The national elections are fast approaching, and so, Tanghalang Pilipino is excited to bring back to the live stage its renowned play Doc Resurreccion by Layeta Bucoy. Directed by Dennis Marasigan, it features Jonathan Tadioan, Marco Viaña, Lhorvie Nuevo, Sherry Lara, and Tanghalang Pilipino's artistic director Nanding Josef.

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The Palanca Award-winning play tackles issues that arise during the election campaign period. It follows young doctor Jess Resurreccion and his cousin Boy Pogi, who are both taking chances to become the next provincial mayor. It was first staged at the 2009 Virgin Labfest and premiered in full-length in 2012.

Doc Resurreccion: Gagamutin ang Bayan runs from April 17 to 30. Book your tickets at Ticket2Me

The well-received and beloved pioneer piece of Barefoot Theatre Collab (formerly Black Box Productions) is coming back this 2022. Written and directed by Pat Valera, with music by William Elvin Manzano, Mula sa Buwan is a story of love and defiance through the eyes of the youth caught in the centre of the Japanese Occupation in the 1940s. The musical is based on Soc Rodrigo's Filipino translation of the classic French five-act play Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand.

Tackling themes like the essence of theatre, the power of storytelling, the importance of the voice of the youth, friendship, and unrequited love, Mula sa Buwan since its first staging in 2010 at the Ateneo de Manila University has become one of the most frequented Filipino musicals. 

As of writing, Mula sa Buwan, is still in the open auditions and call for show buyers process. Check this page for more information

Also still available for streaming via YouTube are the acclaimed plays of Dulaang UP, PETA, and Tanghalang Ateneo. Be sure not to miss Teatro Porvenir by Tim Dacanay and Alexander Cortez, Padayon written by Jmee Katanyag and directed by Melvin Lee, and Peter Zaragoza Mayshle's Dolorosa directed by Jenny Jamora in these channels.

On April 8, 22, and 23, PETA's acclaimed play A Game of Trolls will be available again for online streaming via KTX.ph, as the renowned theatre company celebrates its 55th anniversary.

Lastly, The Metropolitan Theater continues its series of Tuloy ang Palabas sa MET with spectacular performances from Ballet Philippines, Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, Bayanihan Philippine National Folk Dance Company, and more. Tune in to the theatre's Facebook page to be updated on upcoming episodes.

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