Magsimula Ka will be staged at the Music Museum starting November 17
Photography: Courtesy of Spotlight Artists Centre
Magsimula Ka, the first musical of Spotlight Artists Centre, will be staged at the Music Museum from November 17 until December 4, 2010.
Spotlight Artists Centre, the performing arts school, proudly announces its final cast lineup for Magsimula Ka. Its very first musical will be staged at the Music Museum on November 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, and December 2, 3 and 4, 8:00 p.m., with matinees on November 20, 27 and December 4.
The auditions, which started last February, yielded a fresh bumper crop of "triple threat" artists (budding theater performers with exceptional singing, acting and dancing skills) all eager to relive the glory and nostalgia of the memorable '80s musical.
The talented cast includes Ciara Sotto, Myke Salomon, Poppert Bernadas, Fred Lo and Kyla Rivera, ably supported by theater luminaries Ana Feleo, Tricia Amper-Jimenez, Sherwin Sozon, Sheng Belmonte, Gerald Napoles, Sophiea Reyes, Cheeno Macaraig, Rafael Sudayan, Ava Santos, Kakki Teodoro, Heidi Arima, Carlos Canlas, Pamela Imperial and Migs Ramirez.
Written by Nestor Torre and Gines Tan, Magsimula Ka premiered at the CCP Little Theater in the early '80s. These were the golden years of OPM, when songwriting contests such as the Metropop churned out an equally impressive roster of winning songs and songwriters such as Ryan Cayabyab, Gary Granada, Nonong Pedero and many more.
The musical was also the launching pad for the theater careers of then-budding actors Robert Seña, Isay Alvarez, Tricia Amper and many others, prior to garnering global acclaim when they joined the original Asian cast of Ms. Saigon in September 1989.
Interestingly, the much-awaited reprise of Magsimula Ka could very well be considered a "passing of the torch" as Isay, Robert and their cohorts eagerly await the grand moment when the new set of young upstarts get their turn to take the spotlight: a rite of passage that could very well serve as their ticket to stardom and equally enduring showbiz careers.
"Robert and I owe our careers to Magsimula Ka, and this is our way of paying tribute to Nestor, Gines and all the great musical talents who inspired us back then," Isay shares. "With the same fervor, we hope to instill the same inspiration among the younger generations."
As it embarks on the production of its very first musical, the entire Spotlight family is working double time to ensure its success. Magsimula Ka is directed by Robert Seña, and produced by Isay Alvarez-Seña, Tricia Amper-Jimenez and Carl Balita, with Boni Juan, set designer; Georcelle Dapat, choreographer; JonJon Villareal, lighting design and Krina Cayabyab, vocal coach.
With its inspiring music and timely, socially-relevant commentary on Pinoy pop culture, Magsimula Ka promises to be a fun and wholesome entertainment treat for the whole family.
"It bridges the gap between two different generations," Isay shares, "And it's an eye-opener for today's kids who don't have any idea what growing up was like before cellphones, YouTube, iPods and all of today's high-tech toys."
And because of its strong appeal to its wide, inter-generational market, the show is also a lucrative venture for producers and block/show buyers as a fund-raising initiative for their target beneficiaries. Interested parties may call Spotlight Artists Centre at Tel. No. 899-8089.
- Robert Seņa and Isay Alvarez will restage Magsimula Ka! starting November 17
- Cirque Mother Africa will be presented from April 19-22 at Resorts World Manila
- Rivalry: Ateneo-La Salle The Musical is being staged at the Meralco Theater
- PEP REVIEW: Mamma Mia! in Manila--it's not a dream
- PEP REVIEW: Love, Loss and What I Wore is for women and anyone who has ever loved women for who they are
Get showbiz news anytime, anywhere on your mobile! Just key in PEP ON and send to 4627. Available to all Sun, Globe, and Smart subscribers.
More from Guide
- Cirque Mother Africa will be presented from April 19-22 at Resorts World Manila
- PEP REVIEW: Mamma Mia! in Manila--it's not a dream
- PEP REVIEW: Love, Loss and What I Wore is for women and anyone who has ever loved women for who they are
- Mamma Mia! runs in Manila from January 23 to February 19, 2012
- PEP REVIEW: Next Fall is an enlightening play about a gay couple dealing with differences in faith
- Next Fall will be staged at Greenbelt 1 until February 5, 2012
-
In Focus
John Lloyd Cruz chooses to keep silent about Shaina Magdayao
John Lloyd: "I am indeed better than ever."
-
Profiles
ChicoSci vocalist Miggy Chavez plans to venture into tattooing and acting
After playing a small role in Segunda Mano , Miggy says "Why not?" to doing more mainstream projects.
-
Society Watch
Divine Lee supports gender equality and gay rights.
-
Controversies
Alice Dixson denies separation rumors anew
Alice Dixson says she and her husband have agreed not to have a baby.
Most Popular
- Mara Yokohama assured a spot in Top 3 of Survivor Philippines; final Tribal Council to take place tonight
- Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez open up their dream house for GMA News TV's Powerhouse
- David Archuleta says Jasmine Curtis-Smith and Eula Caballero "are both beautiful inside and out"
- PEP REVIEW: Pintakasi: How art saves
- Converting an epic franchise into 3D: Star Wars Episode 1 The Phantom Menace
- Jessica Soho was elevated to the Gandingan Hall of Fame Awardees
- The Vow will open in cinemas by February 10
- Get a sneak peek of the upcoming James Bond movie, Skyfall
- Sci-fi film John Carter was shot in Utah
- Madonna collaborates with Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. for new single
Advertisement
