CCP celebrates its 45th Anniversary with MUSIKAL!

The Cultural Center of the Philippines brings together popular original Filipino musicals featuring the original casts of these productions and the best musical theater performers. A gala event billed as MUSIKAL! A Musical Theater Celebration of CCP's 45th Anniversary takes place on September 5 and 6, 2014 at 8:00 pm at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater).

The musical revue features excerpts from Rak of Aegis, Rama Hari, Maxie the Musical, Katy!, Caredivas, Noli Me Tangere, Magsimula Ka, ZsaZsa Zaturnnah Ze Muzikal, Bluebird of Happiness, Rock Supremo, Rivalry, Lorenzo, among others. 

"This is going to be a landmark convergence of Philippine musical theater talent. A rare night where one can experience the melodies of the composers, the spectacle put together by the directors, the passion of the ensemble and the splendid musicality that Filipino musical theater performers are known for worldwide," CCP’s artistic director Chris Millado enthuses. 

Millado also directs the show in collaboration with the original directors and producing companies like Tanghalang Pilipino, Ballet Philippines, Philippine Educational Theater Association, Trumpets, Spotlight Artists Centre, Bit by Bit Company, 4th Wall Theater Company, Green Wings, and Ateneo Blue Rep.

Audiences will also hear the scores of the musicals orchestrated for the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Gerard Salonga. Special medleys will be rearranged for the vocal style of the Philippine Madrigal Singers. Jed Balsamo arranges for orchestra from the original compositions of Ryan Cayabyab, Vincent de Jesus, Rony Fortich, Ed Gatchalian, Aegis, Ebe Dancel, and Gines Tan, among others. 

This landmark gala celebrates original Philippine musical theater artistry and the Cultural Center of the Philippines 45th Anniversary.

SPECIAL TICKET DISCOUNTS
List of special discounts for Musikal!: CCP's 45th Anniversary Musical Theater Celebration (applicable to all seats for Sept 5 & 6 except the VIP seats):

• 50% discount for students
• 50% discount for all the performers, musicians and the artistic, technical and production staff of any Filipino musical theater production. Just show the old playbill/souvenir program of your corresponding musical with your name on the cast or production list and show a valid I.D. at the CCP Box Office to avail of the discount. 
• 50% discount for all the performers, musicians and the artistic, technical and production staff of Musikal! The CCP Box Office was given a list of all the names.
• 20% for senior citizens, military personnels & government officials, persons with disabilities (PWD's)
• 10 % for CCP Members

*Please wear a semi-formal attire if you are watching the Gala on September 6.

For inquiries, please call the CCP Sales and Promotions Office at 832-1125 local 1409, 832-3706 or 832-3704.

Thanks to Filipino talent coupled with the symphonic sound by the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, this landmark gala provides musical theater "pride" for the country. 

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