original cast member of Miss Saigon, is joined in this production by Tirso Cruz III, Dulce, Lou Veloso, Gian Magdangal, Tricia Amper-Jimenez and Epy Quizon.

The iconic musical Katy, first staged back in the 80’s features the music of Ryan Cayabyab and the libretto of Jose Javier Reyes. Minsan ang Minahal ay Ako and Ang Entablado ay Mundo are just a couple of the songs that came out of this musical. I was still way too young when this musical was first staged and I am thrilled that the revival has come at a time when I am old and mature enough to fully appreciate the material. What has got me really pumped up for this was knowing that music director Mel Villena along with his AMP Big Band will be providing live music accompaniment throughout the musical’s run. Nestor Torre directs this production.

Isay Alvarez

Other cast members include Astarte Abraham, Andy Bais, Sheng Belmonte, Poppert Bernadas, Jeyvi Castillo, Aaron Ching, Lito Cipriano, China Cojuangco, Gimbey de la Cruz, Enteng Evangelista, Celine Beatrice Fabie, Sheely Gener, Noemi Gonzalez, Christine Joy Mangahis, Carlon Matobato, and Aicelle Santos.

Katy is a production of Spotlight Artists Centre and the Cultural Center of the Philippines. This is one of the five original Filipino musicals to be staged at the CCP this 2013.

Ticket prices:
P1,500 Orchestra, Rows E to R
P1,000 Orchestra, Rows S to W

For inquiries:
CCP 832-1125
TicketWorld 891-9999

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