13
{ }
c h i k k a
c a l e n d a r
PHOTO
JOJIT LORENZO (RAMA HARI)
Christian Bautista and
Karylle as Rama and Sita
MANILA
Rama Hari
November 30–December 9
When first staged in 1980,
Rama Hari
had Basil Valdez as the voice of Rama
and Kuh Ledesma for Sita. This time
around, the pop ballet musical will have
Christian Bautista and Karylle filling
in these roles, along with Ballet
Philippines’ principal dancers
Richardson Yadao and Katherine
Trofeo playing the parts. Based on
the Indian epic
Ramayana,
the
production is choreographed
by Ballet Philippines’
founder Alice Reyes and
set to the live music of
the Manila Symphony
Orchestra. Music is by
Ryan Cayabyab, libretto
is by National Artist for
Literature Bienvenido
Lumbera, and the set
and costume design will
be carried out by National
Artist for Theater Design
Salvador Bernal. In Filipino
with English subtitles.
CCP
Main Theater;
SINGAPORE
Jersey Boys
November 20–February 17
After successful runs in cities like New
York, Toronto and London, the musical
sets its sights on Singapore.
Jersey
Boys
introduces audiences to The
Four Seasons — four young men who
conquered the ‘60s music scene with
their hits “Sherry”, “Walk Like a Man”,
“
Rag Doll” and “Can’t Take My Eyes
Off You”.
Sands Theatre, Marina Bay
Sands;
Sing along to
The Four Seasons’
hits at this
Broadway musical
MANILA
JLo: Dance Again
World Tour
November 26
Is there anything Jennifer Lopez can’t
do? Topping Forbes’ 2012 World’s Most
Powerful Celebrities list, the actress/singer/
producer moves on from
American Idol
and embarks on a tour of Asia, Europe and
Australia. Luckily for her loyal Filipino fans,
she makes a one-night stop in Manila.
Mall of Asia Arena;
HONG KONG
The Nutcracker on Ice
November 6–18
The Imperial Ice Stars bring to life
the story of Marie, the Nutcracker
doll, the enchanted Prince and
the Sugar Plum Fairy with brilliant
choreography, acrobatics and special
effects. Twenty-six skaters will take
the frozen stage to Tchaikovsky’s
classic score.
Lyric Theatre, Hong
Kong Academy for Performing Arts;
SINGAPORE
Philippe Genty:
Voyagers to Nowhere
November 9
In this critically acclaimed show,
Philippe Genty, choreographer Mary
Underwood and their dancers create
different journeys and destinations
inspired by real and imaginary
travels using illusions, images,
music and movements. See it to
believe it!
Esplanade Theatre;
KUALA LUMPUR
Kings & Queen of
Comedy Asia 3
November 9–10
Let five internationally noted comics
take your mind off things for a night
(
or two). Ron Josol from Canada, Max
Amini from the US, Papa CJ from
India, Douglas Lim fromMalaysia, and
Shazia Mirza from the UK will keep the
jokes and skits coming.
Plenary Hall,
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre;
MANILA
Romeo & Juliet,
The Musical
November 23–25 and 30,
December 1–2
Kids Acts Philippines stages
Shakespeare’s tragic love story
with contemporary music by
Eugene Belbis. Stage direction by
Luigi Nacario and Diana Alferez.
Star Theater, CCP Complex;
ticketworld.com.ph,
com/kidsactsphilippines
Don’t
miss...
