Aiza Seguerra-Liza Dino wedding. Himig Handog “Pare Mahal Mo Raw Ako” by Michael Pangilinan. Controversial Bench billboard of Vince Uy and Nino Gaddi.
How these three related to each other? They all talk about LGBT. It’s funny exciting seeing that “art” envelops now within this range. Acceptance and freedom that once repressed make a fly away into the realm interest of majority. And I guess, this is just the sweet beginning.
Affirmingly, the brave and loud 9Works Theatrical celebrates love, life of LGBT community through its new great musical entitles “La Cage aux Folles”.
Based from 1973 French play by Jean Poiret, this musical revolves around the love story between gay couple Georges, who manages a nightclub at Saint-Tropez and Albin, who’s the club star attraction. Michael de Mesa and Audie Gemora will play the roles respectively. The story is just playful until George’s son Jean-Michel played by Steven Silva, will bring the undaring super conservative family of his fiancee Anne Dindon, who will be alternately played by Missy Macuja-Elizalde and Joni Galeste.
Things will get exciting as great conflict takes in. Feels like a strong built policeman finds out his son is totally gay. But here, it captures another intriguing issue of life. What will we expect from parents whose personalities bear conservative rules and relationships bound under controlled behavior?
“With musicals such as ‘Caredivas,’ ‘Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah’ and ‘Priscilla: Queen of the Desert’ being well-received by our local audiences, ‘La Cage Aux Folles’ arrives at an opportune time when conversation is high and ripe about the gay community,” shares 9 Works Theatrical artistic director Robbie Guevara.
“The musical sheds light on issues such as acceptance, gender equality, but triumphs more so in its universality. It’s a musical that speaks to everybody. At the core of its action are friendship, family, love and how it can exist between two people regardless of sex, background, or ideology.” Executive producer Santi Santamaria adds, “It’s a show that Filipino audiences will definitely be able to relate to, a musical that they can embrace and call their own,” he added.
The musical will be directed by Robbie Guevara, with scenic and costume design by Mio Infante, and special participation of the Fashion Designers Association of the Philippines; choreography by Arnold Trinidad, PJ Rebullida, and Yek Barlongay; musical direction by Joseph Tolentino and Sweet Plantado-Tiongson; lighting design by Martin Esteva; technical direction by Dong Calingacion; hair and makeup design by Myrene Santos; and additional costume execution by Twinkle Zamora; photography by Leo Castillo and graphic design by Larry Palma.
As the theatre play ready to kick in, it will be a grand call for expressing freedom of love, respect for all, and celebration of life.
Join “La Cage Aux Folles” as it opens its curtain hall at the RCBC Plaza, Makati on February 28, March 1, 7, 8, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 2015, with Friday and Saturday galas at 8:00pm, Saturday matinees at 3:30 pm, and Sunday matinees at 4 pm.
A limited number of performances are available for fundraising and block-buying. For tickets and other inquiries, please call 586.7105 or 0917.554.5560, or email [email protected]. This musical is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
