Is an art and musical form in which singers and musciansperform a dramaticwork combining text (called libretto) and a musical score, usually in an elaborate theatrical setting.
La Loba Negra (Black She Wolf)
Filipino Opera which have a three-act by JoseA.Burgos.
Musical Theatre/Musical Play
A form of theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance.
Vaudeville in the Philippines (Bodabil)
A popular genre of entertainment in the Philippines from the 1910 until the mid 1960. Bodabil is an indigenized form of Vaudeville, which had been introduced in the Philippines around the turn of the 20th Century.
Ballet
Interprets novels, folktales, and stories, providing visual excitement as the characteristics come alive not in spokendialogue but in bodymovements. Communication is relayed in pantomime without words and only using body movements and facial expressions.
Ang Kapatid ng Tatlong Marya
A fantasy story set to neo-ethnic music in a contemporary style. It is about a hero's fantastic journey to different kingdoms in pursuit of his bewitched sisters.
Ang Mahiwagang Biyulin
A local version of the PiedPiper tale where the main character mesmerizes his followers through the music of his violin. The story imparts the moral lesson that "goodtriumphsoverevil." The music is by Ryan Cayabyab, arranged by Arnold Buena, with choreography by Tony Fabella.
Ang Prinsipe ng mga Ibon
A love story where a princess falls in love with a bird. The music is taken from selected musical works of National Artists, arranged by Mon Faustino. Choreography is by Osias Barroso.
