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Sep 30, 2022 · Some notable plays and musicals both local and international (such as ‘El Bimbo’ and ‘Hamilton’) that were recorded properly pre-pandemic, saw success during its ‘virtual runs’. It just goes to show that live theater has what it takes to be successful, when presented properly for virtual viewership.
Jan 3, 2021 · Our own local scene, where we enjoy close to a hundred live productions every year, drew its curtains, leaving us theater fans starved for the last nine months–and counting! The sobering fact remains that realistically, we won’t see live, in-person shows in our calendars any time soon.
May 18, 2020 · This past March was to become one of local theater’s most vibrant seasons yet, with a number of new shows opening each weekend, from Ballet Philippines’ Rama Hari to The Sandbox Collective’s rerun of Lungs and Every Brilliant Thing.
- It was one of Manila’s iconic landmarks during the city’s years as the “Paris of Asia” Image credit: John Tewell. From the late 19th century until the beginning of World War II, Manila was at its peak, often called the “Paris of Asia.”
- Filipino architect Juan Arellano, who was also behind Manila’s Post Office Building and Jones Bridge, designed the theater. Image credit: Kahimyang Project, Arkitecturang Filipino Online/Wikimedia Commons.
- It was a survivor of World War II. Image credit: John Tewell. The Grand Dame of Manila, as the theater is often dubbed, stood nearly completely intact unlike most buildings in Manila, after the deadly Battle for the Liberation of Manila in World War II.
- Before being known for its pink color, it was originally painted in off-white. Image credit: METamorphosis. We have associated the historic gem with shades of light pink, but its original paint was actually off-white.
Sep 15, 2021 · Shedding light on the essence of culture, arts, and identity of Filipinos throughout the years, the Manila Metropolitan Theater (MET) plans to reopen its legendary doors once again this December 2021.
Mar 14, 2021 · New formats of theater have emerged from the pandemic; experimental hybrids between theater and film have emerged out of necessity. A type of “Zoom theater,” evidenced by Virgin LabFest 2020...
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Oct 13, 2021 · A piece of Philippine history is set to unfold at the recently restored Metropolitan Theater (The MET) in Manila with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts’ (NCCA) “Lapulapu, Ang Datu ng Mactan,” the first production to take place on its stage after the 25-year closure of the theater.
