Sweet Charity Set to Open August 5
"Do you wanna have fun? A few laughs? And a good time?" Prepare yourselves as the spirit of the 60's set in a night club in Manhattan comes to life as 9 Works Theatrical proudly presents Broadway's most sensational spectacle and critically-acclaimed dance comedy musical "Sweet Charity." Like vintage champagne, "SWEET CHARITY" shall pop its cork set on August 5, 2011 - 8 p.m. at the Carlos P. Romulo Theater, RCBC Plaza, Makati City, to become one of the bubbliest, frothiest and happiest musical treats Manila will experience. "SWEET CHARITY" (book by Neil Simon, music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Dorothy Fields, and conceived, staged and coreographed by Bob fosse whose name is synonymous to "All that Jazz" and "Chicago") is about a taxi dancer's adventures and misadventures in the ways of love, and who always gives her heart and her earnings, to the wrong man.
"SWEET CHARITY" was originally directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse when it premiered on Broadway in 1966. With over 600 performances, the production won the Tony Award for Best Choreography in the same year before opening in London a year later. A 1969 film version starred Shirley Maclaine. A Broadway revival in 2005 featured Christine Applegate. "SWEET CHARITY" boasts of a load of musical numbers that have been an imprint on Broadway since its debut. Giving life to the different characters in "SWEET CHARITY" that promises a lot of zip, zest and real energy are a mix of the country's well-seasoned actors and talented young artists in the field of entertainment and dance. NIKKI GIL plays Charity Hope Valentine, a kooky, feisty, punchy and a bubbly dance hostess in New York who has been used and dumped by a succession of distinctly uncharitable men, but who hasn't stopped hoping for a happy ending. KRIS LAWRENCE plays Oscar Lindquist, a clustrophobic, wimpy, nervous man who Charity befriends in a stalled elevator. A neurotic tax accountant by profession, hopefully, he shall give Sweet Charity the love she has longed for. The rest of the cast are SHIELA VALDERRAMA-MARTINEZ, as Nickie, CIARA SOTTO as Helene, SHEREE BAUTISTA as Carmen, MIGUEL FAUSTMAN as Herman, OJ MARIANO as Vittorio Vidal and Daddy Johann Sebastian Brubeck, and ANGELA PADILLA as Ursala March. Joining the ensemble are a mix and match of seasoned talents as well as other up and coming actors in the industry.
This dance musical promises nothing short of "fun, laughs, good times" to all theatergoers. Don't miss Nine Works Theatrical's presentation of "SWEET CHARITY". Watch Sweet Charity and then, see you at the next play.. |
NINE WORKS THEATRICAL and THE ROCKWELL CLUB PRESENT
SWEET CHARITY at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Ayala Corner Sen. Gil PUyat Avenues, Makati City
On August 5 to 27, 2011
Produced by, arrangement with, and the music and dialogue material furnished by TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC.
Based on the original screenplay by Federico Fellini, Tullio Pinelli, and Ennio Plaiano.
Produced for the Broadway stage by Fryer, Carr and Harris.
Artistic team:
ROBBIE GUEVARA (Director)
LORENZ MARTINEZ (Assistant Director)
JOSEPH TOLENTINO (Musical Director - Pit Orchestra)
SWEET PLANTADO (Musical director - vocals)
MIO INFANTE (Scenographer)
MARTIN ESTEVA (Lighting Designer)
MIO INFANTE and HANNA DE LOS REYES (Costume Stylists and Designers)
DALE AMON (Graphic Designer) and ROY MACAM (Photographer).
Production Team:
SANTI SANTAMARIA (Executive Producer)
ANNA SANTAMARIA (Company Manager)
TOFF DE VENECIA (Marketing and PR Director)
TOOTS TOLENTINO (PR Consultant)
JONJON MARTIN (PR Manager)
CARLOS CANLAS (HR Manager)
SUNSHINE DOMINE (Production Manager)
ARIES ALCAYAGA (Stage Manager)
A limited number of performances are available for fundraising and block-buying. Please call 557-5860, 586-7105 or 0917-5545560 or email info@9workstheatrical.com for more info.
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