CCP celebrates 45th Anniversary with Filipino musical revue

September 5 & 6, 2014, 8:00 PM

Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater)

CCP Complex

Pasay, Metro Manila

In celebration of its 45^th anniversary, the Cultural Center of the Philippines gathers the the best in Philippine musical theater in a special show entitled Musikal! A Musical Celebration of CCP’s 45^th happening for two nights, September 5 and 6, 2014, 8:00 PM at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater).

Excerpts from twenty-two well loved original Filipino musicals like Rak of Aegis, Rama Hari, Maxie the Musical, Katy!, Care Divas, Noli Me Tangere, Magsimula Ka, ZsaZsa Zaturnnah Ze Muzikal, Bluebird of Happiness, Rock Supremo, Rivalry, Lorenzo, and others will be performed by the original cast members.

"This is going to be a landmark convergence of Philippine musical theater talent. A rare night where one can experience the melodies of the composers, the spectacle put together by the directors, the passion of the ensemble and the splendid musicality that Filipino musical theater performers are known for worldwide," CCP’s artistic director Chris Millado enthuses. Millado also directs the show in collaboration with the original directors and producing companies like Tanghalang Pilipino, Ballet Philippines, Philippine Educational Theater Association, Trumpets, Spotlight Artists Centre, Bit by Bit Company, 4th Wall Theater Company, Green Wings, and Ateneo Blue Rep.

Audiences will also hear the scores of the musicals orchestrated for the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Gerard Salonga. Special medleys will be rearranged for the vocal style of the Philippine Madrigal Singers. Jed Balsamo arranges for orchestra from the original compositions of Ryan Cayabyab, Vincent de Jesus, Rony Fortich, Ed Gatchalian, Aegis, Ebe Dancel, and Gines Tan, among others. 

This landmark gala celebrates original Philippine musical theater artistry and the Cultural Center of the Philippines' 45^th Anniversary. 

Thanks to Filipino talent coupled with the symphonic sound by the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, this landmark gala provides a musical theater "pride" for the country. 

Ticket prices for September 5, 2014:

P1500 Orchestra Center

P1000 Orchestra Side

P800 Balcony I

P400 Balcony II

P9000 Parterre Box (for 6 pax)

P6000 Lower Box (for 6 pax)

P4800 Upper Box (for 6 pax)

-50% student discount**

-20% senior citizen discount***

Ticket prices for September 6, 2014 Fundraising Gala:

P5000 Orchestra Center VIP*

P2000 Orchestra Center

P1200 Orchestra Sides

P800 Balcony I

P400 Balcony II

P50000 Parterre Box VIP (for 6 pax)*

P25000 Lower Box VIP (for 6 pax)*

P4800 Upper Box (for 6 pax)*

-50% student discount**

-20% senior citizen discount***

*VIP tickets include exclusive red carpet cocktails and meet and greet with the cast

** Applicable to Upper Box, Balcony I and Balcony II tickets only

*** Applicable to all except for VIP seats

For inquiries:

CCP Sales and Promotions Office 832-3706, 832-3704

TicketWorld 891-9999