Gawad Buhay awardee Jef Flores is Jesus in GODSPELL–with 8PM shows on May 6, 12, 13, 19 & 20. And there are 3PM shows on May 7, 14 & 21, all at the Carlos P Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza. Photo by Jude Bautista
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Jef Flores-Male Lead Performance in a Musical (TICK, TICK…BOOM from 9 Works Theatrical) at the 9th Gawad Buhay awards last May 10, 2017 at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino, CCP.
These are four talented, skillful individuals who won in the 9th Gawad Buhay Awards Night last May 10, 2017 at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino, Cultural Center of the Philippines:
Jef Flores-Male Lead Performance in a Musical
(TICK, TICK…BOOM from 9 Works Theatrical),
Menchu Lauchengco Yulo-Female Featured Performance in a Musical
(ANNIE- Resort’s World Manila/Full House Theater Company),
Myke Salomon-Outstanding Musical Direction
(3 Stars and a Sun from PETA) and
John Batalla-Outstanding Lighting Design
(ALMOST, MAINE from Repertory Philippines).
RWM’s ANNIEs from left: Krystal Brimmer, Menchu Lauchengco Yulo and Isabeli Elizalde. ANNIE won a total of 4 wins at the 9th Gawad Buhay awards last May 10, 2017 at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino, CCP. Photo by Jude Bautista
Fortunately for the public the amazing work by these four awardees can be seen in one currently running musical in GODSPELL. Children and fathers who want to make Mom happy can bring her to the show this Mother’s Day. GODSPELL has 8PM shows on May 6, 12, 13, 19 & 20. And there are 3PM shows on May 7, 14 & 21, all at the Carlos P Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza.
Gawad Buhay awardee Myke Salomon is John The Baptist in GODSPELL –with 8PM shows on May 6, 12, 13, 19 & 20. And there are 3PM shows on May 7, 14 & 21, all at the Carlos P Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza. Photo by Jude Bautista
This is a very entertaining musical, which poses the question: is Christ’s work and deeds relevant in a chaotic modern world? Don’t let the subject matter intimidate it actually helps audiences understand the gospel and puts it into music that moves the very soul. Even kids are encouraged to watch.
A scene from GODSPELL displaying the work of Lighting Designer John Batalla, who won at the 9th Gawad Buhay for his work in CONSTELLATIONS. GODSPELL has 8PM shows on May 6, 12, 13, 19 & 20. And there are 3PM shows on May 7, 14 & 21, all at the Carlos P Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza. Photo by Jude Bautista
Jef Flores is in the lead role as Jesus. Myke Salomon is both John the Baptist and Judas while winning an award as a Musical Director. Menchu Lauchengco Yulo shows her vocal range while being the Artistic Director in Resorts World Manila. The only non-actor among them is Lighting Director John Batalla whose work is literally seen throughout GODSPELL.
from left: John Batalla, Menchu Lauchengco Yulo and Pinky Amador. GODSPELL has 8PM shows on May 6, 12, 13, 19 & 20. And there are 3PM shows on May 7, 14 & 21, all at the Carlos P Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza. Photo by Jude Bautista
One might wonder how, the awards slipped past such a star-studded show, especially since this is the second run since last year. This is because the Gawad Buhay award is only given to productions of organizations that are members of PHILSTAGE. Perhaps this will help motivate MUSIC ARTES, the producers of GODSPELL to join PHILSTAGE in the future, soon hopefully. As anyone can see that this version is definitely worthy of a few awards.
from left: Rody Vera and Mixkaela Villalon-Outstanding Original Libretto ( 3 STARS IN THE SUN from PETA) at the 9th Gawad Buhay awards last May 10, 2017 at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino, CCP. Photo by Jude Bautista
PHILSTAGE members include:
9 Works Theatrical, Actor’s Actors Inc., Ballet Manila, Ballet Philippines, Culturtrain Musical Productions Inc., Gantimpala Theater Foundation, Full House Theater Company, Philippine Educational Theater Association, Philippine Ballet Theatre, Philippine Opera Company, Repertory Philippines, Red Turnip Theater, Stages, Tanghalang Pilipino, Trumpets
Gawad Buhay awardee Menchu Lauchengco Yulo is the adulteress in GODSPELL–with 8PM shows on May 6, 12, 13, 19 & 20. And there are 3PM shows on May 7, 14 & 21, all at the Carlos P Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza. Photo by Jude Bautista
Menchu Lauchengco Yulo-Female Featured Performance in a Musical (ANNIE from Resort’s World Manila/Full House Theater Company) at the 9th Gawad Buhay awards last May 10, 2017 at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino, CCP. Photo by Jude Bautista
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from right: Proud mom Kathleen Flores with Gawad Buhay winner Jef Flores with mom’s St. Scholastica alumni pals. GODSPELL has 8PM shows on May 6, 12, 13, 19 & 20. And there are 3PM shows on May 7, 14 & 21, all at the Carlos P Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza. Photo by Jude Bautista
Jonathan Tadioan accepted the award for Rolando Tinio (PANGARAP SA IBANG GABI NG GITNANG TAG ARAW from Tanghalang Pilipino) at the 9th Gawad Buhay awards last May 10, 2017 at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino, CCP. Photo by Jude Bautista
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Fake Classical Dyancers Topper Fabregas and Me Anne Espinosa were a hit at the 9th Gawad Buhay Awards last May 10, 2017 at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino, CCP. Photo by Jude Bautista
Presenters from left: Cris Villonco and Nanding Josef at the 9th Gawad Buhay awards last May 10, 2017 at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino, CCP. Photo by Jude Bautista
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John Batalla-Outstanding Lighting Design (ALMOST, MAINE from Repertory Philippines) at the 9th Gawad Buhay awards last May 10, 2017 at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino, CCP. Photo by Jude Bautista
Gawad Buhay awardees from right: Jef Flores, Publicist Toots Tolentino, Menchu Lauchengco Yulo, Myke Salomon and Caisa Borromeo. GODSPELL has 8PM shows on May 6, 12, 13, 19 & 20. And there are 3PM shows on May 7, 14 & 21, all at the Carlos P Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza. Photo by Jude Bautista
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Myke Salomon-Outstanding Musical Direction (3 Stars and a Sun from PETA) at the 9th Gawad Buhay awards last May 10, 2017 at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino, CCP. Photo by Jude Bautista
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